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We had granddaughter stay (without her parents) for a precious night and two days
New morning, new life
Four little chicks (so far) have hatched under Mrs Silk

Well done mum you can sit back on them now.

Pizzas on a warm summers evening

Thank you, dear friends, for a gift of damsons and greengages.

Did our new PM eat this at school?
Eton Mess……well my version because the strawberry season has finished!
I made meringues yesterday, whipped some cream today and added crushed meringue and some of the abundant red currant crop.


Grapes? There’s a vineyard near the goose pond and vines on the garden side of the barn buildings.
Chateau Gables? Maybe one day.




Thunder and lightning and blessed rain
Click below
Too hot for cats


Mum and I were having a lovely morning ……and then


Click below for mum’s response to the Conservative leadership results
Shimmering heat along Mill Road as I drive to London to see mum



