This causes a bit of a stir today. A car transporter delivering several cars to the offices across from us.

When it first arrived, we assumed it had taken a wrong turn. Then the driver started unloading the first vehicle. What followed was a masterclass in precision driving. Serious skills on display I can tell you.

Judging by the state of the cars, the same skills couldn’t be said for the previous drivers. Apparently they were being used for some training filming.

We also got to witness some up close driving skills when a double decker bus ended up on the pavement outside the clinic trying to get past.

There were a lot of very confused pedestrians too. All before 9am! One of the things I really like about the new location is the people watching opportunities. Clearly I’ve inherited that from my Nanna and Mum. They were both ‘curtain twitchers’. I wouldn’t say I go that far, but it is fascinating watching the world go by sometimes…

I definitely got my steps in today. And burned a few calories.

First up I took Bert out for a 3 mile walk. I took him on a different route. It’s one I know well with Buddy, but it was the first time I’d done it with him. There were so many new sniffs for him. He loved it.

Then I spent an hour or so sawing up kindling for the twig burner. I haven’t gotten through all of the old roof batons that were left over after my roof was relaid. Waste not want not.

As it’s turning colder of an evening, the twig burner has been called into action. While I’m still allowed one of course. I don’t do politics, but I’m seriously wondering if there is anything between the ears of a lot of politicians. I really don’t get it. The world seems to be going to hell in a hand basket right now. Or is that just me?!

I worked up a sweat sawing. But that could have been cause I decided to position myself in a bit of a sun trap. Even though it’s feeling Autumnal, there’s still some warmth in the sun. I’m not going to complain though. It’s good to top up the Vitamin D before Winter.

I saved some energy for Buddy of course. We went for a 4 mile walk. Well his legs are a little longer than Bert’s. I think he was enjoying the sunshine as much as I was.

Whatever’s going on in the World, a walk with the Baby Sprocker and the Oversized Labrador are sure to put a smile on my face…

It’s been said many times that I have an active imagination. Today on our hack I was reminded of this scene from Pirates of the Caribbean. I’ll explain. It was rather windy so the leaves were swirling about. That was the first thing.

Then we came round the corner to be confronted by a covey of partridges and pheasants. As we walked along, they ran and flew off in all directions. In front of us. Away from us. Even over us!

I could feel Buddy take a deep breath. I would have, but I was too busy laughing. Time really felt like it slowed down as they flapped around. Give the numbers, he handled it really well.

Today saw the return of wellies. We had a lot of rain overnight, so there were a lot of puddles about. Bert was in his element. He’s gone for actively avoiding them to actively having to walk through them. Every one he finds! We both had fun puddle hopping together. He looked so happy.

Buddy is the same. He loves puddle hopping too. He wasn’t quite so keen on the sideways rain we had on our leg stretch this afternoon. Can’t say I blame him. It was going down my neck and in my ears too!

We both came back rather soggy. Think I prefer puddle hopping to wearing them. I know, I’m so picky.

I arrived for my peopling shift this afternoon to find there was no internet. Apparently there was a known issue in the area. Helpful. Less helpful was the lack of an eta on fixing it.

Ever resourceful, I tried to hotspot the laptops with the mobile. Unfortunately you have to be connected to the internet to set it up so you can connect to the internet. Brilliant logic there! So that was a bust.

Thankfully we managed between mobiles and an iPad. It did make it a bit of a challenge booking people in though. It’s hard to talk on the phone and look at the screen without putting people on speaker.

It also meant that some of the jobs I had to do I couldn’t. Technology is wonderful. Until it stops working. We are so reliant on the internet nowadays, it makes you think about it all.

I found this card while I was hunting out something else. I didn’t know that was the origins of chiropractic. It maybe that technology is everywhere, but there are still many things that still need the human touch.

So rather than look at a screen for the afternoon, I got to have some really in-depth conversations. It does us all good to look up from the screens. I wonder if people did they wouldn’t have as many neck issues. It keeps my Chiro busy…

Taking the sun sail down was on my list for today. It’s still on the list as my timing was a bit poor today. I had planned to do it this morning as it was dry. I got engrossed in a spreadsheet and before I knew it, it was raining.

No point in putting it away wet. Instead I got wet poo picking Buddy’s field. I had planned to ride with a friend, but she wasn’t feeling great. So we took a rain check. Literally!

As I knew I was going to have a long day peopling, Bert came with me. He was such a good boy. He waited patiently. He then had a lovely run round the car park at lunch time.

I was going to take him for a walk, but I wasn’t totally sure where to take him. I worked in the area for many year and didn’t really consider where I could take a dog. Funny that?!

Now we’re home, he’s decided that it’s been all work and no play today. So he’s demanding his toy is thrown. Repeatedly. For two hours. No-one can say that spaniels aren’t dedicated. He’s definitely more toyaholic than workaholic.

I’m covering at the Chiro’s this week as the receptionist is on holiday. It was a little shock to the system to be peopling on a Monday.

Like a good girl, I made myself some lunch to take with me. I clearly hadn’t had enough coffee as I left it in the fridge. So I popped down to the shop to get myself something for lunch. The joys of the new location is there’s a lot of choice! Too much maybe. I was torn.

Now I love a meal deal. I think I got a good one today. A big salad, a fruit pot and a Starbucks. I clearly wasn’t paying full attention as my salad (chicken pesto and pasta) had chillies in it. I assumed they were tomatoes. And my Starbucks coffee was actually green tea.

The salad I would happily have again. The chillies added a sweetness rather than heat. The same can’t be said about the matcha latte. I’ve had matcha before, it did not taste like this. I wasn’t a fan. Think I’ll stick to coffee in the future…

Bert went to a puppy party to celebrate his 2nd birthday. He met up with two of his brothers and one of his sisters. It was a truly wonderful afternoon.

They had a splashing time in the sea. Chasing each other around and a ball. We know Bert loves a ball, he’s not quite so good at giving it back. One for me to work on there…

After the pups had burnt off a bit of energy (let’s face it, they’re Sprockers so that’s kinda hard), we headed up the pub for a drink. Not before trying to get a ‘family’ photo. That was a challenge! Treats were needed for sure.

It also gave them a chance to dry out. Bert was asleep by the time we left Lowestoft. Judging by the amount of sand in the boot when we got home, he brought a lot of the beach back with him.

I love the fact that we all keep in touch and have shared our puppy journey together. Let’s see what Bert’s 3rd year on this planet brings…

My day started with a bit of a start as they were shooting nearby at 7am. Tell me you live in the countryside without telling me you live in the countryside. Normally I don’t mind, but I woke up feeling furred up and with a headache. So add shots fired and it wasn’t my best start. I’m still feeling a little pants if I’m honest.

After a coffee catch up with a friend this morning, I headed to the yard. It seemed to nice a day not to hack. It was really warm still. We were both sweating by the time we got back.

I thought I’d start my autumn prepping by breaking out the soup maker. It seems I have totally forgotten the ratios. So kinda winged it. It’s been a while I grant you. Seems my soup maker has forgotten a few things too. Like how to blend! I could hear it whirring, but nothing was happening. So I had to break out the stick blender. Two appliances in one day, just call me Delia!

It tasted OK. And hit the spot. Soup is medicinal too don’t you know. Let’s hope my soup maker isn’t shot though. That would be a real shame. I do love soup.