Displaying 121 to 130 of 216 results for John Lomax
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The byre
Dan and I spent today (Sunday) preparing the byre for the arrival of the calves - hopefully this week. It has space for six tethered cows! We've taken down the old hay rack as it…
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Bee keeping and other things
Dan's dad and I started our beekeeping course on Tuesday. Run by Dunblane and Stirling Beekeepers' Association over about eight weeks, it was very enjoyable and very interesting.…
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The shortest day plus one
Well, the shortest day has been and gone – probably floated away on the loch that is our fields. Hey ho, we’re on the way to spring now and the weathermen have…
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Dalmore: a history
When we bought Dalmore, we decided it would be interesting to do some research into the hisory of the house. Given our current circumstances, we asked Angus Council's Archives…
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Doors / Docks / Rain
Monday 12th June Rain early this morning, and then warm sun so hopefully the grass will get a bit of a boost. Dan spent an hour in the sunken garden. Found a pipe.…
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Forth Valley Orchards’ Day
If you don’t know your pippins from your russets, then the activities on offer at the fun-packed second annual Forth Valley Orchards’ Day will help you to find…
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Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show
The 2011 – and 9th – Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show is gearing up for the 'not to be missed', end of season event, which takes place on Saturday…
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Cattle moves / RHS & RBST / Cordial / Strawbs
Monday 19th June Hot again, and windy until teatime. Dan’s off to London until tomorrow night, doing proper grown-up work. Good milking this morning; Blizzard much more…
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Tatties / Caravan / Shearing
Monday 16th May What a change from the weekend! Heavy rain most of the day – and much cooler as a result. But it’s to be nice the rest of the week, so…
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Holidays!
So we’ve been on our summer holiday – to Wales. As one might expect, the weather was a bit variable but it was good to learn that Welsh midges are less ferocious than…
