A weird old week

Daughter tested positive for covid recently, thankfully she’s asymptomatic to date. Hubs and I are also fine, and fingers crossed things stay that way for us all. We’re all self-isolating, so hair appointments and pub visits/eating out etc are all on the back-burner for a while. During a routine health check the vet noticed that …

In the rain

It’s been bone dry around these parts for weeks now, so it’s been a struggle trying to keep the gardens watered, especially as it’s been so warm. Just watering the courtyard, back garden and greenhouse takes three hours. I always leave the front garden to fend for itself. Finally, today, it rained, all day, with …

Busying about and an unexpected gift

It’s been a busy old week all round. Chicks are beginning to arrive at the rescue but there’s still no sign of the renovations completing so lots of rushing about and dashing around like a headless chicken there! This little collared dove chick came in recently, they make excellent patients as they’re so placid, calm …