Two weekends ago we bought a beautiful pink Magnolia shrub. I wanted to plant it right in the middle of the garden. So today, after the gym (are we mad???), Mr Fogg helped me dig a large circular border (13 … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2019
Well what an awesome weekend with The CaddyFrogs, The Barty’s and Kevin at Zip World. We’ve stopped at the awesome Glynwrog House in Betws-y-Coed, eaten at the funky Ty Gwyn Hotel, with awesome food and interesting waiting staff. Yesterday was … Continue reading
Today we planted five fruit trees to create an orchard in the top field. Two varieties of old English Pears, two varieties of old English apples and a Plum tree. Now, they are still baby trees and we will not … Continue reading
With the days brightening its garden time. Today we put in four trees. Two Prunus and two Sorbus. They look lovely across the middle of the garden. Then on to a baby border in front of the cabin. This is … Continue reading
But such a a shame you can’t choose your neighbours. A long time ago we had BamBam, a competitor for the UKs fatest man (sorry strongest, my bad), who put a “weight studio” in the garage and subsequently dropped his … Continue reading
At Christmas, young Kevin gave us an awesome chocolate fondu set and last night with the help of the folks it was devoured. Unfortunately one of us struggled to stay clean … Continue reading
I’ve finally completed the jigsaw I got for Christmas from Mr Fogg. Thankfully it was easier than one he got me last year. It looks super now: Unfortunately the next one is a 300 piece challenge. Not only is it … Continue reading
Last night was our last in Japan and a final trip to Shinjuku. First it was a visit to the Park Hyatt where “Lost in Translation” was filmed. My two colleagues seemed to remember the film more for Scarlett Johanssen … Continue reading
Visited Arishiyama Monkey Park this morning. Very atmospheric in the low cloud and lots of monkeys to feed. And we saw the first spring blossom too. Lovely visit. Time for food now. … Continue reading
It’s so nice to be back at the Oil Street Guest house with Yasu and Burritto. A lot colder this time!! Yasu asked after Nellie and was very impressed that she is training to be a vet. He said come … Continue reading