that Hallowe’en
how dark the night -
no sight of stars or moon could be seen
that Hallowe’en…
Wednesday 31 October 2018
Monday 29 October 2018
Here and there at the weekend.
On Friday evening, along with about 60 others, we enjoyed a lovely meal (compliments to the chefs and cooks for an excellent variety of accompaniments for the jacket potatoes) and a very pleasant evening, including a light-hearted quiz and raffle, sitting and chatting with our neighbours, at the Harvest Supper in Brisley Village Hall.
On the bright and sunny Sunday, after overnight and early-morning rain, as there was also a chilly breeze, it was lovely to go for a long drive through the pretty Norfolk countryside - including part of the coast road after stopping for a light lunch at The Robin Hood pub in Sheringham. We got the timing just right as, five minutes after returning home, there was heavy rain and hail !
A precursor as a cold and unsettled week of weather is forecast. It seems Winter has put a foot in the door! Shouldn't wish life away but roll on Spring!!
On the bright and sunny Sunday, after overnight and early-morning rain, as there was also a chilly breeze, it was lovely to go for a long drive through the pretty Norfolk countryside - including part of the coast road after stopping for a light lunch at The Robin Hood pub in Sheringham. We got the timing just right as, five minutes after returning home, there was heavy rain and hail !
A precursor as a cold and unsettled week of weather is forecast. It seems Winter has put a foot in the door! Shouldn't wish life away but roll on Spring!!
Wednesday 24 October 2018
Monday 22 October 2018
A splash of colour!
Roses and clematis on the patio have decided to bloom again and are now joined by some new cyclamen to create a bright corner.
Saturday 13 October 2018
From the summer house...
...at Gooderstone Water Gardens on a bright, warm but windy autumn day...
A sheltered spot, soft cushions on the benches and information and wise words from Mother Teresa on the walls. I hadn't realised there were so many different butterflies, dragon flies and ladybirds!
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| "Be happy in that moment. That is enough Each moment is all we need - nothing more" |
A sheltered spot, soft cushions on the benches and information and wise words from Mother Teresa on the walls. I hadn't realised there were so many different butterflies, dragon flies and ladybirds!
Sunday 7 October 2018
Neatherd Moor
A chilly start to a dry and sunny day. We had heard of Neatherd Moor in Dereham so set off to find it.
A large, well-kept area the other side of town with a Lottery-funded children’s play area by the first of three car parks. The others were part-way and at the far end.
The area seemed well used with parents and children (more as the morning progressed) and, further, dog walkers - and walkers without dogs! Behind a hedge dividing the play area and the open moor is a pond with a very low level of water but, in spite of that, many ducks. Maybe that was why some parents ignored the notice and encouraged their children to throw bread towards them!
We walked almost the full length but mostly stuck to the lane alongside as the grassed area was a bit uneven for my tottery steps so didn’t do any in-depth exploring although with the wide-open space it didn’t seem that much was hidden. We retraced our steps back to the car.
As at other times recently, we managed to walk a little further than ‘normal’ so now are tired but enjoyed our outing.
A large, well-kept area the other side of town with a Lottery-funded children’s play area by the first of three car parks. The others were part-way and at the far end.
The area seemed well used with parents and children (more as the morning progressed) and, further, dog walkers - and walkers without dogs! Behind a hedge dividing the play area and the open moor is a pond with a very low level of water but, in spite of that, many ducks. Maybe that was why some parents ignored the notice and encouraged their children to throw bread towards them!
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| Not sure what this is - a dandelion colour but a daisy shape growing flat on the ground. |
We walked almost the full length but mostly stuck to the lane alongside as the grassed area was a bit uneven for my tottery steps so didn’t do any in-depth exploring although with the wide-open space it didn’t seem that much was hidden. We retraced our steps back to the car.
As at other times recently, we managed to walk a little further than ‘normal’ so now are tired but enjoyed our outing.
Still under attack!
Sadly the ultra-sonic mole deterrents didn't work...old ones were re-opened and new ones appeared - now totaling over 40!! A real blot on the landscape and also annoying is the fact there is no on-off switch nor can the batteries be removed so currently they are singing their song in the shed!!
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| Also now in the front garden! |
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