Nosey neighbours

I couldn’t resist checking out what the views will be like from our neighbours house so went up to have a peak at the views. They have some awesome views of the valley and hills and a splendid view of a fantastic house built close by!As part of the visit we...

Lessons in life

Yesterday Mason learned a huge lesson in life. Don’t stick your snout where it’s going to get stung by a bee.It was quite a traumatic morning all round, mostly for me.I knew that something had got him when he keep pawing at his nose. Within a few minutes...

Dark over Mike’s house

At last the neighbours have started the actual framing on their house. I know it’s a huge relief to them after waiting since April for their build to begin. Talking to them it seems that they have been having builder problems of a magnitude that I wouldn’t...

Teacher’s Pets

I’m as proud as a puppy owner could be. The report card for our two boys came in from the dog trainer and behaviouralist said”Both Fortnum and Mason are delightful and intelligent dogs. I was also impressed with their level of focus and attention-span...

Domestic dash

I know it’s a bit cliché but being a domestic operative really is a full time job. It was much easier being an executive sitting a desk all day jawing to people about nothing of any real significance (compared to the rest of life).I am looking forward to a...