Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
This afternoon I got pugged! Popped over to some friends to see their new place. It was fab to catch up.
I seemed to be a bit of a hit with their dogs as all of them sat with me. Bit too much of a hit with one of their pugs as I got humped. Again.
What can I say, it must be my animal magnetism!?! If only I could attract men as easily…
My dog sitting duties are over. They were exceptionally well behaved. Took them out for an early walk to beat the heat. Thankfully there was a cooling breeze as it’s been a tad warm again.
I was at a bit of a loose end this morning. I felt very decadent as I had nothing to do. So the dogs and I watched a film called ‘The Sea Beast’. It was an animation and really sweet.
When I got home, I pottered in the garden for a bit (before I got too hot). Then went and gave Buddy a bath (and I didn’t mind getting sprayed too).
I’m puppy sitting this weekend for this gorgeous little boy and his big sister. I love dogs and one day I’m going to get another one of my own. Till then, I get my puppy fix any way I can.
The pair of them were having a blast round the garden doing zoomies. Made me laugh. Now they’re both fast asleep.
When one of my neighbours moved away last year, she asked if I’d like some of the agapanthus from her garden. Never one to turn down a free plant, I happily accepted a clump.
I didn’t think to ask what colour it was or how big it would grown. I’m sure some gardeners would. I’m more of a throw it in and see how it fairs kinda gardener.
Well it’s an absolute stunner. And seems to love the warm weather as it’s exploded into flower. It looks great in the new border I created last year. And works really well with the other agapanthus, aliums and lilies.
Love it.
Today is a sad day. My favourite flip flops broke. I’ve had them so long that I can’t really remember where I bought them. It was on a holiday I’m sure. But since then they’ve been my chosen footwear round the house each Summer. They’ve been on holiday with me. They’ve been to camps too.
I might try and fix them but I fear I may have to bin them and break in some new ones.
I wonder how many miles they’ve covered. I’ve definitely got my money’s worth from them.
You know it’s been hot when your tub of hoof dressing looks more like soup! It’s a tad melted. Still works though, even if it was running down Buddy’s hooves.
He had the farrier tonight. Since he had to have his shoe off for a bit a few weeks back, he’s lost a big chunk out of his hoof. It looks a bit of a mess. But Buddy doesn’t seem bothered by it. And he’d kept the shoe on without issue.
Given the problems he’s had with that hoof, my farrier asked me to trot him up after he’d shod him. Poor Buddy was uncomfortable on that hoof again. So off the shoe came and after a few adjustments and nailed it was back on differently, Buddy was good again. So glad we checked.
When it’s trying to rain and you want to feel it on your skin….
I think I’m adapting to the heat slightly better than the kittens. After taking Buddy out for an early morning ride, I got home to find Hugo wailing round the house.
He spend most of the day in the office with me in front of the fan. Dodo has been hiding in the borders. There’s definitely been a cooling breeze out here.
My laptop seemed to be hotter than I was today. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been hot, but not unbearable. Or maybe I’ve just found a way to keep my office cooler.
Hugo has discovered the joys of the shade lounger. As soon as it was in shade, he staked his claim and isn’t moving.
Bring on cooler weather and hopefully a big thunderstorm to clear the air.
In the saddle by 8:15am to beat the heat. I even rode BC (before coffee). Now in the shade with a coffee and toast. It’s gonna be another scorcher! 🥵
Without stating the bleeding obvious, it’s been REALLY hot today. I’ve been melting over my laptop. I could feel the heat pouring in from the conservatory. Which was where the kittens slept today. Nutters!
Curtains closed, fan on and lots of fluids. It definitely helped. Finished the day sat in the shade listening to an interview with one of the founders of Brewdog. Really interesting guy.
There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Wall to wall blue skies today in Costa Del Brundall.
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