Saturday, May 31
Friday, May 30
Billy at Borders
I thought at first he was wearing a horned hat, but the horns are his own - they just poke through his knitted hat. I liked his 'comprehensively loved' look.
Interesting Face at the Bod.
On my way out, I noticed this chap - early 1900s I'd guess. I wonder who he was?
Wednesday, May 28
Intriguing Notice
Currently in Eynsham Post Office window, is a card offering tarot readings and self-defence classes.
I found this an interesting combination - is the self-defence to help you deal with what the cards foretell?
I found this an interesting combination - is the self-defence to help you deal with what the cards foretell?
A Good Walk Spoiled?
This weekend The Boy and I were down in leafy Surrey. After a delightful evening with The Weeping Cross (TWC?) we headed over to Wentworth.
The Boy had a couple of guest tickets to the PGA Golf Championships, and was keen to have a look at the course. My initial plan had been to inhabit TWC's sofa with a good book or three, but Reader I accompanied him. Despite a waterlogged course, and horrid bitey insects I'm glad I did:
- I had a nice walk - the course was built in the 1920s and so there are lots of mature trees etc. It was a bit like Bedgebury Pinetum in places.
- The people watching - all types, all ages. I especially enjoyed a family of ladies all clad in the same pale, lime green and two Sikh chaps with their pinstriped trousers tucked into their black business socks.
- It was lovely seeing The Boy so happy, striding around fulminating about golf course design.
Friday, May 23
South Leigh Postbox - for Virginia
We're all Doomed! A Visit to South Leigh Church
The Puppies' First Walk to the Queen's Head
[In case you're wondering, they had a lift back to the Boat Yard]
Thursday, May 22
Eynsham Billie
Bille was waiting outside the CO-OP today. She is off on holiday - a narrow boat trip in Staffordshire. Jo tells me that Billie has a little life jacket. I hope Jo takes lots of pics. :-)
[The title is supposed to be a pun on Greyfriars Bobby - but as I've had to explain it, I guess it isn't very good!]
[The title is supposed to be a pun on Greyfriars Bobby - but as I've had to explain it, I guess it isn't very good!]
Wednesday, May 21
Post-cards from Annie
Tuesday, May 20
Thank You - to my Anonymous Admirer
Fiori di Zucca
Monday, May 19
Dark Thoughts
It is night and I cannot sleep
I have drunk like an angel
From a reminder of dead love
I have taken colourful soporifics
That are sold to the living dead
It is night and I cannot sleep
I have read of faraway islands
Where men were cast ashore
I have mutilated myself
With a commentary of self-loathing
It is night and I cannot sleep
I have listen to time slowing
Yet remorselessly eddy past me
I have screamed in silent anger
And envy at bass profundo
It is night and I cannot sleep
I have drunk like an angel
From a reminder of dead love
I have taken colourful soporifics
That are sold to the living dead
It is night and I cannot sleep
I have read of faraway islands
Where men were cast ashore
I have mutilated myself
With a commentary of self-loathing
It is night and I cannot sleep
I have listen to time slowing
Yet remorselessly eddy past me
I have screamed in silent anger
And envy at bass profundo
It is night and I cannot sleep
Sunday, May 18
Another Exciting Evening at no 29
Danger Artist at Work!
The lovely and talented SueC put on a painting demo out side the Eynsham Emporium, as part of ArtsWeeks (and put in her bid for 'Eynsham Rear of the Year'.
Check out the sexy flip-flops twinned with the 'ready for business' apron.
Check out the sexy flip-flops twinned with the 'ready for business' apron.
Friday, May 16
M4 Sunset
[Any comments about Hume and inductive reasoning will be deleted...you know who you are (baaaaa)!]
Tuesday, May 13
Maisie's Route
Monday, May 12
'Black' Tulip Revisited...
Poetry Plug
As well as being a fantastic friend - my second self, Annie is an accomplished writer. Here is a link to some of her poems:
The New Verse News
The New Verse News
View from the Technogarret
This is the view from the back of the house.
The Boy would love more space for veg. But, we also want to sit outside drinking and telling stories...with space for visiting children (and adults!) to charge around in. In a garden our size there always has to be choice and compromise - just like life :-).
There's something magical about Eynsham, and it's even more beautiful in the Spring.
Sunday, May 11
Baby Beans!
As previously mentioned, The Boy planted his borlotti beans really early. On Saturday he saw that he had his first bean pod. We deployed the 'Traves Trusty Veg Measure', to show you just how small it is/was. I think it would be perfect for a dolls' tea party!
Hattie hits Town
On Friday, my friend Nick came to visit with her daughter Hattie. I think her finger makes it look like she's saying "No press please!".

Entirely by accident, when Nick went to the bathroom, we had an instance of Ainsworth's 'Strange Situation' psychology experiment. Hattie cried for Mummy for about 10 seconds, then started burrowing in Mummy's bag - secure attachment.
Thursday, May 8
Blurred Boy
The Boy is very camera shy, so it's a shame that this is bit blurred. I've but it into black and white, with a red tint, in an effort to sharpen it.
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