The 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar, falling on a Friday… steeped in Western superstition as very unlucky day, which happens at least once every year and up to three times in some years. It even...
Blink and you may miss it, but last weekend was absolutely tropical for an English weekend. It was one of those weekends where the sun was shining, everyone was smiling, and getting those white legs out for a touch...
Spiders and Halloween seem to go hand in hand. As soon as October arrives, supermarket shelves are filled with spider-themed snacks and treats; and how many kids parties have you been to and found yourself surrounded by a sea of...
Rats, mice, bats and even the eternally popular arachnids (spiders) are always used as scary creatures for Halloween festivities. To be honest, I do find this a little harsh on the bats and spiders. Bats in the UK (all...
…and under the door, through the conservatory skylight and probably in through the gaps around the pipework for the washing machine. However, spiders will not climb up through the bath plug hole – as old wives tales might have...
Carving the pumpkins for “All Hallows’ Eve” has been a ritual in our household since before I can remember. As I went to collect two impressive specimens from the shed this evening, I paused to check on the rabbits...