Archive for May, 2009

Four weeks old today!

Monday, May 11th, 2009

It’s unbelievable the growth rate that happens in the tunnel, we knew things were going to be quick but we are now scoffing salad, spinach and various other green leafy delicacies such as pak choi, rocket, coriander…   Can’t wait until all the proper hot food starts to fruit! Freshly picked chillies for me at breakfast [...]

9° Celsius until BANG!

Friday, May 8th, 2009

I went up to the tunnel at lunch time to check on our thirsty little vegetables and the temperature was at a scorching 41° C! (105.79° F) It’s not even a particularly hot day here today, 9° C with a fairly fresh wind from the West. Going to need some serious ventilation in there when [...]

Gallows – Grey Britain

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

One year later and another album from the fine hardcore punk band Gallows! I listened to it this morning on my daily mile and a half stroll to work, howling wind, thoughts of polytunnel flying past! Well, it’s another awesome piece of work, seems like a fuller sound but still has the rawness of Orchestra [...]