Thursday, September 06, 2012

Not coppers, hallo pillars and stuck.

1. To discover that an old money box is full of pound coins and not coppers.

2. It's been a hard year for butterflies here, so I'm happy to host a few caterpillars on my tangle of nasturtiums. And of course, it means that in the afternoon Alec and I can read The Very Hungry Caterpillar...

3. ...which you haven't properly experienced if you have not had to pretend that your finger is desperately stuck in every single one of those die-cut holes.
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Wet walk, morning tea and detectives.

1. My trousers are soaked after my walk in the rain. I put on a dry pair and feel the chill leaving my legs. 2. She has time for a cuppa and...

  • Crust, donuts and wait.
     1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
  • Shelter, arisen and pub.
    1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
  • Let go, underfoot and pie.
    1. Technical difficulties. I let go of having working earbuds for this walk. Then I have one last try, and they switch on. 2. Acorns crunchi...