Finally we have a broadband connection in our new home so at last I can start telling you all about it. Since we moved in it felt like I was taking quite a few photos, yet now I look at what's on the camera I notice that they're all actually of the garden! Ones of inside the house will follow just as soon as I tidy up a bit more. Above is the view from the back of the house down my new garden. Well, I say my garden, yet it technically belongs to Mr C and me, and the Building Society. But, the latter haven't shown much interest in it as yet, and Mr C's not here right ... read more
Garden wildlife
Evening sat in the garden with Mr C and some friends from the WWA. We hear a rustling noise in the boarder. Mr C casually says "wouldn't it be great to see a hedgehog going across the lawn" just as we all turn to look at a hedgehog going into the border! Almost on cue. Great to think that this is all going on in our back garden! ... read more
Unconnected
Still no broadband access in our new house. In a way a good thing as I can't "waste" time reading blogs. Very busy though cleaning, unpacking, organising, helping Mr C fix things, cleaning, shopping for paint and curtains, cleaning, and more cleaning! Did I mention there's quite a bit of cleaning to do? Broadband should be with us next Wednesday so more news of our new home, and photos, should follow shortly after. In the meantime I'm off to build a filing cabinet! ... read more
We’re in!
Moved in Friday without any major problems. Still no broadband so photos will have to wait. A very busy weekend starting to tuen it into a home and much more work to come! ... read more
The big move…
If everything goes to plan we're moving the day after tomorrow. In other words, in less than two days time. Yikes!For ages it's seemed like such a long time away, but now I can't believe that we're so close. I still feel incredibly disorganised and looking around me tonight there is so much still to do. I have my to do lists, but sadly not much seems to have been ticked off them yet.I'm in work tomorrow and then likely to be somewhat busy the day after. Due to BT's incompetence in giving customers (even existing ones) a broadband connection in a reasonable time period I ... read more
Anglesey Abbey
Mr C and I spent yesterday at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire with my parents to celebrate my birthday. Amazingly the weather held for us and it was so unlike the autumnal weather that we seem to be having today. I have to admit that I had no real idea what to expect from Anglesey Abbey as the location for our celebrations was mainly chosen for being roughly halfway between where my parents and we live. I was somewhat amazed though at just how much there was to see and do. I was intrigued to know where this door went to. I'm guessing it was some sort of performance area in ... read more
Country Living Inspiration
How is it that only about 4 months ago I had never read a single copy of Country Living magazine? I have no recollection of even picking up a copy in a doctor's or dentist's waiting room. Yet about three months ago I remember someone writing on their blog bout how much they enjoyed it. Hmmm, I thought, a magazine that seems to cover lots of things that I like. How strange that I haven't seen a copy.So, the next time I was waiting for a train somewhere I sought out the de rigueur WHSmith branch and bought myself a copy. From that point I have no more recollection at all as to my ... read more
Shaw’s Corner
To provide a break from packing and sorting, Mr C and I took a trip along to Shaw's Corner, the former home of George Bernard Shaw. We've been there a couple of times before and always enjoyed the peace and quiet and lovely gardens. This time was no different.Although, my macro photography skills do seem to be improving. One thing that all visitors must see though is GBS's revolving Writing Hut at the bottom of the garden. This is where he wrote many of his famous plays, with telephone connectivity back to the main house. The hut was designed to rotate to allow it to ... read more
A life of lists
With just two weeks to go until we move I feel like my whole life is controlled by lists at the moment. Lists of people that we need to inform, lists of things that need to be packed up and lists of things that I just mustn't forget!Progress is being made though. The final pieces of legal paperwork have been signed and returned to our solicitor. The forms for a postal redirect have been completed and tomorrow I'll queue up at the post office to submit them. I've also put things in place to move our telephone and broadband services to our new address. In these modern ... read more
Eden Close – Anita Shreve
I was lucky enough to find a copy of Anita Shreve's Eden Close on a book case at my Father in Law's cricket clubhouse a couple of weeks back and just from reading the cover was intrigued to read more.Eden Close was the daughter of Andrew's childhood neighbours. They grew up together as childhood companions. Tomboy Eden accompanied Andrew and his friends as they went about doing the things that boys of that age do.One night everything changes. Eden is blinded by the same gun that was used to kill her father. They went their separate ways until Andrew returns ... read more