I went for a walk from Wells Next the Sea to Holkham at the weekend. I had forgotten that at different times of the year different creatures get washed up. I picked up some whelk shells which I have...
I thought the sparrows were nesting early last year, but they are already back in the old nesting spot today. I'm always glad to see them, but I wonder if they can possibly find enough food for...
After washing a few pots and pans, this morning, the sink continued to fill up, even though the plug wasn't in. I've tried using a plunger, but to no avail. How can I sort out the problem ? Ps, the...
I have some left over chestnuts which have gone past their best. We have a squirrel that frequents the garden, raiding the peanut holder. I put four of the unpeeled chestnuts on the lawn this morning,...
I've just heard Rick Wakemans instrumental version of David Bowies 'Life On Mars' and its absolutely fantastic! The proceeds are goring to McMillan cancer research and I hope it will raise a lot of...
Whilst on a hiking/camping trip, I was forced to pitch my tent on a village green, due to it starting to get dark. First thing the following morning, the village bobby, rudely woke me and told me, I...
My OH asked me to get some soft cod roe for his lunch. I bought a tin and said how do I heat them, he replied that as a child he had them on toast and to just put them on slices of toast and under the...
At dawn the telephone rings..... "Hello, Señor Bob? This is Ernesto, the caretaker at your country house." "Ah yes, Ernesto. What can I do for you? Is there a problem?" "Um, I am just calling to...
I was walking across the garden today when to my surprise lying ion the ground as appearing from nowhere was this rounded shape piece of what looked like metal but on closer inspection it looked quite...
I was just congratulating myself on my tiny bamboo plant which has trebled in size since I bought it at 1.5in high, its inside on my kitchen windowsill. However, I was out walking the dog when I...
My new girlfriend's car got a flat tyre as we were on our way to see my parents, so I called them up and said, '' Mum, I'm going to be late, my girlfriend's got a puncture." "Oh dear" she sighed. "I...
Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America , Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as 'HILLBILLIES.'You must now refer to them...
Can I cheat and use a tin of chopped tomatoes/plum tomatoes? My recipe says to roast 8 really ripe tomatoes. Could I substitute a tin instead.......no skins to faff about with.
Would it work?...