Well, finished unpacking and discovered that in addition to her walking boots, wellies and slippers Linda needed to bring 18 pairs of shoes with her! She justifies this by saying that it's only three pairs per month!
Of course she will now need another pair so she can ride the new bike which we picked up on Wednesday. It hasn't been further than the lane yet but great plans for an inaugural ride this afternoon. Just need to iron out a few of the hills first!
Oil tank was replenished on Tuesday and we now have heating again - still trying with the peat stove and beginning to get the smoke under control. Now need a chainsaw to clear some of the fallen trees and lay in a supply of firewood. Hoping that one of the friendly neighbours will lend me some essential tools to clear some of the overgrowth on the estate.
We can hear birds singing around us all the time - except in the rain of course - but haven't been able to see too many of them. Put up a feeder to try to entice them into view so I can pore over the Bird Book and identify them all. Among some of the regulars we saw a Linnet yesterday but will have to work hard to catch up with my old pal Bernie who has taken some tremendous photos of the wildlife around his home in Devon.
Trying to keep up with life hereabouts in the two weekly local papers and having read about a great Farmer's Market which was not too far away, we rushed down there this morning (only 50 mins drive) to find five stalls with very limited selection and prices not dissimilar to Borough Market. Seems odd but still haven't been able to find a fish shop anywhere close. Just have to try harder.
Sun is shining again so think it is time to get the bikes out.
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