Tag Archives: nature

Seaside, Smugglers, a Dragon or the Devil

Posted on September 19, 2020 by charliecountryboy

There is something quite romantic about white horses, not the majestic, virile stallions. I mean the oceanic type, whipped up by the breeze. Although I’m sure there are a few mares who would disagree. Today we went to Filey and … Continue reading →

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A Night in the Forest

Posted on July 4, 2018 by charliecountryboy

Aha, you’re expecting a ‘Blair Witch Tale’ with deceased witches, selfies and gore? I wish I’d written that now, but, nope, sorry this is musical with a degree of nostalgia. We had a night in the forest last weekend Dalby … Continue reading →

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An Early Start in Zakynthos

Posted on May 30, 2018 by charliecountryboy

The weather is just beautiful out here in Greece at the moment, I thought I would share the sunrise with you all 😎

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Chickens Doing Well 

Posted on August 22, 2017 by charliecountryboy

So I moved the chickens off the lawn and they seem to thriving, and of course it doesn’t matter if they chow up the grass in their new place. If your a bit lost then you might want to read … Continue reading →

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Hanging Baskets, Me?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by charliecountryboy

If your a regular reader you’ll know I’m not a Hanging Basket type of geezer. But, a dear friend Lesley (surname withheld to prevent unwarranted attention 😜) Bought ‘her indoors’ some hanging baskets for her birthday and I can’t believe … Continue reading →

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Beverley Beck

Posted on July 15, 2017 by charliecountryboy

When we relocated from Hampshire and country living to Beverley in East Yorkshire and town living there was a certain amount of apprehension. The name Charliecountryboy relates to birds, bees and trees, not as some people interpreted as a Country … Continue reading →

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Starters, Dandelions and Africa

Posted on July 1, 2017 by charliecountryboy

So there I am in the classroom and no starter activity, if you are not familiar with this process, it can mean that you are a tidgy bit screwed. You need to get students attention immediately, before the phones come … Continue reading →

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A Language of Your Own

Posted on November 17, 2012 by charliecountryboy

When I was a very small boy I didn’t speak English. My family communicated with me by using pictures. I would say something and they would get out various  books and when I spoke they pointed to things until I … Continue reading →

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Me, Life and the Universe

Posted on August 18, 2012 by charliecountryboy

I like to keep my blogs short so this is going to be fun. It was three thirty am and so, of course you lie there thinking about life and the universe and I thought what a fitting way to end … Continue reading →

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