I guess we were lucky here for on Sunday night when high winds were expected, we had nothing at all. In fact the winds were far more lively on Sunday morning when I was cleaning my block paving. I will post photos another time.
Block paving was all the rage about 20 or so years ago. I certainly would never recommend it to anyone. It looks great for the first few years but then it is labour intensive cleaning out between the blocks. I was told by the guy who laid the blocks not to have them sealed as it was a waste of money. The only way to keep them clean is to daily sweep them with a yard brush. mechanical machines go round those public places that have block paving, hence no soil between the block and no weeds.
On Monday morning although no gales, we did have heavy rain, many other places had a similar downpour, now the ground is very wet indeed, what we could do with is a fortnights dry weather, not likely to get it though.
Today, I had my old employee come to see me. he and his Wife were up from Devon, a very long way indeed. It was great to see them. I asked if they had managed to escape damage with the gales. I was somewhat surprised by their reaction. Yes it had been windy but nothing more than gales and they had escaped the bulk of the bad weather.
Time passed so quickly, I had bought some ham from the Co-op deli counter and although it was cut a little too thin for my liking, it was beautiful. They both agreed with me that it tasted great.
When they left a gave them a few carrots, very dirty unfortunately because of all the rain we have had. Still they do taste very nice. More soon.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Monday, 28 October 2013
Memories
It bought back memories to me, it also reminded me just how important Grantham was it those days of steam. Grantham was strategically placed 105 miles from King's Cross and it was ideal to change steam engines, either going to King's Cross or coming from King's Cross to go to York. Newcastle or Edinburgh.
One may wonder why Mallard was so popular at Grantham. Well Grantham was situated in a little vale and it is hard to believe but leaving Grantham going south about 5 miles away is Stoke signal box just through Stoke Tunnel. It is an uphill drag to there and it is the highest point on the Eastern Region for about 300 miles. From Stoke signal box it is all downhill to Peterborough and speeds in excess of 85mph were often achieved when I was working on express trains to King's Cross. Incidentally just south of Stoke Signal Box were 2 signs about 50 yards apart. One read London 100 miles pointing south and the othe sign was Grantham 5 miles pointing north. I guess Grantham had a little importance then. Now there is only a sign stating that on this track is where Mallard broke the world record of about 126 mph in 1938. So it was on this stretch where Mallard broke the world record for steam which still stands to this day. When it broke the world record it was only pulling a few coaches. In general we had 13 coaches behind us. Now the electric trains have I think 9 and they are talking of spending Billions of £s to increase the volume of passengers. My answer would be get 50% more coaches on each train to start with and see if that helps.
Grantham was a haven for young train spotter boys. There were many youngsters from around the late 40s to the mid 60s when steam was phased out. Not only Grantham also King's Cross, you would inevitably get a request from someone if they could "cab it" of course this was always denied. They would get as close as they could and peer in just to see what it was like insied the cab of ae express stem engine.
I didn't expect to read that there was such a large following in fact it was on view for 2 days. Saturday when 7000 people came to see it and on Sunday even more, 8000 came. The picture s not great but it is the best I could do. The Church behind is St. John's Church and is featured in many photos of steam engines and trains in years gone by. Mallard was never based at Grantham, well not to my knowledge but Flying Scotsman was at some time when I was working.
The A4s if you take a look at Mallards tender you can see it stands a little proud of the cab. Hence there was fitted a sort of tarpaulin this was a permanent fixture but made the footplate a lot hotter than the other express steam engines. To be honest I think I only fired about 3 times on the express trains on an A4. Mostly I fired on A3s. that is the same as Flying Scotsman. I can't remember if I ever fired that steam engine but certainly cleaned it and had been in the cab many times. It must be remembered that they were not icons like they are now. They were just work horses, dirty steam engines pulling express trains up and down the ECML. That is East Coast Main Line. Oh well I am getting old and nostalgic. One forgets the bad days and only remembers the good days. Long may it be so.. More soon.
P.S. Hope I have not bored anyone.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Nails
The photos show just how busy I, and my neighbour have been. He cut down the trees and he did tell his Wife that he was pleased I was there with him. As he started to cut the trees, I put pressure on them and we were very pleased how it went. Later that day the Fence man came and replaced the 10 panels. Good quality too. He had asked me before if he could just leave the old panels as he was charged money to dispose of them.
I spent most of the week end taking out the nails, at least 6 in every panel. I must admit a lot of the panels are not good at all. If anything can be done to use them, my mate will have the answer. Anyway I now have all the looses panels out of the wet so they will gradually dry out.
I do have a few more photos which I may post. I also hope that the young man next door will come round on Friday and with my help remove the cut down tree trunks next door. I have found out that she is haven't a wood burning stove fitted. They will certainly help fuel costs once they are fully dried out. It will take all this winter though.
This morning I had my Central Heating boiler serviced. I was surprised to see the two men standing outside were the same couple who had checked my bulk tank earlier. they are very nice, the eldest was teaching the younger man the ropes. The younger man has been trained as a plumber but was made redundant a few months ago. Luckily for him he managed to get a job with the LPG firm. He told me that he should be qualified by January. This would then leave the elder guy to once again work alone although they both get on well together.
Anyway they took a little more than an hour to complete their work. Very thorough they were too. I am well satisfied. More soon.
Monday, 21 October 2013
Stiff as a board
After Thursday's fitting of the new fencing panels, I noticed that the weather forecast for the next week or so was more rain than dry weather. With that in mind I decided to crack on and get as many panels off the old fence panels I could.
For the first time since I packed up work, over 20 years ago, I did 3 solid hours of work before dinner t8ime and another 2 hours after. Me working 5 hours in a day, I didn't think I had it in me. Mind you, I suffered for it. On Friday I didn't know how to move, every muscle in my body ached. Saturday was not much better so first thing Sunday morning I decided to have a good soak in the bath.
I was much refreshed after the good soak but still did nothing at all in the morning. I felt better in the afternoon that I went and removed the nails from several panels, they don't look very good though. My mate will tell me if they can be salvaged, I think most will just about be O.K.
I took a few photos of the mess and hopefully will post them soon.
today has been another dreadful day, dark and very wet. I had intended to go and do some more nail removing but my Best Pal rung up and asked if he could call to see me. Naturally I told him I would love to see him.
It was soon after dinner he came, bought me some plastic trays so now I have nearly all of my apples in the garage. He then told me that almost certainly he would be going back home to Chesterfield. So this is the last time we will meet this year. Sad of course but as I told him we both have something to look forward to. March next year. I took him to see the replacement panels and he agreed that they were of good quality and would probably last me my lifetime. Around 4.30pm. we said our good byes and I then got my teatime meal. No sooner had I sat down when the door bell rang. It was the neighbour. I had told her that if she wanted any carrots, just ask, well she was now asking. I told her that I would take some round within 10 minutes. I went round and saw that workmen were still working on the new extension but she told me that hopefully soon all would be completed. It looked as if the men were fitting the new washing machine in place. It is a modern direct drive machine, very expensive with the motor having a 10 year warranty. It also has a 12 kg. load that will be great for she has a few staying in her home. Enough for now. More soon.
For the first time since I packed up work, over 20 years ago, I did 3 solid hours of work before dinner t8ime and another 2 hours after. Me working 5 hours in a day, I didn't think I had it in me. Mind you, I suffered for it. On Friday I didn't know how to move, every muscle in my body ached. Saturday was not much better so first thing Sunday morning I decided to have a good soak in the bath.
I was much refreshed after the good soak but still did nothing at all in the morning. I felt better in the afternoon that I went and removed the nails from several panels, they don't look very good though. My mate will tell me if they can be salvaged, I think most will just about be O.K.
I took a few photos of the mess and hopefully will post them soon.
today has been another dreadful day, dark and very wet. I had intended to go and do some more nail removing but my Best Pal rung up and asked if he could call to see me. Naturally I told him I would love to see him.
It was soon after dinner he came, bought me some plastic trays so now I have nearly all of my apples in the garage. He then told me that almost certainly he would be going back home to Chesterfield. So this is the last time we will meet this year. Sad of course but as I told him we both have something to look forward to. March next year. I took him to see the replacement panels and he agreed that they were of good quality and would probably last me my lifetime. Around 4.30pm. we said our good byes and I then got my teatime meal. No sooner had I sat down when the door bell rang. It was the neighbour. I had told her that if she wanted any carrots, just ask, well she was now asking. I told her that I would take some round within 10 minutes. I went round and saw that workmen were still working on the new extension but she told me that hopefully soon all would be completed. It looked as if the men were fitting the new washing machine in place. It is a modern direct drive machine, very expensive with the motor having a 10 year warranty. It also has a 12 kg. load that will be great for she has a few staying in her home. Enough for now. More soon.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Hectic
These last few days has been a little busy.
