We took a break from harps and lambing and decided to go for a walk. As we couldn't go far we decided to explore close to home. We ended up walking round Kildwick which was beautiful. Dave wasn't too sure about it at all but ended up really enjoying himself!
Dave's friend bought me a Thorntons Easter Egg but Dave ate it. Today he bought me a tellytubbies egg - on sale - he had waited especially until after Easter so they were on special offer.....!!!! (Now you know why his nick-name is 'Weasal')
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Showing posts with label 7.30 pm. Show all posts
Monday, 5 April 2010
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Antoinette and Harry?
Two lambs so far - the first was named Harry by Harriet so the second should be Antoinette for my son, Anthony? A huge lamb, needed help to be pulled out so perhaps a large name is appropriate! (Yes, ALL our sheep names....and most of the hens too)
Onto harps - I have at last managed to listen to the cd on a normal cd player and I haven't done a bad job! I have actually managed to get the treble louder than the bass which is very bizarre but think we can correct that. Some gorgeous moments and I am really pleased with the way my own compositions are coming along. I seem to have gone in two directions at once - 'gypsy baroque' and uniquely, F-K's own.
I am waiting for paint to dry on a new sign I have made to advertise the surplus eggs to passing walkers. I have painted a sheep, a sheepdog, a cockrell ... and of course, a harp on it. I need to make a 'gibbet' to hang it off but for the time being the washing line will have to do.
Onto harps - I have at last managed to listen to the cd on a normal cd player and I haven't done a bad job! I have actually managed to get the treble louder than the bass which is very bizarre but think we can correct that. Some gorgeous moments and I am really pleased with the way my own compositions are coming along. I seem to have gone in two directions at once - 'gypsy baroque' and uniquely, F-K's own.
I am waiting for paint to dry on a new sign I have made to advertise the surplus eggs to passing walkers. I have painted a sheep, a sheepdog, a cockrell ... and of course, a harp on it. I need to make a 'gibbet' to hang it off but for the time being the washing line will have to do.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
The Earnshaw House in Haworth
The 'real' Earnshaws used to live in our house. Their daughter was apparantly a friend of Emily Bronte. By the end of the week the house will be full again! - I don't mean with harps this time but nearly all the family and friends staying for Easter. I am even having to make the beds in the attic - more of a bunk room but it has a staircase and radiators.
No lambs yet but the sheep are huge and pacing a bit. The first are due tomorrow.
Ended up walking around Skipton yesterday in the rain - showed Harriet's Mum a walk that I find fascinating up behind the castle on a walkway that runs inbetween the canal (old moat?) and the beck. Managed to park on the cobbles - a rarity on market day - due to the incessant rain no doubt! Started the day at the auction mart looking at sheep. Dave was trying to persuade me that these sheep were a cross between a cow and a sheep - very long legs, black fleece, white feet and black heads with a wide white stripe....
No lambs yet but the sheep are huge and pacing a bit. The first are due tomorrow.
Ended up walking around Skipton yesterday in the rain - showed Harriet's Mum a walk that I find fascinating up behind the castle on a walkway that runs inbetween the canal (old moat?) and the beck. Managed to park on the cobbles - a rarity on market day - due to the incessant rain no doubt! Started the day at the auction mart looking at sheep. Dave was trying to persuade me that these sheep were a cross between a cow and a sheep - very long legs, black fleece, white feet and black heads with a wide white stripe....
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