Mike and the team at Organiclinker have come up with an egg-miles calculator.
http://www.organiclinker.com/egg-miles.cfm
Now, if only they can get this onto a handheld device to rebut spurious claims of locally produced eggs at Farmers Markets.
Last weekend we went to Faversham, and bought ‘local eggs’ that were actually from Lincolnshire, closer to my place than the market we visited! Outrageous!!
I’m getting back into golf after a layoff of more than a few years.
The last time I played was December 2005, on my Stag Doo, at Formosa Country Club.
We have a great driving range and 14 courses within a 4 mile radius, so I’m in a great place to play golf.
I tested out some clubs today with a view to buying them and have sore arms as a result. They’re more used to typing and shuffling paper than hitting a golf ball.
Technology has improved since I last owned a set of clubs so I’ll be purchasing graphite instead of steel shafted clubs with much better sweet spots, lighter drivers and easier to use fairway woods as well.
I can’t wait to get out for a walk and enjoy the fresh air in the evenings - now I have no excuses not to!
Our walls are in the process of being stripped back ready for sanding and lining before painting.
What a mess! There is dust and little bits of flaky paint and wallpaper everywhere.
The great news is they are now a blank canvas so we will get a quote to get them lined before painting.
We are off to B&Q tomorrow to pick up some Polyfiller (we might need a large box of it)
Coffee Forums UK and Tea Forums UK have been launched in the past 14 days.
With a growing member base and an eclectic mix of coffee and tea lovers we’re sure you’ll find the discussion and debates entertaining and stimulating.
Each weekend we head off to a Farmers Market to buy our fruit and vegetables.
The taste is so fresh and vibrant, unlike the supermarket equivalents that travel halfway around the world.
Recently we bought Squash from Tonga (we shouldn’t have due to food miles but there was no local butternut squash available) - we felt bad for doing so but it seems that it was scarce in Europe and ironically cheaper as well.
This weekend we will be at Wimbledon so will be looking for a Farmers Market in South London or towards East Sussex / Kent.
We recently came across http://www.farmersmarkets.net/ and use this as our resource for research.
Not all markets are listed on it (like Harpenden - third Sunday of the month) but the ones with a level of accreditation are.
Through farmers markets we have discovered Pheasant, Quince, Mature cheese and a dazzling array of herbs.
We support organic thinking and always take our recycled jute bags along, declining to take wrapped produce.
Have you been to a farmers market lately?
Today I have put the (almost) finishing touches to my Raptor helicopter and hope to arrange a test flight in a few weekends time (weather permitting)
With clear skies and encouraging temps I am keen to get airborne and ready in time for a visit from my father-in-law in May.
I must have been a really good boy this year!
Santa (well Mrs Claus at least) bought me a train set - but not just any old train set - I got a Hornby OO gauge Eurostar train, with added track packs too.
I haven’t had a train set since childhood, when I had an HO gauge Hornby train set that we purchased in Australia. I must have only been 5 or 6 at the time but I still remember playing with it for hours and hours at a time.
I’m looking forward to adding to this set over the coming months…
As a kiwi I am proud of my team’s achievement over the past 2 weeks - beating the England Rugby Team 41-20 and the French 23-3 at half time (the final score has yet to be determined), and for the Kiwi League team notching up a win 34-4 in Wellington vs the GB team.
I am behind the England Cricket Team though, as anyone playing against Australia gets our full support!
** Update - Full Time **
I wouldn’t want to be wearing a tricolour shirt tonight.
Full Time score - 47-3 to the All Blacks!
Thanks Becs for a great night last night!
I was invited to cook for 30 people, bbq style, and had a great time. Everyone was a laugh and the atmosphere in SW2 was awesome. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and the sound of laughter filled the air.
We stumbled home shortly after 9 (having been there since just after 3pm) and collapsed into bed. I’m sure there will be a few sore heads today, as the Pimm’s punch was going down a treat.
The paddling pool (axa ice box) was a great idea, and kept the beverages ice cold even in the sun.
The pavlova was well received too.
Another bbq has been planned for tonight, although this time only for 4 people.
BBQ’s are what summer is all about!
BBQ weather is back, but it may be short-lived, rain is forecast again… The garden is looking great and the wildlife is loving it! The lawn needs mowing and depending on the weather in the morning we’ll get stuck into the weeding as they have taken over in our absence.
Summer’s a time for socialising and we’re hoping to visit Richmond with friends tomorrow. Please let the weather hold out…