On clear, frosty nights, the spiders come out to complete their far-reaching masterpieces. Then the rain comes and ruins everything. But when the weather clears up, the spiders come out once again. It’s a funny cycle.
I knew it! One night when I went out to shut the chickens away, something suddenly crashed around in the trees along the edge of The Cedar Pen. I shone my phone light around a bit but couldn’t see anything. I told The Husband I thought there was a possum out there. He said it … More There IS a Blimmin’ Possum in Our Yard!
We had our first frost yesterday morning, just three days out from winter! And another one this morning. It has been a very pleasant Autumn. But I am glad to see frost and the beautiful sunny days that follow, for frost brings on proper dormancy for the fruit trees and reduction or death of some … More The First Frost And First Steps
The rain arrived. It was raining allllllll week, or for more than a week, complete with some thunderstorms and hail. Some of us have been getting a little stir-crazy. However, today has been just beautiful and next week is looking promising too. I have been ducking out between showers to get a few bits and … More It’s a Bit Soggy Around Here
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