In Sheffield

In Sheffield at Sonia's,Mike montana is casting doubts on my mental state,I have just had a two hour driving lesson,and that would challenge anybody.
I think that its really suppressed anger about me sacking him all those years ago.that is clouding his judgement. thats all for now as i am using Sonia's lap top,and its a little different to a pc.

quiet day

Went for a paper and bumped into an old neighbour from Sheffield,they were at their holiday home,had a chat then came home to find the grass being cut on the field to the south of our kitchen window,that will disturb the wild life,it borders on to the dyke so they will all hide away in there.
Love reading the Whitefish police reports especially any related to incidents at casey's bar,keep posting them montana.
Read sonia's blog, and noticed reference to eating out in Sheffield,I think it must have seemed very expensive after the Red lion at Spilsby.
So far no Phenocane arrived but then there was no post at all today,it's a bit unreliable to say the least down here.

too good to be true?

So today read Montana mikes blog, the wondermedicine may not be all it seems!what a thing to do raising the hopes of elderly relatives in this way,we shall have to see if the trials work ,Ithink Sonia will receive hers first knowing the inadequacy of our local postmen so if she starts taking them and lives to tell the tale,yours truly will follow.
We are available to help with moving and stuff in Kansas,as we are always at a loose end,so let us know if our services are required,maybe I could even get some of the real Phenocane?
I was just reading this out for correction,but La signora had gone,talking to myself ,Is that a bad sign,she just came back and said,"who are you talking to?"is this a result of Phenocane deficiency?
Sam the pom must have MASSIVE phone bills,with that shy wife of his. Just kiddin Sandra.
Today must be ailments day,so progress report on the twisted back much better,normally it takes about 3 days,good job I'm a young man I suppose.
I think I will give up on Scything the banks on the dyke,there seems little point, and it is a haven for wild life .I must be getting soft.
Two blue tits were inspecting the nest box yesterday,I wonder if they are looking for winter quarters,surely they dont nest again in autumn? I suppose some knowledgable person out there will tell me.
Gina's pepper plant is in fine fettle and harvesting time draws near,I failed with the outside tomatoes this year,I suppose some you win some you lose ce la vie.for Italian speakers and football hooligans ,che sara sara.
Our thoughts are turning to winter Quarters, it's already getting dark early, Christmas will be bleak here on the east coast,siberian wind and such inclement conditions as prevail.
Is it to be Snowbird country again? the weather at the moment is mostly cloudy with sunny spells 65f. there is a smell of cake from the kitchen,so it could be coffee time,(wish you were here M S &M Montana?)

Webcam and stuff

Went to spilsby yesrerday met up with Alan and Vicky,no market on but we had an expensive lunch at the red lion,cama home and had a wbcam conversation with kansas,the montanas and the aussies were in kansa and we were at this end,after some short conversations the two ladies Sandra and Sonia took over the airways,I did try to interject with odd comments but was overwhelmed by a torrent of words between the two .
Today did some poster work this morning and now just relaxing a bit to rest the back strain.

week end

This weekend Sonia is visiting,weather has been ok,we are going out to spilsby monday for an expensive lunch at the red lion with Sir Alan and Lady Victoria,they are at their lincolnshire country pile for a respite from the City.
I was hoping to contact Montana Mike but he may not be back from the windy city.
Farmer joe stopped for a chat,and when asked if he was taking his dear wife to church,denied it emphatically,and said he was only going for a sunday paper.
Had an e mail from Sandra the pom and I think it was all a made up story.

Glimmer of hope

Looking out of the window at 11.15 am I feel a glimmering of hope,the sun (that elusive planet) appears to be making efforts to penetrate the clouds,I feel a bit like the kids at summer camp in the USA ,the old stan freberg record,"mudder fadder kindly disregard this letter"
Speaking of USA Montana Mike has finally come up trumps the tablets are on their way,and he need not be concerned I shall give them a go , and then its back to humping bales and suchlike exercise.
,I see from MM's blog he has been having a chat to THE CONTENDER,Liam, I wonder if he is still contending? he's lucky I am no longer in contention and the way is clear for him, I have to admit he talks a good fight,and sells a mean curtain.
The peppers are growing away merrily in the "conservative" I have just watered them,It should not be long before we are harvesting the first one, stuffed peppers Gina!
Gentleman George's construction work is going on a pace,the concrete mixer was there at 7.30 am ,looking forward to the topping out ceremony.
Our rabbit supplier should be calling soon with the results of his shooting prowess,we are not hoping for any pigeons for a while,pheasants maybe .
The weather has turned fine and sunny,been out tidying the garden and visiting Gentleman George,he looks ok and his construction job is progressing well.
Sorry to hear Mary Sue is not too good,I think she needs a nice brandy to pick her up,and Sandra should join her,its good for jetlag too.

