No sheep allowed

Its that time again where for a whole month the wooly backs are rounded up by the militia

and the Bonsai Mountain is ours alone

to roam 

free from the taunts of the sheep

who being of tiny brains 

wait until the last second before making off over the hills and far away 

as I approach with potential apex predators. Lucky for them this pack is well trained, well fed and have no interest in the wooly meat. 
 

Theres a first

On the last full moon we were treated to a rare sight, a Moonbow. 

Caused the same way as a Rainbow but by the light of the moon

shining over the cottage and across the fields where it was raining

and it has to be said

it was pretty

spectacular!

 

life skills

RRMK2 was left to his own devices and chop the firewood

and it has to be said

he did a very good job of it

and as long as Telecom don't miss the phone line pole 

all will be well.

Meanwhile, the Christmas tree has been sourced, and after 58 Christmas's with a real one we've decided to fake it. The fact that yours truly found said fake thrown away in a skip has nothing to do with the decision. 
 

zero emissions

Its autumn in full swing and the colours on the trees are just spectacular, as is the temperature

with it being 9 degrees warmer than it should be for the time of year.

Tasha looking most intelligent. 

So as we walk through the woodland 

finding good bits for the wood burner, the apprentice is using our latest find, a zero emissions chain saw, which is pretty effective provided you've had your Weetabix. 
 

Its back!!

So thie blog is a few days (read weeks) behind and I am pleased to announce the arrival of

the RIVER!

28th October its back where it should be 

yesterday not there

today its 

there!

We missed it, its been gone since April.

The return trip we celebrated by collecting firewood as we don't have any heating in the house, more news follows. 
 

Nerd alert...

Nerd alert ... in the rare moments of spare time

I have mostly been building 

a Shanty Town

 

See the folks of Folkstone

As the grandchildren are now in the UK

it was time for yours truly to assume the mantle of Grandad

and safely entertain the children... 4 of them. 

The beach was a bit wet

so after a quick look at some culture

crazy golf

was the preferred activity

and after locating our actual position 

food was the next option

and the standard fish and chip beans bread and butter and cuppa 

which the 

kids polished off in record time.

I have no idea where he out it all 

Fuelled up we explored Folkestone 

which has lots to see

and do

and after taking note of the important sign 

the kids 

had a great time on the 

adventure playground.

Day 2 spoiled only by accidentally locking myself out of the house and then getting fleeced by a 24 hour emergency locksmith

time was spent making pumpkin lanterns

successfully 

then back to Folkestone 

to the museum and the even older

building next door 

the cinema!

Then some more culture, art exhibits everywhere

and war memorials

and really useful signs

ending the day with icecreams 

double scoops 

and the beach which was much more inviting today

and muddy

more art

boats and art

finding the way in

and handing the kids over all alive.

5 hour road trip.. 

fuelled by pizza