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Here I am Sandy! Yesterday turned out to be busy because we were forecast a dry morning so, after hanging laundry out to dry then walking George on the moors, I drove to the town about 10 miles away where my hairdresser is based. A new store was advertising all sorts of bargains as well as Crown emulsion paint the colour I…
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It has been a windy and wet Monday so George had a walk round a local field with its historical burial stones. I accidentally timed it right because it stopped raining while we were out. When we came away from the site I cut through the edge of the village on a very narrow lane for a short cut to the local store and…
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Happy Sunday. Nearly midday but I haven’t walked George yet because there is a gale blowing rain in a horizontal direction! Nothing more than some housework planned and a Google search for a few Christmas cards. I try to start looking early each year but always end up in a rush so let’s see what happens this year! Another…
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Nothing much going on today. I popped George in my car, drove to town for some groceries then walked him on the moors. A rather grey start to the day with heavy clouds hanging over us but I could see bright blue skies along the coastline so knew at some point the day would become brighter. The sun did appear in the…
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I’m thinking of you Lin and keeping fingers crossed your leak is finally fixed. A beautiful day, warm and sunny so after a long walk with George I set up to cut wood for the wood burner, donated by friend Linda’s neighbour, then dug out overgrown Comfrey that had spread too far. Rain is forecast for the weekend so…
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Happy Wednesday. A cold and rather grey start to my day but at least it’s dry enough for me to wash a load of laundry. George was happy to trot across the moors with a coat on but I did notice him shivering slightly when we got back into the car so turned the heater on full blast! Back home he has enjoyed cooked chicken…
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This morning we had low clouds, drizzle and very murky light so I didn’t rush to take our walk because it was also cold and I knew George would be missing his fur coat. When we did walk I took him along the lowest path that was still in the clouds and carried on for an hour because he was enjoying himself so much. He did…
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Happy Sunday. I had a busy and enjoyable couple of days with my friend, finishing with a dog walk on the moors yesterday and Cornish pasty! Our dry, mild weather continues so I’m taking the opportunity to continue pruning, cutting grass and burning what I can in the incinerator. George’s groomer visited this morning so…
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Oops! I’m sorry I missed checking in yesterday but I was clearing the spare room ready for Charmaine’s visit tomorrow. Piles of papers and more clothes to be got rid of which was a job I started but never finished. She will only be staying one night so I’m sure can accept one corner of the bedroom tidily piled high! This…
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It has been a warm and sunny day so after a walk on the moors with George I continued to work in my garden. My friend Charmaine messaged me her plans to visit on Friday and stay overnight then return to her son’s university because he is about to complete work towards a Duke of Edinburgh gold award. It was set up by Prince…
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🙀Lost my post! Bedtime so I won’t repeat it all now. Enjoyed the day…. Summer has returned! Bon voyage Sandy. Take care Jackie 🥰
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Happy Sunday. Gerty is hilarious Sandy and I can believe if she wears the owner’s clothes the scent should work. My friend Linda has told me her son and his wife always use specific calming music off YouTube and Spotify for their Labradoodle Henry and she noticed when she childminds her granddaughter and he is in the home…
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Almost midnight. Our first winter storm arrived with heavy rain and gales so yesterday, after a short walk with George, I stayed at home. Two phone calls from friends, each with news of the death of people I knew and another who is terminally ill who is the kindest, most thoughtful person. She has gone to stay with her…
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Thursday already. The days continue to fly by. This morning I went into town to shop and took George with me, thinking I could then bring the groceries home before putting my walking shoes on and walking on the moors. As I turned on to the track leading to my cottage I saw a large truck where neighbours and I park so…
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Nothing exciting or strange today! It was very foggy first thing so I didn’t go too far with George on the moors and kept an eye on him so he didn’t disappear, but he still managed to walk in mud along the way. That meant his baby bath with sudsy water to stand in when we got home! I managed more gardening once the fog…
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Happy Monday. It seems George and I enjoyed the best part of the day walking on the moors this morning because clouds have now rolled up and it’s feeling colder. We stayed on a level, open area for nearly an hour but I felt uncomfortable when a man walking his dog some distance away decided to change course and come in our…
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I have been battling to get on to MFP as it sends me round in circles! It was another day of gardening and then trying to attach a plastic sheet to the hens’ run to protect them from rain. A lot of arm stretching meant a bad job so I will return another day to see if I can make improvements. Today wasn’t so warm or sunny…
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I’ve enjoyed a day out with my friend Linda. We drove to a Cornish company that produces bags of rich garden compost at a very reasonable price. Linda drove because she has a large vehicle so we could stack the bags in the back, then drive to one of our favourite garden centres for early lunch of smoked salmon with a…
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Dear Lin, I do hope you are enjoying your special day.🥳🥂 You always put so much effort into making cards for everyone you know, this little bear is sent with lots of hugs from me to you! Jackie 🥰
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Yesterday was very busy after our morning walk. Glad you enjoyed George’s wiggle Lin! ❤️🐶 Lots of gardening before a visit from a gardening business. I walked round with him showing what needs to be cut back but also saying I might manage some myself but at least the pressure is off! He won’t be here until mid November.…
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Happy Monday. It has been another sunny and warm day. George is doing really well and he has definitely got his mojo back! His groomer had to postpone his appointment today because her mother is in hospital with sepsis and being in her 90’s, it’s a dangerous situation. The hospital is over 30 miles away from home so she…
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Finally, a beautiful sunny and warm day but after walking and gardening I fell asleep on the sofa and it’s now gone midnight. I will return tomorrow to catch up on news. Jackie 🥰
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Good morning and happy Saturday. I was up and out early to take George for his last post op at the vet practice. It went very well and she was pleased with the way his incision is healing. Also his gums are much healthier already as they heal. I’ve discovered a 100% natural dog food he loves that his delicate tummy doesn’t…
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Sandy, it’s a shame we have the Atlantic between us, otherwise I would happily loan you my cat Brady! I would have thought your landlord should deal with this because you don’t even know how they are getting in do you. I do feel for you because even being used to dealing with mice the cat brings in, I would struggle to…
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It never rains, but it pours! The chimney sweep was here earlier and discovered the stainless steel liner in my dining room chimney is breaking down and will have to be replaced. Something to do with the artificial anthracite fuel we burn in this country so, since it was only 5 years old, I will swap to logs. He did say…
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Happy Sunday. George’s post op visit didn’t take long. The gauze cover on the incision was removed and I was given a peep into his mouth to see how his gums are slowly healing. Sandy, I hadn’t realised until I was given a chart showing George’s missing and extracted teeth, just how many dogs have. There is one large gap of…
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It has been a day of keeping an eye on George but he is slowly recovering and painkillers are helping. Heavy rain showers kept us in first thing but as soon as the weather settled I took George in the car to an area he could walk quietly. He hadn’t t drunk any water since his operation at that point, nor eaten, so I…
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Almost Friday and about to go to bed. It has been a long day and dear George went from a happy dog running on the moors first thing to now, a sad little pooch feeling sorry for himself. The cyst has been removed and the area covered in a protective gauze. I have put a knitted vest on him, as much to keep warm as stop him…
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This for Barbie and Annie! https://youtube.com/shorts/zrK9HNq2Ioo?si=DB5dPGFwwIJYZPaS Jackie 🥰
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Good morning, although it’s not really with low cloud and rain! If this weather continues I will be switching to my Winter porridge for breakfast! I did manage a dry walk yesterday between showers but once we were home it was a stay in sort of day so housework! Much the same today as I continue to clear drawers full of old…
