Author Archives: Grace

Hacking Back the Jungle

Had a nice and productive weekend with a few people over helping out. Anna did her weekly inspection of the bees with the help of Alice. Not looking too good, actually. One hive has tried to supersede its queen, we … Continue reading

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Woodworking

Spent a very well-worth-it day learning about woodworking from the excellent Chris Tribe in Ilkley, who mainly makes high-quality furniture (and teaches other people to do the same) but agreed to spend a day talking to me about window construction. … Continue reading

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Italy

Here are some pictures from Italy, where I spend the last few days of my gloriously work-free last 3 weeks. Me and Anna at the Vatican: Me and Anna at the Pantheon: Me standing in a fountain. It was so  … Continue reading

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Muddling Along

Done more on computer than in real life lately. But here are some cute pictures of the wendy house. Put the ceiling on first this time, to avoid having to hang rock wool above my head. Then the roof, which … Continue reading

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Bees!

The bees got delivered today. Two “nukes” of New Zealand hybrid bees, with one year old queens, ready marked for ease of finding. Anna is well excited. They came in polystyrene boxes with a movable wheel that allows various levels … Continue reading

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