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The sun is out but it’s freezing again. I managed to launder a load and hang out to dry then walked George on the moors but the wind was cutting so we didn’t stay long. Definitely not a day for gardening so I’ve had a quiet time pottering and also researching telephone and broadband packages for David who wants me to visit…

There was thick fog this morning but that’s because the freezing wind has gone so the temperature is creeping up. I’ve got into a routine with Betty and her 3 daily meals, steroids administered in cream cheese and extra protein in powder form. George was walked round the block again but it should be dry and sunny tomorrow…

It’s cold and wet after a couple of dry weeks but at least we had a break. Yesterday evening I took Betty into the vet for her B12 shot and consultation. She was pleased to hear Betty is more active and her tummy back to normal but has advised me to try to re-introduce the special hypoallergenic food with its protein and…

A lovely sunny day but unfortunately, having left laundry washed overnight hanging out to dry while I walked George, gardeners working in a neighbour’s garden lit a smoky bonfire so as soon as I got home I had to take it all in to hang on an airer. I couldn’t work in my garden because it was so bad and did have a word but…

I’m sorry I missed posting yesterday. After walking George, who is still enjoying having me to himself when we go out, I got a few jobs completed and phoned Sheila to catch up with any news. It seems her 2nd cataract procedure was worse than the first so she ended up in a lot of pain and can’t see to read. Her daughter…

Happy Sunday. It has been a quiet day for me. George was walked on the moors but although it was sunny, there was a cold wind so I only stayed about half an hour. I saw David as I arrived and he had already walked so we had a quick discussion to plan meeting on Tuesday morning to drive to a small town about 10 miles away…

It has been a bitterly cold day but I needed groceries so drove early into town to stock up. The roofer messaged to tell me he would arrive once he had seen his GP and did so soon after I returned home. He suffers with asthma so the cold air was affecting his breathing but he finished the work and also climbed his ladder…

I’m sorry I fell asleep before posting last night! I’ll start again with many thank you’s for my happy birthday wishes. It was one long fun celebration although we couldn’t get a table at my local pub because they were full, it being Sunday roast day! The weather was so awful we decided to stay in front of the fire and do…

Hello 👀. A quick check in now my friend has headed home but the builder is here today to replace fascia boards and guttering so I’m waiting until this evening to catch up with emails and posts. I will return in a few hours. Jackie 🥰

Good morning and happy Saturday. Pat arrived safely and we sat up until about 1:30am talking and laughing lots and George woke me this morning about 8am wanting to go outside so I’ve showered, made coffee and enjoyed toast with a spread of Linda’s marmalade but no sign of Pat surfacing! I’ll wake her before walking George…

Hello friends. Finally a sunny mild day so I took George up to his favourite moorland walk, after hanging out to dry a load of washed doggy towels. Quite a few walkers were making the most of the sunshine and everyone smiling and friendly. Even George remained in a good mood when a cheeky spaniel puppy ran to him and spun…

Yesterday was a day of power cuts although that latest storm had passed through. Falling trees take out overhead cables and I imagine at the moment the crews are working flat out. I didn’t go far, except to walk George then drive to the pet store to buy more palatable food and probiotic for Betty. I fed her small portions…

Well, yet another storm arrived this morning that threw everything at us so I decided to have a leisurely day at home. While I was in the shower a friend phoned to make sure I was alright but then worried because I didn’t hear it ringing, although George did react. I called her back once I noticed a message had been left…

Good morning. A quieter day after that wild storm. Several power cuts and more trees down in the village yesterday after a mini tornado caused damage. David told me he had taken Hattie for a walk and nearly got blown over. Luckily a couple of dog walkers saw him struggling and helped him back to his car. Tornadoes are a…

Lost my post!! Gone midnight and the storm with what appears to be a Welsh name is raging outside so I’m not going to get much sleep even though we in Cornwall are only getting hit by the tail end. The Scottish Highlands will definitely have to baton down the hatches! I won’t repeat what was lost in the disappearing post…

