Not news we wanted to hear
Last night Susie-Belle was pawing her face and rubbing it along the beds and walls. Her left eye was gummy and clearly inflamed. So, this morning off to the vet we shot and were...
Author: Janetta Harvey
Is it a drum, is it a balloon, no it’s Susie-Belle’s tum
Oh dear, we’ve had a very full week, in more ways than one so apologies for no postings for a little while. We’ve been busy with chores, like the day job, which has meant...
“Fit as a butcher’s dog”
Now I understand this expression, access to raw bones and fresh raw meat must keep any dog fit and healthy. Yesterday Michel paid a visit to the butcher, the girls will be happy for...
Gardening schnauzers
With this blasted wet weather we’re not able to get out and about tidying up the garden which is doing a great impression of being a swamp right now – I’d like to say...
Stuck indoors
The weather has been atrocious here now for days and days. It’s cold, wet and windy, just the worst conditions for walking the girls. They hate it, we hate it. Each morning, I stand...
Upstairs downstairs in France
We arrived back safe and sound after an uneventful journey on Friday. All the animals travelled well again, Susie-Belle has taken to this Channel crossing habit very pleasingly and as for Rosie Cat, she...
Call this Spring?
We’re into our last week in France and the weather is not being kind. Today the wind is fierce and freezing, not at all seasonal, this time last year meals were enjoyed al fresco,...
Springtime in France in pictures
Susie-Belle is half-way through her holiday, here are a few photos from the past week or so in SW France: St Emilion rooftops Wandering the cobbled lanes of St Emilion Renae sightseeing Eyeing up the...
It’s Paques or should that be “Pack”?
Easter, or Paques in France is a time of peace and quiet, or at least it is where we are. There’s not a soul around, nor non-natural sound to be heard. Bliss. We’re having...
A walk on the far side
We couldn’t decide this morning what walk to do. We were torn between a visit to the local town – Friday is market day and it’s always an enjoyable couple of hours, busy and...