Monday, 31 December 2012

Celebratory Chicken with a Cheeky Sprout

What an interesting few months I have spent in the blogosphere. Thank you to everyone who has visited my blog, left comments, encouraged me and made me feel so welcome.

There is time for one last celebration in 2012.... 


before the dreaded January detox...


I can't work out if that is a guilty expression on Sprout's face, or deep disgust at the lack of anything worth chasing in there.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy new year!


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  1. elaine 31 December 2012 at 08:49

    Love your two photos - they made me chuckle. Wishing you all the very best for 2013 - I have enjoyed visiting your blog this year - looking forward to more of the same next year.

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  2. Sarah Shoesmith31 December 2012 at 08:55

    Thank you, Elaine - and I look forward to reading more from you too.

    It's very windy here - I'm hoping things will quieten down for the celebrations this evening.

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  3. Mark and Gaz31 December 2012 at 09:07

    And wishing you a happy, healthy New Year too :)

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  4. Sarah Shoesmith31 December 2012 at 09:51

    Thank you!

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  5. Sue Garrett31 December 2012 at 11:16

    And here was I thinking whatever can be cheeky about a Brusssels sprout? Hope next year is a good one!

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 08:48

      Oh I think sprouts can be very cheeky!

      Here's to perfect weather and mammoth harvests!

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  6. Janneke 31 December 2012 at 11:48

    Sprout in the washing machine? Lovely pictures. Wish you a healthy, happy 2013 with a lot of gardening pleasure.

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 08:50

      Yes, he's incredibly inquisitive. Thank you for your good wishes, Janneke.

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  7. Anonymous31 December 2012 at 14:30

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  8. Anonymous31 December 2012 at 14:31

    Looking forward to seeing your dreams materialise GS in 2013, especially your haven for wildlife. I hope more gardeners will follow this path.... thank you for your thoughts, considerations and advice over the past year!!

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 08:52

      Thank you Hampshire! I heartily agree with your wish for more people to garden with wildlife in mind. Here's to our wishes being granted!

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  9. Jennifer31 December 2012 at 15:16

    Happy holidays and all the best for 2013!

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  10. Casa Mariposa31 December 2012 at 15:43

    Happy New Year to you, too! Love the sign about the hen party. :o)

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  11. Anonymous31 December 2012 at 17:11

    This has made me smile :-) I must look out for a Hen Party sign for my doodles as they're usually having a good time when I go up there!
    Happy New Year x

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 08:54

      I'm pleased it made you smile... the sign came from a well-known UK craft shop!

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  12. Jo31 December 2012 at 18:52

    Awww, so cute. Happy New year and all the very best for 2013.

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  13. Anonymous31 December 2012 at 18:54

    Have a great New Year!

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  14. HELENE31 December 2012 at 21:20

    Oh, your dog is lovely! I have enjoyed visitng your blog, even if I haven't left a message, will try to do that more often! A very Happy New Year to you :-)

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 09:04

      Hi Helene - thank you for your lovely comments. I look forward to hearing from you again!

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  15. HolleyGarden1 January 2013 at 00:07

    Cute photo of Sprout! Perhaps he wanted a quick wash! ;) Happy New Year!

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 09:06

      Ha! I don't know about wanting a quick wash - Sprout generally NEEDS a thorough wash, especially as we are still ankle-deep in mud here.

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  16. Bethany Benton Art1 January 2013 at 16:24

    Your post brought a smile to my face. I'm sure the adorable Sprout steals the show on a regular basis. Happy New Year!

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  17. KL2 January 2013 at 00:14

    Fantastic blog you have. Happy New Year

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  18. Unknown2 January 2013 at 18:03

    I'm glad I found you, cheers for 2013!

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 09:12

      Hi Lynne, welcome - thank you for reading my blog and leaving a comment.

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  19. Alistair8 January 2013 at 13:25

    I really enjoyed the expression on Sprouts face, (well am I in trouble again) Have a great year of gardening.

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    1. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 09:13

      That expression of being in trouble again seems to be permanently in place!

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  20. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 21:32

    Hi- just strated following you on twitter and see you're following me! I've posted a link to your post on kitchen gardens in a post I'm publishinjg Thursday. I'm in Norfolk too- about 10 miles north of Norwich...Nigel Boldero (www.audaxdesign.co.uk)

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  21. Sarah Shoesmith11 January 2013 at 09:16

    Hi Nigel - thank you for the link - I shall go and read your blog now.

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  22. Sandi's Garden Patch27 March 2013 at 19:53

    Always worried that might cat might jump in the washing machine! So far so good, she hasn't. My old cat once jumped out of the fridge when I openned the door. Don't know how long he was in there. Gave me a bit of shock.

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  23. Sarah Shoesmith30 March 2013 at 14:57

    Hi Sandi, I know other cat owners who have had problems with their cats getting into washing machines, but I have never heard of one getting into the fridge! Sprout went through a phase of sleeping in the tumble dryer when he was a puppy. I guess he felt safe and warm in there.

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