On Friday I watched as the last of the sunlight glimmered on our neighbours new fence. Seconds later I was distracted by the moon that came into shot. I couldn’t help but think in a few more days and it will shine in all its full glory so we’ll be well... There is nothing cuter than Big Basset at rest. He curls up in a ball nose to tail. With his big ear hanging over the side he looked ever more peaceful and dare I say cuter! The fact he was sitting illegally on a piece of furniture was overlooked on this occasion... The day after I arrived in Wellington I comforted myself by buying a book and was captivated by the story of Julie and Julia. It was this book that started me on the road to reading blogs and then to starting my own. Since then this book has been made into a movie... Seeing the big loco roll into our little country station is a sight to behold. This monster engine pulls a regular train behind it but takes 40 minutes to climb the 40km from Wellington. Most importantly it makes the necessary effort to bring his Lordship... It was such a relief today for Little Basset to be signed off by the vet. Stitches are all out and he was very pleased with how the wound has healed. He’s going to have a slight kink in his ear but with so many other wrinkles and jowls it won’t be... 