Boules! Mrs Sixwheeler and I have been looking for something that we could do together and she came up with Boules. We used to play a bit years ago when on family holidays in France and we have a couple of sets of boules, so today we gave it a go. Apparently Bath had two…
Cattle again I’m afraid. I said to the farmer “Aren’t those cattle Gloucester’s?” “Yes” he replied “they’re pedigree Gloucester’s”. And very lovely they are too, a rare breed now but only the milk from Gloucesters can be used in the making of both Single Gloucester and Double Gloucester cheeses; both of which are delicious. They…
Yesterday I wrote about our day in the Cotswolds. One thing the area is famous for is the buildings made from Cotswold stone, this is an Oolitic limestone laid down during the Jurassic period. The stone varies in colour throughout the region, here in Bath the stone is quite pale but the most beautiful, and…
Today we have spent the day in the Cotswolds and I have an interesting piece of history to share with you. We visited the village of Stanton which must be one of the most photographed in England, it seems to be a permanent fixture on scenic calendars. I first visited the village back in my…
In between the showers and downpours the sky clears and gives us a quintessentially English summer landscape. 2 August 2014
Cows
Took our ‘Head of Security’ out for a walk up to Primrose Hill Community Wood which is just up the hill from us. Here she is patrolling. Bravely. 31 July 2014
I do love a bit of traditional wrought iron work. This is a “Kissing Gate” of the old style; nowadays we get these made out of wood or tubular steel but this is a proper old good one. The top rail of the gate is darkened and smooth from the contact with so many hands…
Came across this beautiful hibiscus today, Mrs Sixwheeler has decided that she would like a dress in this colour. 29 July 2014
Blue sky and hot days with a colourful streamer picking up any breeze. Good weekend. 29 July 2014
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