Cobbing video and shepherd`s hut

The weather has been glorious.....so typical when the children have gone back to school. Well, I don`t have to worry about that any more!! Two swims in the sea on 2 days running

 in September, doesn`t happen very often.

Last night we stayed in the shepherd`s hut. It was a fantastic experience. 

Anne and Tim have arranged it all so well. The hut itself is so cosy with a large double bed holding masses of pillows, a thick duvet and warm blankets. There`s a little sink, a cooker and a tiny wood-burning stove. The splendid decking around the hut means no stepping into wet grass in the morning. And its a long way from anyone else so privacy is ensured. A haven of peace and tranquility.

We highly recommend it.

We had Pimms at six followed by a barbeque on the open fire outside. As the sun set we wrapped up in our fleecy blankets, sang songs round the campfire and watched the stars appear.

In the night we got up about 1 a.m and saw the moon over mist-covered fields

 which was quite a stunning sight. Owls could be heard in the surrounding trees. 

 

As we were getting ready to go next morning, this is what greeted us at the gate. I don`t know what they were expecting.

We spent a couple of hours in the garden. We managed to control the willow arch, though it is a most peculiar shape. I saved all the pruned lengths with a view to making something.....not sure what yet.

Steve and Anne got going with the cobbing. I filled the wheelbarrow with loads of sand and clay and made the tea. 

As the walls get higher, we are getting more excited.

 

Here is Tilly, one of the farm dogs. She is about 15 or 16 years old.

Finally, here are my latest owls. They are for sale in the Wool Barn.