CatzzzUK 💙
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You might remember me from Creative Latitude, Designers Who Blog, NO!SPEC, or Women Learn Thai. These days I’m hanging out in Devon with The Man, three Maine Coons and a crazy Staffy.
Unless noted, photos are my own.
Unless noted, photos are my own.
Most of the black gunk comes off easily with a power washer. It’s the embedded bits that will take more time.
December 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Most of the black gunk comes off easily with a power washer. It’s the embedded bits that will take more time.
I’m not a perfectionist when it comes to power washing (not sure how to get off the black bits) but I do have fun. It’s … a form of meditation? Anyway, it suits me.
December 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I’m not a perfectionist when it comes to power washing (not sure how to get off the black bits) but I do have fun. It’s … a form of meditation? Anyway, it suits me.
Addicted to power washing much? Who, me? Ha.
This is the before (obviously). Last year I tackled it in November but this year I’ve been swamped.
This is the before (obviously). Last year I tackled it in November but this year I’ve been swamped.
December 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Addicted to power washing much? Who, me? Ha.
This is the before (obviously). Last year I tackled it in November but this year I’ve been swamped.
This is the before (obviously). Last year I tackled it in November but this year I’ve been swamped.
A quick snap of cats then off for a nap we all go. Nite!
December 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A quick snap of cats then off for a nap we all go. Nite!
PlantNet says it’s a Viburnum of some sort. I came across it along the walkway when strumming grass.
December 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
PlantNet says it’s a Viburnum of some sort. I came across it along the walkway when strumming grass.
What a gorgeous day for a drive down Devon lanes 😊
If you zoom in on the first photo, about the middle you’ll see a black/dark triangle. That’s a field of solar panels, partially hidden in plain sight. I don’t mind them. The man does. But it could be worse?
If you zoom in on the first photo, about the middle you’ll see a black/dark triangle. That’s a field of solar panels, partially hidden in plain sight. I don’t mind them. The man does. But it could be worse?
December 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
What a gorgeous day for a drive down Devon lanes 😊
If you zoom in on the first photo, about the middle you’ll see a black/dark triangle. That’s a field of solar panels, partially hidden in plain sight. I don’t mind them. The man does. But it could be worse?
If you zoom in on the first photo, about the middle you’ll see a black/dark triangle. That’s a field of solar panels, partially hidden in plain sight. I don’t mind them. The man does. But it could be worse?
The team we hired to power spray the drive bailed at the last minute, so today we (the man and I) took turns removing the moss.
Almost there … tomorrow should do it. For this bit anyway. There’s still the back to do.
Almost there … tomorrow should do it. For this bit anyway. There’s still the back to do.
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The team we hired to power spray the drive bailed at the last minute, so today we (the man and I) took turns removing the moss.
Almost there … tomorrow should do it. For this bit anyway. There’s still the back to do.
Almost there … tomorrow should do it. For this bit anyway. There’s still the back to do.
Too fun. When putting up the newly filled bird feeder, the pheasant came running. He already had his bowl so I merely moved it under the feeder and all was well in his world.
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Too fun. When putting up the newly filled bird feeder, the pheasant came running. He already had his bowl so I merely moved it under the feeder and all was well in his world.
People keep asking me if I’ve thought about raising chickens. The answer is yes, but no. My hands are already full.
December 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
People keep asking me if I’ve thought about raising chickens. The answer is yes, but no. My hands are already full.
As it’s still dark out, this is it for now (Robins love hearts).
December 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
As it’s still dark out, this is it for now (Robins love hearts).
I forgot to refill the bird feeder. Sweet. One of our resident robins came to remind me…
December 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I forgot to refill the bird feeder. Sweet. One of our resident robins came to remind me…
Clapper bridge (12th/14th century) at Postbridge, Dartmoor.
"slabs are over 4 metres long, 2 metres wide and weigh over 8 tons each, making the bridge passable to a small cart. First recorded in 1380, built to facilitate the transportation of tin by pack horses to the stannary town of Tavistock".
"slabs are over 4 metres long, 2 metres wide and weigh over 8 tons each, making the bridge passable to a small cart. First recorded in 1380, built to facilitate the transportation of tin by pack horses to the stannary town of Tavistock".
December 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Clapper bridge (12th/14th century) at Postbridge, Dartmoor.
"slabs are over 4 metres long, 2 metres wide and weigh over 8 tons each, making the bridge passable to a small cart. First recorded in 1380, built to facilitate the transportation of tin by pack horses to the stannary town of Tavistock".
