Author Archives: Ruth

About Ruth

I am an actor and theatre maker, I moved down to the SW of England 19 years ago with my partner and son. Five years ago we bought a chalet on the Rame Peninsula and are fully embracing life of the cliff.

weather, moons and root veg

Posted on February 4, 2019

  There have been some amazing January days, with warm sun and wonderful pinky sunsets but also torrential rain [that blotted out the view across the bay] and then the month finished with a smattering a snow. I say a … Continue reading →

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New year new blog

Posted on January 12, 2019

When I started this blog six years ago it was to get an online presence for a holiday let but since downsizing and living here full time it’s made me question what the blog and all other online activity is … Continue reading →

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A chalet Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018

    Everything Christmassy at the chalet gets downsized, the tree, the decorations and even the cards, which are less and less each year; the mince pies are bite size and the cake is small, partly because we have other … Continue reading →

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Cabin Envy Great Lakes Cabin

Posted on December 10, 2018

Here is a cabin that is a flat pack inspired by Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of Ikea. It’s called the Great Lakes Cabin and has been designed by Leckie Studio for the Backwater Hut Company and will be featured at … Continue reading →

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daily commute

Posted on November 28, 2018

Ferry. As a result of 4 blue light crossings in the past hour, plus heavy traffic volumes, we are not running to timetable. 2 ferries in service. Delays can be expected. Ferry: Devonport 17:31 Over 45min delay if joining lanes … Continue reading →

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Field mushrooms x2

Posted on November 15, 2018

Can I just thank followers Shazza and Rip, who contacted me to say the mushrooms highlighted in my last post should be edible and even included tasting tips, I am very grateful to them. Since that post I have noticed … Continue reading →

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field mushrooms?

Posted on November 3, 2018

I went away up north for a working week, glorious weather and a wonderful catch up with friends amongst the working days. When I returned the garden was running rampant with nasturtiums, I have had some in the garden since … Continue reading →

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