Lucy on May 31st, 2009

This should have been posted last week…
…Mre posts to follow!…
Right now there are several hundred (or a few thousand even) people across the pond at the Harry Potter ‘Leaky Con’ convention. And I’m not there! Boooooooooo. I wish I was. Oh well, I’ll have to console myself by buying a Harry Potter t-shirt or a [...]

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Lucy on May 12th, 2009

As I lay here and type this out on my laptop, I’m surrounded by all kinds of potions, syrups and capsules, tissues and blankets. The cat is sleeping on my legs. Yes, I’m ill. I don’t know if I’d go as far as saying I’ve had ‘flu, but it’s been a Very Very Bad Cold. [...]

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This news article details what a mammoth (but achievable) task Little Hen Rescue have in successfully rehoming 10,000 battery hens. The hens are due for slaughter unless they’re homed, as the farm is closing.
If you are considering having hens (and if you are, don’t hesitate to contact me with any queries or advice), have room [...]

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Lucy on May 4th, 2009

Here’s a silly vid I threw together from one of our evening walks in my local woodland, not five minutes from my house. It’s awash with bluebells and garlic at this time of year, and is just a nice way to ‘escape’ for a while…

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