The Farmer has been busy. The Farmer in a seriously thick jumper. The Farmer who was complaining to me about it being so cold for Spring. The village has an annual walk to the Bluebell Wood usually this last weekend in April. This year it is currently on hold as even the bluebells have decided it’s TOO COLD to make an appearance.
Don’t blame them….
The Farmer reckons the plants are at least a month behind where they should be. Hawklad with just a tad of irony, said that he’d would happily settle for just being a month behind schedule. I know what he means.
Hawklad is ploughing on with his exam revision, mostly sat by the fire. So much to do and not enough time. Probably only in one subject, History, will he fully complete the course before the exams. The other subjects he will be playing catch up right until the exams. But he’s still giving it a go, he is trying. So proud of him.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
Our spring flowers are about two weeks behind. We have a month-long tulip festival every April, and they’re just now hitting peak bloom. And today it’s suddenly a warm 73 F degrees and sunny. Finally feeling like spring. Cheering Hawklad on!
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It must feel good to get that warmth finally
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Great photo. Good luck with tests
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Thank you 😊
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Bravo!! You guys are amazing.
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That’s very kind of you ❤️
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You’re welcome!
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I don’t have any spring flowers showing their heads yet, but the odd ones are dhowing where I walk.
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This year we hardly had any snowdrops in the garden, so unusual.
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💚
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❤️
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We are all rooting for him. How would we have done with all his hurdles?
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It will be good when the exams are finished and he can drop the school stress finally.
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Such toughness and determination! Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
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Definitely fingers and toes crossed.
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Fingers crossed for Hawklad. And yes it is pure perishing. Like the weather gods know we are all in hawk to energy prices too.
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Went for a walk today in the mist and rain, the trees looked like autumn. Really odd.
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These are lovely photos Gary even without the flowers. As nature shows, you can be behind schedule but still find and have your moment to bloom under the sun. It’ll be the same for Hawklad. Best wishes to you and him with the exam prep! 🙏
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Yes he will bloom when it is right for him
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You have a great lad and he’s got a great dad. You make a special team. I love the photograph.
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This boy is such a role model. Against all odds, he is hanging in and doing the best he can. Kudos!
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That is all we can all do. Just about seeing what doors are open when it’s time to head towards college,
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That’s right, that is all you can do. And you know and keep your eyes on it, your head cool, and your feet on the ground.
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I agree. Your boy is fighting to the last. He’s doing all he can. Not all students do that, even the ones who can but won’t. So, it’s something to rejoice over.
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He will do his best and the rest will sort themselves out. But he and his happiness is the important point
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I so agree.
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I know you’re planning is all about the exams right now, but please plan on something good after. Make the mountain have two sides, with a view to look forward to.
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A sleep in on the day after the exams will be fantastic. So tired.
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We believe in Hawklad!
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That means so much to us ❤️
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m glad it’s not just me being a softie southerner feeling too cold! We have bluebells out near us though, and wild garlic too.
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Had a look at the wood and it’s so barren. No flowers at all yet. But we had the first Swift today. That is a good sign.
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I can see why you’re proud. He is a determined young man. I wish him all the best with his exams.
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Proud of both of you. ❤❤
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