... pop in an out each day to see what is happening. After a couple of frustrating days by himself, Duncan discovered that one vital piece of equipment that was missing from his "build-your-own" glasshouse was a son-in-law. Fortunately rua came to his aid, and now Duncan has a glasshouse that has withstood the recent bout of gales.
He has a chair and a chilli bin in there now - the chillibin is to store seeds - not what you were thinking!! Here he is with Millie.
And now the first seeds go in. Dwarf beans. Some handy hints on the gardening show last week mean that he potters in each morning to "open up" and then potters out each evening to close up.
Lots of interest!! Watch this space for further gardening stories.
And now the first seeds go in. Dwarf beans. Some handy hints on the gardening show last week mean that he potters in each morning to "open up" and then potters out each evening to close up.
Full plates now, so we all tuck in. Risoni Salad, redcabbage, feta and orange salad and aspargus to go with the ham. Hats on, jokes read, toasts drunk.
On my birthday I decided to have croissants. I left them out to rise overnight which was very satisfactory. Unfortunately my little caravan oven did not cook them very well, and while the tops looked beautiful they were very greasy underneath.
Well this is how our holiday began - wet and wild and a little bit terrifying when the caravan slipped off the jack. Sitting outside required an umbrella by the side as the downpours came and went.
The path to the beach was filled with puddles and the beach was covered in dead fish, birds, gooseneck barnacles and blue bottles jelly fish.
The seas were rough and rolling, the winds howled and heaved.
But somehow, we managed to set up camp, including our new awning which was great as a refuge to put down the umbrella, take off the raincoats and shoes.