132. First Days of October - Living Alone in Wales (October 2024)

[@starlight1867]

My uses for carrot greens : In smoothies or green juices ; as a garnish for soups, salads or roasted veg; chopped into a salad, add them to veggie burgers or use them in place of parsley or tarragon. They also make a lovely pesto for drizzling over new potatoes, pasta, roast veg or to have as a dip with crackers. Just pulse them in a food processor with garlic, olive oil and roasted pumpkin seeds. 👌

[@jillychandler]

Dear Sean, you only need to put that lovely pot of preserve in the fridge once you have opened it. I also write the date I open a pot on the lid with a permanent marker pen, as the pot will say on it somewhere how long you can keep it once opened. I did the same as you with the Christmas Waitrose Delivery slot, as I have to get everything delivered to me, due to only going out to walk Madge, and living in a very rural place in West Devon, I too found the same thing, that even though it is the beginning of October, I was lucky to get a slot on the 21st December, as all the ones nearer Christmas Day were already taken! As you also mentioned, if you put things in to come to over the minimum order of £40 it will hold your slot, and you can change it up to the day before your delivery is due. LOVE your little new microwave, love the colour and the wood effect handles etc. I have had my microwave - a Panasonic one - for 41 years now, and I use it almost every day! Thanks for the video, Blessings from Jilly & Madge in West Devon, England.

[@seanjamescameron]

Same day as me! 👍

[@carolhardie7513]

Love your new Microwave,gorgeous green❤

[@SuperCmorris]

You buy alot of food for just one person, I’d like to see how much gets thrown away, I agree with the other comment you buy alot of items on line weekly, is this just boredom some of the time

[@seanjamescameron]

Nothing gets thrown away. And as for shopping, I came to Wales with only a few boxes so am still creating a home.

[@SuperCmorris]

@@seanjamescameron I was’nt criticizing you, just seems to appear that way on your videos,

[@carolineowen7846]

I keep any spare ice packs in the cool bag I take shopping. Some companies have gone over to using unprocessed wool for insulation, which is good slug control, or to put round the water but taps / pipes, or as a mulch. Garlic has many beneifical medicinal properties, might help ward off nasties (illnesses) going into & through winter. An old 'tale I was told, that Hanging onions & garlic in the kitchen helps keep viral illnessnes away. A self proclaimed wiccan told me this when I commented on her beautiful homegrown garlic & onion plaits hanging in her kitchen, before I washed her floor. (I tried it last year, didn't have a sniffle!) Although both (& leeks) are toxic to cats. You could make a ratatouille with the aubergine, courgette, garlic and other veg etc etc, Do it in the slow cooker and make some home made ready meals, ideal for freezing, if you get poorly / get home late from the homestead & need a quick poppidy-ping meal. (Love the welsh for microwave!).

[@lostinsomerset6002]

Crikey! The Newt is crazy expensive and posh!!!

[@jennifermatthews8883]

You could make a carrot top pesto using the carrot tops.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Gale did a beautiful job on your picture. She draws wonderfully. Thank you for sharing it with us. Hello from Upstate NY in the Mohawk Valley. We are having a glorious fall 🍁. The leaves on the Adirondack mountains are turning beautiful colors.

[@justmenicole4842]

Hi! I'm 4 hours above you in Quebec 😊 near the A15 , leaves are glorious here too, but just starting to change

[@randomviking8676]

Ohmeowzer1, I'm pretty much around 4 hours south from you and leaves are mostly still green here. Loving the Fall temps though! 👍

[@noreenlawlor3700]

​@@randomviking8676😅

[@deborahhw8030]

Those freezing things that come with the food we put in the freezer and use as wine chillers in a vase 😂.

[@anntaylor4247]

Sean, if you wear layers, you could save on heating. 😊

[@ecowomble1781]

Not a criticism, more an observation. Did you say you were not buying anything else to save up for Christmas? Its not easy, Amazon at your fingertips etc. Looking forward to the live stream.

[@ceeceel.3098]

Just a friendly reminder huh!! 🤔 I just don’t understand why you r so concerned lol.

[@ecowomble1781]

@@ceeceel.3098 I’m not particularly.. just like you aren’t concerned about blood sugar 😂

[@Avis-y3h]

Surely the fitting is in the bottom of the microwave- and glass turntable in packaging which was inside oven ???