I never felt more like singin the blues

Well! I am now into a week of snake oil ",and so nothing" as an old canadian friend would say,me and sheila have been to Laceby to morrisons supermarket,up there on the wolds lovely sunshine and then back to here its gale force winds and clouds,22c to 17c all in about 25 miles,
its enough to make you paranoid.
Montana Mike seems not to be aware of my dire financial straights when he glibly advises spending money on holidays,church mice are well off compared.
England were totally without passion for the game against Germany,3 players were worthy of the England shirt,the rest were a waste of space, oh for a Brian Clough, the present manager seems not to be able to inspire his chosen bunch of millionaires.
looking out of the window typing this the sun at last seems to fighting a battle with the clouds,hope the weather improves for Sexbomb when he visits his lincolnshire residence.
I see in comments on other blogs that Sam thePom is resisting all entreaties to become a member of the hypochondriacs club,Good on Yer Mate, a good Aussie that bloke, he's no whingin pom, this homeopathy is a load of crap too,it does'nt work.

Grey is the predominant colour

Grey dayon the prairie again, Mrs montmorency has been in contact by e mail, issuing warnings re mentions on the blog,but if people are so bored they are resorting to reading my blog there can be little hope.
Today it is bleak here on the coast,enlivened only by e mails of a humorous nature ,i have taken to searching the net for last minute getaways but to little avail,there are no holidays available for £12.50p it looks like stoical resolve in the face of the inclement winds from Oslo is the order of the day.
The peppers are still growing away merrily,(this is for Gina's benefit) should soon be harvesting one or two!
Montana mike's claims to be an expert darts player do not ring true,I have no recollection of this alleged prowess, If sam the pom knows better he should reveal all, and for Sandra(SAMS SHEILA) things are at a pretty pass on Emmerdale.
Serious matters must now be addressed tonight is "FRIENDLY" game with Germany, and so I look to our overpaid footballers to come up with some cheer to save the day.
5-1 would be nice again,but I dont believe in fairy stories.
Pathetic performance by the England team no fight at all in them,my day has ended even more grey than it started ,neither turkey nor greece appeal ,and can't afford it anyway,think I might go for a swim in the north sea!

jam pan

It would appear that I am being blamed for a jam spill at the little house on the prairie,I can say that I am not guilty ,and Montan Mike should not try to lay the blame on me,If he were able to see the pile of cardboard boxes full of kitchen equipment he would know why.
Had an email from Italy today which tells the story of a car invented by an Italian engineer and displayed in 2002 at the bologna motor show,try googling Eolo Car for information,its very interesting reading.
The inference is that the big motor companies and oil giants have suppressed production of the vehicle,if you are still interested read up on it on the website.
It is basically a car powered by compressed air.
Today went to the Market town of louth bought some petrol and garden stuff and then back to the rainsodden windlashed cloudblanketed Prairie,theres nothing like the balmy bracing breeze off the north sea.
So the aussies are in Kansas,a word of caution to Sam the Pom,if you go out to dinner in KC do not after a few drinks be tempted into limpwrist actions,Mary Sue Montana will tell you why not.
Under 21's football on tv tonight,I might get to watch that if I'm lucky,looking forward at the moment to "Everybody loves Raymond" on paramount comedy,I just can't cope with all this excitement,
I am not able to help Sonia with importing pictures because I do the purely by accident method, and after , I have no Idea how I did it.
Still taking the tablets and I think they may be working,but it could be wishfull thinking.
Sheila is looking at sunny climes already,owt cheap would do,but after the standards we are used to in USA the european accomodation can leave much to be desired,I suppose we are spoiled now.
Not heard from bob the goose for a few days so I presume he is coping,I have been occupied with stuff so I havent had time to call him.
The capsicum pepper in the conservatory(or glass shed) is romping away and I shall shortly be taking up to date photo's for Gina,which I shall forward by the previously mentioned trial and error method.
Thats all folks!!

