Nothing like an early morning chilly tickle on a basset’s undercarriage to wake them up. Mason bounced around in the frosty grass like he’s never seen the white stuff before. I wondered how he might behave if we ever had a full-blown snow storm. It... 
Lulled into a false sense of unseasonably warm temperatures it was a shock to the system for winter to bite back this week. The thermals have been dusted off, gloves dug out from the back of the cupboard and just to be sure I’ve had the possum fur ear flaps... 
I took this picture last weekend to reassure myself that I do indeed have a kitchen garden even though I’ve hardly seen it close up in recent weeks. What with the rain and winds I’ve just had to cross my fingers that it will survive, although I’ve... 
I know I shouldn’t get sentimental about my chickens but it would be completely heartless, or even cruel, to insist that mad George our rooster be confined to his barracks right now. He has a south facing view from his perch which means a full frontal attack... 
Aside from their independent, stubborn and ignorant streaks, bassets are totally devoted loyal and loving creatures. Especially when you have food in your hand. They spend most of the week when I’m working from home lolling on the sofa in my office waiting for... 