From Our Corner of the World

From Our Corner of the World

Friday, 23 May 2025


 My son had to pick something up from his workplace this evening, and I went along for the ride.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025


We have never seen so many blossoms on this apple tree - we are more surprised that the strong winds haven't blown them all away, hopefully it didn't keep the bees away.

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Tuesday, 13 May 2025


 6 am and the cats are waiting for breakfast (Miss Maggie is always outside at night, but GingerSnap! has just started - they each have house in the garage).

Sunday, 11 May 2025


 The plum trees have started to bloom (they smell so nice).

Saturday, 10 May 2025


 Thunderstorms in the distance, we could do with some rain (sunset).

Friday, 9 May 2025


 Smoke haze at sunrise because of forest fires up north.

Thursday, 8 May 2025


Killdeer guarding her nest (two creme and brown eggs on the other side of her), well camouflaged, right in the middle of the path - luckily they are loud birds.

Tuesday, 6 May 2025


 Looking for a queens in the hives today. All four hives have eggs and larvae, and all looked good.

Monday, 5 May 2025


 GingerSnap! came in from outside and flopped on the cool floor - sunny and almost 30ºC outside today.

Sunday, 4 May 2025


The three types of chickens (Dot - the red one with her mouth open, is the biggest hen in the flock - she is also the most aggressive towards us, but not to the other hens).