I’m trying to be sensible… This week: A moment of realisation!; Foul Medammes; Another piece of history; I am surrounded by stone. My buildings are all made of stone, some the size of boulders that defy explanation about how they … Read More
The first day of Meteorological Spring This week: First day of Meteorological Spring; A week of work; Research, research, research; Recipients of the Sir James Reckitt Police Medal; It is Saturday morning and as I write this, it is raining … Read More
A week as a tourist This week: A week as a tourist; Home maintenance; A letter to the Chief; The heat continues! Usually by the start of September, our summer heat has begun to mellow. But not this year… Today … Read More
Ten men went to mow This week: Ten men went to mow; D-Day remembered; Holes in the wall; All building work stopped on 1st April this year, so that tourists have the best possible experience of the Island. So as … Read More
Does it stay, or does it go? This week: Does it stay, or does it go?; Deep inside the polytunnel; How to waste time productively; My second oldest feline Ujako Gizmo has been off colour this week. He disappeared last … Read More
Some builders marks This week: Fully winterised; Awkward corners; Some builders marks ; For the past few years, the seasons have all seemed to have merged into one another. Winters have been cool and wet, summers warm and wet and … Read More
Are you fed up yet? This week: Fed up of tomatoes yet?; Potting on; Something outstanding; We are baking yet again! Another heat dome has established itself across the western and central Mediterranean and underneath everything is heating up. While … Read More
A quick trip across Europe has taken up this week…
With the passing of Her Majesty Queens Elizabeth II this week, we have seen the end of an era and history being made.
Sometimes I come face to face with a new insect. There is alwats something new to discover here.