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Introducing Chase!
It was quiet.. too quiet ... I knew I had to have another furry friend, I have had pets for most of my life. I researched all sorts of dog breeds and decided to look for a mixed breed dog, a cockapoo, hopefully a miniature size - not too small and definitely not too...
Sad days and beautiful memories…
No excuses here for not posting - its been a dreadful few months.. Last October our beautiful Greyhound, Hippie, became ill. The vet diagnosed a brain tumour and we lost her. She was ten years old and much loved... ...
An Almost Total Eclipse!!!
It was a beautiful sunny morning?. So ?I dragged myself from my sickbed the other day to hang out my newly washed sheets as my daughter, bless her, had changed my bed in an attempt to make me feel better?. As I hung out the bottom sheet I saw that the sun, shining...
Well it’s been a while……
But I'm still here... Still working hard too! I passed my Marina Operatives Course and even got my Helmsman Certificate! Yes I can now officially drive a narrow boat. It's a bit scary but with more practice I'm sure I'll be fine. I have also just completed my Canine...
I’m Back (well nearly…)
It?s been a while I know, but there have been many issues that have kept me away? Not least the constant rain and flooding affecting my home and garden ? none of which is covered by my insurance. The estimates for repair are huge and as you can imagine ? happy...
The End of an Era!
My maternal Grandparents had seven children, six boys and a girl all born between 1910 and 1923. My Grandfather served in both the first and second World Wars and five of his sons also served their country in World War 2. The eldest boy, Walter was disabled and died...