home alone

Here I am august and the heating is on,lovely summers day again,windy cold and wet,what more could you desire.
Farmer joe is back and a little present for Graham(liquid refreshment)how did he know what to bring,it was'nt required of him but they are a nice couple and have been in the lovely county of yorkshire,which puts everyone in a good mood.
I see that Sonia is setting trends in the fashion stakes,ORANGE HAIR!!!!!!
Went for a chat with Gentleman George this morning,his wife was golfing so we had a three way conversation as a friend of his came to see him.
Now for the home alone bit,Sheila has gone to the WI so I am home alone frantically searching the channels on sky for a football match,still looking but nothing so far,just my luck,control of the remote and nothing to watch.
Glad the Aussies made it to Kansas ok,things should be nice and quiet at the Montana's kansas residence now that Sandra is there,(only kidding Sandra) make the most of the Queen Mother suite Sandra while you can.
Still taking the Homeopathic tablets I reckon after a week should see some effect or its bin for them, thats it for Monday .

lincolnshire bulletin

Morning bulletin Its raining again,but there are acouple of good games on sky(on paper)


Manchester derby and Liverpool v Chelsea,I am not bothered about who wins the manchester game,but hope Liverpool beat the Russiam Cockneys.I will relay my thoughts on the games either this evening or Monday,


Sheila is making Blackberry Jam with blackberries our neighbour gave us yesterday,so thats her therapy for the day sorted.





I think Farmer Joe should be back in evidence today so I am now redundant from the crop watering,I dont know how I manage this frantic way of life,it must be sheer willpower keeps me going.



Match report on the Manchester derby,City won it 1- 0 Utd looked not together ,lot of big hitters but failed to score,tremendous effort in defence fromDunne and Micah Richards,what a player that lad is, Sir Alec looked a little irate at the end of the game but the man city fans consoled him with a rendition of their song "Blue Moon"I hope my old neighbour Shaun is not too upset.

Liverpool v Chelsea game was ruined by an outrageous penalty award the ref spoilt it when he gave Chelsea a penalty that was a travesty of a decision,other than that Liverpool shaded the game and should have had the points,Chelsea never looked like scoring and were lucky to get the decision .
Its raining again and dull dreary end to the day.

boring saturday

Saturday morning went for a paper,not much activity on the agricultural front.Gentleman George paid us a visit on his bike,nice to see him out and about again.
Watched football on tv this afternoon,not a great game but on a dull day it passes the time.
I sent a photograph of the lovely capsicum pepper that is thriving in the conservatory to Gina I think she was impressed!!
La Signora made a curry for dinner,Montana Mike would have enjoyed it very much, a lot better than the batchelor diet he is on,I can confirm it was really delicious.
The weather is back to its old tricks this evening raining again but we are ensconced in the little house and glued to the television,exciting times.

snake oil

Today went into Louth and met an old Sri Lankan bloke who does homeopathic stuff,he convinced me I needed rhus tox for my shoulder muscle,I am not entirely convinced but while waitng for the wonder cure from Montana Mike,I am giving it a go,he was a very interesting bloke and among other things was former mayor of Louth,he runs junior football teams and various other activities,as well as a little shop in the main street selling the snake oil remedies,
The Quacks have failed dismally with their orthodox medicines so might as well give this a go,I read up on it on the net,and it seems fairly innocuous and without side effects .
I read montana mike's Dinosaur thing which purports to prove the existance of god, and all the scientists are wrong about the age of dinosaurs etc,it requires a lot of self delusion to accept the specious arguments put forward,I dont know if its the tablets or just my normal strange thought processes but GOD is DOG spelt backwards,is this why dog owners treat their pets like gods?? answers on an e mail to the archbishop of anywhere.
I hope to be able to cut the grass at Little House,but the sky looks as though it has a little precipitation in it.
Big fire on Stain Lane ,a haystack has gone up in flames,It could be foul play,according to
Farmer George,if its straw it's most likely arson,but if its hay it can heat up and self combust.
Never a dull m0ment here in the outback,and the privelige of passing on such pearls of wisdom falls to few in their lifetime, I require no thanks it is enough to be able to assist.
My home town team played Sheffield wednesday last night but lost,it's not the losing but the gloating which will ensue,wednesdayites are known for this,unlike their cross city Blades fans who are much more genial.
It seems that Charlie Windsor and his Mam Betty are big fans of the Homeopathy jaunt,so that fills me with confidence,Charlie is a bit of an oddball and unkind persons may relate him to me.
I am still awaiting the photo of the man from preston monte in his fedora and trendy shades.
I am also aware of the results of Miss Naomi's exams she is welcome to make a comment on the blog if she cares to.Zer Gut Ja?

