Wizard SteveMay 237 min readFloraSome WillowsThe Willow family includes Willow, Poplar, Aspen and Cottonwood. The oldest Willow fossils found are from the early Eocene epoch in North...
Wizard SteveMar 265 min readHealthRodents, medical bribery and an excellent dentistRodents have been a serious issue of late. Rowan is partly to blame. She catches them, then those that are not eaten or killed are let...
Wizard SteveDec 22, 20233 min readFood and DrinkTrials, tribulations and pumpkinsThe new spot is okay; not the best, but will do. It’s definitely temporary! We’re parked at the end of the road on a little business...
Wizard SteveSep 21, 20234 min readFriends & FamilySettling inI think the first thing I need to do is to apologise for not writing anything for so long. I have had a lack of incentive. I have been...
Wizard SteveJul 29, 20233 min readFriends & FamilyReturn to Thanet, part 3a - SidleyI arrived at Beachy Head in the evening. I had intended to stay for a couple of days. However, the wind had picked up and the warm...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20235 min readWoodlandKing’s WoodOnce I’d made up my mind that I was moving on, I concentrated on getting ready for the off. I said my farewells to all. Some tried to...
Wizard SteveMar 8, 20232 min readHousesA misty morning walkBefore heading on, I thought that it would be a good idea to go for a walk. With all the recent back problems, I thought a short walk...
Wizard SteveFeb 22, 20234 min readHealthChilham comes to my aidRecently, presumably as a result of the constant bending when foraging for firewood, my back started to really play up. I was finding...
Wizard SteveDec 26, 20225 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance The cost of saving my homeI eventually got a quote for the replacement chassis for my caravan. I was somewhat taken aback when told the figure of £5,200+VAT!...
Wizard SteveSep 9, 20223 min readCaravan BuildComputer stress and a couple of improvementsThings have been very difficult for me mentally for a couple of weeks now. The computer decided to wipe out what was the next instalment...
Wizard SteveAug 24, 20222 min readAncient MonumentsOn the road again - 8 - Pewsey Vale, part 4 - The SanctuaryI had been here about ten days and it was now the eve of the Full Moon Autumn Equinox, the reason why I felt compelled to hang around. We...
Wizard SteveAug 1, 20222 min readCaravan BuildA walking stick, a pizza and new tiger stripesMy back locked up the other day. I had to walk to the local supermarket and back, bent double and only managing pigeon steps. It was...
Wizard SteveJun 10, 20224 min readHealthAn operationOne day, out of the blue, I received a telephone call. It was from the local hospital. There had been a cancellation, meaning that a slot...
Wizard SteveMay 30, 20223 min readHealthHealth issuesA short while ago I was contacted by the local dole office concerning my work pattern. They were concerned about the little and irregular...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20222 min readTowns & VillagesOn the road again - 3 - Exmoor, part 2 - Hillsford BridgeThe next friend to visit was Dom* (themoorlandpantry@outlook.com). So, I tacked down while waiting for Rowan to come home. Arian was in....
Wizard SteveJan 21, 20223 min readHealthAn injury and a consultationOne of the things I love about the Wintertime in particular, is chopping wood. It’s not just Winter, to be fair, but I think Winter is...
Wizard SteveDec 27, 20214 min readCraskenCrasken hell, part 8 - ConfrontationTo be honest, the constant hassle and abuse, followed by the ruination of much of my belongings, including valuable books, was getting to...
Wizard SteveDec 26, 20214 min readHealthAbusive behaviourThis last month or so has been extremely difficult. First, I had a bout of constipation. Not good! The pain is awful. Then there is the...
Wizard SteveDec 22, 20213 min readHealthCrasken Hell, part 7 - AbuseAs you know, my caravan had become somewhat dilapidated.* With the advent of the land being purchased by my neighbour, it was high time...
Wizard SteveDec 6, 20214 min readHealthCrasken hell, part 6 - Surgery and returnsEventually, I found myself on ward. The staff there were second to none. They were brilliant! Nothing was an issue. Us patients were...