Moving Horsey Poo!

In the field down the lane at the side of the cottages is a large pile of horse manure! I asked the guy if I could help myself to some for the veg patch so today we decided to move some.
So join me on the journey of the collection of the manure!



Out the front door, please remember we have no rear access!


Down the lane.


Look whose coming up to meet us!




Through the gate at the bottom of the lane and across the field


As you can see it started to rain!


We where ably assisted by Tango.



Who wanted to be fussed!



Before the trek all the way back up the lane, past Tangos rain shelter


In through the lounge,


then the kitchen.



Before spreading it over the veg patch. We shall have to do this a few times before they are all covered!!

Still no sign of the Recycle Box by the way!

Lost or Stolen!

One black recycle box!
Last seen this morning on the drive, filled with empty bottles, cans and paper!

Went out this afternoon to bring it in and it had completely disappeared. Everyone elses was still on their drives and I went and checked to make sure it hadn't wandered off, but no, mine had gone, puff!!!!!

Checked all ditches, nothing!

The girls want to put up 'LOST' signs, reward waiting, but we couldn't as I don't have a photo of it!!!

When I phoned the council and asked them what they had done with it, they said it must have been stolen!!!!!

STOLEN!!!! Where I live! Don't be daft!!! Who would travel 6 miles out to the country to steal a recycle box!???????

But they insisted!!!

So we thought, could this be a possiblility? Ours was the only drive with no car on it this morning, the 2nd car was across the road! So it would look like we where out! Surely not???? Why would someone steal a recycle box????
I saw the Recycle lorry pull up, it usually stops right outside mine, but this morning it didn't it was further down the road!

The hunt was round here as well this morning, it was huge, I haven't ever seen one round our fields this large for a long time, could it be one of them, or maybe a protester. Why, what would you use a black box for? Washing Wellies?? Not that I think there where any protesters as we had to pass the hunt, when we went to collect T from college!

If it was stolen, then this is I believe a serious worry. I always considered myself the local neighbourhood watcher, well I think I have failed miserably.

Happy New Year

We all celebrate New Year in different ways, my sister goes fishing with her hubby and cooks breakfast on the bank!!!!!



Me I like to cook and drink in the comfort of my home



My neices corn snake likes 'mouse


My husband like Christmas Pudding


and then top it off with a beautiful sunset



I wish you lots of Love, Luck and Happiness this 2008!

Day After Boxing Day!

Returned home last night having had an enjoyable few days. Eaten far to much, not drank enough and still have too many choccys left!
My sister lives here, well actually just the other side of the station in one of the old station cottages


in fact it is the old Station Masters Cottage here


this is me walking down the steps to the platform which then leads to the cottage


We went out on quite a few walks, to shake the food down abit passing a few quaint places



We had some fantastic food, even better company and I believe a good time was had by all.
I hope you all had a good time too!

Christmas Eve, Eve.

So here we are on the doorstep of another Christmas! It really does not seem to be anytime since last year! As you can see all that is missing from the advent calander is 'Baby Jesus'.

It has been cold and frosty and we have been out for some lovely walks. This morning was particuarly entertaining as our road was better than an Ice Rink! Torville & Dean eat your heart out!
These are some pics K took with her digital camera





Even though the girls are home it has been particuarly quiet, why? Well K is writing an assignment and T is studying! They both decided that if they wanted Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off they had to work all days before!

Merry Christmas to you all, if you are travelling stay safe, if you are at home enjoy, remember its just a roast dinner with crackers! I shall raise my glass to absent friends at mid-day on Christmas Day.