Hi, remember me?

I haven’t blogged for a while. I would like to say that it is because I have been too busy doing other things...... in fact I will say it is because I have been too busy doing other things. 

So this is by way of a catch-up and a new beginning. With luck.

It was dry last time I blogged but now we are back to normal. Sunshine and showers. The grass is green and the sun is shining. 

Figs have been harvested

I built a petrol powered go cart ready for a family visit

Four daughters plus six grandchildren came to stay, in the old caravan, a big tent and in the house too

The go cart was a great success

And it was a powered skateboard too

Bella bought me a wonderful present. A 1950 Leeds Stedman 0-gauge set with an engine and wagons, track and a an ancient controller. I have renovated the engine and track and put modern components inside the controller but maintained all the knobs and gauge. I hope to run it at the next exhibition at the station. 

I have decided to sell my lathe as it has not been used for several years. It has taken a while to clean it up but it will go on EBay shortly. 

My TV career has taken a Great Leap Forward as the show we took part in earlier in the year is being broadcast. My appearances are of course fleeting but I have a great theatrical presence! Our photos have been popping up all over the press, and on the internet. 

And up to date. Yesterday I had to replace the drive belt on the little red tractor. Not an easy task. And today I shall be back under there sharpening the blades ready for the last autumn cuts. 

I have written the blog while a ate my breakfast and have decided it is not a good plan - my shredded wheat went soggy. Perhaps I will blog as I drink my after-breakfast coffee.