Blogs from Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe - page 31

The old chickens weren't laying so well, so today Joan and I went up to the chicken farm for some of their rejects. The old girls have been well looked after and are safe in a "retirement" pen! The new ones are settling in well, and hopefully there'll be eggs again. (I have to say that the cold wind may have had something to do with the egglessness.)... read more

It was a glorious day today, so despite a late start, we decided to go to the seaside. And so glad we did. The sun shone and we had the beach almost to ourselves. Good dunes to get through first. well, there's a bit of a teaser today - you have to guess which caption goes with each photo - or ignore them all! Sorry about that.... read more

Alex and I dragged the dog to see the bluebells in a local wood today - and ended the walk at a friend's house just at coffeee time!... read more

This trip was a birthday present from last year. We had a boat for 10 people for a day. It was great fun, if rather daunting at the start,due to the fact that the first task was to steer across an aqueduct 216 feet in the air. You can see the terror in my face. However, we took it ij turns and most of us got the knack of it, with only minimal damage to the canal banks!... read more

Last week the Frank branch of the Hearns - plus Martin and family - were staying in Dolgellau - they always come for a week at Easter. We met them at a woolen mill nearby, and had tea and cake. Then yesterday, Martin etc called here on the way home, and Frank called at Mum and Dad's. Its so nice to see them all, and Jen and Sarah are lovely girls - full of fun.... read more