On Tuesday I went round to the neighbour and she told me that her Husband would be round to cut the trees down. I informed her that unfortunately I had made arrangements to go to Grantham.
Off I went Wednesday morning calling at the local Supermarket only to find that what I looked forward to most, a fresh herring, they did not have any so I had to go without.
I took my Sisters some fruit and vegetables, stayed there for about an hour then made my way back home, a journey of some 60 miles.
No sooner had I entered my home when the telephone rang, it was the fence man, the one who was fitting 10 replacement fence panels. He asked me if it was possible to fit the replacements the next day(today). I told him that there was no problem.
I wondered if I had enough money on me but I had just enough. I went round next door to tell her that the fence man would be round their rear garden to fit the replacement panels but no one was in. It had just started to rain and as it got heavier I did not bother to go round again.
This morning I heard the waste bin being wheeled in. I got on a box and saw it was her Husband. He had a chainsaw with him. I shouted and told him that the fence man was coming today and would be fitting the replacement panels. immediately told me that he would come and cut the trees down. He
I guess there would be about 15 altogether but I really don't know. What we did was as soon as he cut about half way through the trunk, I would start to add pressure and the trunk would then break off. We were both surprised just how easy things went. Within an hour we had all the tree trunks cut down. This would be just before Noon.
I decided not to cook my meal as I was sure the fence man would be here before I would have time to eat my meal.
I was right for about 1.15pm. he arrived. He was surprised and pleased that the place had been cleared so much. He had an assistant with him. I asked him to put the old panels together and my plan was to eventually, with my mate build a fence at the bottom of the garden, trying to stop the rabbits from coming in my garden to eat much of what I sow.
Things went well and I asked if they wanted a drink, the answer was in the affirmative and he told me that at the last job, nothing was offered. They didn't stop for long and got on with the job. So much so that soon after 3.15pm. they had finished. I reminded him about a further job I needed when the bulk gas tank was moved to another position. All he told me was just to let him know and he would come as soon as he could. I paid him and away they went. I am sure both of us were satisfied.
To think that yesterday the Leylandi were in place with the old fencing panels too. Now today all the Leylandi `are down and 10 new panels are now in situe, I am well satisfied. More soon.
On Tuesday I went round to the neighbour and she told me that her Husband would be round to cut the trees down. I informed her that unfortunately I had made arrangements to go to Grantham.
Off I went Wednesday morning calling at the local Supermarket only to find that what I looked forward to most, a fresh herring, they did not have any so I had to go without.
I took my Sisters some fruit and vegetables, stayed there for about an hour then made my way back home, a journey of some 60 miles.
No sooner had I entered my home when the telephone rang, it was the fence man, the one who was fitting 10 replacement fence panels. He asked me if it was possible to fit the replacements the next day(today). I told him that there was no problem.
I wondered if I had enough money on me but I had just enough. I went round next door to tell her that the fence man would be round their rear garden to fit the replacement panels but no one was in. It had just started to rain and as it got heavier I did not bother to go round again.
This morning I heard the waste bin being wheeled in. I got on a box and saw it was her Husband. He had a chainsaw with him. I shouted and told him that the fence man was coming today and would be fitting the replacement panels. immediately told me that he would come and cut the trees down. He
I guess there would be about 15 altogether but I really don't know. What we did was as soon as he cut about half way through the trunk, I would start to add pressure and the trunk would then break off. We were both surprised just how easy things went. Within an hour we had all the tree trunks cut down. This would be just before Noon.
I decided not to cook my meal as I was sure the fence man would be here before I would have time to eat my meal.
I was right for about 1.15pm. he arrived. He was surprised and pleased that the place had been cleared so much. He had an assistant with him. I asked him to put the old panels together and my plan was to eventually, with my mate build a fence at the bottom of the garden, trying to stop the rabbits from coming in my garden to eat much of what I sow.
Things went well and I asked if they wanted a drink, the answer was in the affirmative and he told me that at the last job, nothing was offered. They didn't stop for long and got on with the job. So much so that soon after 3.15pm. they had finished. I reminded him about a further job I needed when the bulk gas tank was moved to another position. All he told me was just to let him know and he would come as soon as he could. I paid him and away they went. I am sure both of us were satisfied.