[@judithmorganjudyteen]

​@@Avis-y3hthe new ones use fans to distribute the heat

[@ukaly1]

Check what it says on the bottles. It will usually say refrigerate after opening, if needed.

[@karen4you]

I dry clothes inside with a fan blowing on them or in the winter, near a space heater but not too close. It has a blower and I dry my hair in the winter by it as well. I tried vegetable boxes but too many things I didn't want. Pretty microwave! I owned an old gas stove that color once.

[@pierrettehebert3044]

Always pleasant to visit with you by video. I’m always shocked by how much purchasing you do 😳

[@elainecoad205]

If you keep your sp 16:00 are jars of jam, mayo etc in your cupboard, it will remind you to add them to your shopping list when you use them to replace emty jars in fridge.

[@lizwood510]

I sympathise with your shed needing a sort out! Like you , I am good at tidying, but , blimey, I can’t keep it tidy🥴 I always wait until it becomes a ‘crisis’ . Heyho. Crisis management, I guess.

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Free room and board for cats! Yahoo! Mine have me growing them pots of organic grass.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

You could roast aubergines,courgettes and carrots and onion in olive oil and have with chicken and rice

[@gtavmj-1852]

I thought you were making your own sourdough Sean? ;) ... its nice to know how something is made though, life is about having a go. :)

[@bybeccalewis]

Hello from West Wales, The Newt Garden is open to the public and it is beautiful. To answer your question, I make natural dye with my carrot tops.

[@Jay-Leigh]

Love the microwave Sean. It’s beautiful. ❤

[@SueBall-vl8ou]

Keep and use the garlic...high in B1...keeps mosquitoes and midges away...Sue from Arizona

[@angelalewis6706]

You have 2 trucks for the garden. Don't understand why you're buying wheel barrows. Strange. Xx

[@seanjamescameron]

Sometimes it’s easier to get a one wheelbarrow down a strip of plants than 4 wheels.

[@lindacampbell540]

He’s going to use the ‘nutless’ one for herbs I think. I love an old wheelbarrow planted up. Very handy to have a few on a large plot

[@CarlasAntics]

If you bought a dehumidifier you wouldn't need to put the heating on or open the windows and it only costs pennies to run.

[@murkydepths181]

I can certainly recommend them - keeps your house nice and dry 👌

[@CarlasAntics]

@@murkydepths181 that's right and warm.

[@stevelewis2378]

Why would a dehumidifier keep a house warm?

[@CarlasAntics]

@@stevelewis2378 yes. You can get different size ones for different size spaces which blow out warm air and extract humidity so the house is definitely a lot warmer. Ive used them in my house for years, they make the house feel a very nice and snug.

[@CarlasAntics]

@@stevelewis2378 because it blows out warm air and removed humidity.

[@robynpomnitz4483]

I like fresh bread like that .I always cut up half and put in freezer for later 😊

[@ohmeowzer1]

Yummy hot with butter ❤

[@susangrindle7426]

When i was posting the spiders would always make their webs across the paths, always head level use to hate it when i walked into one wondering where the hell it had gone and doing the spider dance 😂 don't know what was worse them or the dogs 😂😂😂. Lovely colour microwave much nicer than boring white 😊😊

[@mrsmiggins6435]

The microwave is 'pretty', beautiful calm colour😀. I only use my microwave to warm up my cold coffee nowadays . I love my courgettes fried in a bit of butter, especially on cheese on toast😋. They don't taste at all like boiled. It will be nice for you to be able to sit outside for a cuppa. Have a good few days🤗

[@lindacampbell540]

Delicious and so quick

[@grumpy_poo]

Those ice packs will come in handy for taking stuff to the shed you want to keep cool. Didn't Martin Roberts also buy a haunted house in the village?

[@LazieJane]

It’s been a bad year for the olives with lots of failed harvests so I guess that’s why the prices have gone up .

[@irenepickering-p4u]

Nice microwave ideal for 1or 2 people and it certainly will be cheaper than turning the oven on 😊

[@JaneyH]

I thought you put your microwave in the pantry as you never used it? Maybe I missed you gifting it I hate autumn/winter especially after an awful summer… roll on spring Only 79 days till the shortest day !

[@seanjamescameron]

It went to a local family.

[@JaneyH]

@@seanjamescameron I’m very good at giving stuff away then having to buy again! Sunny but cold here in Derbyshire.. hope you are getting some sun! PS love your channel ☕️👍🏻

[@seanjamescameron]

@@JaneyH it was far too big just for me, yes the sun is here today.

