A glimmer of hope

To say the weather has been bloody miserable is an understatement. The garden is like a quagmire, warm one day, wet the next or even freezing of late. It has been so dark - now I like the dark days at this time of year, but enough is enough......I need sunshine! A glimmer of hope - a crack in the clouds out to sea. Forecast says more rain.

Holiday Planning

They say January is the month for planning and booking holidays for later in the year. Here's a few tasters (mostly from the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company) to whet your whistle - Canada anyone?

January clear out

The time had come after the inevitable indulgence over the Christmas period - the freezer needed a clear out and an evaluation of its current contents. Rainbow trout from the river, luncheon meat (barbel bait which had been thawed and re-frozen far too many times), pike bait (various stages of freshness) and a glut of fruit from the garden.

The fruit I had for some reason totally forgotten about - redcurrants and blackcurrants galore. A plan was hatched and The Captain made a mouthwatering batch of jelly. Just nice on a crumpet or as an accompaniment with a roast - everyone wins!  

Choose A Happy One!

1929 - Mather Work Poster