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An ‘In-Betweeny’ Tribute

Posted on February 7, 2009 by

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Posted in Anything Goes, Aviation, Dairy, Drama, February 2009, Food, Ice Cream, Life, MindBodySpirit, Smallholding, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Difficult Day: A Study in (mostly) Black & White

Posted on February 3, 2009 by

It was the unearthly halflight which caused me to stir from an uneasy slumber. Anxious after my restless night, I was exhausted through lack of sleep, coupled with the concern that coping alone with these inclement conditions might prove a challenge … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Anything Goes, Aviation, Dairy, Diary, Drama, Environment, Equine, Family, Farming, February 2009, Food, Goats, Life, Livestock, Local Area, Locality, Media Archive, MindBodySpirit, Nature, News, Sheep, Smallholding, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

The Holly & the Ivy….

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

We’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, & a peaceful & prosperous New Year: Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! As ever, I was up early (“with the rising of the sun; & the running of the deer…”) … Continue reading →

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing…..?!

Posted on December 14, 2008 by

Scratching away with my Internet quill one dark Winter’s eve, I was disturbed by the trill of the telephone bell….  “Hello, can I help you?” “Ah now, Jo, isn’t it…?”  A voice enquired with a sonorously warm Welsh emphasis to … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on November 11, 2008 by

Remembrance Day.  At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month I stand with head bowed, silent, remembering those friends – & members of our family – we have lost to the callous grip of conflicts past & … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary, Heritage, Life, Military, November 2008, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Sausages!!

Posted on November 3, 2008 by

You may or may not be aware….. but this is National Sausage Week.  Now this fine food is all-too-oft dismissed as ‘humble’; but I prefer to use the word ‘versatile’.  In terms of your standard porky product, it’s a highly … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Diary, Food, Life, Local Produce, November 2008, Smallholding, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Torture Chamber

Posted on October 30, 2008 by

The door to the Dairy swung ominously open. “You shouldn’t be allowed to work in here”, a voice growled. Tony & I looked up in surprise, huddled like a couple of witches around our ‘cauldron’ – the old batch pasteuriser.  I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy, Diary, Food, Ice Cream, Life, October 2008, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Mrs Mussolini’s Demise

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

That’s not the person; but the hen.  A few years ago we supplemented our modest flock of aged but excellent Black Rocks with a smattering of other breeds: hybrid Blue Belles; Leghorns, & Light Sussex birds.  I must say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary, Life, October 2008, Poultry, Smallholding, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Bleedin’ Awful!

Posted on October 25, 2008 by

It really has been one of those days. Stinging rain has been soaking the valley yet again; to the point that we’re weary of wet clothes & damp spirits.  We grumped our way through the chores, especially as the goats weren’t … Continue reading →

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You’ll Find a Welcome in the Hillsides…..

Posted on October 19, 2008 by

You’ll find a welcome here, in Wales…….to BRYNN!! …..So a very big ”Thank You”, to all of you who’ve voted – the name ‘Brynn’ proved far & away, the absolute favourite.  And admittedly, we wholeheartedly agree; & had sincerely hoped that endearing name, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Diary, Life, October 2008, Smallholding, Uncategorized | 3 Comments