Eco Blog Number 5 - Composting

Eco blog number 5 will see the rob/dob/how clan take up composting. A bit nervous since we haven't used a compost before. But we have the space for it in the back yard and the council is promoting the gear a great price, so here we go.

Our e-update from homemade laundry detergent isn't a happy story. The soap hasn't really done the biz and so we've had to alternate between store bought and our own. We'll try different recipes for our own homemade cleaning cupboard, but so far, the main success has been white vinegar as a rinse aid in the dishwasher. Sparkle, sparkle.

In other news, a big huge "break a leg" to Lynn as her show opens soon and she's been working round the clock to help the kids make it a success.

Haman and Howard Take Castle Campbell

Thanks to Haman for trecking north from London for a few beverages and a walk in the hills.
On our Dollar Glen walk, we found a lovely site on the castle grounds we've never seen before because we've always been to cheap to get a proper viewing. On this occasion, the guard was on a lunch break so we took a free tour. Beautiful. Sometimes it pays to be cheap. Other times maybe it pays to fork over the fiver to see a castle in full!

Swinging in the Rain

Unfortunately, this is Savvy's only park activity at the moment. She can manage the slide, but it's been too wet and cold. So, the "trip to the park" is a pretty darn quick one.

Savvy and her Lids

Savvy On a Saturday

Magic in a Post Box

We would like to pay tribute to Tracy who made this gift for Savvy at Christmas time. Savvy has played with it the most of all her "interactive" toys, and is now proudly able to place her lids in the post slot (through force, primarily). This morning, I had one full hour where Savvy focused only on the post box and one single lid.
















Second prize goes to Team Japan for the "singing bus".