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I, too, think it was more likely to be a Sparrowhawk that did the damage. What a gorgeous creature to see, do keep your eyes peeled for it.
There are bees and other insects about you know, so don't worry too much about fruiting trees.
I am a fan of cats and particularly enjoyed your pictures of them. Good to see so many Swallows, I wish they'd come here.
Commented yesterday on Murder most horrid! at frayed at the edge
Murder most horrid!
Don't worry, I haven't set about Malcolm with the frying pan! This is the sight that greeted us when we got up this morning. Looking at the feathers, I think it was a pigeon ...... and of course next door's cats are the prime suspects.* at least the swallows are safe on the phone wire ...
I had never thought of making this, but it must be a marriage made in heaven. I adore Clafoutis.
Commented 5 days ago on Clafoutis... at Rattling On...
Clafoutis...
I don't know what happened to the sunshine, it just disappeared overnight and left us with rain for the last few days. Heavy rain and high winds. Groundhog weather. The fire has been lit and scarves have been pressed back into service. Only the weeds are growing in the garden. Them and the...
I'm surprised at you Anne!
Commented 5 days ago on Clafoutis... at Rattling On...
Clafoutis...
I don't know what happened to the sunshine, it just disappeared overnight and left us with rain for the last few days. Heavy rain and high winds. Groundhog weather. The fire has been lit and scarves have been pressed back into service. Only the weeds are growing in the garden. Them and the...
Thank you for the links, I am not always awake when the programme is on.
Commented May 9, 2013 on The power of bird song at UK Nature Blog
The power of bird song
The BBC reports on recent studies into the power of bird song to lift the mood, aid concentration without distracting, stop you falling asleep after a big lunch and make you better appreciate petrol station toilets, amongst many other benefits. The potential effects of a birdsong background ar...
Is your bookseller Jarndyce & Co? They sell cards of those titles and the one on Pastry is a hoot! I can't recall the last time I was in a proper book sellers. Sigh...
Commented May 7, 2013 on Dogs you'd like to meet... at Rattling On...
Dogs you'd like to meet...
Or...Top Names for Books. Yes, Rowland Johns really did write a whole book on that. I know this after a browse round the fantastic bookshop/bookbinders in town yesterday. I had a good hour in there ferreting about and find it incredible that there actually are so many different titles for boo...
That is a real treasure of a house. I've been to the Plague Museum at Eyam and found the story extremely moving. I'd love to go to the Hall but OH wouldn't like it one bit so I shall haave to be satisfied with what you show me. I am looking forward to hearing the second part of your visit.
Commented May 5, 2013 on A 17th Century day out... at Rattling On...
A 17th Century day out...
I have been busy, very busy this past week. Which is the reason (excuse?) for the dearth of blogging. I also dropped and broke my phone. The one where everything from phone numbers and passwords to appointments is carefully stored. A right royal, fur lined, ocean going pain in the unmentionables...
No, but they don't look disreputable in the least.
Commented May 3, 2013 on Random 10 at frayed at the edge
Random 10
do you remember my disreputable housework clothes?
Very informative, thank you.
Commented May 3, 2013 on Garden birds infographic at UK Nature Blog
Garden birds infographic
Here's a genuinely interesting infographic (all the rage at the moment) about the birds in your garden and feeding them - courtesy of Anglian Home Improvements. Perhaps I should get them to extend my blog sideways so their massive infographic actually fits! This birdwatching infographic was cr...
Gosh, you are lucky! I think he was a gentleman.
Commented Apr 28, 2013 on You meet them in the strangest places... at Rattling On...
You meet them in the strangest places...
Last week I went to the supermarket after school to do the usual pain-in-it big shop. But I went in a different coat than usual. This, while not hindering the delightful experience in any material way, was a logistical blunder. The Other Coat, you see, has a pound coin in the pocket, for the ...
I usually have them in my lawn but I haven't seen any this year.
Commented Apr 28, 2013 on Tawny mining bee - burrowing in your borders at UK Nature Blog
Tawny mining bee - burrowing in your borders
My 2 year old daughter spotted lots of these small, fuzzy orange bees on the newly dug soil in the garden. I identified them (by text message, having been sent the iPhone picture above at work) as Tawny mining bees. These are solitary bees, only about a centimetre long, that burrow in soil and ...
What a fabulous find!
Commented Apr 28, 2013 on Snake's head fritillary in the woods at UK Nature Blog
Snake's head fritillary in the woods
I went for a walk in the woods today, braving the April showers, and amid the not-quite-flowering-yet bluebell carpet, a couple of beautiful Snake's head fritillaries. I have these planted in my garden, but seeing them wild is so much more wonderful.
Poor you, I hope you are fit and well again now.
Liz's comment took me right back to Wales, I remember seeing women do that. I never had the nerve though.
I feel the same way about people at my home. The window cleaner now uses a pole with pure water so I don't have to hide anymore.
Commented Apr 27, 2013 on Only when I stand... at Rattling On...
Only when I stand...
I had to come home from work early yesterday, ill. This is a very rare occurrence for me and has only happened once before in the five years I've had this particular job. The last time was when I allowed a student to make me a cup of tea and I'm almost sure he poisoned me. Really, I mean that...
Excellent!
Commented Apr 25, 2013 on Random 4 at frayed at the edge
Random 4
any excuse to show the Singapore hottie!!
My daughter will be forty next month. At least that is what she says, I think she is still fourteen.
My OH's birthday is tomorrow but we have to celebrate tonight, so I shall raise a glass to your birthday girl too.
