On one of the very infrequent sunny-ish days recently we went to the beach at Burton Bradstock for some fresh air, and ended up making some major stoneworks.
Move over, you druids. The fact that our Stonehenge was only about 3 feet in diameter is irrelevant!
More pictures of stoneworks made by us on my flickr stream here.
Showing posts with label summer days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer days. Show all posts
16 Jul 2012
10 Jul 2009
Oy vey!
I'm so sorry. I'm still here, really I am. But, you know, kinda busy. Also kinda sick lately - tummy bugs lay you out something bad .... It's those germy kids of mine. Plague-ridden really, but soon, it's the holidays - yey! And no more walking round half of Dorset to get the children to school or nursery. Days at the hut will be taken, visitors will visit and fun (YES FUN) will be had!
Goblins have moved into the garden recently:
They have been told to move off by the children. But I'm not entirely sure they're listening. (Actually, it's great fun, my Mum made some very very small clothes and bedding, and I've found some bits and bobs that are the right size, and every now and then, I go and change what's on the line.) The children like to go and see what's happening in the goblin patch at the end of the day, (as you can see above, they put up NOTICES!!!) and if they've put something up, I can take it down and save it. I thought I'd taken more pictures. But that was my organised self who appears to have left the building. I will pay attention and do more as the summer wears on.
The Veg/Chicks are producing:
Although lately, the chickens need a swift kick up the bum, 2 eggs from 5 chickens are not enough.
And there be a fairy in my garden too:
1 skirt was not enough, I was informed that a second layer was required!
Hope you're all having fun.
Goblins have moved into the garden recently:
They have been told to move off by the children. But I'm not entirely sure they're listening. (Actually, it's great fun, my Mum made some very very small clothes and bedding, and I've found some bits and bobs that are the right size, and every now and then, I go and change what's on the line.) The children like to go and see what's happening in the goblin patch at the end of the day, (as you can see above, they put up NOTICES!!!) and if they've put something up, I can take it down and save it. I thought I'd taken more pictures. But that was my organised self who appears to have left the building. I will pay attention and do more as the summer wears on.
The Veg/Chicks are producing:
Although lately, the chickens need a swift kick up the bum, 2 eggs from 5 chickens are not enough.
And there be a fairy in my garden too:
1 skirt was not enough, I was informed that a second layer was required!
Hope you're all having fun.
1 Jun 2009
Summer Delights
Here's a recipe for lovely drinking all through the Summer:
Elderflower Cordial
40 heads Elderflower - picked in full sun to get the best flavour
60g citric acid
2 lemons juice and rind
3 lbs white sugar
3 pints boiling water
(also 1 plastic bucket and tea towel to cover, bottles)
Put all the ingredients into a clean plastic bucket and leave for 5 days. Stir occasionally if you feel like it. Strain through a fine sieve or muslin and bottle. This can also be frozen (which is why we're only just finishing last year's batch) just remember to leave an expansion gap in the bottles, or freeze into ice cube trays - this makes the ideal size to defrost in a glass of fizzy water for a most refreshing drink.
Dilute to taste.
PS Also quite fun to take small people out when picking the flowers for their and your entertainment thus: Mummy, you forgot to put your trousers on - those nettles will make your legs hurt.
:)
Elderflower Cordial
40 heads Elderflower - picked in full sun to get the best flavour
60g citric acid
2 lemons juice and rind
3 lbs white sugar
3 pints boiling water
(also 1 plastic bucket and tea towel to cover, bottles)
Put all the ingredients into a clean plastic bucket and leave for 5 days. Stir occasionally if you feel like it. Strain through a fine sieve or muslin and bottle. This can also be frozen (which is why we're only just finishing last year's batch) just remember to leave an expansion gap in the bottles, or freeze into ice cube trays - this makes the ideal size to defrost in a glass of fizzy water for a most refreshing drink.
Dilute to taste.
PS Also quite fun to take small people out when picking the flowers for their and your entertainment thus: Mummy, you forgot to put your trousers on - those nettles will make your legs hurt.
:)
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