Pumpkins & bonfires

Whilst we were moving house last Sunday some of the other island residents were enjoying the chance to indulge in some beautiful creative artwork – competitive pumpkin carving. One was traditional but scary; two were island inspired; there was a three-dimensional one and finally, the winner, was an amazingly detailed lobster. The following day we all had lunch together with soup made from all the pumpkin carvings, fresh bread and butter made at the farm.

Of course it wasn’t too many days before bonfire night came round; it was a bit too windy on Thursday but by Sunday we were promised a rare calm evening and it only took an hour of hard work to construct an amazing fire from old gates, the beach hide, fencing posts and anything else we could lay our hands on. The night was clear but cold and we had fantastic views of Jupiter and various constellations. As dusk fell we gathered on the beach and enjoyed an evening of a very warming fire, sausages freshly cooked on the embers and a few glasses of wine. By morning there was little left, although Jim and Steve spent quite a while clearing up the various bits of metal and glass to make the beach safe again.

Elaine