Monthly Archives: October 2011

‘That time of year thou mayst in me behold…’*

Posted on October 29, 2011 by The Delightful Mrs P

It has been a rather grey and wet few days here,  Autumn is coming in fast now, and the trees are being blown naked as each day passes As I  had my granddaughter here for the day, we decided to … Continue reading →

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Home and the Urgent Case of the Preservation of Undershaw

Posted on October 15, 2011 by The Delightful Mrs P

Living in the Lodge, as made me more aware of the stunning Victorian Houses and building we have all around us, especially in our parks I love looking at other peoples, webs sites and blogs about such places. Here in … Continue reading →

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Rosehip and Apple Jelly recipe – Sunshine in a Jar

Posted on October 14, 2011 by The Delightful Mrs P

Rosehip*and Apple ** Jelly recipe Ingredients: •    2 lb/900g rosehips •    4 lb/1800g of apples. I like to use windfalls as they are usually free (good if you have  or know someone with an apple tree).  However, whatever apples you … Continue reading →

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Indian Summer

Posted on October 2, 2011 by The Delightful Mrs P

INDIAN SUMMER.* These are the days when skies put on The old, old sophistries of June, — A blue and gold mistake… Here at the Lodge we are having somewhat of a ‘Indian Summer‘ , as are many places in … Continue reading →

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