further notes from the prairie

Here we go again,yesterday was not good,migraine ruined the day,can't seem to narrow down what it is,but ate some cooking chocolate tuesday night,so ???anyway survived the day and watched tv with Sheila,stayed up till midnight watching match of the day.

Today got out of bed late and straight into work on some posters for a customer in London,done them in record time and now for fun and games trying to post them at the village post office.

Reading Montana Mike's blog makes me glad I'm alive,he has got so much going on with Pseudo Medics,on top of which he is all alone and having to cook and stuff.lifes tough in the good old US of A.he will be much better when Sam the Pom and his "sheila " Sandra arrive to entertain him,and they all crack a few tinnies.

Havent heard from Naomi yet waiting for critical comments,but she is busy checking her academic results I suppose.

2days info

Tuesday afternoon,a drop of rain is order of the day,the wheat harvest is on hold ,machines stuck in the fields next to little house on the prairie.
Gentleman Farmer George is having an extension built but very slowly,everybody seems to be on Jamaican time down here,yesterday they cut through his water supply pipe,went home ?and left him without water all night till 9am this morning,luckily we were at hand to help out with clean water to drink.
Visited by Mick and Montmorency yesterday,Sheila promised him a whisky cake in return for some kitchen gadget(which is not being used) so he came round to claim his dues,we had a chat about his son who used to be one of my neighbours in Sheffield,and if he is at a loose end and reading this blog,we were very complimentary about him(his mother was listening).
Gina tried to confuse poor old Graham by introducing a third party into an instant messaging conversation, but yours truly was up to the challenge and had a chat to Dave,an old school friend of Gina's who is on the threshold of becoming a BIG SHOT Lawyer!!
I am reliably informed that a certain preston resident has taken to wearing a straw hat and glasses around the house,look forward to the photo.
Tried to contact Sexbomb on instant messaging but no reply,he is probably out helping to construct the new religious centre near Alan Towers.
Again I have done my duty at Farmer Joe's vis a vis watering the plants.even though it was drizzling with rain,I am never one to shirk my duty.
Also contacted Montana Mike on instant messaging,it would seem to be rather warm at the moment on the plains of Kansas.personal note to MM please send the snake oil asap.
I see Montana Mike has taken up the cudgel again in the great religious debate USA,a dangerous pastime given the proliferation of firearms in that neck of the woods Cowboy Country and all.

Thats my two days info ,more at a later juncture.

sunday

Today Gina and Andy left for lancashire,I went and watered Farmer Joe's crops,we had a spattering of rain this morning,but now its turned sunny,hope it lasts.
Glad to see Naomi is able to connect to the blog and I look forward to "constructive" comments,and please take the car off automatic pilot,I think it knows its own way to meadowhall!

Ploughing is in full swing down here on the prairie the modern day ploughs are massive machines,and can be a little noisy,but it's all part of the rural lifestyle.

Took Gina and Andy to the village hall coffee morning on Saturday,Andy ate all the biscuits! I dont think they were impressed with all the fun and jollity.

I am still assisting Bob the Goose with the heavy stuff till he gets back to normal,the big french geese were a bit annoyed with me on friday,and stuck out their necks in a threatening pose,but it was all bluster luckily.

Mike Montana is away so he is probably storing up all his injuries to regale us with when he returns to Kansas.

more farming

Today went to help Bob the goose,he collapsed yesterday and was taken to the local hospital,he came home the same evening,but needs further tests.result is he is not good on his feet,so I carried some bags of feed into the barn for him.
Did some gardening,and painted the small garage,replaced a lock,and oiled the hinges.
Borage field is now harvested,so ploughing next ,dull and dreary news,but all true!!
Mike Montana must snap out of this feeling sorry for himself,life isNOT a bowl of cherries.
Still no comment fromNaomi/Salome.
Visited by Jean and Norman,on their way to the Karaoke Caravan,now awaiting the arrival of Preston Lilly,and Andy Pandy.(Nearly forgot Poppy Kitten is also visiting.)
Captain Ann is gloating about her runner beans,she has made it a contest,which I am losing!
Coffee morning at the village hall tomorrow,is this the start of a weekend of revelry?

