or early autumn
Probably both. It’s a great time of year.
Nice tea and pudding down at Helen and Stefs last night. They are fundraising for Rosie to go on a school trip to South Africa in 2018. Met someone who had recently finished the Coast to Coast in 15 days. Good to compare notes.
Afterwards to the Taphouse and Kitchen for a couple of beers with Nige. Joe was working there. Was fairly busy.
Had been a wet day all round. We’re now waiting on a quote from Phil for a new flat roof and some work on the gutters. Needs sorting. Today is looking much nicer than yesterday on the weather front and the week ahead is looking great. Hottest September day for 55 years in prospect on Tuesday apparently. Wow.
Just had a bacon sandwich for breakfast. Anne having banana pancake with mixed fruit compote. All home made. She is a dab hand. Bacon at home is usually much better than that of a hotel. They cook it on a tray in the oven. Rubbish really.
Today’s lunch is spit roast pork in smoked sea salt rub. Traditionally a winner since earlier this year.
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Have moved operations into the garden. Lovely autumnal smell to the morning. Grass is still very wet but I’m sure it will dry as the day goes on. I have a job to do today – the ivy needs removing from the outside of the brick shed/workshop. Needs to have dried out or I will get soaked.
I’m happy to move on to autumn now. It’s a season I love. Especially Sundays. Relaxed. Cooking a nice meal. I like putting effort into the Sunday meal. Not always a roast. Can be a pie or casserole. After today’s pork, which we are having at lunchtime which is unusual for us but Joe starts his shift at the Taphouse mid afternoon, we are going to see the open day at Lincoln Castle workshops followed by blackberry picking. Good times.
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Spit roast on. Started to clear the ivy but unfortunately the bbq gets in the way and it’s a tad dangerous. The ivy will have to wait until later. Also Joe now been called in to work for 1pm which unfortunately blows away the family lunch. Work eh?
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Sat in the back garden enjoying the late sun. There is a bit of tidying to do but for the moment I am content to just sit here. I’m waiting for the temperature to settle on 180 degrees centigrade on the bbq after which I am free to do other stuff. The veg is largely prepared. The spuds and carrots are going in the drip tray under the pork but it is too soon right now. Courgettes will be sliced and cooked on the bbq griddle once the meat is done and resting. The birds are happy. You sense it. Seeds blow on the breeze. There are still insects a plenty. I can see a bee working its way round the flowers. Washing is drying quickly this morning. Strange how it can be relaxing just sat here watching the washing on the line gently sway in the wind.
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