bluebells, orchids and a tractor!

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We've had the most beautiful weather this week, and done lots of gardening and lawn mowing. One day Alex and I took a picnic - and a dog - to the local bluebell wood for an hour or two. We've been home 4 weeks today, and now we've tidied up a bit, it does feel more like home. We've both been filling in application forms for jobs, and today went to an "open day" to see if we could get anything. We shall see.

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Photos

our house
with two cars, mine is purple, his is red - and dented!

another view
looking west towards the field and sycamore trees.

Alex and David
practising sword skills for the re-enactment society.

mowing
paths through the hay field.

scarecrow
in the garden

view
from our front door.

our wood
I planted these trees when the children were little, 24 years ago.

orchids
grow in there by the hundred now the sheep are kept out.

picnic
amongst the bluebells

would this
suit anyone we know?

Comments

[Robyn Dodd]

I can't believe how wonderful it all looks
I can't remember the wood or the bluebells or anything about your place - but I recognise the house - it looks so smart and nicely painted! I could live there............or visit??

[Robyn Dodd]

Alex
you look very realistic with your weapon - I don't know if I could trust you weilding that sword!! Hope you enjoy the re-enactment battle and make sure your side wins!! Robyn

[Leigh Dodd]

How much for the tractor?
No transport costs please!!! The house. veggie patch, garden, tree copse looks absolutely delightful - what a wonderful home - the bluebells in spring reminds me when I was a boy in the woods to the farm which is now Sussex University! Why was Alex cutting a path to the paddock?? lots of love Leigh

[Higblog]

tractor price
sorry, didn't ask, but we couldn't help thinking of George. Yes, it does all look lovely at this time of year, and the beans and cougettes are in, and tomatoes in the sun room. and lettuces in the old fish tank (makes a great cold frame). We cut paths in the hay field so we can walk through it and look at the flowers - it really is spectacular in June, and I like to get amongst it. I DID have plans to cut the outline of Britain, but it got too complicated. Please do come and stay, we'd love it!

[Sue Obrien]

Fantastic photos
I am glad you have loaded the photos of your house and surrounds, it looks wonderful and so green!!! Can you put up some pics of the inside too please? I would love to see what the inside looks like. Is the Bluebell wood on your property or is it public land nearby??

[Higblog]

hello sue
no, the bluebells are in woods nearby. There is public access, as there is to most forestry round here. The orchids are on my land, and I'm proud of them! Will do some interior photos soon. x