Author Archives: james

No dig diary, 26th February 2022

Posted on February 28, 2022 by james

Very busy day today, kicking off early doors with the builder coming over to replace the roof tile that went AWOL during the storms. He left with a box full of swede, cabbage, parsnips, sprouts and leeks so I think … Continue reading →

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Caught red-hoofed!

Posted on February 24, 2022 by james

I checked my trail camera for the first time in a few days today. Looks like a gang of Roe Deer are sneaking in to eat my curly kale! They can’t deny it. I even have video footage of one … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 24th February 2022

Posted on February 24, 2022 by james

Sigh. So yesterday was great. Today I just felt soooo tired. Perhaps because I worked hard yesterday, but most likely because I didn’t sleep at all well last night. I really struggled to make the target time today with two … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 23rd February 2022

Posted on February 24, 2022 by james

Today was a rather different day from last time I swam. It seemed to be one of those rare occasions where I couldn’t swim slowly even if I tried. For the first time I made it through the first five … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 21st February 2022

Posted on February 21, 2022 by james

Allegedly the boilers at the pool are fixed, though it certainly doesn’t feel like it when you get into the water. Fortunately it’s not too bad after a few lengths. I missed Sunday’s session thanks to the pool being closed … Continue reading →

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Storm Eunice damage

Posted on February 21, 2022 by james

Our house is in quite an exposed position being pretty much on the top of a hill with little to shelter it from the wind in any direction, but despite being on the edge of the Met Office’s “red” warning … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 20th February 2022

Posted on February 21, 2022 by james

More brutal weather today and lots of rain too. I was determined not to waste the day though, so I got out for a few minutes when the wind dropped for a short while and planted out my shallots (Golden … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 19th February 2022

Posted on February 21, 2022 by james

It’s all been a bit crazy because of Storm Eunice, but I escaped to the greenhouse (which has developed a very slight lean over the last few days that I’ll have to fix in the summer) for a short while … Continue reading →

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Swimming, 17th February 2022

Posted on February 19, 2022 by james

I don’t know why, but today was just awful 🙁 I even had the fast lane to myself! Regardless, I just felt so tired and there was no power in my arms. One to walk away from and forget 🙁

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Swimming, 16th February 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by james

I was late booking my place in the lane today, but when I did so, less than an hour before it started, there was only one other person booked. I was quite surprised when five people turned up 🙁 Given … Continue reading →

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