Been Playing With AI

My Beti

Such a beautiful girl doesn't need enhancing, but often the background finishes the photo, so yeah, that can be changed. 

Isn't she just perfect!

The Boncan

Whilst looking for photos of Colleen when she was here, I came across this taken in June 2015...

Well, look how it looks from the outside now!

And inside—it's just so private and sheltered.

Colleen

 The phone rang early this morning, I'm a tad confused by the name on the screen ... "Morning." I'm instantly aware that something is wrong, the voice at the other end of the line is broken, this was not going to be one of our usual calls of banter and piss-taking. He continued, "I've got some bad news. I lost Colleen yesterday, and I thought with your animals being your everything that you'd understand how I'm feeling." My heart hurt for him, I cried with him, Colleen was his everything. He'd had her for 34 years, which is over half of his life. What do I say? What can I say? It's too early for the platitudes; it's too early to say very much at all other than listen and be kind ... he's not just the guy who fixes my computer, he's a friend. I've not come across many more dedicated to his horse, and my heart hurts for him. 

Home Again

Well, now I regret not walking yesterday, unfortunately it was back in the fields for everyone again today. Though this photo was taken yesterday, it was pretty much the same disappointment today. "We want to go out in the van!"  

Last night, Steve had an angina attack, one of the most severe ones that he's had over the years. It happened at bedtime, Steve took his medication and went straight to bed. Though he was asleep quickly, for obvious reasons I was unable to settle. I listened out for every breath, and every movement for hours before eventually falling asleep.  Today Steve says he's "Fine" but it's a rest day ... and I decided to ensure he stuck to the rules and I've stayed home. I've no idea what bought it on, but the fact that the rest of the logs were put away whilst I was in Tremadog on Saturday may not have helped! 

Ross and I are sticking to our diets, though I have more choice than him, we both started on the 1st of Feb. I've no idea how much he's lost, but for his health this extra weight has to come off. I aim to get him back under 40kg - maybe to about 38kg. He's like a tank and it's doing his bad elbow no favours at all, he's stiff, not lame, but it's particularly obvious in the afternoons. He's now on 40 (on the syringe) of loxicom daily, but I'm hoping if he loses some weight and the weather improves that we may be able to drop it slightly over the Summer to get further benefits over next Winter. I had set myself a target of losing half a stone before Crufts and then reassess further with a sensible target. (2 lbs to go in 2 weeks and anything extra will be a bonus!) I am hoping that if I lose weight that my knee and thigh muscle will be less painful too. 

Sunday In The Fields

With the snow coming down so heavily last night, I hoped for some white stuff fun today, but sadly the overnight rain took it all away.  When you hope the weather forecast will be wrong - it isn't! 

For the first time, Meerah has told Zeus off today. He grabbed her by her tail as she ran past, and instead of just screaming and running off, she turned round and told him. Ok it wasn't very authoritative, but let's hope it's the start of her sticking up for herself in his company.  

Orin And Siska In Tremadog

Such A Mess

 I went to see Mum and spent a little bit of time mooching around Tremadog this afternoon. I walked through Cae Capel, up to Coed John and behind Pensyflog Farm. I must admit I was quite horrified ... Yes, I saw 2 lots of dog poo on the path, but hell I think it's the least of the worries. The amount of rubbish on the path was beyond; empty cans, empty bottles, plastic wrappers, crisp packets, a shopping trolley, an ironing board, honestly I don't think I've ever walked such a rubbish strewn path. It's easy to say, well, why don't they clear it up, but the pigs throwing the rubbish in the first place should be taken to task. Dogs and dog people always seem to be in the firing line, though there are few who let the side down. The people throwing the rubbish are probably some of the same people who left the dog shit on the path! 

The law on dogs and livestock has changed

 From March 2026, tougher penalties and new police powers are in force to protect farm animals and support rural communities. It will now be an offence if a dog:

 • Attacks livestock 

• Chases, stalks or frightens livestock

• Causes stress, injury, death, miscarriage or loss of produce 

• A dog does NOT need to touch an animal for an offence to occur. The law covers a wide range of livestock, including: 

• Sheep 🐑

• Cattle (cows, bulls, calves) 🐄 

• Goats 🐐 

• Pigs 🐖 

• Horses 🐎 

• Poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese) 🦃 

• Alpacas and llamas 🦙 

These protections apply on farmland and on public footpaths or roads where livestock are present. Under the updated law, police can now: 

• Seize dogs involved in livestock worrying 

• Enter premises with a warrant

• Take DNA and other evidence 

• Recover costs from offenders 

• Courts can issue unlimited fines. 

As a dog owner, you need to:

• Keep dogs under close control near livestock 

• Use a lead in fields with animals 

• Public rights of way are included 

• Remember, it's your dog. Your responsibility.

Ok fair enough, but I'm bloody fed up with these bloody sheep knocking our walls down, damaging the fencing and being told it's my responsibility!!!

Proof He Went Out!

Nice pic of Mr Zeus - I suppose I could remove the lead, but what the hell, it doesn't detract too much, does it? 

I just love the colour of the winter heather. 

Sammi and Zeus with Mynydd Mawr behind them. 

My girls, Meerah and Beti 

 The Nantlle Ridge and Cwm Silyn with just a scattering of snow.

Ravi

If you're an Eastenders fan then you'll get it. Really gave me a chuckle ... "Ravi" is also high on my list for a name for a future male GSD. Oh, and from an older woman, thanks to the BBC for the slightly far-fetched idea that his shirt would completely open in a fight scene. I'm glad to read on Facebook that I wasn't the only one who found it a pleasing view! LOL