18th August 2026 - Blackberries

Thought for the day :"I’m pondering over buying a small lake."

Dry

We didn't sit in a field this year as I was in Germany and when I came back - well Life!!

But Nancy and Family had a great time by the looks of it and there are some stones to prove it 

TillyVision - Picking Blackberries

Cheers 

17th August 2026 - Dentist, shopping and family visit

Thought for the day :"Anyone joining me at this year's Fibonacci convention? It'll be as big as the last two put together."

Wet

Early(ish) start today to get to Llanelli to see Dewi our Dentist. A clean and minor touch up to a filling for me and a major old Amalgun filling removed and tooth rebuild for Susie - Firs tie Susie has had an injection for many many years, and was a strange feeling for her...

But took a trip into Trostre Shopping Centre, and overwhelmed by how crowded everything is. Nothing shopable in Primark, Asda, or M & S ...   seems we may be shopping on line again. 

No-one wants to sell to the slightly large figure it seems - nothing above a 36 inch waist.

I may manage a 40"  if it has a stretch option - but 36 is a non starter.

Back to the homestead and a little peace and quiet..

Afternoon saw a family gathering and Toby and Tilly exhausted themselves with Strider and Ziggy 

A couple of sneaky beers may have been imbibed....

Lawn looking a little dry
   

Cheers 

16th August 2026 - Hopalong Day 2

Thought for the day :"Despite setting up a business using my lathe to make religious figures out of wood, I still haven't managed to turn a prophet.."

Dry

Catching up on the July Tavern openings - we will be giving a cheque for £500 - £625 including Gift Aid.

In other news - Offer of Knight Grand Cross of the Ancient Masonic Order of Alfred the Great 

Nice Offer 

Cheers

15th August 2026 - A Day with the Foot up

Thought for the day :"They are finally making Fly Fishing by J.R.Hartley into a movie. The cast is brilliant.."

Dry

Sad to say the foot is still too painful to put weight on.

Doesn't appear to have any infection but a lot of pain.

Got some advance photos for our Star for September - Donna Males

So Susie is dog walking and looking after Girlies at the moment 

Cheers 

14th August 2026 - Updating the Bandolero

Thought for the day :"But my wife bought one of those anti-snoring devices because I snore. I believe it’s called a Taser."

Dry 

Still putting stuff away from the Journey to Mythodea.

But today updated the  battle honours on the Vollsanger Bandolero   

The Flaming Eagles (Vlammeder Aadler) and the Heiter Meis

Company with Kupfer KAmp Tree next to the Grand Expedition

And a Dragon and Harp from Brother Martin in the Abtei

Cheers 

13th August 2026 - Sore Foot

Thought for the day :"Everyone knows Alan Turing, who cracked the Enigma code. Few people know his sister Kate, who provided drinks and snacks for his colleagues."

Dry

Went to Tesco and the offer was there -clearly displayed - except the scanner would only take it at £18.75...  Customer Seevices were non-plussed until they worked out that it was the Welsh Government minimum costing  preventing this offer in W\ales - It would be okay in England!!!

So, their solution was to get 25p from the till and me paying the higher price..  Neat solution "!    

Managed to step on a nail through a plank this morning. Went straight through the sandal and it is very painful.  Hobbling around like Mr Cassidy 

Cheers 

1st August 2026 - Off to Germany

Thought for the day :"My grandad loved talking about the days when you could leave doors open. Wonderful man, absolutely hopeless submarine captain."

Dry 

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag Meik Mantau Ralle, and Happy Birthday to Andrew Rance, Dan Johnson, Anthony Stone, Joe Butterworth, Chris Young, Janet Hardy, and Rob Newsmith

Presumably - off the Germany 

Cheers