TV Talk

Well the end of The Traitors, what the hell will I do now? I love Romesh anyway, so I was pleased for him, but my heart went out to James Blunt. To overthink it and go out at the last minute like that, such a shame, but I blame Romesh! LOL. I think I'll dump Will-I-Am, now I want to run away with James Blunt, I know he's posh, but I can do posh ... can't I? LOL

The only comfort is "This City Is Ours" and my little crush on Michael Kavanagh, the Scouse bad boy. Of course you can still have a crush at my age, and of course it would be a Scouser! This has got to be one of the best British dramas ever. I've got Katrina hooked on it now; I convinced her to watch the first series on catch-up and she can't put it down. I was the same, they are all a bunch of bad boys, but team Michael for me! 

I watched Time, that was good, not comfortable viewing but brilliantly done. The Blame was also excellent, oh yeah, and The Game. 

It'll soon be time for "I'm A Celebrity...." I enjoy that too, but I think Traitors outclasses it; never mind, at least I'll have a laugh!  

Blasting

Zavi has been scared of the blaster, so I had a plan using the mini blaster that I take to shows. Zavi is greedy, so I thought that using food would be the best plan. For about 4 days every time they came in for meals (they are all fed in their crates) I had the blaster on low in the room. The first day he came to an abrupt stop in the doorway, then ran into his cage to eat ... with everyday things improved gradually, and today, he ate his dinner with the mini blaster on the middle speed on his crate and blowing the air directly at him. A coupl of days of this now and I'll try using it on him again. 

Feels Like Summer

Two walks on Mynydd Cilgwyn, people and dogs everywhere ... Bahhh!!!! For peace's sake, I took the others round the Hogans quarry. It's hard to believe it's the last day of October. I was in a T.shit and a light jacket and my feet were boiling in my frost-line wellies. Still no complaints from me, I love this kind of autumn weather. 
Photo of the day - well easy choice for me - Orin and Siska! 

Stunning Autumn Day

A morning of walks, then to try and please everyone an afternoon drive to Borth y Gest for tea and cake. It's a shame that, try as we do, we never seem to get it right!

More Photos From Today

 I had to share these too ...

Beti and Zavi 

Siska and Orin

Sammi and Zeus

Ross and Meerah

Autumn Sunshine

Beti and Zavi

Orin and Siska - just love the background.

Two walks in Dinas (not Dinas Dinlle) in warm sunshine. We had a great time with all 4 getting time off lead. Orin was very lame yesterday, worryingly so on his front right, but he seems dramatically better on it today. I did give him some loxicom, and I'll give it to him again for the next two days.

Zeus and Sammi

Ross and Meerah

I then walked the other 4 on the outskirts of Fron and really enjoyed my morning. I wasn't keeping a check on the time and was gobsmacked to find it was going on for 1.30pm by the time I got back. Honestly, my stomach thought my throat had been cut, but I just didn't want to go home. I'm so blessed to have these wonderful places to walk.

After lunch I cleaned my van, this is the third time since I've had it, my word, did I clean the expert three times in 7 years? Well maybe, but I've never had anything as nice and I want to keep it looking this good. The Expert has failed its MOT. I'm not really sure what happens now, but no, it's not coming back here!!!! haha

Honestly I'd Move.

When it's raining and windy, I often look at houses for sale in the area. I've always said, if anything was to kick me off this mountain, then it'd be the wind. You honestly have to experience it at its worst to appreciate it, or not, as my case may be! 

Anyway, I came across this cottage that needs renovating, and I just fell in love with it. It's about 6 miles downhill on the outskirts of Llandwrog, with its gable end on the country lane. It doesn't have a field, but it has a generous plot and off-road parking. It would/could be just perfect. But of course it's just a dream – and though the asking price is 80k it would probably take that much and more to make it a home again. Right now a lotto win could make dreams come true. 

(I've just realised it's being sold at auction.)

Dinas Dinlle

A beautiful walk upstream with Beti and Zavi. They had a lovely time as did we. 

Then downstream with Ross and Meerah. The views and colours were just amazing. Another of those days when I wished I'd taken my camera. 

Today was Linda's last day here till the spring, so after our walks we met up with Steve and Frank for lunch in "The Airport Cafe." 

Between the second walk and lunch, Zavi had had a long break, so we decided to show him the sea before we went home. He was happy but pretty unimpressed really! 

The Cost Of The Blaniks

Well I'm back on my winter timetable, getting up at 7am, letting everyone out and feeding them before snuggling back into bed with a hot cup of tea around 7.30am. Even Zavi is happy to have a lie in when his belly is full! Sadly the last few days have been shit weather wise, and today is no better. With the strength of the wind increasing to 62 miles an hour by this afternoon, I guess I'll be staying home again! At least I can start sorting out Xmas, a list and some online shopping at least. This Xmas we really have to cut back, the van has bled us dry, but honestly no regrets. It was more important to get the van than to spend silly money on silly gifts at Xmas. Of course we will be "doing" Xmas, I want to buy gifts for the people that mean a lot in my life, just that this year, a little more care will have to be taken.

Following the shock of the answer to the frequently asked question of how many dogs we have. The next statement or question is usually something like, 'Well, that must cost you a fortune!' Well yeah probably, we'd be financially richer without dogs, but our lives would be so poor in every other way. I've given up counting how much it costs, even if I knew it wouldn't change things, would it? Dog food isn't ridiculously expensive; the treats cost me about as much as the food. If I had to cut back or go cheaper on treats then I could, after all, nothing pleases 6 out of the 8 any more than a carrot! It's the "NAW" natural dog treats, and their like that really knock up the costs. I also buy yogurt, sardines and butchers' tripe for them, as well as 12kg boxes of bonios, theoretically all that could be dropped to gain £££, but would I? I doubt it, I'd sooner go without myself! 

In The Fields

I was desperate to get out for a walk, but Steve was really on edge after hearing reports of  trees down and road closures. My option was to come down the mountain to find a bit of shelter, but I understand his concerns, and I ended up being battered in the fields! 

I really don't want to miss the opportunity of walking, I feel the hot weather of this Summer has deprived us all of a lot of adventures this year. Anyway, the weather for late October and early November is currently looking promising!