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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
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David Beckham sends wife Victoria into hysterics with his latest gardening adventures as he makes a very shocking discovery in his carrot patch
sent his wife Victoria into hysterics with his latest gardening adventures as he made a very shocking discovery in his carrot patch. Taking to Instagram, the football legend, 50, happily showcased his collection of quirky-looking carrots in his Cotswolds home. The famed couple were seen spending some time together in their garden as David rummaged through his plot. Playfully taking a clip of her husband, Victoria, 51, could be heard laughing away as David discovered his latest crop of vegetables had grown into a non-conventional shape. As David excitedly pulled his vegetable out of the ground, he discovered that it had started to split at the end and grown in two different directions. Alongside the clip, he penned: 'Exciting day today in my veggie garden , CARROTS but not exactly what I expected but to be fair it had Lady Beckham laughing. @victoriabeckham sorry about my carrot' Victoria took to her own social media to gush over her husband and his passion project. She shared a picture of the funny shaped vegetable as well a clip of her husband showcasing his large red onions. The fashion designer then posted a pictured of her husband proudly stood in front of a sunset as they enjoyed their time in the garden. David showcased his green thumb as he gave a more in depth look at his passion project last year. He flaunted his bountiful harvest, with baskets brimming with potatoes, kale, carrots and cauliflower. David previously upgraded his £12m Cotswold farmhouse with an expensive Alitex greenhouse. Taking to Instagram at the time, David joked Victoria would be eating spring onions for lunch and dinner after a successful harvest. He wrote: 'Looks like @victoriabeckham has a few spring onions for lunch and dinner for the next few weeks How am I doing @alatichmarshmbe.' Victoria took to her own social media to gush over her husband and his passion project. She shared a picture of the funny shaped vegetable as well a clip of her husband showcasing his large red onions David added he was suffering from hay fever, but it certainly didn't stop from continuing his outdoor occupations. 'Not bad for my first try,' he said. As well as gardening David previously shocked and delighted fans during lockdown when he revealed his newfound passion for beekeeping. The ex-footballer fell in love with the hobby during the pandemic and even installed the hive in his garden - often sharing insights into the task with his followers. In 2016, the family bought their converted barn in the Cotswolds, which has become a hub for the sports icon's new projects.
ABC News
2 days ago
- ABC News
Wollongong man completes mammoth six-year steamboat build in backyard
Ask Andrew Scobie his secret to building a 20th-century steamboat in his backyard shed and he will say it took a "couple of cups of coffee and maybe a couple of beers". The Wollongong man spent up to three hours a day for six years working on the passion project, all because he was tired of watching television. "I was bored … so I thought it'd be nice to tinker in the shed," Mr Scobie said. "And quite a few years back, I built a model steam train with my father so we thought, 'We like all things mechanical, so let's venture onto a new project.'" The 58-year-old has now completed a seven-seater steam-powered vessel designed for family adventures on some of Australia's most picturesque waterways. It was inspired by the Edwardian era of steam travel and incorporates authentic details like shiny brass fixtures, red leather seats, a steam engine and chimney. "If you were on a boat, for instance, and had a loose bit of timber, it was a very easy fuel source and mode of transport." The University of Wollongong staffer, husband and father financed the entire build and had all mechanical elements certified. Mr Scobie said he enjoyed making it a social activity with friends and his father, who earnt a living as a steam ship engineer. "I sourced the hull skin and then started to do some of the fitting out. Around that time, a friend had the boiler certified," he said. Just a few weeks out from the boat's maiden voyage, Mr Scobie's father Clarke died. "We were trying and pushing this last year and a half, putting a lot more hours in," said daughter Caitlyn Scobie. "Obviously he didn't make it but that's OK … I think he'd be really proud." Mr Scobie paid homage to his dad by wearing his former sailing uniform during the boat's first run last weekend. "We had a lot of time for each other, talking engineering and other things. It was a great connection we had over the years," he said. The moment was witnessed by dozens of boating enthusiasts and Shell Cove locals, some of whom could not help but cheer as the boat's belly hit the water. After a successful lap around the marina, Mr Scobie said his hobby build would be put to good use. "I look forward to the next weeks, months, years enjoying sunny days like this on the water," he said.
