Hairless bikers

Hairless bikers

On a few occasions recently I have been stuck behind cyclists on the lanes of Suffolk, some of which are not conducive for easy overtaking. This has given me time, whilst observing their massive calf muscles (devoid of hair to minimise wind resistance), to ponder what...
Back to nature

Back to nature

I haven’t written much about flora and fauna in recent blogs, but a few things happened last week that were worthy of note, so this week it is going to be nature heavy. The main photo (above) was taken this morning on our Nellie walk, it is Greater Napweed, and...
What are the chances of that?

What are the chances of that?

A few days ago my 21 year old granddaughter Issie, who lives in Bury, contacted me to ask me if I would like to go to a music gig with her at the Alexandra Palace. She wanted to see an Australian band called Ocean Alley, of whom I knew nothing about, but chuffed to...
Le jus nouveau est arrive

Le jus nouveau est arrive

From mid spring onwards I have worn nothing on my legs but a pair of shorts for working in. Only on a couple of occasions have I had to don ‘longs’, and then only out of necessity and self preservation when strimming. If you strim nettles whilst wearing...
Social whirl

Social whirl

It’s my birthday today, I’ve had family round to celebrate the occasion….so I’m all behind. That means I’m going to crack on, otherwise the evening will be gone before I know it. It’s a busy time for me socially, and I’m not...
The green green grass of home

The green green grass of home

I challenge you to read the title above without adopting Tom Jones’s voice. And I can’t mimic his voice without uttering the words “throw yer knickers at me”, but that’s just me. Grass, what an amazing plant, so resilient. Just over a...

Pin It on Pinterest