Nothing heavy planned, I just wanted to water some plants and for Sam to have some good time, and develop another positive memory of allotment life. And it worked. We stayed longer than I'd expected, about 40 minutes altogether. Sam again loved bouncing round the plot in the wheelbarrow, which he will not be able to do when it's all sorted out. But for now half of our area is "wheelbarrow moto-cross", Yeeee-Ha! They say the sun shines on the righteous, so judging by the photo above, Sam is the messiah - or is he just a very naughty boy? He really does look (to me) like some kind of Allotment Child-Sun-God, in his Wheelbarrow-Shaped Chariot!Sam has taken it upon himself that one of his jobs is stirring the water in our water butts. They develop a fine skin of algae, so it looks like fun for him. As I carted a few canfuls of water to soak the plants, Sam merrily stirred away. So deep into his job indeed that he forgot he was standing in the barrow and catapulted himself straight out.
Sam's next self-imposed task was digging. I love that little lad. He decided to help make progress on the bad patch that's taking ages to complete. Hey, every little helps. Once I told him that it's easier to dig at the edge of the bit that's already been dug there was no stopping him, or his Cromer seafront spade - as you can see! He has superb technique. Last pic looks as if Sam's asking "Are the crocodiles gone yet Daddy?", but he was just having a brief rest....
On the way home, as we passed The Woolpack, Bwana Stewart and SS Roy were outside smoking, and Sam absolutely charmed 'em to pieces.
1 comment:
wheelbarrow moto - cross sounds like great fun. I might try it out myself (well they do say life begins at 40, so I am still a baby!!) Yes 3 visits in one day. Fortunately it's a 5 minute walk so it's feasable for me.
You and Sam sound as though you have a great time at yr lotty. Good for you both.
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