I have got bored with the mess around the wall repairs, and in a fit of queeny control freak(ery) I have moved 42 wheelbarrows of boulders and stone from one side of the field to the other. Islwyn will be able to use this surplus to line the stream bank in the graveyard.By 4pm, my legs and arms had turned to jelly but as you can see from the following before and after photographs, it was worth the effort to get things ship shape.
(Above) The original breach in the wall, where the hens happily climbed up into the old Churchyard
The new and improved Church wall, complete with a secluded dining area!!! (and wheelbarrow)Anyhow, enough already with wall news....even I am getting slightly bored with it all now! Tonight is a treat night for us as we have Fish and Chips for tea! (American readers may have to google fish and chips!) We also throw caution to the wind and indulge ourselves with a large side order of mushy peas ( more googling required here !!!), after which I aim to climb into a very VERY hot bath with Homes and Antiques magazine, to soak away the soreness of today's work.
I am working all day tomorrow, so Chris is on animal watch (which should be fun) He and Boris have not seen each other for a while, and the turkey, I think, is ready to kick some Dr Chris Burton ass!!!
I'm sure those rocks will do the stream well, but I know I sure could use them. What do you think the cost would be to ship them over here? I'm quite familiar with fish and chips...you can keep the mushy peas, thank you very much. Gonna need an addy.
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Yummy yum! I'll take the mushy peas and chips please! My lady can eat the fish! mmmm mmmm! I think that rock wall is absolutely super! Come on over here to the states and build us some lovely walls! hee hee We have old glacial debris stones everywhere and those don't make nice even walls but they sure do need moving about! I'm going to think of you as Sisiphus(sorry - goats don't spell too well).... moving your rocks!
ReplyDeleteMinty Mushy Peas
ReplyDeleteRecipe - Jamie Oliver
This is a fantastic recipe that is so quick and so simple and uses our reliable friends the frozen peas, which work really well here. Great with fish, meat, or even as a vegetarian dish with a big dollop of butter on top.
Prep Time:5 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:5 minLevel:
EasyServes:
4 servings.Ingredients
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 bunch spring onions, chopped
•1 handful fresh mint, leaves picked
•1 pound (500 grams) frozen peas
•2 large knobs butter
•Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, mint, and peas. Cover and leave for a few minutes to steam. Mash with a potato masher. You can do this with a food processor as well, just pulse it until smooth. Whether mashing or pulsing, when it's done add the butter and season very carefully, to taste.
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All ingredients sound good, I like green peas but why mash them up? I like for them to pop in my mouth.
Please pass to me the fish and chips.
Fish and chips is one of Husband and my favorite quick dinners, but I am the only one that likes peas. They don't last long enough to mush, however...
ReplyDeleteExcellent job on the wall, and rock moving!
Cat
Hi John have you got any spare stones ?
ReplyDeleteyes geoff come and help yourself
ReplyDeleteI have some eggs too if u need any!
Hi guys, what a great Blog. How about a follow button so we can all link up ?
ReplyDeleteWhere your house is looks great, I could really do with moving my family out of Wolverhampton and in to Wales.
Keep up the good work
James Broadhouse ( M6JDB )
The wall looks great and your dining area is an inviting place to spend some time. I bet the chickens miss being able to venture up and explore the Church yard.
ReplyDeleteRemember a saying passed down through our Gypsy family, what a bath and life have in common is that the longer you're in it the more the wrinkles.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent John really, awesome! Peace
ReplyDeleteI don't know if blogger is playing tricks on me or what, but I have left several comments that haven't gotten posted. Oh well. Wanted to say you and Ilswyn (or whatever his name is) have done a wonderful job on the wall. It looks swell. Good work!!
ReplyDeleteJob well done!! Looks lovely!
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