A cold day for me so I again left Betty at home while I walked George. It ended up twice the distance because as I returned to the car park George disappeared from view and no amount of calling worked. Two ladies with dogs told me a man was trying to catch a dog on the far side of an open area where cattle were gathering,…

Hello and happy Tuesday. I lost my internet connection yesterday but the strange thing was my modem remained on with its green light! Each time I asked it to run a test it told me nothing was connected when everything was. I have to admit I’ve no patience with modern technology so unplugged the modem and went to bed and…

A quiet day for me. It is cold and overcast so apart from our usual walk round the block, checking the hens are ok and collecting fuel stored outside for the fire, I have remained inside. Housework took up some time but generally I’ve relaxed. Betty seems to very slowly be improving but I will wait for test results before…

Here I am, checking in at a sensible time for me rather than when I should be in bed. Not much happened yesterday. I walked locally with George and a not very enthusiastic Betty, then drove to the car wash because our recent awful weather has left a lot of mud on the roads. Farmers are busy transporting feed for their…

I’m sorry I seem to have lost posts between Monday and today. The only significant thing that happened was yesterday taking Betty to the vet because she continues to be unsettled and has lost a lot of weight. She barely managed a short walk in the morning and looked miserable, so I phoned the practice as soon as we got…

Hi Sandy. A famous artist, I’m not sure who, said art is not what you see, it’s what you make others see! I see an Eton Mess dessert in a fancy glass! 😆. I hope the sun shines on your trip to the beach. We have lost our sunshine so a walk on the moors was freezing cold even when wrapped up. I’ve not achieved much else…

Hello and happy Sunday. It has warmed up enough to walk on the moors so we set off along a trail I knew wouldn’t be too muddy and it was obvious both George and Betty were happy to be able to run free. Lots of other dog walkers making the most and the car park was full when we returned. This afternoon I collected a variety…

Good morning and happy Saturday. Yesterday was exhausting but the good news is I don’t need to return for another skin cancer examination until next year, then the 5 year period of checks will be over so fingers crossed. The hospital is expanding rapidly because of the population explosion that I won’t go into here.…

A bitterly cold day so the snow had frozen solid until around midday when the sun showed itself. It seemed a good idea to clear snow from the garden steps down to the chicken run then I put fresh food out for them, with extra for the wild birds, and cleared ice from their drinker. I’ve kept myself busy with some housework,…

The weather isn’t being kind so I told Sheila it’s best to postpone our coffee morning for brighter, warmer days. More snow was forecast so I made sure the hens have food and water, then walked George round the block. I was grooming him yesterday when a friend phoned so a planned dog walk didn’t happen. Betty is suffering…

Happy Tuesday. Yesterday was busy and tiring but hopefully David can now get on with life. The Consultant wants him to discard the crutches and use the walking stick that helped before the operation and get back to driving. Whoopee! I don’t have to navigate my way along those treacherous lanes anymore! He needs to contact…

George woke me at 8am this morning needing to go out, but when I saw how foggy and wet it was I went back to bed and he quickly followed. It’s years since I had a lie in so enjoyed the extra snooze! The pooches showed no interest in walking anywhere so we took a day off and relaxed in front of the fire. I had a call from…

Hello Sneakers. It has been very cold so walking isn’t particularly pleasant but I know how important it is to keep active. I’m finally looking at the damage in my garden caused by the recent storm and hope to take one job at a time to repair myself. George and Betty sensibly stay inside in the warm! I spent some time…

Happy Thursday. Finally we are enjoying a few sunny days, although it’s very cold, and I have been making progress outside cutting up wood for kindling, donated by Linda and her sons. First thing I drove George and Betty to a low area of moors hoping to keep out of the freezing wind and can only imagine how cold it would…

Hello sneakers! Wishing everyone peace and love in the coming year, and always! This morning I drove to David’s home with a supply of food for Hattie, hopefully for the last time before he visits the Consultant next Monday. He just needs more confidence and I’m sure a chat with the expert will be better than me trying to…