Gone fishing.

What a perfect way to spend a Saturday, the house is now in a state where there is nothing that we can do inside until the builders progress. We decided to have a lazy day in the garden and do a bit of fishing. Imagine the scene greeting those who were walking by the rowing club and looking across the river; all of us on the opposite bank....I mean all of us...Gill and Gem, Nila and all three chickens and me sat with the fishing rod.  The chickens have become much friendlier and love free ranging the garden.

We had some very majestic and curious visitors to the bank as well.

We started a BBQ going and Gill's parents (Sheila and Peter) came over for some homemade burgers and sausages. Steve and Irene then popped into the garden and asked if we wanted to use one of their tables, we are so lucky to have great neighbours. As the evening went on I started a bonfire to burn what was left of the staircase. The heat from it was welcome as the sun dropped behind the viaduct and it became a bit chilly.

Highlight of the evening was Gem catching a decent sized perch using cheese as bait.

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