Tag: croft5
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Newbees August started wet and windy as we were hit by a storm (I won’t add to the hysteria by ‘naming’ it), but quickly gave way to some calm, warm and sunny weather. The bees immediately took the opportunity to go out and forage, quickly brining in the pollen and nectar. The 1st of August…
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The Wait The decision to move to the Isle of Lewis and become a crofter had been made (read Part 1 here if you haven’t already) but the process of making it a reality was far from straightforward. Selling my property in Durham turned out to be a longer process than anticipated but eventually contracts…
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To Super, or not to Super, that is July… As we entered July the rainfall was still fallin’, the breeze still breezin’ and the temperature still, erm, cool. So much so that by the 4th July I was concerned about the amount of rain that appeared to have been driven into the hive. More about…
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The windswept shores of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides may seem like a distant land to those comfortable with living on the mainland, but for me this breathtaking island was the perfect spot to start the next chapter of my life. This blog follows my journey, from the decision to leave behind…