Bassets love their routines. It’s hard to imagine LBB (life before Bassets) now after 5 days of getting the hang of what’s required for keeping puppies happy. We’ve spared you the photos of the personal moments but basically this is what Fortnum and...

More domestic than executive

Increasingly my time is more domestic than executive. It was a real shock to the system to be back in work harness yesterday for a full day’s work. Not slouching in Domestic-Executive HQ proper commuting from Maymourn to the big smoke.All I can say is that...

Domestic Chaos

I thought builders were disruptive but not a patch on bringing in two puppies to our home!Introducing Courtside Robbie Coltrane (big boy) and Courtside Billy Connolly (wrinkle) and now officially Fortnum and Mason Treanor. We think that they are fine, distinguished...

Garden taking shape

There’s been a constant hum of machinery at work this week as the landscaping got underway. The beds have been dug and top soil spread after gypsum goes down to help break down the clay. The lawn and herb garden are also being done.With the resculpting going on...

Country living

Phew back where a country mouse can feel more comfortable after two days hacking into town. Boy is life as a domestic executive much more appealing.After doing my stint this week I’m all ready to down shift into a slower pace. I fear that this is unlikely to be...