Show Notes
This week we’re catching up on the small things that have filled our days recently. Fran has finally faced the dentist — expecting the worst and discovering it wasn’t nearly as bad as feared. Meanwhile the first real hints of spring are appearing around us: blossom on the trees, birds getting lively and the allotment beginning to wake up. We’ve been busy sowing seeds, experimenting with grow lights on the boat and enjoying the rare feeling that we might actually be ahead in the garden for once. There’s also a new fascination with ancient trees after discovering the Woodland Trust’s Ancient Tree Register, which has sent us looking at the landscape around us in a completely different way. Along the way we wander into memories of childhood freedom, playing outside until dark, tight blue jeans in the 1970s, and why debate and conversation seem harder to come by these days. Just a gentle chat about everyday life, the changing seasons, and the small things that catch our attention along the way. Thanks for listening. You can find more info here: YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Linktree
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