To think that yesterday the Leylandi were in place with the old fencing panels too. Now today all the Leylandi `are down and 10 new panels are now in situe, I am well satisfied. More soon.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Severe gales
for the last few days it has been very poor weather. Thursday it was severe gales and heavy rain. For the first time since I have been here I was very concerned late Thursday evening. The noise was terrific. At first I thought the roof was being torn off my bungalow then after a few minuted thought I thought that it was perhaps the solar panels that were severely damaged. Still nothing I could do until first light in the morning so went to bed and eventually fell asleep.
As soon as it was light enough to see I went outside to look at the building and in particular the roof and the solar panels. I was surprised and delighted to see that all appeared to be O.K, Back I went inside and glanced at my side door, which is glazed. Something looked out of the ordinary so I went and got the key and opened the door.
So that what all the noise was about. The fence adjoining my property had collapsed and had leaned against my old Beldray dust bin. The fence had fell on to that and knocked it over and was leaning very close to me door. The panels seemed to be fairly good but the posts which had rotted were snapped off completely. It was still rough and all I could do was to shove the panels back but no sooner had I done this when another gust of wind blew them over again. I shoved them further over and looked for them next door to tell them.
Typical, nobody was about, not surprising as it was raining steadily and looked to be set in for the day. About 2 hours later I did catch the man in, when I told him he thought I was on about the fence the other side which also had failed in a couple of places. When I told him about this side, he did come and make them more secure but told me that nothing would be done until the winds dies down. Anyway he and his Wife were going away for a week starting today, so nothing has been done at all.
the week end has been as bad as I can ever remember for an October. From Thursday, we did see a little sun but many squally heavy showers. Friday rain all day, Saturday rain for most of the day. Sunday rain in the morning and more rain later. Today once again woke up to rain, it managed to stop but over the last 4 days I guess we have had less than 1 hours of sunshine with strong to gale force winds,. I managed to pick what remained of the Bramley cooking apples on Friday between the heavy rain.
Actually the rain that we have had will do no harm at all as we have had little rain for quite some time so it will do some good, pity it has been so cold. It has put paid to my runner beans, they are now ruined so will be going into the garden waste bin after Thursday that is when the bins are emptied. More soon.
As soon as it was light enough to see I went outside to look at the building and in particular the roof and the solar panels. I was surprised and delighted to see that all appeared to be O.K, Back I went inside and glanced at my side door, which is glazed. Something looked out of the ordinary so I went and got the key and opened the door.
So that what all the noise was about. The fence adjoining my property had collapsed and had leaned against my old Beldray dust bin. The fence had fell on to that and knocked it over and was leaning very close to me door. The panels seemed to be fairly good but the posts which had rotted were snapped off completely. It was still rough and all I could do was to shove the panels back but no sooner had I done this when another gust of wind blew them over again. I shoved them further over and looked for them next door to tell them.
Typical, nobody was about, not surprising as it was raining steadily and looked to be set in for the day. About 2 hours later I did catch the man in, when I told him he thought I was on about the fence the other side which also had failed in a couple of places. When I told him about this side, he did come and make them more secure but told me that nothing would be done until the winds dies down. Anyway he and his Wife were going away for a week starting today, so nothing has been done at all.
the week end has been as bad as I can ever remember for an October. From Thursday, we did see a little sun but many squally heavy showers. Friday rain all day, Saturday rain for most of the day. Sunday rain in the morning and more rain later. Today once again woke up to rain, it managed to stop but over the last 4 days I guess we have had less than 1 hours of sunshine with strong to gale force winds,. I managed to pick what remained of the Bramley cooking apples on Friday between the heavy rain.
Actually the rain that we have had will do no harm at all as we have had little rain for quite some time so it will do some good, pity it has been so cold. It has put paid to my runner beans, they are now ruined so will be going into the garden waste bin after Thursday that is when the bins are emptied. More soon.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
True to form.
My mate called today and as expected bought me plenty of damsons from his Partner's tree which I am most grateful.
I guess there were about 7lb or approximately 3 kilos. Some were a little over ripe but perfect for jam which is what I intended to use most of mine for.
I selected about 1.5 lbs for the neighbour=r who he was going to see about fixing a plug, unfortunately he was a little later than the last time he came so missed the neighbour as the couple had to travel to Skegness on urgent business.
I asked her prior to them leaving that he would like some eggs and he was bringing them a few damsons. My mate knew nothing of this however.
