Bewl Water near Lamberhurst

Waiting for mr mouse

Driving past a field, noticed this cat sitting very still besides the hedge, something about it, made me curious. we were looking for Hebridian and Jacob sheep that we were told were in a field next to a pub nearby – but we never found them and the pub was closed so we drove on […]

Earthworms, Cherrys

Was wondering how earthworms cope with all this rain and what is the knock on effect on the quality of the Soil? Heavy rain brings out a flood of earthworms above ground, because thou they need moisture or they will die and dont have lungs, they still need oxygen We are renting a cherry tree […]

Random words on a fridge door

concrete electric dazzle lasting impressions and silhouettes old songs paint visions of.. one’s own sweet time sense, nonsense, feelings color; black, white, green glorious harmony almost always music, you m.joy

Joni Mitchell – River

Please think about buying your Christmas tree locally

Looking this afternoon for a Christmas tree went to Wakehurst near Ardingly, part of Kew Gardens. One of the most beautiful Gardens in Sussex but need to pay to park (except for first 45 minutes (and takes up to 2 hours to walk round not including visit to shop)) or unless you are a Wakehurst […]

Bridging the river Thames with trees

“Two innovative new bridges are set to change the landscape and the environment of the Thames, if current proposals are given the go-ahead. Named the Garden Bridge and the Diamond Jubilee Footbridge, these two new structures would give priority to pedestrians and look to add to the natural surroundings rather than damage them. First, there’s […]

Blue Guitar – Moody Blues

Nelson Mandela… an inspiration

Very sad to hear that Nelson Mandela died last night, Among the many tributes was his own thoughts “I would like to be remembered not as anyone unique or special, but as part of a great team in this country that has struggled for many years, for decades and even centuries,” he said. “The greatest […]

Finnish Tango in a rainstorm

The Finnish tango is different to the Argentian, less passion more nostalgia and little saddness. This is a link to a couple dancing finnish tango in the rain, maybe a little crazy

Broken Wings – Bryan Adams

Good news about the Tasmanian Devils

Looked around to find out a little more about the Taz and found this link about Tazys bred in captivity being moved to new home.. but watch out for your hiking boots if you visit Looking little closer at photo, think its looks a little bit like our Fluffy, when he was smaller.. maybe hes […]

Tasmanian Devils are facing extinction

These little Tasmanian Devils are having a really tough time, they are suffering from a terrible illness, being run over, attacked by dogs and also facing extinction – they need help. Global Giving have set up a project to direct some help towards them

Anniversary – 50 Years of Dr Who and also..

Didn’t reallise until today that it was also last day of President Kennedy’s life, 50 years ago Discovered, if you click the link on the image above – that the première of Doctor Who was in fact on 23 November 1963 one day after the Kennedy assassination

Brian Crain and Yann Tiersen

Discovered Comptine d’une autre été by Yann Tiersen looking for music by Brian Crain We have an old walnut piano that has soul but a little wonky that would love to be played like this

Avoca Winter Woollens

Avoca has been around since 1723 and is a family run business from County Wicklow in Southern Ireland. Its the colours and softness of the yarns – Lambswool, Angora and Mohair. Please visit our online store – not all products are uploaded yet thou, please look by again

Taking it easy

Salon du Chocolat

Visited ‘Salon du Chocolat’ in London at the weekend, tasted so much chocolate, cant look at chocolate at the moment, but it was very nice. This is a detail from the cocktail dress designed by Mark Tilling of Squires Kitchen – four time winner of the UK Chocolate Masters

Woke up in early hours and watched the Disney film, ‘Snow Buddies’. Thought it was a lovely film but looking up one of the quotes from the film, discovered the sadness connected to the making of it. Talon “Remember. Life may lead you where you least expect, but have faith, and you’ll know exactly where […]

Latest Proposal – Gassing Badgers

Looking around found Save Me set up by Bryan May, his family and Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue who support the case for vaccination and who is donating large amounts of own funds to make this possible Little bit more about badgers on the website Badgerlands (Badgers gallop or trot along at 25-30kms an hour) – […]