[@violetraal5383]

I had a microwave that did not spin. It only lasted 2 years and then broke. My other microwaves with the spinning plate worked much longer, so I went back to the spinning plate. I hope you have better luck. I like the retro look of your microwave.

[@MarleneCurrie-j5e]

What a lot of great content you put into your videos. The little breakfast area is a good use of space when you get time to sit down. The portrait by Gayle is brilliant and I love your microwave, not the usual ugly piece of equipment in boring white. Have a nice relaxing day. Think the cats might reappear when they see all the boxes to play in.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

Beautiful portrait. What a talented subscriber. Will look lovely with a frame. Love the colour of that microwave. Never seen one with wooden handles. Perfect size too. You always have such interesting content. Hope you get your sleep/ wake pattern in order. I found my patterns went weird when I retired. Finally had to find a schedule that worked. Have a productive rest of the week. 👍🏻💕

[@janebass3372]

Hi Sean, I really like that microwave, what is the make please? I'm also looking for a smallish one. Thanks, Jane

[@seanjamescameron]

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[@janebass3372]

@@seanjamescameron thanks so much!

[@jennyhayler7553]

Topsy & Amber would love to with the Box

[@ianbor6110]

Thought you had 2 trolleys they sent you 2 instead alot better then a wheelbarrow

[@seanjamescameron]

Nobody sent me anything, I paid for it but a wheelbarrow is better when weeding and you need to go down a narrow crack.

[@ianbor6110]

@@seanjamescameron you bought a 4 wheel trolley but no cover so you emailed them and they sent you a nother trolley and I thought I was losing my marbles all the best Ian.

[@KatZiser-ze2dr]

The table is awesome 😍 I also have a small blue microwave ( really like it). Nice video, life looks full, busy and enjoyable. Happy October & Blessings 🫖

[@Artdream1213]

Question? Is it possible that Waitrose bases its Christmas ordering of popular Christmas foods based on, in pert, what you and others preorder? And if that holds true than will you still be able add extra more popular items when you get closer to the holiday? Or will there not be the items you might want then?

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes I think that is there idea behind it.

[@susanellis7780]

This week, I seemed to end up with lots of veg. Been souping it up to freeze it❤😊

[@angelapitkin7097]

You can make soup with carrot tops, it is very tasty

[@lindacampbell540]

I never realized you could eat the tops

[@ReneeinVirginia]

When you mentioned getting a microwave, believe it or not, I guessed you would get that exact style and color! I've been looking at the same also. It's great to see you so energetic. You've gotten a lot done. Everything is shaping up so nicely!

[@mrwibbles20]

The main thing I use my microwave for these days is precooking a potato before it goes into the oven to give final bake texture.

[@lynnecannon6651]

Me too. Sean could get a small bonfire going down on the homestead and start his potatoes off there!

[@lindacampbell540]

@@lynnecannon6651gosh, I haven’t done that for years. So much fun as kids

[@johnbluett6079]

Micro good for cooking chicken thighs about 2 or 3 mins

[@kirstymabbott7862]

I had the same with Ocado, but I couldn’t get a slot for Christmas week that coincides with getting paid…

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes it would be nice if there was a way of taking the money when we had it rather than the night before a delivery.

[@mitzikolody4569]

That portrait of you is a good likeness of you Sean ❤

[@marybazargani6929]

That is a really pretty microwave! Love your outdoor table and chairs. Great place for breakfast and tea .

[@Lynnys1]

I will never understand why people are concerned about how much Sean spends. It’s his life and his money. I’m sure that those who criticise would hate it if someone who they don’t know gave their opinion on their spending habits. People are allowed to change their minds about things as time goes on. Why can’t you just watch and appreciate his videos? Thank you Sean for providing these lovely windows into your life and life in Wales.

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

save space lovely boy and fix it above the stove..!! xx n

[@annicabackstrom7757]

Thank's for a lovely video! I just love the micro, so beautiful colour! Have a nice day, hugs from Gotland, Sweden 😊

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

have a look for a recipe called Imam Biyaldi - it'll change your view on aubergines 🙂

[@richmorg8196]

We have a electric cloths horse.with a timer so that we do not have to put the heating on to dry out cloths

[@seanjamescameron]

Do you have a link to it?

[@mottmott5156]

What is the plant by the kitchen window please.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Sure is a nice plant,.hope he tells us

[@mottmott5156]

@@ohmeowzer1 so do I! This is the second time I’ve asked. Sean please!

