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In have been making curries for the kids; chicken methi and a saag paneer. I'd have made a dal makhani but they don't like it. Strange critters. I am soooo hungry! Making progress on the front door front (sorry, it had to be done!) I realise how many questions need to be asked about things which...

We just got to 14c and mostly overcast,now13c. Rain to arrive over night,

Jim says not to give tinned tuna to them either. For all these years I gave all my cats the tuna water maybe once every week or two with no problems.Here was Munchkin earlier snoozing on the sofa arm ...

Watched a handsome Green Woodpecker seeking grubs and worms in the Communal lawn yesterday. Stayed around for a good 15 minutes... A very timid bird though - will fly off if he catches sight of you moving.. jenny namaste

Ho they are nice, like big trumpets, lovely colour too, brightened my day up….. our temperature at the lowest this week was -8 and 2c in the day, maybe snow tomorrow.

We've had a lovely day so I made the most of it by starting the rose pruning - I've got 30 odd to do, must be mad. Severely pruned my oldest HT rose 'Royal William' to keep it in check as it's a very vigorous grower. Did two more in the wall bed but got side tracked into cutting down a Class 3...

Not if you have a fixed rate deal @ViewAhead and can opt in or out of the differential pricing offers. I can’t see any suppliers at the moment offering variable pricing every 20 minutes as you describe. I doubt that anyone would sign up for such a scheme if it was available.

Saturday morning pancakes for breakfast, with blueberries and strawberries. Little pleasures can bring a smile to the day.

And my post again confirms that when I ask for a recipe, it is not just idle curiosity. I do try the ones I ask people to share. And my requests are in earnest I'm looking forward to tasting your wine recipe

The orchid season has started, well almost! Early Spider rosettes, Durlston Country Park near Swanage.

Fuchsia microphylla