Aside from haunting us with images and articles on hedgehogs, our local, free magazine often gives us much thought to ponder and muse and this months November issue, it has to be said, is no exception.
As we are on the very cusp of the festive season, having your ears cleaned out and perhaps even tested isn’t such a bad idea, with all that socialising etc., you really don’t want to be cupping your ear and saying pardon every five minutes, do you?
As for pest control, well, I can’t say I’ve noticed many wasps Chez Towers of late and we love our squirrels (Boris and Carrie) in the garden …….
…… but both Darrell and I are expecting plenty of the usual seasonal pester power from young Nigel when we’re all out and about and lusting over potentially wonderful things!
As for pondering phobias, well, that’s really Darrell’s area of expertise, I’ve just highlighted it for him to read at his leisure ………
….. along with the article on quinces ………
….. however, I can’t say that the word bulbous and knobbly actually spell out yumminess to me, thank you very much. I have to admit, I had all sorts of weird pictures running through in my mind as I was reading the post, that I think I would really rather keep to myself to be honest!
Darrell wasn’t that impressed either, he said he thought knowing what a quince was and how to cook it was all rather pretentious, even Hugh his best friend and mentor of all things ….. erm …. knobbly and bulbous, who has dined all over the world, with stars so famous it would be indiscrete to name them, not to mention royalty, wouldn’t thank you for one poached, stuffed or for that matter pureed and assured me that they won’t be appearing on our festive menu this year either. What is he like?
Bird of the Month was the redwing …… sadly I don’t think we’ve ever seen one on our bird feeder, but now we know what it looks like, you never know.
However, the monthly quiz was duly cut out and put in a safe place, along with the answers, just in case there is a lull in the festivities over Christmas week and an activity required ……… and, trust us, when the special December edition of said magazine drops on our mat …….. you’ll be the first we’ll share it’s undoubtedly festive contents with. Happy days!
2 comments:
My previous neighbour used to make quince jam, I gave it to my son!
Oh dear redwings, birds that are beautiful and not to be missed, along with the fieldfare. A little spot of red beneath the wings similar look and size to a thrush. Fieldfares, again similar size if a not a little larger than a thrush and quite a grey colour. Keep your eyes open near berries on trees, they like to hang out in that type of area. They tend to be in small groups. You will only see them over in the UK during the winter time - same as the following...... who are over in abundance this year, are the stunning waxwing bird over from scandinavia. Often seen in flocks in trees with berries, particularly Rowen trees. Often found around public parks, council maintained gardens, shopping car parks - again where you often find trees with berries on. They are about the size of a starling but are so beautiful and colourful and amazing. Here endeth the ornithological lesson......well really , you started it with the mention of Redwings!!! JantheFan x
Your local magazine always looks well worth a thorough peruse.
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