I read "From a Distance", her most recent book, when it was published in 2014 and have read a few of the other 8 since then. "Come and Tell Me Some Lies" was her first book, published in 1994. Although it's fiction it has hints of her own life. While I can admire the neatness of the grass verge, that is a week in week out job that benefit no-one or nature. The garden spilling out is lovely and if she lets the more native and natural plants take over it will revert to being a wildflower patch as she loses the urge or the ability to maintain it in the future, so no harm done and beauty and activity enjoyed.

They always have this smoked and un-smoked. I would prefer smoked but that gives Col indigestion. It varies each time with different sorts of ham and you have to watch the use-by date. Sometimes it's only 2 days ahead rather than 6 days which is more useful. Typical! was my thought on Monday morning when I felt the en-suite radiator and found it stone cold, that was after I'd looked out of the bedroom window and seen the ice on the car windscreen. I pulled on some clothes, coat and hat and went to the garage to look at the boiler - yep - low pressure light was on and, Thank Heavens, that's the one boiler problem I've learned how to solve in my 2½ years here. Sorry I didn't reply to all comments yesterday. I think the rain affected the wifi connection as everything went slow.to avoid buying new things. The rug I'd found on their online catalogue wasn't so good in real life (which is something we often find!) but there was another smaller one much nicer, so we left a bid on it. Next I'll be re-reading a couple more of Angela Thirkells books unless I go and collect another of the British Library Crime Classics which is now on the reservation shelf for me or even better, "Death of Kings" the 5th and new Rennie Airth book in his Inspector John Madden historical crime series. There is a three year gap since he wrote the 4th so I've forgotten all about the character but I know they are well written. Welcome to Felicity, LJL and Cherie who are new followers and thank you everyone for comments on posts last week and to Briony who said she loved the blog, plus W at MidSuffolkMeadow who reminded me of another good charity shop that I will be visiting frequently once we move.

Premier shops are small convenience shops often at petrol stations and small shopping precincts on estates. I've only ever been in our local one once as they are very expensive, but sometimes they have bargains. A staircase leads off from the dining area to the first-floor bedrooms. The master double bedroom has an en-suite shower room and the further double bedroom has double doors opening out onto the Juliet balcony looking out to the garden. There is a further twin room and family bathroom with bath and electric shower over. I also had another of her books "A Perfect Life" on loan but couldn't be bothered with it as the story was obvious from the beginning and very similar to "Hens Dancing" and "Summertime" two of her other books.

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Stepping into this adorable cottage you will find the gorgeous lounge which features comfortable seating, exposed beams, and a cosy wood burner. The country-style kitchen/diner has a range of equipment, a solid oak dining table and a seating area overlooking the surrounding farmland. The ground floor also has a pretty, light-filled garden room, as well as a large wet room. The first floor offers three tastefully decorated bedrooms: a double, a twin and a single, as well as a charming family bathroom. Heading outside via the French doors, you will find a sheltered and enclosed garden with outdoor furniture, providing a lovely spot to relax in at the end of a great day. In the adjoining barn there's a pool table for all the family to enjoy.

A light and bright open-plan sitting room/dining area benefits from garden views. From here, the accommodation flows through to the kitchen via an archway. Your sleeping arrangements are covered by two bedrooms - one double and one twin. There is a shower room to share. house. At the end of the book the family move abroad for Charlie's work and never return to live in the cottage. The beamed lounge area has wood burner, comfortable seating for six people ,TV and DVD player and views to the garden from the patio doors, The dining area has table and chairs for six people. There are lots of books at the cottage that you are welcome to read during your stay. The book below kept appearing up on my "recommended for you list", it sounded intriguing and I knew who I could pass it on to after reading.Saturday pm and more rugby on TV, I also wrote a bit for the Suffolk Smallholders Newsletter to see if anyone has any tree seedlings or saplings that they don't want. We are life members of the Society because of all the work we did running it many years ago so have been getting the newsletter even though we'd left the smallholding. I'm quite keen to get involved with the society again ..............will see how I feel when the AGM comes round in September. Located on a 220-acre farm, this stunning stone-built Welsh longhouse provides idyllic holiday accommodation for five guests. Set in a remote, tranquil, and beautiful part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this spacious, traditional, and tastefully decorated cottage makes a fantastic holiday base for families and couples. Retaining many original features including slate flooring, oak beams, and an inglenook fireplace, this is a perfect base for walkers, climbers, and nature lovers. The cottage is surrounded by organic farmland, with streams, pools, and woodland to explore, with chances to spot red kites, buzzards, deer and Welsh ponies. book we get to know some of the people who live in the village and the members of the battery from the Major and The cottage is situated on a quiet lane nearby to the village of Haile; holiday cottages in this area are about 15 minutes' drive from the Ennerdale Valley (one of the most picturesque parts of the Lake District).