In which I look back at the last three years in the garden
Then and now
Category: Relocation
A Love Letter to Aberdeen
In which I look back at my time in Aberdeen and then ahead to the future
How I became a blogger
In which I look back at how New Simple Life got started
Cat Battles
The cats have a traumatic week when their home is invaded
War of the Weeds
Almost overnight, Spring has suddenly arrived. It started some time last week, when the sun came out but it wasn’t quite warm enough to really feel that we were done with winter. And so it was that in true British style, I was sitting in the garden having lunch, determined not to miss the sun, … Continue reading War of the Weeds
Chim-chimeny, chim chim cheroo
One of the things I love about our new home is the fact that we have 2 open fires. There is nothing cosier than snuggling up in front of a real fire - just ask the cats. It was a whole new experience for them - and for me. It did, however, come with a … Continue reading Chim-chimeny, chim chim cheroo
Happy Days
This week, I want to take a short break from my usual tales of gardening and cats to share what has been a very special weekend. A good friend of mine had chosen to combine her son’s first birthday and his naming ceremony with her own wedding, and D and I were lucky enough to … Continue reading Happy Days
The Intrepid Hunter
You may remember that one of the reasons we chose our house was the ‘good cattage’ and it has been a positive delight to watch the Calamity Cat and the Princess growing in confidence as they have explored their new territory. They have forgotten that, at 12, they should be slowing down and have got … Continue reading The Intrepid Hunter
Where D has a bad day …
When we viewed the house last summer and fell in love with it, it had been pretty full of stuff. The owner was lovely, with 2 gorgeous kittens who bounded around the garden full of life, as if to show us how perfect it would be for the Calamity Cat and the Princess. The house … Continue reading Where D has a bad day …
The adventure begins
So, we finally did it. After nearly a year of planning and thinking, selling and buying houses, we arrived in beautiful North Yorkshire just before Christmas. We had moved with no jobs to go to, just the crazy optimism of a couple in love that things would work out and that we could live the … Continue reading The adventure begins
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