Sun came. To the wood I went and immediately felt the lift in spirit. Collected dry wood for the wood burner. Instinctively wanted to share this day, and invited Bernadette for lunch. Les joined, and Paul and Adel and their full family came as planned. Barron Bigod cheese, rosemary bread, hot teas. Spring cleaned the… Continue reading 2017 December Boxing Day
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December – Woodland gathering at 60 – the blessing of the cabin
A few b&w photos of my mother aged 40 and I, first born, in the Drawing room of Quebec Road. My mother in France, where I was conceived. Me pushing Liz the poodle in a wheel barrow in our back garden. The day began with the weather - of course - which was a half… Continue reading December – Woodland gathering at 60 – the blessing of the cabin
Movies and invitation
A couple of movies taken by Nat are here and here The 2017 invitation2PDF
Nov Fire, steps, draw knives, solar, food
Glorious sharp winter sun after the first frost of the year, blue skies, golden leaves, black straight trunks. Graham arrives early to the wood. 'I wanted to prepare before the hoards arrive'. 'One thing I've learnt and loved about this job', he says, ' is using the draw knife. I've been looking on ebay and… Continue reading Nov Fire, steps, draw knives, solar, food
Nov Sylve and Natasha to the Wood
Glitter on her eyes, sparkles on her coat, a mobile phone container studded with sequins around her neck, Sylve stepped out of Natasha’s car at East Lodge. Was it two years? My old school prefect. The drama – for there is always a drama – was the death of her younger brother, Luke, the one… Continue reading Nov Sylve and Natasha to the Wood
Nov Compost Toilet – ending
Nov Lowestoft Field Club with Neil Mahler and Fungi of course
Bleeding or not bleeding oak rust? Origins of Jews ear, Judus ear? Hugh, unexpectedly, watching people, playful. Imported Tiger Slug. What breadth of knowledge here, amongst this group of retired men: Grass, flower, fungi, moss, bird. Barron wild strawberry and wild strawberry. Clitocybe gibba - Common Funnel - very common this November day. Was one… Continue reading Nov Lowestoft Field Club with Neil Mahler and Fungi of course
November Lunch with Ros and Tim
Nov Compost Toilet building with the two Pauls
Paul is on the compost toilet. 'Have you got your little plan? ' he says to Graham 'It's your little plan', replies Graham with a smile to me. 'Now it's your turn, I've done hundreds of steps'.
October The Great Storm – ICF day seminar Rendlesham Forest
2017 ICF East England: The Great Storm - 30 Years On Friday 20 October 2017 Sutton Hoo, Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB, Tranmer House, Woodbridge IP12 3DJ The LEGACY of the 87 Storm: reflections of the day, personal and tree, the aftermath clear up. CLIMATE CHANGE, the pattens of historic storms, the projection of future… Continue reading October The Great Storm – ICF day seminar Rendlesham Forest
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