Monthly Archives: March 2010

Origamilectioneering

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Chris

Am I imagining it or did I hear someone say there’d be a general election along soon? Still, who cares? The candidates are all the bloomin’ same anyway. But before you throw all those election leaflets away, think how useful … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Farmityville

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Chris

or, “We’re just taking the peas“… Any resemblance to a popular Farcebook game (app?) is, of course, purely coincidental. Farmityville updates will appear on this blog at occasionally regular(ish) intervals. Stay chooned! Today in Farmityville Henry found three mystery brown … Continue reading →

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Football haiku

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Chris

Relegation zone He runs, he shoots, he scores…not It’s only a game Notes: The haiku is probably the easiest form of poetry for the beginner. If you don’t usually write poems, why not give it a try? I am not … Continue reading →

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Frost protection for the thrifty gardener

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Chris

The Lincoln area awoke to a sharp frost yesterday morning. We’re used to it by now, of course; in fact, compared to December and January, yesterday was relatively balmy. But it did prove one thing: I’m one heck of a … Continue reading →

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