Muddy Marge

Studland

Lastnight at home, the outside temperature was somewhere below minus 2c. So this morning, we needed to thaw out Marge ready for her travels. Whilst she gently warmed in glow of a bright frosty sunlight, we took time to remember the birds who struggle to find enough food on these cold days.

 Last night John cooked a whole chicken marinated in tikka paste, the carcass after being boiled, had been kept to put out for the birds this morning. The area we live in, is famous for Red Kites, a large bird of prey with wing spans of up to six feet. It wasn't long before one was sat on our grass enjoying a 'taste of India'. Unfortunately, before we could photograph it, it took flight, a shame as it would have made a fantastic picture for our blog.

Today we had reason to travel to Poole. One of our tenants, an elderly lady, required our attention!!

After sorting out a couple of jobs she needed doing, we walked into town and visited our letting agent. Whilst there we asked if they had any suitable buy to let properties available. I know, we have said no more, after the trials and tribulations of the last few years, but we're just thinking about another one, or maybe two!

Passing through the town on our way back to Marge, we walked through the Dolphin shopping centre. Their Christmas lights this year are stunning. 

Tonight we are back to one of our regular stops on Studland. A drink in the pub, then back to Marge for paella, (a memory of our trip to the continent, not that long ago). 

Tomorrow we are off to Swanage, to seek out some more furniture bargains, and potential properties. We'll let you know how we get on.