The lesson of two weevils

"We are our choices."

Jean-Paul Sartre

Last year one of our almond trees had the bulk of it's leaves stripped almost overnight. Busy as we are rushing to and from work, we barely noticed the cause, assuming it was something akin to the dreaded leaf curl (that still plagues one of our trees despite treatment this year).

But the insect world always has a few surprises for us rural amateurs, and today while we were happily (!) mowing away under the almond tree we spied a clump of jewels where no jewels should be.

Merry Christmas Mr Almond

So do we sacrifice almonds (again) or support our mates in the insect world? Well let's try to do both - so a quick shake of the tree to release the bulk of the little fellas (many of whom decided that human underpants were a great alternative spot to nest), and then on with the mowing (and dancing).

Almost ready for the local rats to enjoy

Kelly thinks that the real beauty of a freshly mown lawn is a clear patch in which to play the relentless "Frow The Ball" game that is at the centre of her universe.

C'mon human - Frow!