October 2025 - The Accidental Smallholder

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Monday 6 October, 2025

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Monday 29^th September

First touch of frost, not first thing – it was fine at 7am, but slightly crispy at 8.30am.

Morning mist.

Took a photo of the sycamores along the ditch this morning to compare with the one I took last Wednesday.

Ditch trees.

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Monday 20 October, 2025

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Monday 6^th October

The lovely autumn weather continues with sun, broken cloud and blue skies

Dan had his first curling match of the season at the Bonspiel.

Tuesday 7^th October

Murdo was here today. He finished manuring the polytunnel, then he and Dan made a start on the bird boxes – taking down, cleaning and replacing. All the ones they took down today had been used, which is good.

Wednesday 8^th October

I took Linda and Mickey to the vet then collected (finally), Calum’s watch. It’s now ready to go in the post tomorrow.

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