It’s been such a beautiful day here today I wanted to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Coffee on the patio first thing. A brisk 5.8km walk round Braydeston. And a lovely hack with a Buddy to take my total to 11km for the day. Not bad really.

There was some heat in the sun. