16 September 2017 In which Rafa is recovered, there is a terrorist attack in London, and we contemplate the beauty of sweetcorn. Marshall leaves for a camping weekend, we prepare for the new hens to arrive later in the month while we work on the allotment and Shelagh sits on the naughty step.

14 September 2017 In which we think about gathering our apples and learn about various types of English apple varieties as well as blackberries and sloes. There is a simple recipe for sloe gin and apple chutney, and we think of a time when there are no postmen

13 September 2017  In which Hurricane Aileen terrifies the children and we collect faggots from the road for the fire and we contemplate the harmony of nature and the children build with Lego. If a child lives with praise.

12 September 2017 In which Rafa loses the use of his back legs and we remember Arnie whose stomach is full of lead, tights, plastic and a tennis ball and Marshal starts his training

11 September 2017  In which Irma hits the coast of Florida, bicarbonate of soda is used as a deodorant and vinegar is marvellous for cleaning. We remember bee Keeping and think about the home school schedule.

10 September 2017 In which we go off to church while David builds his shed foundation, we eat a beautiful nut roast (do make a note of the nut roast recipe) and Betty and Bertie are being taught by mother pigeon.

9 September 2017 In which we hear disturbing news about sea salt, we join BBOWT and plant daffodils, the tomatoes develop blight and David works on the shed base in his overalls

7 and 8 September 2017 In which hurricane Irma builds, we consider the problem of plastics, the fledglings cope with the torrential rain and we write poems about autumn.

6 September 2017 in which the tutor visits, we share cake coffee and the bible and learn about the savoury rice dish (make a note of the savoury rice dish) and worry about how far the rice has travelled and marvel at home grown food.