A MOST EGGCELLENT MORNING.
Checked my e-mail Friday night, Marcelle (whose was having the hen party), had left directions to the place the hen Party was to be held. She needed to send the details as the property where the party was to take place, was a new build and wouldn't show on the sat- nav.
As Math pulled up outside the property , I wondered what the morning may hold. Math had to hoist me from his new toy, (vehicle), forgot to mention his new vehicle . Math is now a nice man with a white van!!!!
I shouldn't take the mick, he has to carry around so many tools and equipment now, it is a necessity. We have put Nat on the insurance, so it will be used a great deal for transporting items to and fro from his cafe/bar. Also its ideal when we are down at the coast and the dogs decide to have a swim. (It will keep the car free from that awful wet doggy smell - yuck!).
I digress, I rang the doorbell and the door was opened by a tall dark-haired man who I was later to learn was Gary, Marcelle's partner. I was escorted through the house by Gary to the garden. There, sat around a patio table was Marcelle, next to her another couple, who told me they had travelled from Linconshire for the party. Shortly after we were joined by two more women who I believe were also from Linconshire. Apparently coming to Marcelle's in Nottinghamshire was the nearest party they could find on the net. 
Gary, served us tea and coffee, whilst Marcelle told us about her hens, Martha & Maize. She had owned them for four months. Their coop was an 'Omlet eglu', which we then took to bits and then washed and hosed it down. (It was fun honest). The group talked about a variety of subjects related to hens and Omlets coops and all of them were thinking of buying the cube ( the larger of the coops). In fact the couple had ordered theirs but it wouldn't be with them until late August. I held Martha, (see pics), I was surprised at how soft her feathers were.
The morning was finished of with cream teas (made by Gary and of course the eggs from the hens), They were so delicious that I didn't get chance to take a photo, before we had scoffed them...
Gary, served us tea and coffee, whilst Marcelle told us about her hens, Martha & Maize. She had owned them for four months. Their coop was an 'Omlet eglu', which we then took to bits and then washed and hosed it down. (It was fun honest). The group talked about a variety of subjects related to hens and Omlets coops and all of them were thinking of buying the cube ( the larger of the coops). In fact the couple had ordered theirs but it wouldn't be with them until late August. I held Martha, (see pics), I was surprised at how soft her feathers were.
The morning was finished of with cream teas (made by Gary and of course the eggs from the hens), They were so delicious that I didn't get chance to take a photo, before we had scoffed them...
It was an enjoyable morning, and good to see folks with a normal sized garden managing to care for their free range hens. Holding Martha was the highlight for me. I think reading everything I could on the web I had already learned most of what we were told. Still, its good to see it in practice.
I suppose what it also made me realise, is that the cube, because its on wheels and considerably high up, would be more covenant for my mobility issues. However, the eglu is vastly cheaper, will hold up to 4 hens, (I only want to start with 2), and comes with hens included ready to go, food the lot!
Math said he will help me to clean the eglu, So I think until we are totally sure its for us, it is the best choice. Far better to take small steps , than throw huge amounts of money at a project, unsure of how you will manage.
I do hope I haven't bored you to death, if hens aren't your thing. Those of you who only came back cos you thought I was having a morning of drink/rock & roll, and goodness knows what else, shame on you!!!!
I do hope I haven't bored you to death, if hens aren't your thing. Those of you who only came back cos you thought I was having a morning of drink/rock & roll, and goodness knows what else, shame on you!!!!
Well must dash, its my pre ops at the hospital tomorrow. (I have to be there for eight in the morning). So the task of de-fuzzing bits and plucking others needs to be taken in hand, I know they won't be looking at whether my eyebrows are perfectly groomed or not, but it sure makes me feel better...
Finally to end my post, great news, mum is coming home tomorrow at 2 in the afternoon. So as soon as I've finished at the hospital, that will be my first port of call.......
Finally to end my post, great news, mum is coming home tomorrow at 2 in the afternoon. So as soon as I've finished at the hospital, that will be my first port of call.......
They have so many other uses, medical, perfume, beverages etc. Dried are OK, but you can't beat the flavours and aromas from chopping fresh herbs, and then sprinkling them in your food - or in your bath - or sipping herb teas .
I started to grow several herbs from seed and some I bought as 'plugs' from The Herb Garden at Hardstoft. This devine place is very close to where we live. Lynne Raynor the owner is an absolute gem, and is very willing to share her wide knowledge (even the Lavender cake recipe they served in their cafe).
Didn't I do well? The only problem is finding a slot in Maths life when he can start building /creating the Herb Garden. He thinks he will have to wait until after my operation, when he will be having time off from work to care for me. Unfortunately a considerable amount of the herbs are annual, so we will have to re-plant those next spring.