"slabs are over 4 metres long, 2 metres wide and weigh over 8 tons each, making the bridge passable to a small cart. First recorded in 1380, built to facilitate the transportation of tin by pack horses to the stannary town of Tavistock".
Duchy of Cornwall.
No public access.
No public access.
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Duchy of Cornwall.
No public access.
No public access.
2017: Wistman's Wood, Dartmoor. This is as far as we made it. With energy sapped by a double wammy of a flu, we turned back.
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
2017: Wistman's Wood, Dartmoor. This is as far as we made it. With energy sapped by a double wammy of a flu, we turned back.
Wistman’s Wood: “Walk around not through…”
December 2017 we made an attempt to walk to Wistman’s Wood on a holiday visit from Thailand. At that time you could go into the woods. With both of us ill with a nasty flu, we didn’t quite make it. And back onto our Bucket List it went. Eight years later …
December 2017 we made an attempt to walk to Wistman’s Wood on a holiday visit from Thailand. At that time you could go into the woods. With both of us ill with a nasty flu, we didn’t quite make it. And back onto our Bucket List it went. Eight years later …
December 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Wistman’s Wood: “Walk around not through…”
December 2017 we made an attempt to walk to Wistman’s Wood on a holiday visit from Thailand. At that time you could go into the woods. With both of us ill with a nasty flu, we didn’t quite make it. And back onto our Bucket List it went. Eight years later …
December 2017 we made an attempt to walk to Wistman’s Wood on a holiday visit from Thailand. At that time you could go into the woods. With both of us ill with a nasty flu, we didn’t quite make it. And back onto our Bucket List it went. Eight years later …
The polytunnel is finally producing veg I recognise. For the past couple of weeks we’ve steamed their green leaves but soon enough the real stuff will be ready.
December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The polytunnel is finally producing veg I recognise. For the past couple of weeks we’ve steamed their green leaves but soon enough the real stuff will be ready.
Storm bird must be hungry this morning. He let me stay close (second stair).
December 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Storm bird must be hungry this morning. He let me stay close (second stair).
Too close. Back. Back. Back.
December 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Too close. Back. Back. Back.
Christmas comes early …
Months back I purchased a dozen Red Crocosmia on eBay. I assumed they meant Lucifer, and if not they’d be a red that’d compliment the Lucifer I already have. Instead, these beauties (?) are just starting to bloom. Not too shabby of a mixup 💓
Months back I purchased a dozen Red Crocosmia on eBay. I assumed they meant Lucifer, and if not they’d be a red that’d compliment the Lucifer I already have. Instead, these beauties (?) are just starting to bloom. Not too shabby of a mixup 💓
December 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Christmas comes early …
Months back I purchased a dozen Red Crocosmia on eBay. I assumed they meant Lucifer, and if not they’d be a red that’d compliment the Lucifer I already have. Instead, these beauties (?) are just starting to bloom. Not too shabby of a mixup 💓
Months back I purchased a dozen Red Crocosmia on eBay. I assumed they meant Lucifer, and if not they’d be a red that’d compliment the Lucifer I already have. Instead, these beauties (?) are just starting to bloom. Not too shabby of a mixup 💓
For me, this continues to be a fav place in the property. Possibly because absolutely nothing to do there (as far as chores go anyway). When I visit it’s all about the looking, not the doing.
December 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For me, this continues to be a fav place in the property. Possibly because absolutely nothing to do there (as far as chores go anyway). When I visit it’s all about the looking, not the doing.
Another sunny December day in Devon. Loving it …
December 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Another sunny December day in Devon. Loving it …
Of all the addictions to have, raising fig trees from cuttings is … one of the most fulfilling? Harmless? Interesting?
December 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Of all the addictions to have, raising fig trees from cuttings is … one of the most fulfilling? Harmless? Interesting?
Walking the dog from the village … (not me, the man) … brrrrrrr - frosty morning!
December 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Walking the dog from the village … (not me, the man) … brrrrrrr - frosty morning!
Magnus' breeder had a rule - no kittens for Christmas - so Magnus didn't arrive until after the New Year (Maine Coons generally don't leave their mama and/or siblings until much later anyway. This merely added a week). While we were waiting the breeder had fun hiring a photographer. Ho Ho Ho 2014.
December 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Magnus' breeder had a rule - no kittens for Christmas - so Magnus didn't arrive until after the New Year (Maine Coons generally don't leave their mama and/or siblings until much later anyway. This merely added a week). While we were waiting the breeder had fun hiring a photographer. Ho Ho Ho 2014.