Life and times in Norfolk

Life and times in Norfolk
Life and times of a South African and his partner, 2 dogs, 9 chickens and an Afrikaans cat all happily living in a seaside cottage on the North Norfolk Coast.

Wednesday 21 September 2011

The ladies are still firing in all cylinders

I'm not sure what it is that I am doing, but after chatting to other owners of chickens in the area, I have found out my 'ladies' are still laying a great amount of eggs. While I know that the numbers should be dwindling in preparation for the lack of eggs we are meant to receive over the winter months, I am still averaging a decent 6 or 7 out of 9 chooks per day. So the sales continue unabated, Brads going to build an honesty box to sell any excess eggs from outside the house like true country folk and the ladies are due to be moved from the allotment to the back garden in time for winter, I can't wait!

Saturday 17 September 2011

I long for Buenos Aires










I fell in love with Buenos Aires and it's people from the moment we set foot on Argentinian soil. If ever a time came when I have to leave the beautiful Norfolk shores, you can fine me there. I will be sipping strong coffee on a sidewalk in chic Palermo, scouring antique shops and markets in San Telmo or photographing the the exquisite architecture in virtually any part of the city. The Argentinians have style - in abundance. The shops are beautifully decorated, cafes styled to perfection and the people themselves the friendliest I have met by far.
It easily replaced Dublin as my favourite city in the world (I do not count Cape Town in this list as nothing could top it)
I lost my heart to Buenos Aires and am desperate to return and see more of Argentina....one day....for today in windy Norfolk though, I dream.

Saturday 3 September 2011

Vin-Stitch


Since I finished working full-time in London a couple of months ago, I have been waiting for the right opportunity to present itself. Something a) that would earn me a living, b) that I love doing and c) would not involve travelling to London endlessly. 
It seems that opportunity has arrived and will involve some hard work and cash so I have set up a little business to earn me some cash to put into the venture that will take place ready for the summer season of next year. It's unbelievably exciting and my dream business so watch this space!
In the mean time Vin-Stitch has opened its doors. I am saving all money made to fund next years business. I will be taking in all manner of alterations, mending and pattern cutting here in North Norfolk. Something thats definitely missing in this area.
All major sewing jobs will be out-sourced to a very reliable seamstress in Brighton who takes in work to make money to give to animal charities - her passion. So it's win - win all round!
Here's to next year!