living on the North Norfolk Coast

That’s another week nearly gone! Apart from ‘things’ we do as part of our usual weekly routine, I have enjoyed tea and cake at the Music...

Sunday was, as forecasted, dry enabling me to get out and clear leaves in the garden. Monday was dry too which is more than can be said...

I have edited the video I recorded on our afternoon walk last week. However, although I have loaded it to YouTube, the quality of the...

On Thursday morning we took a trip to Wroxham, so that I could have the battery replaced in my watch at the jewellers, Bradley Hatch. We...

Since my last blog, we’ve spent a fair bit of time in the garden. While I have been doing some general tidying, Peter has taken down the...

It’s been a busy few days, so much so, I completely forgot to write a blog yesterday. So, what have we been up to? Lots of gardening...

After visiting the Greek island of Symi, on three occasions back in the early 2000’s, we followed James Collins’ blog, Symi Dream. That...

I have a new garden tool which I think is, ‘the best thing since sliced bread’! The other day, I was fast forwarding through BBC’s...

The annual Village Fair drew hundreds into the village. Just after eleven, we walked over to the Sports Field and found the fair was in...

After doing our usual shop in Mundesley, on Friday morning, Peter went over to the Sports Field and helped erect the marquees, ready for...

We tend not to watch much TV this time of the year. On fine and bright evenings we enjoy sitting in the conservatory, looking out over...

Everyone, we have met recently, has complained about this cold wind. How much longer do we have to wait before we can enjoy some warmth? ...

When we walk along the allotment’s track, we see all sorts of constructions on the plots. Some to save water (there is no access to...

It’s car boot day and today I have purchased a liatris plant, three cucumber plants and two small pots. The liatris is now in the garden...

It’s the time of the year when we are out in the garden, just after dusk, on our daily slug hunt. These creatures are fine when they eat...

Yesterday was definitely a day to spend in the garden. While Peter tended his vegetable plot, I planted out various plants I have been...

The test ‘emergency alert’, which has received so much media coverage over the past couple of weeks, has just come through on my phone. ...

The shed has had its annual clean, which involves removing spiders’ webs and their eggs, brushing off shelves and sweeping the floor. ...

With unpredictable weather last week, we postponed a visit to a friend who lives in Northrepps. With a lovely sunny afternoon on...

The weather has been pretty grim; cold with showers and generally overcast. On Friday there had been showers all morning but the...