[@sueprice4082]

It is a prayer plant, they are lovely.

[@mottmott5156]

@@sueprice4082 thank you I’ve heard of them I’ll have to see if I can grow one where I live it’s hot here.

[@seanjamescameron]

And this is the second time I’ve told you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGzo5eJlp12iJIsi=kEVdEciu0hLR7rvV

[@WashyGirl]

I don’t have one but would a heated clothes horse be good the ones with a cover , I might get one x

[@Angel-002]

What a busy time you had. Some great ideas & plans going on there Sean. Shame the ice packs, from your delivery, wouldn't fit in your freezers. You could use them to take milk & food to your homestead to keep cold & fresh in the warmer months. (Dare say you won't be needing them in the next few months🥶) Love the colour of your microwave. I use mine for all sorts, from pre-baking potatoes, before finishing them off in the oven,to crisp the skins up, to making stews/casseroles & cooking extra large chicken or full leg of lamb. Mine is a large one that I've had for 30+ years. Even though its just me, I find buying a large chicken & meat joints more economical. I then cook them in the microwave, portion them up & freeze for later dates. Cheaper than having the oven on for hours & cheaper way of having meat..... especially if you get a reduced bargain. Plenty are reduced in the run up to Christmas & Easter & I usually stock up then. Yours will come in handy, if you do plenty for a couple of evenings & then you can just reheat it, after a hard days work. I'm sure spiders build their webs at head height on purpose😱😂😂

[@jeanettegillings7202]

Oh wow! That portrait by Gail is fantastic!

[@dorothywilliams9967]

Morning Sean another brilliant video and content...noticed you've moved the clock & calender about again...I'm always changing things around make the place more interesting 🤣

[@Justacupatea]

The frozen packs once defrosted can be used to water houseplants.

[@stevendowden2579]

most enjoyable sean

[@MichaelWhite-i3b]

Whats that wall in your garden, it looks like an ancient ruin ?

[@seanjamescameron]

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[@ggwildlife]

love the microwave colour similar to all my kitchen products! look forward to the next one Sean.

[@doingmyownthing8616]

Love the microwave, it's plenty big enough for heating up food. I mostly use mine for heating up leftovers, soup, and the water for my coffee. Mine is small too.

[@ColinOBear]

What a busy day! Lots of parcels to open. Great stuff. 🙂

[@abigaillockey374]

I enjoyed your newest video and seeing the new parcels! The vegetables from Newt were beautiful! Maybe one day you can take us on a trip to tour another castle? I had fun seeing the one from an earlier video. And of course I'm always up for a walk in the mountains! Love it! Also I have been watching some of your videos from the lockdown and I've found you have a good sense of humor. I don't remember what it was but you said something so funny on the video where you were making corned beef soup/stew that I almost choked on my coffee!

[@lorrainemorris527]

Love the colour of the microwave and the design very retro. I can't wait to see your glasshouse . I can't believe you got put a Christmas order in now 🤦. I will look at Martin Lewis is videos i used to watch him on BBC 1 .

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Sean is there a booklet caught inside the microwave? My daughter just bought exactly the same microwave 👍

[@Joan-gp4lc]

Looking forward to spending time in that Welsh pub with you..... Chicago

[@sueparsons6919]

Love the colour of your microwave, nice fresh colour. Microwaves are handy for doing ready meals and reheating food. I wouldnt be without mine, I like my food hot cant bare food lukewarm. Your whiteboard for the shed is massive, best of luck sorting it out.😂😂😆

[@tonyworrall7379]

Carrot tops make good pesto!

[@Evans0567]

Might be worth adding the microwave ontop of the fridge to save some space?

[@seanjamescameron]

Then it would be dangerous to take out a hot dish by stretching up and over the head.

[@Evans0567]

@@seanjamescameronah yeah, had the idea when you were holding it up to the camera so you looked a lot taller/ fridge not as tall. You can get microwave shelves (they sit on the work top) so you save a bit of room that way. I’ve got one myself.

[@lorellstoneman74]

Perfect size microwave. A big one is too big...most of the time its just reheating a plate of food....but I do steam veggies in mine.in a corning ware container with a glass lid...carrot chunks with a little water butter and salt are great in it... Now ou can warm up your cup o tea. Thanks for the video.. Sean.

