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Blossom

Our long established cherry trees have burst into flower this week. The warmer weather has arrived and the garden is returning to life.

The texture of the snake gave it away. The light reflecting off the skin seemed out of place, somehow unnatural and unnerving. It took a moment to figure out what had caught me off guard. Once found, my only thought was getting the camera.

Easter Baking and Brambles

After too many years without, this is our first Easter with a proper oven. What better time than to bake some hot cross buns?

Toggler Bolt and Screw

Having mentioned the Toggler bolt in my last post, below is a better photo.

Metal Studs and TV Mounts

Mounting our television onto our internal wall took more time and effort than expected. Our internal walls have metal studs and thus defy traditional advice aimed at wood studs or brick walls.

Christmas at Home

This will be our first year celebrating Christmas in our new home. The transition from city to country continues to be the most dramatic lifestyle shift I have known.

Snow and Warmth

For the first time in years, we watched snow falling while feeling warm.

Welcoming Our First Guests

We enjoyed having our first visitors to stay. It was an opportunity to see if the house design worked with guests, it did, and to take numerous photos, I did.

Making the Phone Vanish - Telephone Calls via an HT-503 and Raspberry Pi

A guide to setting up a landline, an HT-503, and Raspberry Pi for an incredible home telephone system.

Internet At Home Without a Phone Line

Our house move is nearly upon us and the telecom line has yet to be installed. Rather than panic, I set up a wireless network backed by a 4G mobile/cellular data connection.