It Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
We are in the process of re-designing our garden. As is the norm at High Winds, our beautiful house constantly throws us unexpected challeng
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Hannah Hall
- Jul 22, 2019
- 1 min
Time for Tea
Today I had to wait for the kettle to boil! I haven't boiled a kettle since May. "That is oddly specific," says Martin. "Yes, well that's...
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Hannah Hall
- Jun 21, 2019
- 2 min
A Tree-mendous Week!
You wouldn't believe the number of trees we have at High Winds. We have (if I have counted right) 39 Holly trees, 3 Scott's Pines, 1...
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Hannah Hall
- Jun 2, 2019
- 1 min
Give Me Some Slack!
My family often think I am crazy. It was my birthday not too long ago and when my brother, Reuben, asked me what I wanted he was rather...
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Hannah Hall
- May 10, 2019
- 1 min
Hidden Treasure
When we were house hunting we looked around a really interesting house. It had a huge back door with a key the size of a wooden spoon. It...
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Hannah Hall
- Feb 24, 2019
- 3 min
If Cats Could Talk
Here is an interview with our furriest member of the family, Simba. In her favourite place Where is your favourite place?: Oh that has to...
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Hannah Hall
- Dec 28, 2018
- 2 min
Don’t Mention the Tree!
Christmas Eve at High Winds Hello! I hope you all had a great Christmas. We had nine for Christmas dinner which by our books was a very...
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Hannah Hall
- Oct 31, 2018
- 3 min
Introducing the Children
Benjamin doing some maths Let me introduce you to our children. Sam, Benjamin and Robyn. Sam is Jan’s son and the other two belong to...
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Hannah Hall
- Oct 17, 2018
- 2 min
Laundry Mountain
Please tell me I am not the only one who lets their ironing pile turn into a mini mountain. Well my Mum’s does too, but hey is there...
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Hannah Hall
- Oct 9, 2018
- 2 min
Welcome to High Winds
High Winds is a dream come true for us. After my Dad retired we relocated to a nine bedroom home where we could all live together. So the...
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Hannah Hall
- Oct 5, 2018
- 1 min
Cleaning Day
Benjamin was particularly proud of the tower he made out of cushions. He collects cushions from all over the house and then hoovers them...
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Hannah Hall
- Sep 30, 2018
- 1 min
Back to the Future!
Just another meal time at High Winds!
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Hannah Hall
- Sep 27, 2018
- 2 min
Six Adults, Three Children and a Pussy Cat
A snowy arrival Welcome to High Winds! We have been here for 9 months now. We arrived in the snow three days before Christmas. Yes, I...
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