Journal
New Studio
It’s been a long while since I posted anything arty ~ so thought I'd do a quick catch up; explain why, and say Hi. Life for everyone has been turned upside-down and inside-out and I hope you are all well and hanging-on in there during these uncertain times. Back in...
Bisto
A knock on the door on a Saturday night. Apparently, early that a.m an estate worker, with an interest in bats, had been called re: a bat that had been found tucked behind a tin of gravy powder in the local golf club kitchen. Presumably the bat had inadvertently...
Whiskered Bat
A call from the vet re: a bat found during early evening, in the middle of the road on a housing estate in Blandford Forum. Thankfully a kind soul had collected and delivered the bat to the local surgery. Having just returned home after moving more furniture from the...
A bit of my Larmer Tree history
I have lived and worked at the Larmer Tree Gardens for 31 extremely happy years and feel privileged to have known, and been able to spend time with the late Major Michael Augustus Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers: owner of the Larmer Tree Gardens, and Rushmore Estate. The Larmer...
Trying to find Mum
Attempted to reunite this Pipistrelle pup with his mum last night. Even though a couple of bats flew-in close to the pup and showed interest...unfortunately there were no takers, so we all came home again and I will try again tonight. Fingers crossed. Meanwhile, the...
Wolfie Art
We have finally bought masks. Thought our Buffs would do, but they're a tad warm for summer days. Couldn't find bats, so to remind me of Mosi, my wolf buddy and wolves, this seemed appropriate. Mosi and me ... and a photo of Mosi as a grand ol' lady can be seen in...
Onwards and Upwards
Our lovely white pigeons left for their new home today. Not only were they our pets for four years, it was also a new venture that unfortunately never got off the ground due to family health issues. It was heartbreaking having to part with them - but we have...
Peacock Coasters
Just a little note to say thank you for your continued support. Over the past week I have received two orders for 'Peacock' Coaster Gift Sets plus a 'Gentle Giant' African Elephant Greetings Card. The other good news is that my knee is slowly but surely improving -...
Waiting for Mum
A quick catch-up to say that for the last two nights we have visited the house where our rescued baby bat was found. On both evenings our pup sat patiently on her heat-mat waiting for mum to come and collect her. On both occasions, a Pipistrelle bat flew-in close...
Bat No. 3.
Another call today re: a bat rescue. A Pipistrelle pup was found crawling across a kitchen floor. It appears she'd fallen through a tiny gap in the ceiling close to the boiler. The lady of the house did all the right things: placed a folded soft cloth in a shoe...