Plum Disaster

 We were all set for a wonderful plum harvest, the best for some years, when Anne sent me a photo of what she had discovered whilst checking on the guinea pigs.

Under the sheer weight of fruit, one of the main branches of the plum tree had snapped. As you can see it has grown at an awkward angle and has long been overdue for thinning out. However I did not want it to happen like this.
 

It was heart-breaking to discard the unripe fruit on the compost heap .... pounds and pounds of it.

It is not uncommon to lose laden branches like this.

Luckily there is still quite a lot left on the tree.

No guinea pigs were hurt.

On a happier note, the craft trolley has been stocked up ready for the main holiday season.
 

 

This year kittens, fairies and bunting seem to be quite popular.

 

Fairy and Dinosaur day is looming .... next weekend in fact so plenty to keep us busy.