Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Pumpkin and treats are done!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well George and I have just spent most of the afternoon carving my 2 Pumpkins and icing the treats for tonight. He was very helpful, and told me that my Pumpkin looked “Gross”…which is what I was going for. I … Continue reading →

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Carving pumpkin day!!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s that time of year again when you get out your sharpest knife and try not to cut any of your fingers off! Have fun carving your pumpkins today, whatever size they are. I’ll take a photo of my … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 29th October 2013 – Allotment is A ok, and a walk round Toy’s Hill.

Posted on October 29, 2013 by clairesallotment

The kids and I had a few errands to run before we went out today on a little adventure. One of those errands was popping to the allotment to see how it had faired in the storm. Fortunately everything was … Continue reading →

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Monday 28th October 2013 – We’ve emerged from the Dark Side!

Posted on October 28, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well last night was fun!! The wind started to pick up in the early hours of the morning, and I was woken up just before 3.30am by it. It had rained, but not a huge amount. Having had a quick … Continue reading →

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Sunday 27th October 2013 – Brace for impact!!!!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well for the past few days the weather people (it’s easier than writing men and women) have been talking about a storm that is coming our way. I’ve been watching it with great interest, and getting ready to prepare the … Continue reading →

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Women inspiring action, transforming lives.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

A little while ago, I was asked to come along and give a little talk to these lovely ladies. They do amazing work for women and girls all over the world, click here to find out more. I was asked … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 21st October 2013 – The time had come for the back garden and the greenhouse.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

With the front garden all sorted it was now time to get the back garden and the greenhouse all sorted for winter. It was another one of those days where it either rained all day, or you were lucky enough … Continue reading →

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Saturday 19th October 2013 – I gave birth to a 17lb pounder today!!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

I’m the proud mother of a 17lb Pumpkin. I harvested it today along with another smaller one. Like most of the stuff I grow, it’s not the usual shape, more long than tall, so carving it could be fun. It … Continue reading →

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Thursday 17th October 2013 – Natural History Museum with the kids.

Posted on October 18, 2013 by clairesallotment

Both my 2 were off today due to the Teachers Strike. This wasn’t a problem for me as I can choose when I work. I know it was difficult for many though. So once I knew that they were both … Continue reading →

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Monday 14th October 2013 – Dodging the showers, that was fun.

Posted on October 18, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s that time of year when the garden needs a final tidy up before the weather gets too cold, and the Autumn really sets in. So as the weather was going to be a bit “Hit and Miss” today … Continue reading →

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