Tag Archives: Starlings

Starlings & Stained Glass

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with a message from the guests – there were starlings getting inside the roof. Starlings are all over our area and I regularly see them looking for places to nest. They … Continue reading →

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One Step Closer to Solar

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We got one step closer to solar. Remember this from Saturday? It now looks like this… In fact, now it looks even better as all the wires are connected and plates are in place. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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The Birds

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We seemed to get the routine right. We were up really early and walked to the beach between 5.30am and 6.30am. Cappuccino was next. Shower, Bible reading, Breakfast, Work. One of the joys of living … Continue reading →

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Tax is Paid

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Helga

Today I got to pay my tax! I woke up with a number of things to be grateful for – I have a job that I really enjoy. I love my duvet. I love my husband! Those are some of … Continue reading →

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The Sneering Laugh of the Starling

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Helga

It was that jarring chirrup that got me out of bed this morning. Yesterday I put a fresh new seed ball out for the sun birds. The starlings will make short work of it. They would absolutely get more if … Continue reading →

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