21st October 2026 - Chris Day - and the Aviary

Thought for the day :"I'm going to watch a documentary about Juggernauts and Articulated Lorries.  The Trailer looked great."

Wet

So - rain this morning and decided to carry on despite it - happily it held off for a lot of the day 

So we tackled the Aviary - the elderberry tree in the center needed taking down as did the hazel and the hawthorn and he hazel - 

had to take the netting off  the top to get into the area - 

lots of scratches and a very big bonfire ready for the the November I think     

Cheers 

20th October 2026 - Flowers in the Rain

Thought for the day :"I hate insomnia but on a positive note, only 5 more sleeps till Christmas."

Dry 

Why are our Azalea flourishing at this time of year

And the Dahlias are great though killed by the frost ... 

went well today 

Cheers 

19th October 2026 - Specsavers

Thought for the day :"When I told the Doctor that I'm suffering from insomnia, He told me not to lose any sleep over it."

Wet

Finally succumbed - fire lit in the sitting room today 

And sign of the summer being over - the tents are taken down 

Need to dry them out now ...    but will go to the stores dry if I can ...

Cheers 

18th October 2026 - Sunday Lunch

Thought for the day :"Just swapped my Venison dinner for Roast Pheasant - it's a real game changer"

Dry 

Getting chillier but still very bright blue sky.

Walked the dogs - though Tilly is on heat again - and Toby is still only five weeks from his op so may still be viable

Sunday lunch at the Penllwyndu - popped in to admire Sarah and Dave's new house which they have done a great job with.

Books out again to learn the Prior for Ancient Masonic Order of Alfred the Great.

Also the Most Excellent Master for Tuesday - Life is busy 

Cheers

17th October 2026 - Royal Order of Scotland - Penarth

Thought for the day :"It gets on my nerves when people use the same word twice in a sentence. Enough is enough."

Wet

Royal Order of Scotland meeting in Penarth. Luckily have now persuaded two Aberystwyth brethren to join - which gives me a lift !!   Result !

Not much time for anything else today - rest tomorrow 

Cheers 

16th October 2026 - And a Green One - Belgium Style

Thought for the day :"I've started on a Beekeeping course.
I'm getting a real buzz out of it."

Wet

And the fire is lit - first day of the winter 

But the garden is still blooming

Cheers 

23rd September 2026 - Commercial Waste

Thought for the day :"I have a problem listening with my right ear. When asked if I was sure, I said "Yes - I'm Definite"

Dry 

So, we may have an answer to why the council is chasing us for commercial waste..

Susie was out today to try to get some of Sarah's Grapes - not man survived, and some cuttings in case we can grow some of the vines, and on her way home she saw this along the roadway - and sadly of course it is leaning up against the Crimson Moon Sign  - suggesting that it is our rubbish...

Called the council and sent them photos and hope that they will resolve the matter 

But put the banners and the street lights up and the bunting with Jan - and he helped with taking the laurel branches to the bonfire...

Enough for one day ..

Busy day tomorrow - collecting Beer, taking the guitars into Marc in the Guitar Shop, and St Teilo Installation for which I sadly did not get a lift - so will have to be dry...

 

Tomorrow is another day 

Cheers