Hi all.
Well I am still here but its rather hectic so writing on my blog has been pushed down my ‘to do list’ i’m afraid. We have had the wall taken out where the modem was so no internet for a while but I’m back online now. I missed surfing but its no biggie, however my teenage son was in a bad way and even muttered something about ‘going out’ once or twice. He’s back to himself now though and we can have a proper conversation… through MSN of course! 
I’m going on holiday in a couple of days but after that I hope normal service will be resumed. I’m off to Spain for a few days to catch a bit of sun. Actually thats not true, I don’t get sun tanned, I just lose my bluey whiteness! People always want to sit next to me on the flight home because I’m so pale and I make their tan look great!
I’ve been checking on the wild apples and they are coming on fine. The blackberries are well into bloom as well so it won’t be long before I can start this years supply of jams from the wild. I hope you are all busy collecting jars. I manage to get most of mine from friends and family, its amazing how many jars they can save in exchange for a nice pot of jam lol!
I’ll see you all when i’m less pale……..
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June 25, 2008 at 8:17 am
Dana
Hi, all that you do is just great. Well, I’m more interested in the cosmetics, the natural soaps and all the stuff, you gave me great ideas. Just one question: how do you do the coconut oil or butter? You said in a post that you just needed the coconut because you prepare it.
Thx a lot!
Dana
June 26, 2008 at 2:41 pm
shirleyuk
Hi Dana
Yes I make coconut oil from scratch. Its a long process for not much oil but I love using the finished product as it melts into the skin. The process involves grating the coconut and warming/agitating the slivers with hot water to release the oil. Then its a case of simmering to get the water to evaporate and you are left with gorgeous oil!
I will try to get round to doing a little post about it soon but I still have quite a bit left so have been hanging on until I nearly run out.
July 1, 2008 at 6:05 am
indiebird
oh can I second Danas request please!!?? I really want to have a go at this. I was worried you might’ve jacked it all in Shirley, but good to see you are still writing. Must get my finger out and get my own blog sorted. Have just finished the current Open University course so should (in theory) have more time! Have a wonderful holiday and see you when you get back.
July 13, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Heather Bestel
Hi Shirley
Great to see you are still there.
I found you via indiebird and I’ve been reading your blog with relish. We have recently downshifted and are loving the challenges it provides. You are such an inspiration – please keep up the good work.
Heather x
July 18, 2008 at 8:38 pm
shirleyuk
Hi all
Well I’m back and yes i’m still pale! Ok I’ll try and do a coconut oil how to very soon. I’m going to need to do a soapmaking one soon as well as i’m beginning to run short!