Shame about the reaction, I hope it is to the brand and not the bean.
Commented Apr 24, 2013 on Best bit of April... at Rattling On...
Best bit of April...
We are birthdaytastic here today and again in six days, hence the second cake related post. I cannot believe (in fact I refuse to accept) how old my girls are. Obviously I was a child bride. Off out for a Thai tonight after scoffing cake for afternoon tea when we get home. The two events will...
Spring doesn't seem to be much further on here than there. It is a lovely sunny day today but it is only 10C so I shall keep my gilet on.
I always use butter, in fact, I won't buy any of those spreads since I am very suspicious about the ingredients.
Good luck with the Butterburr and Buttercups.
Commented Apr 20, 2013 on Blue sky = hard work... at Rattling On...
Blue sky = hard work...
The sun is shining this morning, there's a frost on the grass. I suspect we are, as usual, well behind the rest of the country as far a spring goes but things are happening at last. My annual battle with the two Bs has begun in earnest. Butterburr and buttercups, proof that butter is bad f...
Have a wonderful time Anne and Malcolm. Please bring me back a stick of rock?
Commented Apr 19, 2013 on Pretty in ........ at frayed at the edge
Pretty in ........
..... not pink, but turquoise!! have you ever tried to take a photo of your hand and foot ...... it's not easy! If the toenails have been painted, and the Kindle has lots of books on it ....... and the ipod has lots of music .... it can only mean one thing - WOOHOO - we are off o...
Hailstones? Ye gods, when will it end?
Love the pictures, the colour is perfect.
My heating hasn't been turned off yet...
Commented Apr 19, 2013 on Pretty in pink... at Rattling On...
Pretty in pink...
My love of hydrangeas has been well documented on this here blog. But my favourite part of the flower is that little bit in the middle. It starts off as a tiny blob and later on pops open to reveal... ...paraphenalia. I am posting about pretty flowers to distract me from the havoc the wea...
Being rather deaf has its advantages you know.
Shame about the greenhouse - and the smokers.
I'd like to know why we are having March winds now?
Commented Apr 18, 2013 on Well, blow me down... at Rattling On...
Well, blow me down...
A certain sector of the school finds it impossible to understand or follow the school rule (and indeed, law) that there will be no smoking on the site. Hence the optimistic sign on the exit to the side alley. Unfortunately they are sadly misguided here, the path is still on site and so there...
Crikey, what a lot you got! Glad you enjoyed it.
The children's playground looks far more exciting than they did when I was a child.
Commented Apr 16, 2013 on The big night out at frayed at the edge
The big night out
On Friday, we headed to north to Stuart and Alison's and after getting dressed up, Stuart ran us through to The Edinburgh School of Food and Wine, for an evening of eating French food, and drinking French Wine. Stuart and Alison had given us a gift voucher for a food and wine evening for our bi...
That video is better than any I could have managed!
Commented Apr 15, 2013 on Bats over the water in the daylight at UK Nature Blog
Bats over the water in the daylight
A family walk in the lovely Cassiobury Park, Watford, was much enhanced by seeing bats flying in broad daylight. It was the first hot day of the year, hitting 20c, and I wonder if that had anything to do with it, though I visit the park only rarely so for all I know they're out and about most d...
It really has been good to see the sun hasn't it?
I have a room that needs culling too and in the next few weeks it is going to be done. The sun made me decide to do it.
Commented Apr 15, 2013 on The restorative nature of the sun... at Rattling On...
The restorative nature of the sun...
Back to work today to tend to the flock there. It feels like going back after the long summer holiday, testament to how a few rays of sun can change everything. These longer days really do add up! It's calm outside at the moment following a couple of days of very windy conditions. The s...
Ye gods, fourteen million?! I am so happy that I don't have to amass that kind of money. I agree with you on the placing of sculpture so much better in nature.
Is entry to the house allowed?
Commented Apr 12, 2013 on Stately homes and sculpture... at Rattling On...
Stately homes and sculpture...
On Tuesday a friend and I went off to Chatsworth to visit the William Turnbull exhibition. I say exhibition, but that's using the word in its broadest sense, the sculptures were placed around the garden. We had a little map and a key to what was what. We got there before the garden had opened, b...
Oh wow, what a great colour! I am very boring, mine is white and battleship grey...
Commented Apr 11, 2013 on Brave! at frayed at the edge
Brave!
This was my hair first thing this morning then I spent the afternoon at the hairdresser. This is stage one, having my colour done then stage two, some highlights using foils my hair on the floor after having it cut (hmmmm - that's an interesting colour) my usual hairdresser,...
Ooh, it all looks so good! Love your outfit too, especially the length of the skirt.
I bet that everyone enjoyed the evening.
Commented Apr 10, 2013 on Hoarse! at frayed at the edge
Hoarse!
I have been croaking a bit today, after talking loudly yesterday evening! I asked my friend Anne S to take photos for me, and she has captured some good action shots (and some less flattering ones that you are not going to see!) showing off the (almost) finished project some inspiration...
I am pleased to note that I have led an uneventful life.
I have never seen sideways-knitted socks/slippers before, your own design?
Commented Apr 10, 2013 on Tabi, or not tabi... at Rattling On...
Tabi, or not tabi...
Because I have nothing better to be doing, I knitted myself a pair of booties. Actually they remind me of Japanese tabi socks but without the toe bit. I think they'd make excellent bed socks or pretentious in-flight socks for when your feet allegedly swell up to bursting. This has neve...
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