Loppers arm

We spent most of yesterday in the front garden....cutting back the shrubs and plants that hang over into the road...and mowing the lawn..a general tidy up. We decided to get the extendable loppers out to tackle the big fir tree in the corner....and borrowed a ladder/platform contraption from Chris next door, so that we could reach the top bits. We put a lot of time and effort in. As we relaxed later...we both came out in a blotchy rash on our arms. When we went to the recycling place today...with half a tree in the back of the citroen....the nice man said...."I hate this stuff it always gives me a rash". My arms are really aching too....from using the loppers. Oh the joy of gardening!!!

We went up to the top of the field this afternoon...and Tel came face to face with a big stag. The stag has been around every morning for the past week...at 7 am he stands there grunting and howling, trying to impress the ladies.