Some Humans

 It's two years today since Steve had the second heart attack - I told him I was not leaving him on his own to go shopping today!!!

Photos from between Xmas and New Year. The top one you know, the second photo is Steve and my brother Alun at the back with Mum and sister-in-law Lynda at the front. 

9 Am Walks And Hands

I don't usually take photos on the first morning circuit of the fields, but just in case the snow melts, I took these. These are not walks, just a stretch of the legs and a chance to do what needs doing! Zeus has to do with the garden, I'm not playing catch me if you can with so much to do at this time of day!

I've finally succumbed to the fact that I need to see a doctor with my hands. The pain, numbness and tingling is worse again. Doctor Google diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome a year ago, but getting to actually see a human doctor, well that's not easy. Steve blames my laptop/phone social media use but hell I did a catering course, I type with one finger and have no idea of the correct "posture" for typing, and since I only use my right hand, well why are they both hurting?  

Neighbours

Loki and I took the recycling down and walked the distance of the track, but cross-country. He was content to have been for a walk. On the way down I saw another of my neighbours. I told him he was just the man I was looking for, and I asked for an honest reply to my question. "Do my dogs or their noise offend or irritate you?" He was initially speechless and then went on to say how much he loved our dogs and when they bark there is either someone about or it's the "happy barks" as they're going out. I told him what had been sent to me, but he was not shocked. I gather from our conversation that he really dislikes "the" neighbour, well actually it's his neighbour, he is in the middle between us. I must admit he ranted a bit and also got emotional as he spoke of the dog that he has now lost. I'm so glad I asked him, as his reply has given me more reassurance, but I was upset when he told me that he had to listen to "the neighbours" old boy barking for hours throughout the day after he'd shut him in an outside shed whilst they were at work! I'm now going to be able to lay this to rest in my head, unless of course I hear from him again. 

Changing Weather

Orin, Siska and I set off exploring in the sun but really got caught out by the weather. Were we unhappy? Were we hell! I love snow. Ok, I have to confess I wasn't totally prepared for it and as I'd never been there before I did turn back before I got to the end of the track. It wasn't a whiteout, but visibility was poor and I don't have wipers on my glasses.😎 Anyway I must go back and get to the end!

Changes

It's really hard to know how to organise the off the property walks now. These three did well together, Ross is easy and Meerah followed Beti about, which is ideal as Beti is very obedient. 

Sammi and Zeus worked well too. Again, she is easy so there's only him to worry about. 

Poor Loki was crying and howling when we went out, but what can I do? Even if Steve helped me get him in the van here, I'd never get him in the van to bring him home. He really hasn't got the power, front or back to get in the van now ... anyway we did the usual field at 9am and I took him on the verges of the track after walking Zeus and Sammi. 

New Years Day Photos

Marley

Super photo of Marley seeing out 2024 

Meerah and her mother, before Siska tried to drown her in the ditch, lol 

Where Are We Sitting?

I've said before I hate waste, what is the point in buying new when you can pick up something this lovely for a small amount of money? Yeah it may be old, but it's spotless, was probably expensive in its day and fits perfectly. It does open up, and I guess we'd get 6 around it if need be .. but as it is, it's ideal.  So yeah a lovely meal for two by the table tonight.  (all we need now are seat pads)

 

Happy New Year