I’ve taken up the mantle of the nosey neighbour from our neighbour Jim. Whilst we were building our house Jim didn’t miss a trick watching what was happening and keeping an eye on the builders. He knows more about how our house was built that I do. OK,... The problem with having acres of thistles to clear is not the physical effort it takes, although that is in itself a challenge, no it’s getting rid of the thistles when they are out of the ground. Like the gorse I’ve been stockpiling it to dry and then... We’ve been making the most of the sunshine. The weather forecast looks like pants so thought I’d throw caution to the wind and concentrate on those outdoor chores and worry about mopping floors and work that needs to be done when the rain starts. No... It’s the big views around our house that make me smile inside and out. Having had a day in the smoke today it was a wonderful feeling to head down the lane and see the clouds peaking over the hill. I know I had to move 12,000 miles away from family and... We’ve been getting a shot of summer here at Domestic Executive HQ. Beautiful sunny days, then a bit of cloud and then some more sun. It’s been a test of our memories to slip, slap and slop to protect ourselves from the rays. The bassets however have no... 