Author Archives: Kai

Como e Milano – andiamo!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Kai

We went to Lake Como and Milan for AnM’s 30th. After a plane, bus, train and taxi we ended up in Como, on the shores of Lake Como. The same day we took the funicular railway to the top of … Continue reading →

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Nephew!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Kai

Jingle Born 23rd May 2012 7lbs 11oz

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Been too busy to post!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kai

I’ve been a bit busy! So two weekends ago (12th/13th) there was a max exodus from the blowaways. I planted out: Summer Cabbage (6) Cauliflower (6) Brussel Sprouts (3 + 3) Turnips (many – pinch per module method) Brocolli (6) … Continue reading →

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May the forth be with you

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kai

BECAUSE I CAN SAY IT. So, mental picture post today. Making up for radio silence for a few weeks. I’ve been poorly, horrible head cold with mild fever, suspect virus, it’s been over a week now and still all snuffly. … Continue reading →

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Tomatomental

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kai

So I decided to buy seed trays and try tomatoes etc. indoors. Picture 1 was 17th April. Picture 2 is today. Left them as no-shows on Friday and got back on Tuesday to find them 3-4 inches tall and leggy … Continue reading →

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Not even the ducks are keen on this weather…

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Kai

Yesterday was my Aunt’s 60th – we (Mum, Ding, Dong and I) made an afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and scones and everyone met at our cousin’s house. It was all very civilised and rather pleasant! Aunt seemed to … Continue reading →

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Cracking on

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Kai

Bit blowy! Sowed some more seeds today – spring onion White Lisbon, basil, oregano, chard Bright Lights, borecole (kale) Dwarf Green Curled and poached egg plant. The brassicas are doing well, turnips a good 2 inches, the rest 4-5 inches. … Continue reading →

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Vampires, veggies, vino and v… acrobatics (bugger).

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Kai

This blog is basically turning into an allotment blog… ah well! Today was a momentous day. And I didn’t take any pictures, mostly because I’d buried most things so it would have been rather uninteresting… Today, the potatoes went in. … Continue reading →

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On an egg and a banana

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Kai

What a lovely weekend eh? Saturday saw me and mum pop out for wool and ski gear and come back with a boot full of shopping, including several plants. We had scone and tea at the garden centre too. Lovely … Continue reading →

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Spring Equinox!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Kai

Finally the days will be longer than the nights! Yay! Some photos from the weekend. Firstly, my cats are cute. Spock was sleeping in his usual sphynx pose, and Alfie decided that he’d make use of those legs as a … Continue reading →

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