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Month: March 2017

Killer Caterpillars from the Sky in the Pine Forest of Doom

This morning’s walk was halted along the woodland path when we stopped to observe several caterpillar ‘trains’. They were long, … More

Citta della Pieve

That sinking feeling

At the house (this afternoon) the electrician had been there! The plumber assured us that he was in the last … More

building work

Rubbish day

We went into our local car bodyshop (carozzeria) today to get a quote for the damage to our car following … More

Citta della Pieve, Daisy, food, garden, market

Festa della Donna

I don’t remember anything in particular happening in Nailsea to celebrate the 8th of March as ‘International Women’s Day‘ but … More

Citta della Pieve

The delivery man cometh

Nice spring day and although there was a chilly breeze it was really nice walking through the pinewood with Daisy … More

building work, Citta della Pieve, Daisy, lights

Sunday

We have not blogged much the last few days as things are just more of the same, with visits to … More

building work, Citta della Pieve, food, garden, music

Plumbing the depths

We went to the house this morning to check that the builder knew which walls are to be soundproofed.  We … More

building work, food

I’ve got my stove to keep me warm?

Another wet and windy day here and no exciting news to report. The builders are bitching about the electrician and … More

building work, shopping

Shopping Outlet

Woke up to a gloomy rain-soaked Sunday morning.  After a breakfast of porridge and toast (some rituals must be upheld) … More

Daisy, furniture, shopping

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