Author Archives: Simon

After the llamas . . . . .

Posted on 18 July, 2008 by Simon

The hens are coming! Sumi and I have built a mean hen house. Now all we need is some fencing, and then next Saturday we’ll get the hens. Anyone offering interesting recipes for eggs, courgettes and lettuce? – all of … Continue reading →

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Success!

Posted on 18 July, 2008 by Simon

The walk was fine! With three of us, we were confident that we could take all three walking llamas out together. It all went remarkably smoothly . . . They all accepted having halters fitted after they had eaten their … Continue reading →

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Let’s go walking!

Posted on 18 July, 2008 by Simon

This morning we are off to take the three walkers out for their first joint expedition. As my daughter Sumi is here staying with us, we have a chance to have all three out at once . . . . … Continue reading →

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Tour de France

Posted on 17 July, 2008 by Simon

Today Sumi and I went to see the Tour de France. For me this has become something of an annual event, as it always comes somewhere within easy reach of our village. It’s an amazing mixture of tatty commercialism and … Continue reading →

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A summer morning update

Posted on 2 July, 2008 by Simon

It was a beautiful morning – at least it was before breakfast when we were up with the llamas, before it became really hot and windy . . . . The three walkers (soon to be walkers in a real … Continue reading →

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Dog days

Posted on 1 July, 2008 by Simon

It’s very hot. Thanks to my new weather station – a brilliant gift from my son Mike – I know just how overpoweringly hot it is . . . . we thought yesterday was a bit much, but today is … Continue reading →

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