PEAR TREE LOG

pear tree log: I started this blog to keep my younger son, Jonny, in touch with life in Lincolnshire, while he spent a year working in China. That year turned into five! Now he is home and training to become a physics teacher. This is simply a patchwork quilt of some of the things I enjoy - life in rural Lincolnshire, our animals, friends, architecture, books, the gardens, and things of passing interest.



Saturday 8 December 2012

Life at Home

This post is for Jonny and Ming Ming, and also for Joanne Noragon ... they have missed reading about what happens around this place.
....We have drunk lots of tea..white tea, green tea, ginger tea....we love them all.


George had a mountain of ash logs delivered, we then had the great fun of wheel barrowing them around the fruit garden, up round the house, through the vegetable garden and up to the log store.

Our cheeks were glowing rosy by the time we finished that little job.



If the predictions of an arctic winter should come to pass, then at least we have plenty of logs to feed the Rayburn and the fires.   The log man didn't come alone, he had two wonderful canine friends with him...



One was very shy and stayed out of sight, however, this little chap was determined to have some attention, he is called  Monty.

The shy one is a rescue dog.   He spent the first nine months of his life confined to a kennel, no walks, no interaction.   The log man rescued him and he now has a wonderful life with Monty.



Show-off Sparky
Bennie plays hide and seek behind the books

The cats are having such a lot of fun - days are spent hunting mice and rats, running up trees, chasing Toby-dog, stalking the hens.

Then they spend cosy evenings indoors...Ben likes to find new and interesting places to hide from Sparky.

Here she is tucked between the wall and the books in our bedroom.

Toby watching the hens

Toby continues to plod along - here he is focused on the hens as they ramble around the woodland, he finds them fascinating...so do the cats.
Frankie, Boadicea, Xiao Ji and Isadora

Here are the girls.  Their new feathers are coming through thick and fast now, their combs are pinking up and they are happy and healthy.

They roam around the woodland from dawn to dusk scratting in the soil and doing chickeny things.

Today we left the woodland gate open and allowed them the freedom of the garden.    It didn't take them long to make their way across the gardens to the kitchen door.   It was almost like old times with the other hens.   Their characters are developing and they come running when we call or whistle for them.

Harry is settling well into school, he still gets tired at the end of the day, but then he is only four and a half years old!    He has a small speaking part in the school nativity play - he is to be the inn keeper.   George and I will be at his school a week on Monday when he makes his debut.
This little poppet is doing well, she is on the brink of walking by herself...just not quite ready to relinquish her hold on someone's finger or the furniture, even though they are scarcely needed.

I have also been having a major sort through my books and clothes.  Five huge sacks of clothes have gone to a charity shop in Louth, I have also thinned out some of the books from the Dressing Room.   If I could repeat this exercise many times over I could finally begin to live clutter-free...it won't happen, but I keep trying.
xx

PS  I am so excited about seeing you both in the summer.   Three whole weeks, wonderful!



19 comments:

  1. What a beautiful post, even I enjoyed it as it was like you were filling us in on all the happenings as well. I just love that dog ... I want him. Sue

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    1. Hello Sue, Monty is a wire-haired daschund - he won us over with one look at those beautiful eyes; he is a small dog with a big personality. Full of mischief, I reckon!

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  2. It sounds like you've been working hard. I enjoyed hearing about all your activities and especially enjoyed all the pictures. Stay warm!

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    1. Hello Ms Sparrow, It has been pretty busy around here, nothing newsworthy, just hard work as we prepare for winter and gather our supplies, rather like the squirrels.

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  3. You have been busy! What a lovely little one, so precious. Hope you're feeling well. Groetjes, Gerda

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    1. Hello Gerda, I always forget just how busy autumn can be as we prepare for winter. Our little granddaughter continues to delight and amaze us. I do hope that all is going well for you.

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  4. So good to have a catch up; your grand baby is a darling and the log man's dog is quite the keeper. He has such a big brotherly look about him.

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    1. Hello Joanne, I realise now, I should have added your name to the list, in fact I shall do that in a moment! Monty's big brown eyes just melted my heart - apparently he is wonderful with the rescued dog, they got on well straight away.

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  5. My mob are in awe of Sparky!
    Jane x

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    1. Hello Jane, Sparky is loving this place. She runs around the woodland, racing up and down trees, just because she can. She is a real hunter and likes to leave the evidence on the patio.

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  6. Your Toby is so much like our Bok. Bok has that beautiful shiny coat too.

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    1. Hello Cro, They both seem to have that deep love and attachment to 'their human' too. I have had dear old Toby around for 11 years now, he is a great companion.

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  7. So lovely to catch up in your news. The Viking and I have missed you too! I walked past your home yesterday and was tempted to pop in but I was off to see Arnold to give him carrots and I didn't want him to wait. Much love xx

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    1. Hello Dom, Oh what a shame! I was in all day, making a rag doll for Francesca, you would have been most welcome. I felt guilty about not popping along to Arnold, now my conscience is salved! Love to you and The Viking.xx

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  8. Such beautiful photos and a beautiful life. I think I'm in love with Monty... and of course Bennie, Toby, and Sparky. Then of course there's your Poppet!

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  9. I love the way cats finds new a creative ways to get some peace and quiet! All the best for the festive season, Jx

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  10. Elaine, I've so missed your posts too, but understand since I'm behind as well! Lovely catchy up and I imagine us chatting while sipping tea. XOXO

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  11. Beautiful post and a wonderful way to connect with your family and include your blogging friends too!
    Christmas joys and blessings . . .

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  12. I so enjoyed reading this post. How wonderful the shy doggy has found a wonderful new home. Love the photos if your cheeky little cats! Maggie xx

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