Our Move to the Country

Awesome Garden Shredder

Posted on June 30, 2019August 21, 2019 by ouradmin

Gardening time and the hedges need a cut, we also have some very large trees that need a serious hair cut. One of our problems is that we have to take the waste to the public recycling center which is 6 miles away. If we had bought a house with land as we originally wanted then we could have put the garden waste in a heap to break down A few weeks ago I started to investigate shredders, at our last house i borrowed one from a friend but it got blocked up quickly, surly things must have improved. Looking

Compost Thermometer

Posted on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

This year our compost has not been working very well, in fact when i dug it over i found nothing but the material that I put in there. We have 4 large compost bins, each one about 3ft square. To get great compost ti needs to get up to the right temperature so that the bacteria will break down the material. I bought a compost thermometer to see if the heaps were getting hot enough and found that they were not. after a lot of hard work: Digging them out, Layering fresh green grass cuttings in with the older dry

Wes Coombs Racing

Posted on February 17, 2019June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

During 2018 our Son started his Karting Carrier when we bought a kart and raced at Mansell Kart Racing Club. He got his MSA licence and then did enough races to obtain a full class B licence, that allowed him to start the 2019 season being placed on the starting grid rather than at the back. We started a website site, facebook page and instagram account to show what he can do and for people to follow his progress.

Re-Mortgage Time

Posted on January 18, 2019June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

After nearly 3 years of living in Cornwall it was time to re-mortgage as the fixed term was coming to an end. we used FX Mortgages when we moved and they got in touch a few weeks ago to see if they could help out again, they sent us a list of a few options and we sent our current financial details. All went very smoothly and we now have a great fixed deal for a few more years. WE can highly recommend FX-Mortgages for there service and helpfulness during what can be a very stressful time. Visit their website:

Eggs and Chilli ready to go in the cupboard

Chilli Picked Eggs

Posted on October 29, 2018June 30, 2019 by ouradmin

Who does not like picked eggs? Well why not give them a kick. Locally we can get free range eggs from the roadside, many of which are double yoakers. Bring a pan of water to the boil, place in the eggs carefully, after 10 mins pour out the water and let the eggs cool. Chop the chili into slices and place into the jar, peel the eggs and place into the jar, cover with vinegar, leave for several weeks in a dark cool cupboard. I previous years we have made pickled eggs with beetroot, some with mustard and of course

Silverstone 6hr World Endurance Race Weekend

Posted on August 22, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

Last year we went to Silverstone for the Formula 1 Race, it was ok but very expensive for what you got. The camping was great, we booked a pre-pitched tent. This year we booked to go and see the World Endurance Championship, much better value, only £50 for an Adult weekend ticket and children under 16 are free, camping at the woodlands site was £30 per adult for the weekend and £10 per child, the campsite has proper toilets, hot showers and washing up facilitates. Last year we went to Silverstone for the Formula 1 Race, it was ok but

Climbing at Sheepstor

Posted on August 7, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

The Climbing center that we take our children to has organised several days out to real rocks on Dartmoor, today we are off to Sheepstor, we are taking the camper van so we can have a cup of tea while the kids climb. Quite easy to get to, all meeting up at Burrator Reservoir just down the road and then off to the Tor. Off they went to setup on the crag and we had tea and a quick bite to eat, by the time we go to the rock they were in full swing, ropes and climbers all over

Family Wedding

Posted on April 14, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

A Wonderful day in Cornwall at my cousins wedding, our children took part, one as a flower girl and the boys were ushers. Lovely church in Trevone and great service, followed by photos on the beach. That evening we found that the wedding had made it into the local and national newspapers, Beach cleanup and plastic pollution is a big thing in Cornwall, we are all pleased to spread the word and get the problem sorted. Newspaper Article Links: www.cornwalllive.com www.thetimes.co.uk/

The Man Engine – Resurrection Tour 2018

Posted on April 1, 2018June 24, 2019 by ouradmin

Man Engine – Resurrection Tour 2018 – Heartlands: Afterdarker Return of the Man Engine, it was very wet at Heartlands but well worth the effort. Picked up some relations who live in Pool and all got wet together.