Category Archives: Photo Blog

May 18th – Queues

The new normal? I’m not sure how many will agree with this observation, but since the 2m rule, people seem a lot more chilled and easy going. The queues I have been in are generally well ordered, and people tend to chat to others in the line. No pushing and shoving. Let’s hope it continuesContinue reading “May 18th – Queues”

May 17th – Upcycling

I have always hated waste, and throwing things away to rot in landfill. I’d rather give things away free of charge rather than dump them. Today’s picture is the start of an upcycling project being embarked on by my wife. An old glass table has been rubbed down, painted and a mosaic design has started.Continue reading “May 17th – Upcycling”

May 16th – Memories

Again, love it or hate it, Facebook does pop up some memories which takes us back to different events. This time last year we were a few days into our Motorhome trip up to Scotland, and the weather was great. We took the woofers on a lovely walk on the Northumberland coast. Sitting here inContinue reading “May 16th – Memories”

May 15th – Night-time guests

We closed our B&B over 18 months ago but we still get guests that haven’t pre-booked turn up. This little chap tried to check in, but the 4 legged children said “NO!!” After that it was a little camera shy These little critters are in decline, and we don’t get to see them often. IfContinue reading “May 15th – Night-time guests”

May 14th – Help required??

You may be able to help. Alfie, our Large Munsterlander has a problem. The symptoms? Well he says that he occasionally has a syndrome which increases the weight of his head. It’s so bad, he needs to rest his chin on something. After much observation, this syndrome seems to be triggered by nice smells comingContinue reading “May 14th – Help required??”

May 12th – Where are the strings?

I got another slap for this comment when my eagle eyed wife said “look at the Red kites”. Not my best photo, as they were very high, but nice to see anyway. After being almost wiped out in the UK, a re-introduction programme was launched. In 1989, six Swedish birds were released at a siteContinue reading “May 12th – Where are the strings?”

May 11th – Price of property

Two deer …. Sorry – Couldn’t resist the dad joke…. Today’s photo was taken whilst walking the hounds from hell, who thankfully didn’t see them. It is so nice to be out and about in the countryside, looking for wildlife like these guys. Obviously, you don’t see wildlife on every trip, especially when you haveContinue reading “May 11th – Price of property”

May 10th – Building without planning permission!

We have been having a coffee in the morning out the front, and have noticed a very industrious builder incredibly close to the house…… OK – There’s a pair of pigeons constantly in and out of our hedge, and I am not sure about building a nest? The amount of work and material they takeContinue reading “May 10th – Building without planning permission!”

May 9th – When neighbours don’t respect boundaries….

Sorry neighbours….. Alfie has been a bit vocal today. Some heifers were very inquisitive today, looking over the back fence (not to mention eating one of our tree’s). Alfie took it upon himself to tell them off, from a safe distance of course, on numerous occasions.