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I get my hind legs up too when it comes to bullies. People who are supposed to represent legal authority but try to use their position to boost their feeling of importance rather than just do their job are my enemy.

Some things still flowering as of today

Good morning all. May your day be filled with happiness and things that make you smile. Nice to read that your journey was relatively uneventful Hope those log fires got your home warmed up nicely. Pleased to report that Cricket is much perkier this morning. There is no swelling to his leg/paw...

Good morning all, light cloud and a gentle breeze temp 5c to 7c Precipitation 0% Sunrise 8.11 Sunset 16.24 Rain later

I've just finished this Cath Kidston bag, the pattern and fabric comes in a book which I bought from a charity shop for £1. I've done it slightly different to the original pattern as I wanted a zip top but I'm still very pleased with it .

We’ve used Clover compost for years. Love it. By far the best that we’ve experienced and always notice some difference when we’ve been forced to buy other brands or makes. Just hope our ( not so ) local garden place is still stocking them this year. I’ll buy them as long as available.

Tomorrow I'm clearing the top fruit (pear) bed on allotment of dead foliage and weeds to help create space for the spring bulbs that are emerging. I have some Scilla and Tulip plants to add, as well as some Cyclamen coum.

Oh, what handsome boys. I have always preferred boys.

@strongylodon As always fabulous sightings and so early or not.

Thirty plus years ago one October I took the train from Baden Baden changed once (I think) and went along the Rhine to Cologne where the train went along the Ruhr Valley towards Hamburg and I got off at Herford. The whole journey was fascinating, but especially along the Rhine with vineyards on...