Tails from the riverbank.

Every time Hubs and I have planned to go sailing on our narrowboat this year, something’s happened to prevent it. Things like the pups being neutered, individually of course, just to make it more awkward, and  Sam eating indestructable bones and needing surgery, repeat  flu bugs….oh, the list is endless! Last weekend, our boat trip was almost sabotaged again …

Muscles on my muscles.

By the time summer kicks in, my body starts changing for the worse, and despite the endless rain we’ve had, I’ve still got on with my normal summer persuits. Endless walking, cycling and gardening can do strange things to one’s body! I feel as though I’ve had two bricks implanted in my butt and my …

But there’s a spider under the table Mum.

Our Doberman pup has developed the curious habit of standing on the outdoor tables at the various pubs we frequent. It’s not as though he isn’t tall enough to start with! As fast as we get him down, he pops up again.  I’m just waiting for the Landlords to start telling us off. Obviously a born …

Living walls.

Living walls are suddenly springing up everywhere and seem to be the new craze. Gardener’s World and the big flower shows are all featuring them of late and there seems to be no end to their adaptability and diversity. They can range from rambling ivy to neat structured designs. I really like them, especially if …