So this monster Wolf Spider came scuttling across the path today, scaring the bejeezus out of us! Thank god they are solitary creatures apart from carrying her offspring with her. She is now safely deposited in a neighbouring, empty property. Fortunately they are apparently not poisonous but they can give a nasty bite. We shan’t…
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Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas, and all the best for the New Year. Lots of love from Julie and Joe.
Read moreHomeless sparrows
Our house is home to lots of creatures, some welcome, some not so much. This little fellow is most welcome to stay in his new home in our porch as long as he wants. The swallows might not be too chuffed when they get back in the spring though!
Read moreRepairing the roof
One of our most important tasks before winter comes is making sure the roof is water-tight. We’ve had a builder friend inspect it and he says the only thing that really needs doing is re-bedding the ridge tiles. Neither me or Julie are happy working up on the roof, so we’ve employed a builder to…
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