We continue to settle into 2 Blythe Close where we enjoy the extra space and proximity to schools. More so since Aunty Antonia visited and reorganised half of the kitchen into the nearest dump or charity shop!
At the UniversityDaniel has continued to work on developing methods and researching the environmental benefits and burdens of … Continue Reading ››
Daniel, Stephanie, Lina, Cornelius and Samuel would like to wish a Merry #Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
This year was our big year for a House move of half a mile to obtain a 4th bedroom and to allow the elder two children to commute by themselves to school at the … Continue Reading ››
Boys got certificates and gift wrist bands for getting half way through the eight 2014 Keyne-O orienteering events. These are held monthly from March to October. They are … Continue Reading ››
Amazingly we completed the 2.7km Amble course in 42 mins, something of a family best given we struggled to make it off the bed/sofa and onto the course for a late 12:04 start. We came 10th of 21 today. Lina in particular enjoyed the competitive twist.
The second of eight possible Keyne-O course run one Sunday … Continue Reading ››
March 24th! I finally decided that there was enough light to go for a cross-country walk home. That is a thousand calories burnt in hour and 40 minutes (A good time, especially after a sedentary winter). Glorious inspiring photos of the ever changing, never changing, natural world. I had missed Beagling this weekend so needed to … Continue Reading ››
Last week we took the bike out of the garage, serviced them. Lina needed a new helmet and whilst choosing that I encourage Cornelius to see which bike he might like when he had learned to ride. Naturally because his sister was getting a new ‘snazzy’ helmet he wanted one as well. On this occasion … Continue Reading ››
A really tiring afternoon following the beagles around miles of arable farm land. Cornelius eared his North Bucks Beagles supporters badge. Apparently even the hounds were complaining of sore feet at the end when we sat down to a scrumptious barn tea party. Lovely weather and the spring is really pushing the crops on now in … Continue Reading ››
The boys and I went to Shenley wood today to begin the orienteering season. Glorious spring sunshine. Muddy, very muddy, but we just completed the amble course given a very late start.
Orienteering has the potential to be a fun get fit for all the family. We started in 2011, but lost the plot in 2012 … Continue Reading ››
Winter wheat and oilseed rape were harvested at about the same time around the 8th of August. Normally, the rape is 2-3 weeks earlier. The very wet autumn led to a slug epidemic and that was then followed by cold wet slow growing conditions over a … Continue Reading ››
This week the countryside started to feel autumnal. There are dew laden cobwebs, banks of seeding umbelliferae (wild carrots, angelica, parsnips family), and flowering willow herbs.
The combine-harvesters are still waiting to pounce into action, but the cropping … Continue Reading ››
Not Capt. Jack Sparrow's compass, but mine!! Life is a daring adventure. This my place to push at boundaries!
