And hope Mr Hostas tummy clears up soon. Sounds like you are having a great time .....hope the sleep patterns cntinue to impove, following last night’s blip.
Great to see you back Fairy ??♀️??♂️ .....miss you when you’re away. Hope those wrists are feeling better now.
Deep breaths LG .....hope tomorrow is a better day. Congrats to littl’un on audition success too ???
More postcards - this time from Uluru. Thought the sunset was going to be a non-event but it suddenly went all spectacular on us
very nice Chicky. I still tend to call it Ayres Rock , some old habits die hard. I do remember every now and then though. It’s like plant names being changed. Hope you enjoy being in the “red centre”.
In case Wonky checks in I thought I'd better report that not only are my Amaryllis Papilio bulbs potted up (and made pretty with some moss from the lawn) but two puddings are steaming on the hob, and I didn't forget the silver thrupenny bits
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Chicky - it is a wonderful place. Have you been to see the Olgas too? If you're there another night, try and get on the star gazing dinner in the Outback tour - sliver service dinner at dusk followed by a chat from an astronomer about aboriginal origin myths and a "tour of the skies" and telescopes set up to show Saturn's rings and the 7 sisters of whom there are many more than the 7 visible to the naked eye. Fabulous evening.
We've been to the Xmas market which was not as good as last year. Not a lot of local goodies this year tho I did find some jams made with local saffron and some local honey. Almost nothing to eat on th ehoof. Some chap was offering Pré-fous which are a local version of garlic bread with cheese and ham or Auvergne "tripes" cooked in a huge paella pan. Some locals were selling frites or sandwiches or sausag in a baguette - why not sausage and frites? We adjourend to the local pizza restaurant which has an African theme - of course - and offers such oddities as Alaska pizza with smoked salmon, Tartiflette pizza, Fuji pizza with chicken, coriander, soy and teryaki sauce and a Sweet and Salt which features goat's cheese, coconut and pineapple. Very odd for a nation of gourmets. OH had his usual Diablesse with merguez and hot chorizo and I had vegetarian. Tasty and on lovely thin bases which is as near as they get to authentic pizza.
The remaining Xmas markets in our list are nearer the sea so we hope there'll be some seafood.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Been to a craft/food market this afternoon - I usually buy some warm Welsh Cakes but today I went for Portuguese Tarts - total yum! Did purchase a few stocking fillers too.
I love a Christmas market, preferably at dusk so you have all the twinkling lights.
Hooe everyone doing ok whether you chilling out, stirring-up or busying about.
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Hope the guys and gals from BG sort you out Dove
And hope Mr Hostas tummy clears up soon. Sounds like you are having a great time .....hope the sleep patterns cntinue to impove, following last night’s blip.
Great to see you back Fairy ??♀️??♂️ .....miss you when you’re away. Hope those wrists are feeling better now.
Deep breaths LG .....hope tomorrow is a better day. Congrats to littl’un on audition success too ???
More postcards - this time from Uluru. Thought the sunset was going to be a non-event but it suddenly went all spectacular on us
If they don't I'll tell them I know someone in high places
Gorgeous pics
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Easy to see why it is such a special place for those who have lived here for milleniums .....
Absolutely ............ it has such a 'presence' ... even from here
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
very nice Chicky. I still tend to call it Ayres Rock
, some old habits die hard. I do remember every now and then though. It’s like plant names being changed. Hope you enjoy being in the “red centre”.
bed time again.
Chicky , fabulous pictures , looks a special place
Just having coffee break , Been chain sawing wood for fire ? and o/h cutting twigs for kindling
need to tidy up
Hope all’s well with everybody
Gorgeous pics Chicky
Snow on the lower hills and well down on Arran Fairy.
In case Wonky checks in I thought I'd better report that not only are my Amaryllis Papilio bulbs potted up (and made pretty with some moss from the lawn) but two puddings are steaming on the hob, and I didn't forget the silver thrupenny bits
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Chicky - it is a wonderful place. Have you been to see the Olgas too? If you're there another night, try and get on the star gazing dinner in the Outback tour - sliver service dinner at dusk followed by a chat from an astronomer about aboriginal origin myths and a "tour of the skies" and telescopes set up to show Saturn's rings and the 7 sisters of whom there are many more than the 7 visible to the naked eye. Fabulous evening.
We've been to the Xmas market which was not as good as last year. Not a lot of local goodies this year tho I did find some jams made with local saffron and some local honey. Almost nothing to eat on th ehoof. Some chap was offering Pré-fous which are a local version of garlic bread with cheese and ham or Auvergne "tripes" cooked in a huge paella pan. Some locals were selling frites or sandwiches or sausag in a baguette - why not sausage and frites? We adjourend to the local pizza restaurant which has an African theme - of course - and offers such oddities as Alaska pizza with smoked salmon, Tartiflette pizza, Fuji pizza with chicken, coriander, soy and teryaki sauce and a Sweet and Salt which features goat's cheese, coconut and pineapple. Very odd for a nation of gourmets. OH had his usual Diablesse with merguez and hot chorizo and I had vegetarian. Tasty and on lovely thin bases which is as near as they get to authentic pizza.
The remaining Xmas markets in our list are nearer the sea so we hope there'll be some seafood.
Wow! Those pics Chicky!
Been to a craft/food market this afternoon - I usually buy some warm Welsh Cakes but today I went for Portuguese Tarts - total yum! Did purchase a few stocking fillers too.
I love a Christmas market, preferably at dusk so you have all the twinkling lights.
Hooe everyone doing ok whether you chilling out, stirring-up or busying about.