anthony galvin
An idea for a poster based on an excerpt from The Swimmer by John Cheever
2011-01-13 22:11:00 GMT permalink
Out for a walk on new years day, through the community woodland behind the cottage and then down over the rolling fields to the next village for a pint and some soup. On the way back we stopped by this old trunk which had been brought down by some ivy, now slowly rotting away, providing a new habitat and compost for the hedgerow.
2011-01-01 19:29:54 GMT permalink
It’s been snowing. Again. Stewkley, Bucks.
2010-12-18 23:54:51 GMT permalink
winter roads
2010-12-07 11:19:18 GMT permalink
2010-10-31 10:59:13 GMT permalink
Sometimes it’s not about getting away into the wilds, but about just getting round the corner. Near the cottage there’s a little lane, which turns into a wet path that’s more of a muddy stream at this time of year. If you go over the narrow bridge there’s all kinds of mushrooms. And it’s as relaxing a place as you could want to be.
2010-10-25 14:13:21 GMT permalink
Pictures from a renovation. 3 months down, a couple of weeks to go (hopefully).
2010-09-05 19:22:30 GMT permalink
i bought a house in stewkley
it looked alright to me
a little bit of work
and then happy we would be
but once I started fixing it
then the trouble began
that was twenty years ago
it hasn’t gone to plan
I noticed that the front door
had some flaking paint
so I started stripping it
but by then it was too late
so I started on the windows
fixing up the glass
but shortly after starting
I decided I better pass
onto fixing the drainpipes
and working to the roof
but once I got going I discovered a terrible truth
the chimney stack was wobbling
the tiles they were shot
I’d better get to work quick
and give it all I’d got
so I stripped the roof right off
and replaced all the beams
but when I saw the state of the walls
well I began to scream
I called the builders merchants
and ordered some new bricks
but before they I arrived
I discoverd a terrible tick
the electrics were all done in
it was a terrible shock
and whenever I used a switch
I had to go and see the doc
but that was twenty years ago
I reckon it’s half done
just as soon as I sort the plumbing
we can start the fun
and get started in the garden
which is getting overgrown
there’s a problem with the fence
and a wonky garden gnome
but before i get green fingered
I’ll have to fix the drain
there’s a problem with the flushing
it’s causing me some pain
so if you ever buy a house
out in aylesbury vale
check very carefully
as to why it’s up for sale
there’s always a chance
it will be a dream home
but if it needs a bit of work
you’ll know who not to phone
2010-07-31 19:11:44 GMT permalink