When he arrived I gave him the news that although I had the key to the garage, they would not be in to answer any questions he wished to ask.
My mate managed to pull a tree up that I had started, I can't manage anything hard anymore as I am getting weaker.
Earlier I picked a few tomatoes for my mate's Partner as a thank you for the damsons. The majority were Shirley F1 hybrid tomatoes. One of the more expensive type, I only hope she likes them as I grow mostly plum tomatoes.
I also picked several beetroot for my mate and a few carrots. Both have been good this year.
We had our dinner and around 1.45pm. I suggested we go round to see if they had returned. A no was the answer, the joiner was working on their extension so we had a chat with him. After 10 minutes we went back and had a talk. I told him that if they didn't get back by 2.15pm. I would give him my 4 eggs and would then ask her for a few. I know she would give me the.
Around 2.14pm. we went round once more, luckily to find that they had just arrived home once more. My mate went with her Husband to get some information. I asked her for some eggs and told her I would get the damsons. Off I went and by the time I got back there, my mate and her Husband were back too. She looked at the damsons and remarked they looked good, they should have been for I selected them myself from lots of over ripe damsons. Those over ripe ones being ideal for jam. She then went to get the eggs. 12 in all, I was pleasantly surprised, that meant 6 each to my mate and his Partner. Nice fresh eggs. Free range too. How nice. Hope they enjoy them. More soon.
I guess there were about 7lb or approximately 3 kilos. Some were a little over ripe but perfect for jam which is what I intended to use most of mine for.
I selected about 1.5 lbs for the neighbour=r who he was going to see about fixing a plug, unfortunately he was a little later than the last time he came so missed the neighbour as the couple had to travel to Skegness on urgent business.
I asked her prior to them leaving that he would like some eggs and he was bringing them a few damsons. My mate knew nothing of this however.
When he arrived I gave him the news that although I had the key to the garage, they would not be in to answer any questions he wished to ask.
My mate managed to pull a tree up that I had started, I can't manage anything hard anymore as I am getting weaker.
Earlier I picked a few tomatoes for my mate's Partner as a thank you for the damsons. The majority were Shirley F1 hybrid tomatoes. One of the more expensive type, I only hope she likes them as I grow mostly plum tomatoes.
I also picked several beetroot for my mate and a few carrots. Both have been good this year.
We had our dinner and around 1.45pm. I suggested we go round to see if they had returned. A no was the answer, the joiner was working on their extension so we had a chat with him. After 10 minutes we went back and had a talk. I told him that if they didn't get back by 2.15pm. I would give him my 4 eggs and would then ask her for a few. I know she would give me the.
Around 2.14pm. we went round once more, luckily to find that they had just arrived home once more. My mate went with her Husband to get some information. I asked her for some eggs and told her I would get the damsons. Off I went and by the time I got back there, my mate and her Husband were back too. She looked at the damsons and remarked they looked good, they should have been for I selected them myself from lots of over ripe damsons. Those over ripe ones being ideal for jam. She then went to get the eggs. 12 in all, I was pleasantly surprised, that meant 6 each to my mate and his Partner. Nice fresh eggs. Free range too. How nice. Hope they enjoy them. More soon.
Monday, 7 October 2013
Are we cattle?
On Thursday morning my Best pal rung me to ask if I would be in later, he usually calls around 2.30pm. I told him that I was having my flu jab at 2.00pm. so he would better make it 2.45 just to be sure.
Just as well I told him because at 2.45 I still had not left the surgery, soon after though I did leave.
On arriving there was a queue stretching to the main road, most were complaining bitterly and we were lucky with the weather, it was windy but warm and dry. Not that it stayed like that for the rest of the afternoon. After about 25 minutes we managed to get into the medical centre. It is very small ans I guess there were about 30 people in altogether. It was organised chaos, first we had to register then go to a Nurse who gave you a leaflet and details and soon after that was sent to a cubicle to have the jab. On leaving was given a number and told to wait, folks were milling round and the noise was great. One had to listen for the number and after about 10 minutes my number was called. I was ushered into a consulting room which was open there a Nurse took your B.P. and pulse and I presume a Doctor asked you to confirm who you was, asked if one smoked or had ever smoked. The Nurse told me my B.P. was very high I told her in no uncertain measures why it was so high being treated like we had been. Anyway she told me to have it checked in about 2 weeks. I was so angry, I informed her that my B.P. was checked every 3 months and left. Incidentally within 30 minutes of me leaving it started to rain, not too heavy but rain non the less.
