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It's time for a change in lifestyle for awhile here at PumpjackPiddlewick

Sometimes life doesn’t go to plan. But that, to my mind, is as it should be. Life would certainly get very boring if it always remained the same. Routine can be soothing, but sometimes it is time for a change. I have been offered a job as Tour Guide onRead More →

Here is an easy way to choose a good French wine from the wine bottle label at PumpjackPiddlewick

When it comes to buying wine, being confronted with a sea of wine bottle labels in a shop can be daunting. If not incredibly confusing. Do you go for a classic looking label? (Implying it is a better wine?) Minimalist style or busy with information? There are far too manyRead More →

I have a favorite french meal that I love to make. Let me share it with you from PumpjackPiddlewick

My favorite French Dinner is easy. Easy to decide upon, and to my mind easy to make. It’s a true classic, traditional, filling and even practical. Oh, and did I mention delicious? The Main Dish For the mains it has to be Boeuf Bourguignon (Burgundian Beef). This is the FrenchRead More →

Whatever is Wattling with Pumpjack Piddlewick

Wattling, my gardening friends, is an old fashioned way of making fencing out of branches. Not only does it look lovely but if your garden has trees, it will not require store bought fencing materials. In other words, it’s free. And you get to re-use and use up pruned gardenRead More →