I was updating the pig paperwork when I realised I didn’t have the ear tag numbers for the three weaner boars that we have for sale. I slipped into my boiler suit and wellies, grabbed my gloves and went out to check the ear tags. All went well as I quietly sneaked out to the [...]
Read moreChocolate crackles
With the oven out of action, the boys and I had to come up with a variety of non-baked treats for their combined birthday party. Their first choice was chocolate crackles, and I agreed they could each make a batch of 12 to share with their friends. We used my own recipe as we don’t [...]
Read moreThe Stonehead Games
One of the most important things for keeping a large number of children occupied, challenged and happy is a good selection of games. These are some of the ones I organised for the boys’ birthday party.
Read moreHappy birthday!
“Awesome!” “Your Pa’s a legend!” “It was really, really good.” The Big Lad and the Wee ‘Un had their joint birthday party on Sunday. Going by the reactions from them and their friends, it was a huge success.
Read moreAnd nothing tonight
I’ve been busy making confectionery for the boys’ joint birthday party, then putting family history material online in my Facebook profile for various siblings and cousins to see. So, no blog post tonight.
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31 January, 2009