[@jeanettekessler4827]

Lovely veg. Would Newt not customize a box for you?

[@seanjamescameron]

No they don’t offer that service.

[@jeanettekessler4827]

Shame, I’m sure the food bank will appreciate it. I see no point in aubergines but found a good way to use veg you don’t like would be to roast it, whizz it up into chopped tomatoes and herbs for a nice ‘hidden veg’ pasta sauce - all the goodness but no overpowering tastes. Love all the new subscriptions you’re trying. Can’t do it here though as the Irish Sea holds up deliveries quite a bit.

[@varinafulcher5898]

Nice you have a little seating area outside.x

[@kath804]

That’s a great piece of art by Gail x

[@irenebaird4456]

We can see them

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

Loving your bistro set, fabulous for having your morning cuppa in style. What a lovely portrait from Gayle, you have such lovely subscribers. Great wheelbarrow, looks sturdy. I'm like you, design and font, aesthetics mean a lot to me. Great microwave, very retro will look good alongside your retro cabinet. Great vlog as always🐞

[@emmafarr770]

Love the microwave oven. The color is beautiful with the wooden Handles. Perfect.😊

[@sharonheppell8378]

👍👍👍😊😊

[@rowenaazimi9040]

I know what you mean, i bought a welsh dresser recently at auction because i remember my grandparents having one in their home when i was a child. Another great vlog and love the colour of the microwave ❤

[@LeeJahn-ih9xu]

Great microwave… love the colour and wood effect👍

[@margaretg7861]

Nice one Sean, varied and interesting . .

[@marywilson6760]

Morning Sean. I love the colour of your Microwave. Reminds me of the old fashioned radio, around the 1940's era I think. 👍😊

[@susanjames4198]

Yes! I was thinking exactly the same thing. It looks like an old vintage radio. Its so pretty

[@maureenmckenna5220]

If the microwave fits a dinner plate, it will be big enough. Yours is adorable. Lovely in every way. So important to have beautifully designed things.

[@rina_pmhx3798]

Thanks sean just booked my Christmas slot thanks to you

[@CookieMonster-b3m]

Gorgeous little microwave and a lovely colour 😊🥰🙏

[@tonyloader9764]

Microwave don't get hot on top.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video Sean 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aquietpotager]

The parsnips could be Salsify

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Lovely little table and chairs. Enjoy your breakfast el fresco x

[@thunderhead180]

Delightful. Wish I was there.

[@kennethmclaren8064]

Nothing wrong with getting another w barrow a friend used a large old pram to cart his plants compost bags toots etc. i was reminded of this as i saw a lady pushing a pram with her dog in it yesterday i always look foward to see what you get in the post.

[@frentbow]

Enjoyed your vlog. Thanks for sharing 🫖

[@susansharples8555]

Another great video, love your new microwave it reminds me of an old radio 😂 xxx

[@thenanlife1141]

I give you lots of likes Shaun x

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Raw veg is healthy.

[@sabinekoch3448]

Such a pity, you can’t just pop in and help me here and there with advice…😊

[@ChristineHillier67]

Good morning Sean 98% of the delivery slots gone already? Thats mad! I cant even think what I want for next week let alone for Christmas! All that popped into my head was the song "all i want for Christmas are my 2 front teeth!" 😂 My dad used to sing it to make me laugh. Take care Sean 💜

[@alysonwilliams2543]

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[@leighwiseman8389]

Thank you Sean, most enjoyable video. Love your microwave 😊

[@ohmeowzer1]

Love your microwave. Be sure to get a turntable for it so your food heats evenly. Ooh nooo I don’t like spiders. I am grateful for them they just creep me out, great job Sean.

[@WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926]

@@ohmeowzer1 I had one woke me up at 1:00 a.m. the other morning crawling across the lens of my doorbell camera. I thought to myself charming!🙄🤷

[@Angel-002]

His microwave has a turntable. He took it out, as he was talking about the new, flatbed microwaves. They heat differently. Hence no need for a turntable & the microwaves are easier to wipe over & clean.

[@dixiedarr700]

Love the blue microwave.

[@wendlit]

Love your yellow handles❤😂Your videos are very professionally put together. I enjoy watching them every day- they make me feel homely and safe. 😊 It’s amazing how much fits in your little fridge. How are you going to eat all that veg 🥦🥕🌽🥔before it goes off?😅Love the mint green microwave👏

[@debbyemadian967]

I make carrot top pesto... x