Quiet sort of day

Today very little to report,took some glass bottles for recycling,and bought the paper,after breakfast,cycled to egg farm8mile round trip,enjoyed looking out for rabbits and birds,now a lot of the harvesting is done,the fields are pretty barren ,and its easier to spot wildlife.This afternoon,me and La Signora,went to Beryl the Peril's house ,and I fixed the sign,glad I dont live there,it was reeking of cow muck!!!!!If Naomi can fathom how to get my blog,HELLO!
So another day in the Lincolnshire countryside draws to a sunlit end,and now "the soaps!!!"

haymaking again

Today had to take La Signora to hairdresser,she strained her back,twisting awkwardly,so she was not keen on driving.

We went for a short walk on the sea front,its a lovely day,so we enjoyed that,came home and received a call from Bob the Goose,asking for a hand with 8 large round hay bales,we rigged up a spike on the tractor(a bit heath robinson) which worked well,so we got them stacked near the barn,and I came home to check on La Signora,who seems a little better.



This afternoon I am painting a house sign for Beryl the Peril,a yorkshire immigrant to the area,who is one of the local WI mafia.
Finished the sign,and carried out some work on the old garage,which is now a store shed.
Read the Montana Mike blog,whitefish police log is always good for a laugh,Naomi has passed her driving test,so well done young lady,(I dont think she reads my blog).
Looks like things are moving in Kansas city,I dont know where Montana Mike finds the energy with all that energy sapping heat,!!!!! poor chap.
Weather has been nice again today,lets hope it stays that way.
Thats it ,any earth shattering events will be blogged at a future date.

haymaking

So Sunday spent haymaking in the old fashioned way,for any farmers reading this blog,it was no way near as tiring as working in the pit.
We had over 80f all day so much water was taken on board,and Mrs Goose brought sandwiches and beer at midday,only yours truly went for the beer,totally out of character,I know,but the heat can play tricks with the elderly brain.
La Signora's birthday today,but a commitment was made and had to be fulfilled,she visited at midday with sustenance but we had already partaken of a light lunch.

This is real agricultural stuff,Mike Montana please note,not a bit of hobby gardening and a lot of complaining,I am at a loss to see where all the work is in the grounds of the Kansas Spread!!

The fish supper at the village hall was a little disappointing,especially as we did'nt win any of the prizes on offer.

That's all the exciting news from deepest lincolnshire.

harvesting pictures

The Picture below is one of our neighbours,who had a Barbecue last saturday,being an ex sailor
heflew these signal flags, "England expects every man to do his duty,"originally flown by Lord Nelson.

Well here they are,pictures of the harvesting,the top picture is rape seed harvesting,the one below is the borage field . opposite our little house on the lincolnshire prairie, being harvested this morning.

I am indebted to Mike and Mary Sue Montana,for the information regarding the real little house on the prairie,which they passed on their way to Kansas City.

Farmer Joe is on line again ,maybe he knows of a local farmer ,who may be willing to sell a small piece of land,for horticultural use .

We should be rid of the corn flies before Gina visits,so no excuses are accepted.

Weather is ok at the moment, dry sunny periods,the Ducks will be complaining next,I suppose it makes a change from the farmers, what do you think farmer Joe?

normal country day

Today was a normal country day, I cycled to get eggs from the farm,and a paper from the village post office,a round trip of 8 miles.
Painted the new shed which Geriatric Construction Ltd assembled on tuesday,
that is 1, 78 year old,1 , 68 year old,and young Graham (me).

The weather has been nice today,around 82 f. this afternoon,La Signora sunbathed a little this afternoon,but had to move into the shade,too hot.

The local paper published a cartoon which I sent in, as an alternative to writing a letter,it was a pictorial comment on the recent wet weather.

Visited the goose farm to check if the hay has been cut,as I promised to help out with the haystack,however it,s still not ready ,so got a reprieve from that little chore.

Harvesting is in full swing,as a result of which we are plagued by little itchy corn flies.

Thats it folks another exciting country day drawing to an end.