Life with cats, and other things…
1509/8th October 2024 . During a very light rain shower yesterday, I went outside to retrieve a bucket which occasioned me to see this most unusual rainbow. Have you ever seen one this small? Perfect, but with such a shallow arc. . Not long after, Grant noticed two foxes out by the old wall. Peanut … Continue reading Getting “lost”
1758/7th October 2024 . It seemed a good idea to go for a drive after lunch yesterday and it was. It's never a bad idea. Sometimes though, there are frustrations. . One that I should mention is that, for reasons I have yet to comprehend, my photographs do not all get down-loaded in sequence. When … Continue reading On the fly
0716/3rd October 2024 . For the first time yesterday, I had to don a jacket when I went out to fill the feeders. Later I discovered the temperature had been not all that far above freezing, though it has moderated slightly since. . It has been several days since we last saw a groundhog. They … Continue reading Pictures
1316/4th October 2024 . It is not usual for us to venture out in the afternoon but on Friday, in a mad moment, that is what we did. It was a lovely day for a drive and I needed to drop my ballot off, given that I don't have enormous faith in the postal service. … Continue reading Ballot box
1737/4th October 2024 . These mornings are still dark when I get up and if the little darlings rise early, I put off my outdoor rounds till after breakfast, which is what happened today. Consequently, I went out later than usual. On my way I back in I saw Grant coming the other way and … Continue reading How do you like it?
0814/28th September 2024 . While I wouldn't call it beautiful, this morning's sky was certainly interesting. . Mist began to form, as if summoned to create another glum day. But then there was a change of heart. "Nah, never mind, let's do sunny!" . Yesterday the mist clung on longer. . It certainly made the … Continue reading Misty mornings
0650/25th September 2024 . The Sun winked at us at 0650 then retired, apparently taking a day off and when I went out with the suet feeders, my ears heard the now unfamiliar sound of dripping. Wetness brought colours up a treat in the field! . We've had a lot of overcast days, but I … Continue reading Early shedders
1713/22nd September 2024 . With a midday appointment messing me up , I'm just going to post some recent pictures. . Dawn 23rd September 2024 . 0652/23rd September 2024 . 23rd September 2024 That small white speck is the moon. . . 0656/20th September 2024 . 20th September 2024 . 19th September 2024 . . … Continue reading Late September
0704/20th September 2024 . This is probably our busiest time of year, in as much as retired folk may be called busy. With the scene changing by the hour, it's hard to keep up. . Because - after six years we are still finding new sights and constantly note we must "check them out in … Continue reading Late bloomers
7th September 2024 Note the cornfield . Coming back from the post office yesterday I took this picture and suddenly realised: "Oh! They cut the corn!" It was only that remaining row that alerted me to the fact! . Carrots are off the shopping list. The groundhog population has mostly dispersed and the one or … Continue reading No stink