The Chill Out Zone

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Jeff made his way up there?


Cookery corner I came across this savory pancake video on YT & as I've got lots of spuds & courgettes I thought I'll have a go at making these and bloomin' good they are too
I stuck some sliced Polish sausage in mine.
Also made a corned beef & tater pie too

Nah.....Not guilty.

I've been home enjoying unbroken sunshine, cooking, F1 and football all day

Speaking of cooking......Looking good Ian

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Evening all, we’ve been back at my mother’s flat and got the main bedroom empty of clothes and bedding. Next weekend we have the small bedroom with more clothes, bedding and other personal stuff to shift for chariot company and get rid of a lot of things, then we will contact the solicitor and tell them we are ready to sign the sale .

Well done on all your hard work Richard. It must be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster getting this done. I'm sure you will feel relieved and a sense of closure once its all done.

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I made our dinner/lunch early today in readiness for the start of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix...

Beef Tagliatelle was the fruits of my labour

Beef Tagliatelle by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Beef Tagliatelle by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Beef Tagliatelle by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Beef Tagliatelle by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Plenty more leftover for us tomorrow as well

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

The other photos are some overlooking the nature reserve and Hottentot Mountains. One of the back of the house.

It is very quiet and peaceful here…..

Have a great weekend


The path to the spring


The cleaned out spring


The view towards to the Helderberg nature reserve


The rear of the house


Evening light


Brutus and Elvis proud of their work in cleaning the spring.


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Stunning setting and great photos Phil

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The cats have been loving the Bank Holiday weather so far

Fliss by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Leo by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Molly by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Morris by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Cubby by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Boris by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[coolcat]

Morning all,

A cloudier start to the day here with rain forecast for this afternoon......Had to happen on a Bank Holiday !

I've bought various colour paper seamless background rolls and a three tier background bracket/pulley system. Might have a go at installing that in the studio today/tomorrow.

What has everyone got planned for today, anything nice ?

To think.....We are doing it all again next week

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Georgies Dad

Lovely pictures Phil

Apart from the snakes ,I could live there with all that beautiful scenery.

Thanks for posting the pictures

Good morning Steve, how really very kind of you. The farm has been in the family since the 1930’s. Jessica’s cousin owns most of the vines and we own the rest which doesn’t have any vines growing on it, but it does have 2 houses which are rented out. The rent is reinvested to maintain the houses and the upkeep of the mountain and it’s roads. There is always something to do and see here.

The snakes and spiders - we are careful. If we see them, we keep away.

Yesterday, we organised one of the tractors to dig a trench to make a drain in order to divert water, channelling it away from the farm track. When it rains, it’s like a river running down from the mountain washing the road away.

This week the weather is nice, 20’s and blue skies.

A recent bush fire nearly burnt the house down and the fire brigade had to cut down our electric fence to gain access. They left their burnt fire hoses behind and we have been repairing the damage.

Overseeing the workers and repairs, keeps us busy. You know what it is like being retired.










Have a great one, what are your plans for the day?

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by coolcat

The cats have been loving the Bank Holiday weather so far

Good morning Jeff, as usual you never disappoint with the photos of the cats and so please do keep entertaining us with what they get up to.

One of the tenants here has a Staffordshire called….Tyson!



He is delightful in temperament but is inclined to be mischievous, fortunately there are no cats for him to chase.

What are your plans for the day?


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[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Morning all, It's raining again here. Great pics Phil what a beautiful part of the world.

Good morning Ian, thank you for those kind words. Yes it’s beautiful here, but some of local criminal element can be violent. I guess it can happen anywhere. On the farm it’s safe from all of that.

I was sorry to read about your difficulties in arranging a PSA blood test. I wish the authorities would bend over backwards to get you the test as it’s so vital in monitoring your progress. If only they also realised this, it would help.

Do take care and keep tantalising our tastebuds with those fantastic culinary delights…..yum yum


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[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Good morning Jeff, as usual you never disappoint with the photos of the cats and so please do keep entertaining us with what they get up to.

One of the tenants here has a Staffordshire called….Tyson!



He is delightful in temperament but is inclined to be mischievous, fortunately there are no cats for him to chase.

What are your plans for the day?


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Morning Phil,

He looks like a big ball of mischief indeed

This morning Ros and I are putting up a small garden tool store/shed thingy for our neighbour. It's just a flat pack wooden job so hopefully will go together without much problem.

I'm going to pop and see my Mum at some point today and possibly make a start on installing the brackets for the seamless paper backdrops in the studio.

No cooking to do today, plenty left over from yesterday.....Although, I might make some garlic bread to go with it

How about you Phil?