Overstrand Life
Tuesday 29th August 2023 - Hedgehogs, End of the Rainbow and Work in Progress
Sitting in our conservatory on Saturday evening, the light was fading fast when there was a scuttle up the garden path; in the twilight a...
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Overstrand Life
Aug 26, 20233 min read
Friday 25th August 2023 - Muntjacs, No Fear Squirrel, New BBQ and Closure
Most months seem to pass by quickly but for some reason, August is sauntering along. No reason why that I can think of; we haven’t done...
Overstrand Life
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Monday 21st August 2023 - Another Blogger, Glog, Snails and Beautiful Morning
After visiting the Greek island of Symi, on three occasions back in the early 2000’s, we followed James Collins’ blog, Symi Dream. That...
Overstrand Life
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Thursday 17th August 2023 - Variable, Overstrand Fills Up and New Noticeboard
Walking out early morning on Monday and Tuesday mornings, there was a definite autumnal chill in the air. We were not the only ones to...
Overstrand Life
Aug 10, 20232 min read
Wednesday 9th August 2023 - About Wildlife, Strand Club and New Pavement
I forgot to mention in my first blog this month; the swifts left at the end of July. Always sad when they leave, I shall miss seeing...
Overstrand Life
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Wednesday 12th July 2023 - Comma, Feeling Redundant and Not a Lot Going On
After saying, I hadn’t seen a comma, along with some other types of butterflies, I saw a comma near Curtis’ Garage in the village and...
Overstrand Life
Jul 9, 20231 min read
Saturday 8th July 2023 - Steps & Handrail, Swifts and Gatekeepers
Seeing sections of the promenade fenced off, prior to repairs, where the concrete has broken away on the edge of the sea wall, I wondered...
Overstrand Life
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Wednesday 14th June 2023 - We Visit Horsey Mere
In the past, the weeks of late spring and early summer have seemed to slip by, without us doing or seeing anything of interest, outside...
Overstrand Life
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Tuesday 6th June 2023 - How Much Longer, Voracious and Medlars
Everyone, we have met recently, has complained about this cold wind. How much longer do we have to wait before we can enjoy some warmth? ...
Overstrand Life
May 26, 20233 min read
Thursday 25th May 2023 - Car Boot Purchases, Jumble Tree and Chelsea Flower Show
It’s car boot day and today I have purchased a liatris plant, three cucumber plants and two small pots. The liatris is now in the garden...
Overstrand Life
May 18, 20232 min read
Wednesday 17th May 2023 - Too Bold, Codling Moths and Bug Hotel
Yesterday was definitely a day to spend in the garden. While Peter tended his vegetable plot, I planted out various plants I have been...
Overstrand Life
May 6, 20232 min read
Friday 5th May 2023 - All About Natural Surroundings
Before we came here to live, we holidayed and did day trips with our young sons to Cromer and when they were older, weekend breaks in...
Overstrand Life
May 2, 20232 min read
Monday 1st May 2023 - One of 'Those' Mornings, Maypole Dancing and Oxalic Acid
Have you ever had one of ‘those’ mornings, afternoons or days, when everything seems to take more time than usual, well I had one of...
Overstrand Life
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Wednesday 19th April 2023 - One Left, Profit Making and New Topper
A quick investigation in our shed has revealed the peacock butterfly behind the scarifier is still there whilst the one on the shovel has...
Overstrand Life
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Tuesday 11th April 2023 - Another Seal Pup, Local Craft Market and Mobile Library
There has been another grey seal pup here in Overstrand, this time on the beach. Assuming it is the same one, we first saw it west of...
Overstrand Life
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Friday 7th April 2023 - Seal Pup, Cromer, First Barbeque and Angel Wings Update
With unpredictable weather last week, we postponed a visit to a friend who lives in Northrepps. With a lovely sunny afternoon on...
Overstrand Life
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Monday 3rd April 2023 - Soaking, Tadpoles and Sticky Buds
The weather has been pretty grim; cold with showers and generally overcast. On Friday there had been showers all morning but the...
Overstrand Life
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Thursday 30th March 2023 - Blusher Brush, Angel Wings and Oliver, Ronnie & Reggie
Despite not doing much in particular, this week is going by quickly. We have been in the garden, which is now pretty well up to date, if...
Overstrand Life
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 - Sealed and Alexander
Did Peter seal our letterbox, prior to the delivery of the seagull models on Sunday? Yes, he did which was just as well, as we had the...
Overstrand Life
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Saturday 18th March 2023 - 3S's -Serenading, Spring Cleaning and Superstitions
There is still plenty of frog activity in our pond and more spawn has appeared. Late yesterday afternoon, when I went to move some...
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