Got outside to do my bulbs and a few other things - divided some irises that aren't performing, and pruned back the last few long buddleia branches. Some showers but not too bad - bitter cold wind though. It's that time of the year though.
Made a 'sacrificial' fat feeder for the starlings and hung that out on a hook. They head for that on their 'route' and leave the other food for the ground feeders like blackbirds and dunnocks. That's the idea anyway. It worked quite well last year
Cup of tea now while the chicken roasts for dinner
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Great idea with the bird cage Fairy. I've been shivering this afternoon. We're going to a 60th birthday party tonight so I'm playing the bad foot card and getting a lift there. I'll still have to walk back though.
Perhaps you should have gone for a cottage in Cornwall Lizzie
I've just watched a starling try and figure out why he can't get into the food....result!
I replaced the cane with a bit of a buddleia branch...less obvious. I've already found something I can use for a waterproof roof as well. Might have to wait till next year to get done though
The b***y pigeons are eating all the nasturtiums though
Now then....what can I come up with to outwit them....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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You really know how to make me laugh, Dove.
Anyway, all. Thanks for an enjoyable day, but it's now 11.30pm and its time for bed. Catch you when the clocks change.
My friend came and went, good to see her, we looked at each others' grandchildren photos and of the cottage we are buying in Norfolk.
I quite like ironing, sit down and watch daytime TV.
I like roast chicken and thyme crisps or just plain salted. Don't fancy them with sweet flavours and alcohol though.
Great bird cage FG.
Brilliant Dove
Perhaps the furry outer layer would get a bit soggy here though...
Listened to Graham Norton on the radio doing mine BL
Night Pat
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sweet dreams Pat
P'diddling down out there now - just popped out for some mint for mint sauce - OH is bringing some chump chops home for supper
Settling down on the sofa with the knitting now - Miss Marple is on tv (Alibi channel).
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Why is it sunnier in Cornwall than Dordogne?
...and warmer BL - certainly warmer than here
Got outside to do my bulbs and a few other things - divided some irises that aren't performing, and pruned back the last few long buddleia branches. Some showers but not too bad - bitter cold wind though. It's that time of the year though.
Made a 'sacrificial' fat feeder for the starlings and hung that out on a hook. They head for that on their 'route' and leave the other food for the ground feeders like blackbirds and dunnocks. That's the idea anyway. It worked quite well last year
Cup of tea now while the chicken roasts for dinner
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Great idea with the bird cage Fairy
. I've been shivering this afternoon. We're going to a 60th birthday party tonight so I'm playing the bad foot card and getting a lift there
. I'll still have to walk back though.
Perhaps you should have gone for a cottage in Cornwall Lizzie
I've just watched a starling try and figure out why he can't get into the food....result!
I replaced the cane with a bit of a buddleia branch...less obvious. I've already found something I can use for a waterproof roof as well. Might have to wait till next year to get done though
The b***y pigeons are eating all the nasturtiums though
Now then....what can I come up with to outwit them....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...