Sunday
Wasn't in for my own shift at work, though I did go in to do overtime, so had a very nice day in the house by myself as OH went fishing with Son No1. Very very rarely do I get any time in the house on my own, but it is very nice when I do.
Have to say the camera did not do this sunset any favours, it was much more amazing than this makes it look. Maybe it wasn't the camera, maybe it was the photographer but we wont go there.
Monday
OH took down the manky painted over air vent in the bedroom
All very clever when you consider how it is made.
Tuesday
A fellow blogger had asked me if I would like the yoghurt maker she had been sent as she would not use it very often. Me I make yoghurt just about every week but use my slow cooker, so thank you Helen from The Crazy Kitchen for sending me this.
Wednesday
Back out at the cottage again. Not sure what they are but I am sure earlier in the year they were in bloom.
Thursday.
Was hoping to go blackberry picking with the children today, but it rained and rained and rained, so we didn't. Bob and I made some cakes while Fifi did some painting, and then Fifi and I made pancakes for our tea once Bob had finished.
Fifi has been asking to paint these for a few weeks and I had told her the first wet day we get, so this was it.
Friday
Got a phone call from Daughter No1 to say did we want to go to the Church Fete that was on in the community centre. It was just before 7pm and so we took a walk down to pass an hour away. We have a metal box but its not really big enough any more so saw this, looks brand new and unused and a bargain at £2.
Saturday
Seem to get an awful lot of starlings down in a morning. No sure what is bringing them down in such large numbers as we do not put food down this close to the house.
I'd love a yogurt maker, we use so much.
ReplyDeletehome made yoghurt is fab, you know exactly what is in i and you can make it any flavour you like, or for me just plain.
Deletethats very nice of Helen :)
ReplyDeletei am glad you found that wasps nest empty !!! i can appreciate the colours in that sunset Elaine - it looks like a beautiful one x
it was really lovely of Helen, the offer came out of the blue one night on FB.
DeleteNever imagined a wasp nest to be so small, always imagined them much bigger.
wow the sunset shot is really beautiful. How did you get on the with the yoghurt maker?
ReplyDeletebrilliant, so much easier and quicker than the slow cooker ( which does do the job) and I can make it a litre at a time rather than a minimum of 2 in the slow cooker. This way it will be much fresher.
Deleteoooh the wasps nest is pretty, glad it was empty. Never tried making yoghurt
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky those berries are so autuminal
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures - the wasps nest is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI think the fruits are Cuckoo Pint (also called Lords and Ladies). Be careful as they are very poisonous. I haven't been blackberrying yet either. Must clear out my jam and chutney cupboard and see what I need to make.
ReplyDeletethanks Erica, yes thats what they look like now you have named them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arum_maculatum
DeleteThat wasps nest is quite amazing really isn't it - just don't like what lives in them!
ReplyDeleteNever thought about making yogurt in a slow cooker, I'll have to look into that! The wasps nest makes an interesting photo, just glad there were no wasps in it!
ReplyDeleteI just set mine on a timer, turn it onto its lowest setting, and then 15 mins on with 45/60 mins off for about 8-10 hrs.I use a timer so you can set it upand leave it. it is best if you heat your milk to blood temp first but you dont have to.
DeleteI've never seen a yoghurt maker before. Would love to know how it works :-)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.adventuresofayorkshiremum.co.uk/
it is a doddle, pour your milk in, stir through a spoonful of natural yoghurt and them turn it on and leave it. you can add dried milk powder to make it thicker. doesnt work with rice or coconut milk but soya or dairy is fine.
DeleteI thought the sunset picture beautiful- so can only imagine it breathtaking to see first hand.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it is amazing to think how nests are created. I'm glad it was empty!
I am always fascinated by nature and wasps and bees make beautiful patterns x
ReplyDeleteArgh those starlings, looks like a shot from the birds.. masses of birds scare me..
ReplyDeleteI was going to pick some blackberries but all the local ones were high up or behind nettles.
That wasps nest is amazing, just a shame about the things that made it! That is a lovely sunset, I often find that the colours don't really come through when I take a photo of one either
ReplyDeleteEek, I don't like the wasps nest, not sure why but it freaks me out! Love the sunset photo though.
ReplyDeleteOh that was kind of Helen, hope you enjoy the yoghurt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Project 365.