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Our New Life in the Country
http://ournewlifeinthecountry.blogspot.co.uk/
It's simply the wild and wacky ramblings of a 50 something townie turned country girl who lost her heart to a sailor and started a new life in the country.
Following our journey with dogs, cats, chickens, rampant veggies and learning to be more and more self sufficient.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 914 )
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Pussycat Wigwams ...... and Chickens
As snug as a bug in a rug .... or a cat in a wigwam!! Ginger gets on great with all the dogs, as you have seen in so many of the photos I put on here, but... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Looking Out
It decidedly un-Christmassy looking across the road. The drizzle is drizzling with occasional burst into heavy downpours. The field opposite fill up with water... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Reverse Advent - Day 20
I buy The Big Issue nearly every week. My local seller in Llandudno, Chris, has a pitch outside Marks and Spencer and he's there in all weathers. Read more
Posted on 20 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Sucked In .....
I was sucked into the Christmas mass spending bonanza that was happening in Asda, trolleys piled high with all sorts of junk food whizzed past me, kids were... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Bless You !!
These two are spending so much time cuddling up together these days. I keep grabbing the camera to get a shot of them, it's lovely to see. A complete fluke ...... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
The Contents of the Hamper
Lots of you asked to see the contents of our lovely Fortnum and Mason hamper so as we unpacked it yesterday I thought I would take a photo for you ... a... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Questions,Questions, Questions
1) Do you like blue cheese? Only in soups or quiches ... on it's own it's just yuk!! 2) Have you ever smoked? Yes, from being pretty young until I was 27 and... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
De Ja Vu
I've had a real sense of de ja vu this last couple of days. The windowsill in the living room is once again full of the jars from the kitchen. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Teaching a Young Dog Old Tricks - Mavis
Mavis is around five, officially of course we don't know her age and her previous owner was less than forthcoming, so we didn't press for any definitive... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
An Anniversary Treat
Last week was our eighth wedding anniversary. as I had been lucky enough to be asked to review the new festive menu at The Bells of St Mary's in Prestatyn we... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Calender Girls and Christmas Cards
Most weeks when I go to Mum's I take either Suky or Rosy with me. Suky is the most usual travel companion as she is so laid back. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Christmas Has Arrived
I went to Mum's in Manchester for the day yesterday and when I got home there was a wonderful surprise ..... as Margo would say .... 'Christmas had been... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
That's Not the Way To Do It .....
said in a Punch voice from Punch and Judy!! Taking things into the charity shop the other day I just had to stop for a little browse .... well it would be rude... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
The Freezer is Full
I spied a few bargains when I was out and about the other day. Not vast amounts of money off as I was shopping quite early in the morning, but the coincidence o... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
A Wet and Windy Weekend
Over the weekend storm Desmond did his worse, his rain lashed down and his winds lifted and shifted everything they could, although thanks to his brother... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
I WILL Have a Cuddle
You wouldn't think it was that comfortable would you!! But when Mavis wants a cuddle off Suky and Suky has decided to sleep in her favourite small bed this is... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Holding Hands in the Wash
I pulled the washing out of the machine earlier and once again all the shirts and long sleeved tops must have got a bit scared as they whizzed round together... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Channelling My Inner Nigella
I didn't fancy eggs for breakfast this morning, unusual for me but hey everyone needs a change every now and then. I had avocados in the fridge that needed usin... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Kale, Sweet Potato and Pot
I was in Tesco last week for a top up on Sparkling Water (yes, you know I'm addicted) when I spied some bargains on the reduced to clear shelves. Read more
Posted on 02 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES -
Reverse Advent
Last year I started a new little tradition in our house ... the Reverse Advent. I posted about it HERE. Instead of having a fancy pants advent calendar with... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2015 FINANCE, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES