Tag Archives: swallow

19.4.40

Posted on 19 April by orwelldiaries

Evidently fairly heavy rain again last night. This morning overcast, the afternoon still, sunny, & fairly warm. This evening rain again, but more like April showers that the previous rain. Saw the first swallow this afternoon (two. The one I … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

15.4.39.

Posted on 15 April by orwelldiaries

Chilly, windy in the evening, & light showers. Began clearing out rhubarb patch, otherwise busy moving hen-houses. Evidently it helps a good deal if one can induce them to eat a meal in or very near the houses immediately after … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

14.4.39.

Posted on 14 April by orwelldiaries

Cloudy, & a few small showers. Cold after dark. Saw two swallows (not martins). This is rather early for this locality & a latish year. No one else has seen any. All day cleaning out strawberries, which have not been … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

September 5, 1938

Posted on 5 September by orwelldiaries

Last night much fog, syren° sounding continually. This morning the sea much smoother, grey & oily, about the colour of lead. Later in the day very hot, & the sea bright blue. Passed Cape Roca about 10 am, but invisible … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments