Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken....

I never imagined this day would come so soon, but I finally have chickens!

They are called Margo and Barbara and are the sweetest things!

They have been here 3 weeks on Saturday and it feels like I have always known them, and they certainly live up to their namesakes, Margo is super bossy, a bit snobbish and bullies Barbara. Barbara is quiet and gentle, but no less stubborn.

I've been a busy bee this summer, making various jams from my homegrown blackcurrants, and foraged brambles, and apple chutney and jelly from free apples from a friend

The Bearded Wonder and I have also been attending stained glass classes, and are getting quite good!

Margo laid her first and only egg, though in fairness it's almost winter, and I think they are starting to moult.

Fancy chickens get their breakfast scooped in a teacup.

Enjoying a good dust bath and a gossip

My chard is apparently an all-you-can-eat salad bar

They both enjoy helping me turn over the beds

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It's here!

Hear that? That's the sound of a hallelujah chorus playing in celebration Yup. You guessed right, a miracle has occurred, the paint has arrived! Six tins of painty fun! Though no wallpaper. And they forgot one of the roller tray sets. But never mind! Because most of it is here and for now that will keep me happy :) We've already started on the top half of the living room, a gorgeous clean white, and the bottom half will be started on next week in Country Blue, i'll do a wee tour when it's finished :) The reason it won't be done until next week is because the plaster needs at least 4 weeks curing before it can be painted on. Irritating when i just want to get on with it lol To keep myself busy i painted my little telephone table and the basket below is halfway through being painted, i'm waiting for it to dry before i do the next coat. I also painted my "Dresser" and how lovely it looks now :) the paint h...

Garden stuff

Hi guys :) Thank your all your lovely comments about the Bearded Wonder, he is doing wonderfully and has even voluntarily made a new appointment at the doctors (will wonders ever cease?) With the lovely weather we have finally made it out into the garden, and got to work. There is still so much to do to get it to where we want it but, progress is progress no matter how small :) The Bearded Wonder has dug out the path, and we are going to border it in an attempt at keeping the weeds and grass at bay, and put either gravel or pebbles in the gaps. I have cobbled together a frame, and am going to put down cardboard, newspaper and mulch to block down the weeds, and with any luck by next year it should be diggable, and shall be used for herbs and above ground growing plants such as salads and brassicas etc We also got a lovely new bed from a friend, so our old Divan bed has had it's fabric sides ripped out and shall be pressed into service as raised bed...

Bits and Pieces

Hi all :) Life is going at a gentle pace for once, which will probably soon change once our paint etc is delivered (fingers crossed for tomorrow!!) and i have been enjoying a bit of crocheting :) Like this adorable tea cozy, which i am immensely pleased with Working on the next one The colours reminded me of Cornish-Ware (Handsome Bearded Wonder in the background :) ) I also made a little wreath, it's rather skinny as it's an old embroidery hoop , but it works. I've also got a "new" kitchen dresser, as you know i'm the mistress of improvisation ;) The computer table and the pantry shelves are now happily residing in the kitchen, and shall look much nicer when they are painted. As our kitchen is so skinny this was the best picture i could get and i had to lean over the sink to get it hahaha :D I'm also going to take off the doors and have some form of curtain going across instead

The Good Life...Ish.

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