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Archives for November 2008

Rambling around nowhere

Alys Fowler | 15:31 UK time, Tuesday, 25 November 2008

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It's got to that finger numbing point. I plunged 90 minature daffs in under 20 minutes, no small feat in our clay, but it was either go that fast or watch you finger tips go blue.  've had some fun in the cottage garden making sure it looks pretty for next year. The dog has basked in whatever sun she could find, even if it meant climbing onto a wall to precariously fall asleep.

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Stomach rumbles

Alys Fowler | 12:46 UK time, Tuesday, 18 November 2008

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I harvest a head of 'Grafiti' cauliflower that was so beautiful that I wandered around the garden till I found the perfect sundrenched, yellow leafed spot on which to place it. Then I just stood there and admired it. It's a little punk in its purpleness and its bright hue is dulled by cooking, but you can't help but love the colour on a sunny day.

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Congratulations Mr Obama

Alys Fowler | 12:06 UK time, Wednesday, 5 November 2008

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I woke this morning with that childish excitement that the day has begun. I knew the minute the alarm went off that it was going to be alright. Still I wept over breakfast at the relief. I think that this is the first significant, positive historical change I've witnessed in my life time. I, like so many, feel on top of the world today. This is good, really good.

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