Showing posts with label Sheltie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sheltie. Show all posts

Sunday, 22 January 2017

Three Weeks In

Well three weeks in to the Whole30 and I can't say I have noticed any difference at all really, apart from less headaches - and the two I have had have not required medication.  I think for those that live a diet rich in sugar, wheat, dairy etc, would notice a difference, but in all honesty we aren't eating a lot differently from what we normally do.  

Pain levels are still the same.

Oh and I have caught some virus - a kind of cold I guess, the throat is not the best.  I never normally get ill and this is the second I have had in six months, so not impressed!

I finished 'The Outrun'  I wish I could remember which blog I read who recommended it, so could say thanks as I really enjoyed it, but I can't seem to find the post among the blogs I read regularly. Strange as I was sure I knew who did recommend it.  Anyway in the off chance they may read this (I don't think my readership is especially high), thank you.


Beautifully written, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the nature and wildlife on the islands.  A completely different book from what I normally read, but very lyrical and gentle in many ways, despite the gritty subject matter cleverly interwoven throughout the book.


I can't believe this is the only photo I have taken so far of the garden this year!  Mind you it could be something to do with the fact the garden just looks a mess at the moment!


Stanley is growing up fast and is quite the character and he just loves being outside and getting into mischief!


One month today I will be home in New Zealand again and I am looking forward to seeing my family.  A year between visits is way too long, but then so is the journey, and at least I am able to get back.  I am certainly looking forward to some warmer weather!

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Happy Birthday Hubby!

What a beautiful day it has been today - the perfect day for 'Birthday Boy', myself and the two dogs to spend at Audley End. I think the temperature today must have been pretty close to 30 degrees Celsius. 


The dogs enjoyed the day as much as we did.


Percy giving me a big 'smile' - he is always happy, except perhaps when he has had enough of being pestered by Stanley.


Stanley is another happy boy.

Both dogs were loved to bits by three lovely children who spent some time sitting with them and giving them cuddles.  Percy especially enjoyed lapping up the attention.


Another stop - this time in the shade.


Profile shot.  It was Stanley's first big outing out - he has just been going on short walks 'around the block' with us until today.  He was a perfect traveller, and settled down to the just over an hour journey there and back.  He was very good the whole time we were out as well.  What a star!

Of course no day is complete without some flower and bee photography.






This was a perfect ball shaped dahlia - so pretty.


Some unusual gourds being grown.


Wish my pumpkin looked like this - mine amounted to...nothing!



Sunday, 14 August 2016

Sunday Summary


'Sir Paul Smith' is flowering beautifully.


Bed freshly made


On my dresser.. yes I am just a big kid!




Playing Ball




He is growing fast!

Poor Percy was feeling rather sorry for himself today...after our long walk this morning he was playing ball and 'tripped' over and seems to have hurt his leg...so he has been resting all day.

Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Tuesdays Thoughts

Growing in the garden...


My Dalmation beans are looking good.





For dinner tonight  - just a taster, a couple of carrots, a couple of beans and some chard.



Enjoying the sunshine...


Looking


Listening


Watching...


Waiting...,,


Shall I?


Well might as well...


What you looking at?


Sitting...


Chewing...


Giving it a good going over...


Watched over


Having a scratch


Playing



Loving...



Resting...



Chewing...


Thinking...


Beauty 




Sunday, 7 August 2016

A Lovely Sunday


Saturday & Sunday dinner...a lovely cheese, onion and pumpkin flan


Fresh bread rolls for lunch.


'Ingrid Bergman'



More luscious roses.


It has been a very enjoyable and relaxing Sunday.

Percy and Stanley have been bonding very well and have enjoyed playing together.




My MIL came round for an ice cream in the afternoon and we sat on the patio and watched the birds and dogs in the garden.




A little Blue Tit drinking in the hot weather.