9th March 2026 - Raised Beds

Thought for the day :"My mate suddenly quit his job at BMW. Gave absolutely no indication he was leaving"

Wet (though mainly dry)

A miserable day though it stayed dry for much of it ...

Managed to get some 4" hexagonal screws so fixed one of Susie's raised beds

Took the opportunity to fix the wall to the Gents Urinal at the Tavern

And stacked the willow kindling and small logs from the Pontoon area.

Had time to get a TillyVision down - Push Him off the Cliff!

In other news

Had a look at what CoPilot thinks of Vollsanger 

(Prompt: What do you know about Vollsanger the Bard?)

Vollsanger (Iain Sewell) is a renowned UK-based LARP (Live Action Role Play) bard and musician, recognized as the winner of the 2018 LARP Awards Bard of the Year. Known for his persona from "Northern Norsca" and the Crimson Moon Tavern, he writes and performs songs about lore, heroes, and taverns, often asking for a "copper" for a song.

This video provides a shout-out to Vollsanger and a brief interview with him:

Vollsanger the Bard is a well-known figure in the Live Action Role Play (LARP) and medieval re-enactment community

Iain Sewell portrays him.

He is known for his music at European LARP events, including Conquest of Mythodea and Curious Pastimes.

Character Details

Vollsanger's character is a Skald from Northern Norsca and the Skadi Mountains.

He is linked to the Crimson Moon Tavern, where he works and sells songs.

He performs as a traditional minstrel with instruments like a lute. He has over 200 original songs.

Accomplishments

In 2018, he was named LARP Awards Bard of the Year.

His music is available on Bandcamp [https://vollsanger.bandcamp.com/].

He is active on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AndaGreenOne/] and Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/vollsanger]. He shares updates and hosts digital performances.

An online songbook with his lyrics and music is available [http://www.songs.crimson-moon.co.uk/intro.htm].

It is a resource for the LARP community.

Thank you CoPilot - Try it yourself !!

Cheers

4th March 2026 - Sunny Days and Motor Bikes

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Rectitude (n): a formal dignified bearing adopted by proctologists."

Dry (And Sunny)

And today we had a visitation form the Widow's Sons - the Grand Chapter of Masonic Bikers.

They came with a view to possible making use of the grounds for a weekend camp and "branding" the naming of new members. Some lovely bikes !!

Meanwhile - we had the first sunny day in ages!!.

Indeed we had our first hot water from the solar in a long time !

The Back door was able to stay open as it was warmer outside 

 

Snowbells around the Mermaid

And Susie's Camelia is out - no sign of any buds on mine !!

The first flowering of the Temple of Doris

 

Tilly in the sun

It is very wet here -but still looks good 

The Willow Fedge is in leaf 

But the pond needed the greenery removed - did half of it 

(before)

and Flowers sprouting along the banks

 

A good day - a sunny day makes all the difference

Cheers

3rd March 2026 - A strangely Sunny Day

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Testicle (n): a humorous question on an exam."

Dry

First day that the solar has powered in to start heating the water . A good day !

Managed to get two EVRI deliveries thanks to Ben Howells our local star - Giving a Crap and some spray paint for Doris.

The slope by the septic tank is full of snowbells and daffodils but the brambles really need removing.

  

And down at the pontoon 

Can't really see it but Susie has pruned the dog rose back - may need a frame to sort this out 

But I hit the rest of the pontoon and cleared all the brambles form the sidewalk, something we have not done since we arrived here. Also planted in some of the willow withies to see if we can sort the bank out a bit.

Cleared all the willow prunings from a few days ago - have to finish this soon 

Of course the dogs helped !!

Cheers 

2nd March 2026 - Filling up cars before price rises

Thought for the day :"Definitions: Balderdash (n): a rapidly receding hairline."

Wet

A day for lounging say the dogs 

Wet outside and miserable but still signs of spring

Late night walk assisted by the street lights 

Took the opportunity of filling yup the cars with fuel before we get the result of the attack on Iran and fuel rises 

For reference - Petrol was £1.29  a litre and Diesel was £1.35

Will see what happens in a few weeks after the impact of the wars are experienced

Cheers 

1st March 2026 - Happy St David's Day

Thought for the day :"Definitions: 9. Flatulence (n): emergency vehicle that picks you up after you’ve been run over by a steamroller"

Wet

Day started with a late Birthday Card - Thanks Cat !!!

A walk in the drizzle around the gardens

Cheers