My mate rung me up on Sunday teatime asking me if I wished to have any damsons. I of course said yes. The last time I had any damsons was about 8 years ago. My Best pal had a tree in his garden, so I asked if he could bring me some. Well he did, not many and told me that it had been hard work picking them. Naturally I never asked him again. He has since moved house so there is no way he could get me any damsons.
My mate will be calling on Wednesday and I bet he brings me far more damsons than my Best pal ever bought me. Will let you know. More soon.
Just as well I told him because at 2.45 I still had not left the surgery, soon after though I did leave.
On arriving there was a queue stretching to the main road, most were complaining bitterly and we were lucky with the weather, it was windy but warm and dry. Not that it stayed like that for the rest of the afternoon. After about 25 minutes we managed to get into the medical centre. It is very small ans I guess there were about 30 people in altogether. It was organised chaos, first we had to register then go to a Nurse who gave you a leaflet and details and soon after that was sent to a cubicle to have the jab. On leaving was given a number and told to wait, folks were milling round and the noise was great. One had to listen for the number and after about 10 minutes my number was called. I was ushered into a consulting room which was open there a Nurse took your B.P. and pulse and I presume a Doctor asked you to confirm who you was, asked if one smoked or had ever smoked. The Nurse told me my B.P. was very high I told her in no uncertain measures why it was so high being treated like we had been. Anyway she told me to have it checked in about 2 weeks. I was so angry, I informed her that my B.P. was checked every 3 months and left. Incidentally within 30 minutes of me leaving it started to rain, not too heavy but rain non the less.
My mate rung me up on Sunday teatime asking me if I wished to have any damsons. I of course said yes. The last time I had any damsons was about 8 years ago. My Best pal had a tree in his garden, so I asked if he could bring me some. Well he did, not many and told me that it had been hard work picking them. Naturally I never asked him again. He has since moved house so there is no way he could get me any damsons.
My mate will be calling on Wednesday and I bet he brings me far more damsons than my Best pal ever bought me. Will let you know. More soon.
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Rough weather
I have been a little fortunate really, the weather has been very very windy this last week or so but not cold.
I went down to look at my fruit trees last week and was somewhat surprised because I noticed several eating apples had fallen on to the ground. I went to check the fruit and found that they were indeed ready, well the majority of them anyway.
I got my plastic trays ready and went to pick the apples. It is surprising just how many apples can be on a small tree. I picked well over 150 apples then placed them that had no blemishes, well none that I could see, in the trays, making sure they do not touch. The variety of apple is called Sunset, a Cox variety that does better here in the North than Cox's Orange Pippin. They do keep well into the new year and if I am lucky they will keep until March. Not all of them but enough to keep me in apples for the majority of winter.
My Bramley apples are very large and a lot have fallen off the tree because the woodlice have managed to get at them and eat a little at them. I will still have loads left and if I can find space, they will definitely last until April next year.
As I have mentioned I have had to purchase a new Fridge/Freezer and the storage space is not quite as large as the old one was. I have had a Bramley in my old appliance in May last year, don't think this will happen in this one though.
I am still getting a few runner beans but I can see the end is nigh with them. Still I am not going to grumble as I have had plenty off them. More soon.
I went down to look at my fruit trees last week and was somewhat surprised because I noticed several eating apples had fallen on to the ground. I went to check the fruit and found that they were indeed ready, well the majority of them anyway.
I got my plastic trays ready and went to pick the apples. It is surprising just how many apples can be on a small tree. I picked well over 150 apples then placed them that had no blemishes, well none that I could see, in the trays, making sure they do not touch. The variety of apple is called Sunset, a Cox variety that does better here in the North than Cox's Orange Pippin. They do keep well into the new year and if I am lucky they will keep until March. Not all of them but enough to keep me in apples for the majority of winter.
My Bramley apples are very large and a lot have fallen off the tree because the woodlice have managed to get at them and eat a little at them. I will still have loads left and if I can find space, they will definitely last until April next year.
As I have mentioned I have had to purchase a new Fridge/Freezer and the storage space is not quite as large as the old one was. I have had a Bramley in my old appliance in May last year, don't think this will happen in this one though.
I am still getting a few runner beans but I can see the end is nigh with them. Still I am not going to grumble as I have had plenty off them. More soon.
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