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Happy Monday. It was freezing cold walking on the moors this morning and still windy but we managed close to an hour before rushing to get back in my car! I then visited Sheila and she had managed to start her car so was about to drive us to the coffee shop when she admitted her vision still wasn’t great so I told her…

Happy Sunday, it’s very cold and still windy so Betty didn’t want to walk and George was content with a short stroll. On the way home I stopped to talk to a neighbour who lives next to our entrance track out by the road who told me a tree blew over and missed his vehicle by inches. A garden fence was also flattened so I…

Nearly midnight and still the wind howls! We did go into the red warning zone for a while so stayed in all day. Little Misty survived the night and did spend a short time in the run but they all found the noise of the wind scary so went back inside. I’ve changed the batteries on the door opener but when I checked at dusk…

I’ve had a good day, starting with a long walk on the moors. It’s been mild and when we got home I mucked out the hen house so the chooks can be cosy when the storm arrives. Sadly it looks as if Misty is close to dying and hens do tend to go downhill very quickly so when it got dark I went down to the run, as I guessed she…

Happy Thursday. My morning was spent driving to and from my dentist in Plymouth to finally repair a tooth that had lost a piece of enamel nearly a year ago! Our NHS health care is no better in spite of politicians promises but I’m lucky because I do at least have a dentist. Before I went I took George for a short walk but…

Wednesday almost over and although I planned to have an earlier night, I fell asleep watching a tv programme. Another missed ending! I managed to buy everything I needed at the supermarket and also a supply of cat food at the pet superstore then took George and Betty up to the moors for their walk. A cold wind made it…

I seem to have missed 2 days posting! Not sure how. Yesterday was cold but sunny so a few jobs were achieved outside. I’ve ordered fuel for the stoves to arrive Thursday and needed to tidy the log store to make room. Someone has cut down a fir tree that I had planted by the side of the entrance track when I first moved…

A quiet day and it rained nonstop so apart from a short walk on the moors and hoovering the downstairs rooms, I have relaxed, read and written some emails. Betty is still suffering with her tummy upset so I did some research and think it was my fault because I changed her food to a lighter senior dog kibble that might be…

Another mild and wet day and although George is perking up a bit, Betty continues to be lethargic and have an awful upset tummy. She did eat a few of her special kibble biscuits but I’m not confident I’ll get a night’s sleep without her needing to go out! Great news from Anne. Her cardiologist told her there is an…

Happy Friday. I’m losing track of the days but here we are, the end of another week. Today has been mild but raining so because George and Betty remain subdued, I didn’t go for a walk but encouraged them into the garden regularly. I’ve a chicken casserole bubbling in my slow cooker that should be ready to eat now. Just…

Another quiet day so I took George and Betty for a long walk on the moors in a cold wind that had George running about happily while Betty trotted by my side. She seems subdued and once home again curled up in her bed by the fire. I phoned David before we went out to see if he needed anything but he’s stocked up and…

Finally a day to myself plus pets, to relax, do some housework and catch up with emails. I’m even going to start writing Christmas cards which is unheard of for me in November. It’s been dry but cold and both pooches have slotted back into their usual routine although Betty has been struggling with an upset tummy so I’ve…

I’m sorry I didn’t post yesterday but my day was not my own because after walking my pooches and Hattie I received a call from the hospital to ask me to collect David by 2pm. It was a rush to collect Hattie’s bed, towels and food and pack the car, then settle her on the back seat before driving to Plymouth. A helpful…

Only 1% battery power so have to leave post until tomorrow. We are all safe but David remains in hospital and Hattie with me. Jackie 🥰

Just lost a long post by barely touching the bottom corner of the iPad screen! 😩. I can’t repeat it all but will return later. Happy Sunday Jackie 🥰

Hello sneakers. I’m home after a difficult journey to collect David and Hattie, driving to the hospital, drop ping him off for his hip replacement, then bringing Hattie home. A new storm came in last night that brought the temperature up enough to melt all the snow but the run off is causing floods so not much fun at…

I pulled back my bedroom curtains to a wintery scene. Too icy to walk so George and Betty will have to potter in the garden. They are currently in front of the stove in respective beds! I will sort the crab apples and plums ready for Christmas chutney but nothing else planned. Hopefully milder tomorrow so Hattie can visit…

Winter is still with us but apparently only until Saturday. Early morning freezing rain stopped me from driving to the moors to meet David as our plan was for him to follow me home and bring Hattie in to acclimatise herself with my home, so hopefully no problems while she stays at the weekend. We will now do this on…

A happy but cold Tuesday. We started off with drizzle then, as I pottered in my kitchen I noticed my windows were building condensation as the cold air arrived and within minutes the promised Arctic blast had arrived outside. I managed a decent walk with George and Betty wearing their jackets but once home decided…

Late evening here and I can hear the wind has picked up. Rained most of the day so I only went out once for a short walk with George. Betty didn’t want to go so, because it was also cold, I didn’t force her. I have done a small amount of housework and later, a batch of Bolognaise sauce and will freeze some. It is supposed…

Charmaine has driven home via her son’s university to drop off a Cornish pasty for his lunch. His residence actually supplies 3 meals a day but she thought she would treat him. She messaged this evening to let me know she got home safely. After she left I took a short local walk with George and Betty then decided to do…

Hello Sneakers. I’ve had a really busy few days because Charmaine with 2 of her children decided to visit me on Wednesday unexpectedly because planned massages had been cancelled so they wanted to enjoy a cream tea and drove from their Air BandB in Devon but a road traffic accident held them up. They did manage to arrive…

Happy Monday. We are experiencing temperature extremes again, this time from mild to very cold. At least we are finally seeing sunshine again and that was perfect for a longer walk on the moors. A mist drifting in the valley was beautiful but soon disappeared as the sun came up. Walking back to my car I met David talking…

I’m sorry I haven't posted since Friday. Saturday turned into a long day of visiting friends which was fun and I took George and Betty with me so didn’t have to rush home. I don’t know how you do so much socialising Sandy and remain full of energy! I was shattered by the time I got to bed so Today has been low key with a…

I’ve enjoyed another dry day with walking George and Betty then work in my garden. It was cold first thing so I lit the main stove in my dining room and occasionally popped inside to warm up and also stare at my latest jigsaw puzzle that I’m struggling with. It’s circular with unusual shapes that occasionally just sit next…

Another busy day that began with a long walk. I’m trying my best to retain strength in my legs by choosing routes that take me up hills and do feel better for it. Halfway this morning I did struggle on a particularly steep section and felt pleased with myself when I got to the top, especially when I noticed George and…

Flannel pyjamas

Bed sheet

I’m in from my gardening projects because low cloud has drifted in and brought fine, soaking drizzle with it. My electric chainsaw was charged first thing and I’ve cut up all the branches that had collected cover the past few dry days and they will be added to next year’s store. Once I’ve finished a cup of tea I will…

Monday has been and gone and I’m just heading for bed. A cool rather grey day but ideal for housework after one of our longer walks across the moors. David was leaving as I arrived in the car park and was rather put off by another walker telling him about someone she knew who had passed away during a hip replacement! He…