Can you spot Annie in this photo? I rarely get pictures of her as she is constantly prowling, running, stalking, herding and hiding, like every other self-respecting collie. One does have to keep a sharp eye on ones’ sheep! I have to admit to suffering from acute cabin fever over the last couple of weeks, …
Sam continued to decline, despite repeated vet visits, until, finally, on Christmas eve the vet did another scan and this time found an object wedged in Sam’s intestines, so they went straight in and operated. Instead of making incisions in his intestines, this time they removed a piece of it as it had perforated. We …
My Poor, poor Sam. Five days ago, he brought up his breakfast and has been lethargic ever since. He is restless, clearly in pain and has absolutely no appetite, at all, which is so weird as he is an utter foodie. Four days ago I took him to a vet, and insisted on a bowel …
and we’ve been busy stripping the ivy from the fallen tree. Now the trunk is bare, you can see how much of a near miss it actually was. Just look how close to the greenhouse it is! It struck the wall, to the left, just above the patio doors, and all the upper branches snapped and …
I spent the afternoon in Liverpool, recently, with a couple of my besties. We jumped the crowded 8pm train home, and as soon as my friends got off, I called hubs, as agreed, so he could pick me up. Right after that call, the visual and audio announcements completely died a death and the train …
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Blustery winds and lashing rain have arrived with a vengeance, and the house is rattling and shuddering as though it has a life force of its own. It’s now dark at 4pm, grim just about sums it up! In these conditions, I only go out when it’s absolutely necessary. Why oh why do dogs enjoy …
I’ve lost track of how long Percy Pige has been here, it must be at least five months by now. Sometimes, I think this house is an offshoot of the rescue. He is completely clear of the paramyxo virus, but still throws his head upside down, reverting to type. Percy Pige has the freedom of …
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Daughter has had me worried sick for the last few weeks as she has been struggling to breathe. I’ve been asking her, repeatedly, to go see a doctor and have been met with the same old response, “Will do soon mum, promise.” In the end, Hubs, who became so sick of listening to me airing …
Read more “Transferable skills, empty-hutch syndrome, and a multitude of other things”
Back in the day, I was driving home from Blackpool and somehow missed my Preston turn-off. I was on a dual carriageway, now heading for Blackburn, so took the first exit on my left, to call hubs, who has a far better sense of direction than me. That exit turned out to be the driveway …
Little Boy Giant The giant puppets once again roamed the streets of Liverpool, for the third time, sadly, this is the last time they will perform anywhere in the world. Such a damn shame! They are utterly mesmerizing, you have to see them to appreciate their ethereal beauty. They are so compelling and expressive, it’s …
