Nothing New?


  • Yesterday's storm has almost petered out, and the village still seems deserted and rather quiet
  • Mrs Jones had two duck eggs today. She's a little worried about having a pacemaker fitted
  • Ian from the old mill enjoyed The Kitchen last night, but found himself looking at the set too much
  • Bob's son has got rid of the last of his fancy chickens, he just has not got time to look after them 
  • Beatrice, the hen with the stroke still isn't moving, but looks bright enough in her rabbit hutch
  • The old lady from the corner pensioner bungalow has gone into a home, her 1920's bed frame has not been collected as yet and lies propped up against the stone wall
  • Basil and his sister Mona wave at me and the dogs as they drive down High Street
  • Apparently Sylvia left me a message on our answerphone informing me that the next Flower Show Meeting is on next Wednesday at 7pm..but did in fact leave it on someone else's phone
  • Gentleman farmer Ralph will ask around to see if someone will cut my field hedges
  • Pippa's long legged dog Meg is still galloping around the graveyard in search of rabbits
  • Auntie Gladys was seen polishing the glasssware on her window ledge
  • A lady on Maes Offa wants a dozen eggs, but "there's no hurry"
  • and I've agreed to work tonight instead of tomorrow ...there is sickness again on itu
a pretty normal Friday...........................

33 comments:

  1. Sounds like a typical Friday in a lovely little village. =)

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  2. Good to have news of Auntie Gladys, we were getting worried.

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  3. yes, agreed, a typical small village!
    The difference compared to a bigger place is the network of knowledge and support

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  4. God is in the details John. You have a sweet life...because you make it so.

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  5. that is hilarious john !! most of those details could be replicated on any given day of the week !! perhaps thats what you should do when you have a mental block,list who you have seen and what they said !! so entertaining !! which one is the fat red faced farmer ?

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  6. Anonymous1:10 pm

    Such a peaceful place where people know and care about each other.

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  7. You are SO in your element John! Your joy shines through.

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  8. If I, like Mrs. Jones, had just had two duck eggs, I don't think the pacemaker would be my biggest concern. Oh wait, I see. She "had" them; she didn't "have" them. Life in the country is very confusing.

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  9. What's the difference between a 'fancy' chicken and a plain ol' chicken?

    (Haha, that sounds like a riddle, doesn't it? I really want to know though...)

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  10. I wonder John if you could email me at opies99@gmail.com with your address.? I have a tiny little something to send to your farm from my farm. Trust me blogger friend.

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  11. lol
    jason I havenent seen the RFF for a few days!!!

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  12. Anonymous2:47 pm

    It's not a goose is it Donna?

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  13. Goodness John...You're certainly 'in the know' around your little village. I love the one about Sylvia LOL! Sounds like me ;)
    Have a great weekend
    Maura X

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  14. maura
    I just keep my eyes open!

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  15. I hope whoever is sick gets well soon.

    Shame no one has gotten that bed frame.

    Busy little town though. Thanks for sharing it with us, John.

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  16. John there was an interesting little piece on the news this morning about updating the doomsday book. All about updating life in Britain. The last time it was done was in 1986 and they're doing it again until the end of October. I think your day could make history. I have posted the website address if you have time or inclination to have a look. I'm pleased to hear too that Aunty Glad is still going strong. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/getinvolved

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  17. A normal day made so interesting in the telling. :-)

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  18. Sounds moovelous, to be a part of.

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  19. Sounds like my village back home, neighbours knowing what time your curtains should be opened, and if not, maybe something is wrong.
    Everyone knows your children's names, your pet's names, whether you are a 'local' or not.
    Always willing to pitch in and lend a hand, drop off fresh eggs, share a freshly baked loaf of bread.
    Yours makes my heart smile :)
    ~Jo

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  20. Very nice to hear the local news.

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  21. What a lovely post -about country life and all its ups and downs - love it - Jane

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  22. John, I am certain you have the most observant eyes in Trelawnydd.

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  23. If you ever grow tired of nursing, you could always take up journalism, as a gentle man-about-town gossip columnist. You'd be a natural!

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  24. I cannot help but think you have left something out.

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  25. Ah, rural life. And I wouldn't know a thing about leaving a message on someone else's machine. Ahem...

    Cat

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  26. Anonymous1:42 am

    the fact that you know all these things is absolutely splendid...what a great neighbor and all around community person you are! How lovely to live in a village!

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  27. Wow! A hive of activity, isn't it? No time to get bored, then, ehhhh?

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  28. Love all the little glimpses into your world!

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  29. There's a book in that! get writing.

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