Posted in Family Stuff on 29 June, 2007 | 3 Comments »
« To Queen Elizabeth », the words echoed in my ears and rippled along the hall as two hundred arms lifted in unison for the toast.
I sat back down and placed the glass next to the other three, silently thanking my ancestors for their heroics, which allowed me, 350 years later to attend such a prestigious [...]
Posted in Beginnings on 25 June, 2007 | 7 Comments »
« Bloody maniac » I cursed, as I bounced and slipped on the seat of the Renault 5, regretting that there was no handle in the back to hold onto, and the fact that I’d agreed to come in the first place.
As an au pair, I had been given the evening off, and was heading [...]
Posted in Family Stuff, Wild Things on 21 June, 2007 | 2 Comments »
« Clear Off! » I yelled, as I launched myself out of the door in a full frontal attack.
The dog, who had been dozing on the mat, suddenly sprang into action, throwing herself eagerly into the midst of the roosting hens, in a melee of squawking and barking. I chased them away from my front [...]
Posted in Farming on 18 June, 2007 | 10 Comments »
« If we don’t make any money on them again this year, I’ll burn the whole lot down » said my husband darkly.
I looked at him, surprised by the outburst, but not by the proclamation. In the roller coaster world of farming, his views on our apple orchard changed on a regular basis, depending on [...]
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