myles Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 photos look lovely,yes we go to chatsworth all the time,the parks where we do much of our walking and farm shop,food shopping(a favorite of camillas,queued with her last year) ,garden center,plant shopping and lunch atleast once a week.we dont go in the house very often,the gardens are great with kids they love running around in (they are a bit old now 13 & 15) and i think they have the maze open all the time and ofcourse theres the chickens,the dowager dutchess is a big fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Thanks for that Myles, I think that I can feel a day trip coming on, or maybe an overnight stay at a B&B Is it NT? We have membership, so that'd be even better. Rosie really loves going to stately homes now that she's 7. We've had a bit more of a flurry here in Banbury, and it's snowing in Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 No snow here yet but I have posted some pics of last years flurry on the 29th December in the gardening and allotments album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 that sounds like a nice idea,unfortunately i don't think it is nt,but still well worth a trip.i would offer to put you up but only have spare single but if you camp you could stay in our field. let me know if you would like to meet up for a coffee,maybe some other local omleteers could join in no snow only misserable grey damp cold foggy grim...ness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 When we returned from the hospital on THursday 29th, after Philomena had died we had a very light flurry of snow. Yesterday, the day of the funeral we had a very small amount again. We very rarely have snow, so rather nice I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 that sounds like a nice idea,unfortunately i don't think it is nt,but still well worth a trip.i would offer to put you up but only have spare single but if you camp you could stay in our field. let me know if you would like to meet up for a coffee,maybe some other local omleteers could join in no snow only misserable grey damp cold foggy grim...ness Thanks for that info Myles, and the invite too. camping? Nnooooooo We will let you know when we are coming up and it would be lovely to have a get together with some local Omleteers We thought about just doing it for the day, but Phil suggested that it would be more relaxing if we stayed somewhere overnight - I might ask you nearer the time for details of a B&B in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 When we returned from the hospital on THursday 29th, after Philomena had died we had a very light flurry of snow. Yesterday, the day of the funeral we had a very small amount again. We very rarely have snow, so rather nice I think. That's a sign really, isn't it ? The day of my granny's funeral was very hot and we had the most tremendous thunderstorm. She was a great believer in the elements and nature, and I thought at the time that it was Mother Nature's way of marking her passing. No snow here today, after yesterday's flurries I half expected to wake up to a covering, but it's drizzling sleet at the moment. Pretty grim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Hi guys snowing like mad here and in daventry area, hows the banbury lot doing? BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Lucky you . I hope it gets nice and thick so you can take Daisie for a lovely long crunchy walk today Does she like the snow, or do her little legs sink into it We've only got freezing cold temperatures and rain down here. Horrible day.... I want to crawl back under my duvet every time I look outside right now. Son's about to go and play rugby too- in this I do not want to see his kit when he brings it home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Oh yuk KateA. Nasty old day you have! Snow is slowing and will just make the ground horrid. had so much to do today, need to cover my run and clean eglu, tidy shed . Daisie likes the snow, it makes me laugh as she trots around all leggy trying to walk on front paws only Here she is with Clares 'Rosie' Have to take her out soon in her coat. Sit by the fire and don't worry about dirty kit! Hope you got the cheque by the way. Have now ruined that cheque book as put an egg in my pocket to bring in and then started doing stuff in the run and pulled out an egg covered cheque book and Palmtop! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Euugh! Would that be an Egg account then? It's only raining here, but in some ways that's nice as not so cold. It's funny seeing Daisy the dog stepping through snow Do you go to Chatsworth to see the chooks there? We are planning to make a day trip up there this year. Might just come back with a bantam of two.... Do they sell chickens at Chatsworth? Might be worth a visit, I've been with my parents but could maybe take other half there for look at chickens and other stuff. Sheffield is only about 30 mins away according to the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Yes an Egg account!! I put eggs all over the place, dressing gown pockets, in the shed...I have to keep reminding myself to put them in my broody hen storage pot! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 The photo's lovely Buffie, they both look as if they're having a great time Sorry to hear about the eggy cheque book, very fitting that it was an Egg account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Nice pic Buffie ...... wish it would SNOW here, just drizzle and cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thanks SarahJo All stopped and now going to clean eglu and try to build the roof of the run with the pug. Also want that grass protection matting so grass isn't destroyed when we walk on it by the run! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 no snow in the peaks just dampy dizzle i dont know if they sell poultry at chatsworth,they have lots of breeds and have an incubator in the farm so you can see lots of chicks.may be they're just to restock the car park,we've seen quite a few fatalities ,there are chikens every where.they also have an extremely posh hen house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Had to revive this topic because it's finally snowing here, lovely fat snowflakes and settling too I hope I wake up to snow deep enough to stomp in tomorrow morning. Wellies already lined up by the back door, and daughter has grand plans for sledging. Son is cursing, he's got tickets to watch his beloved Charlton play Leyton Orient tomorrow, and is terrified that heavy snow will result in a match postponement. I just want some snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Oooo, aren't you lucky. I'd love some snow, but it's just cold and drizzly here tonight! I'm miserable, so I might just go to bed with my Sudoko book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Cold and wet here as well Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I've just looked out Lesley, and there's wet snow coming down now. It's really cold here, where my desk is under the stairs, don't know why, although I didn't get time to light the stove this evening, what with collecting R from Brownies, and getting her to bed before she collapsed in a tired grumpy stupor I'm a tad down this evening, and Phil's even staying at his place, so I've put the leccy blanket on, and will go up for a nice hot bath now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I hope you're feeling more cheerful today Clare. The snow that I had such high hopes for all came to nothing- a little bit on rooves etc this morning, but nothing at all on the ground. Been a nice day today though, cold, but bright and crisp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I'm feeling a lot better now thanks Kate The snow came late here and was really wet too. We woke to a tremendous frost this morning, and it still hasn't completely gone . The wind is up and it's vvvvv cold. We've had the stove going all day and it's lovely and toasty indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Its been freezing down here - but no snow - lots of beautfiul blue skies and sunshine (that makes you realise that your dusting and window cleaning skills really are pants ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Sunny in Sheffield this weekend. I noticed the footprints are still there from when Trinny flew into the window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
