It’s unsurprising that Kaitoke Regional Park was used as Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. It has an enchanted forest feel about it and as the bassets and I trot along we look out for any potential elves that might be still lodging there. No... There is something about cocktail hour that brings me peace and comfort. It’s that post exertion time when you can kick back, relax and enjoy the moment. For me Friday night cocktail hour is the ultimate decompression time in the week. I may no longer be... With the rain pelting down for a second day in a row I have reached into the depths of my recent archives to cheer myself up. For when you are confronted with almost 90mm of rain in two days getting a spot of sunshine is an essential reminder that there is life... Despite reading Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz I have few cues as to what exactly my bassets think about. I do know that food is their main motivation – go near the fridge or cooker and you’ll find a basset can raise itself from a seemingly deep... The change of clocks to allow for daylight saving brings a whole new perspective on life. For one thing it extends the possibilities for photography and opens up new opportunities for being outdoors. The chickens start to lay every day without hesitation and... 