Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
That moment when you can’t work out if the rain is coming towards you or going to head past. Sadly it was the former. Another hack, another soaking. ☔️🤦🏻♀️
Buddy wasn’t impressed with the rain down ear look. Have to say I agreed with him there! It’s May for crying out loud. I couldn’t feel my thighs or hands by the time I got back.
So glad I watered all of the plants that I planted out today… Still it was a very good Sunday.
First dinner out. Or should that be in. Lovely catch up with a friend at Oakland’s. Finally able to try one of their pizzas (can highly recommend) and not have to eat in my coat. 😝
Lovely touch as the owner came round to thank everyone for coming out (or in).
Today I headed to Brome to meet up with a new connection. We’re both doing the same course and connected via weekly zoom meeting. It was brilliant to meet in the flesh.
We were both a little bit excited about meeting. I love connecting with new people. I’ve made so many brilliant friends over the years this way.
Well it escalated quickly. We went from a dead mouse to a live one! 😱
I saved said mouse so that’s my good deed for the day. Not sure which kitty brought it in. It had taken up refuge under my filing cabinet of all places.
Lord only knows how long it had been there. I found it last night after wondering why Dodo was camped out in front of the cabinet. Tried to catch it, but it was having none of it.
Couldn’t see it under there this morning, so guessed it might have had an untimely end.
Until I was sat at my desk and saw it ran out in to the conservatory. Managed to close the door, extract all the cats and trap in a jug and take it outside to release it away from the said cats.
Good job I’m not bothered by rodents. 🤦🏻♀️
Another lovely trip to Blackwater Farm today. And glorious weather to boot. No need to change my clothes this time. 😝
Buddy was a complete star. Just need to recreate it in a competition now.
Last year, my slippers finally died. I was gutted as they were so comfy. I’ve been wearing winter slipper boots since then, but knew I needed to get some new one. Slightly challenging in Covid land as you can’t try thing on.
Today I found these wonders. Not only do they look funky. They are super comfy. My feet are being hugged right now!
It really is the simple things in life…
Today I learnt a valuable lesson. Don’t ride in jeggings in a rainstorm. Safe to say there was more wet than dry by the time we got back to the yard.
We did have a laugh though splashing through the puddles.
Today I got to be utterly peopled. Headed over to the Asparagus Festival (nope, I didn’t know there was one of them either) to help man my friend’s stall.
You have no idea how good it felt to talk to real people all day. My legs ache, my back aches and my face aches. Totally worth it. And wonderful to see so many people appreciating the yummy treats that were on offer.
If you want gluten-free / dairy-free treats, check out Weddell and Turner.
Today saw the return of exciting times in the greenhouse (not a euphemism). As I started the day in the potting shed.
Potted on the cucumbers and planted out 6 hanging baskets of tomato plants. Didn’t have much time, but it’s a start.
Need to clear out the beds to plant out the courgettes, squashes and pumpkins I’ve been given. Lots more tomatoes and lettuces to be sorted out too. Anyone want some yellow chard? It’s gone a bit wild!
I do love growing my own. One things for sure, I won’t starve this year.
I think it’s safe to say that this is Buddy’s favourite type of hack. Slightly twisty hack as one of the roads was closed. Still lovely though. And Buddy LOVES cow parsley. 🐴😍
