Thistle down

 


After  a balanced food shop ( and a purchase of extra hard pigs ears for the dogs) I’ve opened the cottage windows wide to a strong warm and rather welcoming breeze.

The wind is just strong enough to keep the butterflies off the buddleia and the thistle down from my field is blowing from west to east in bursts like snow.

The breeze is whisking away the construction noise from behind the cottage and all I can hear is the wind in the Elms and the faint contented sound of dog chewing.

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  1. I love it when you can open the house wide to let the fresh air and warmth in. And I love Albert keeping an eye on his territory, inside and out. You have a gorgeous view. xx

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  2. Sooooo pretty!
    Love the view. And I had no idea you could get those dog treats? I'm going to try and get some for my putative doggies.

    XOXO

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  3. I love a good strong breeze. That's the best thing about this time of year -- being able to open the windows and air out the house.

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    1. With curtains blowing
      A very 1930s scene I always think

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  4. It sounds like heaven... I in the meantime am looking at 2 Invests and wondering if I'm going to be back in the Cone of Uncertainty come the weekend...

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  5. What a lovely contented picture of country life you paint John

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    1. Today , this afternoon, is sweet pat

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  6. Your world sounds bliss John-a day of syncopated rythym-everything in harmony x

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  7. Your view and description are idyllic.

    Pig ears are doggy crack, instantly addictive!

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    1. After 4 nights and solid rain , it’s lovely

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  8. rain and breezes...i would kill for either of them. we have dreadful hot, humid weather. everything is dry and brown though you could cut the humidity with a knife. it's the endless summer here.

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    1. We had a hit spell then a ridiculously cold and wet spell ,,global warming is a twat

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  9. Anonymous4:48 pm

    How is Albert doing? Is he back to his normal self?
    - Lucinda

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    1. He’s fine, on psinkillers for his damaged leg ,
      Killed a rabbit yesterday

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  10. I'm hanging out with my son and family, they have two dogs. He get's them 'treats' and I had no idea of the dried animal parts for dogs...and Pig's ears are not the weirdest ones.....

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    1. Their breath is pretty foul following I must admit x

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  11. That looks so lovely, John!

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    1. It’s why we bought the cottage that view

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    1. It is …but remember my field is the church field

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  13. Barbara Anne6:31 pm

    What a wonderful word picture you've "painted" in your post and the scene from your window is blissful, indeed. Greetings to Albert who is enjoying the breeze and the view!
    How nice to have the cabinets full of tasty and healthy food once again.
    We await the gutter guys who have canceled twice so wonder if they'll show up today.

    Hugs!

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    1. We’ve had too much rain recently so the reappearance of the sun has been most welcome x

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  14. Where are your fabled typos when we need them? How much better would 'extra hard pig's arse' would have been.

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    1. Delete one 'would' please. Actually it would be better to give me your passwords so I can edit it myself. Trust me?

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  15. It sounds beautiful...but I hope the thistledown is blowing away from your garden, or Albert and the dogs will not be happy next year!

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  16. A breath of fresh air..to balance the pigs' ears!!
    I love open windows, can't stand being shut in

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    1. I wish I had foil curtains , cinema homes have lots of foil curtains floating in the breeze

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    2. What are foil curtains? Shiny silver like aluminum foil? Maybe you mean VOILE, sheer floaty cotton?

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  17. Yorkshire Liz9:18 pm

    A postcard shot courtesy of Albert!

    Pig's ears? That's too simple. Our pet shop sells what are described as 'bull's pizzles.' Oddly enough, my two don't fancy them! Last week a shopper was overheard asking: " Are they what I think they are? " A glorious moment! :)

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    1. They really are - I used to work in a pet shop and there's very little of any animal that isn't used for dog treats. The mind boggles!

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  18. I make oatie treats daily for mine x

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  19. descriptive writing practice

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  20. I love the view from your window - so much greenery!

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  21. I love that really deep purple buddleia.

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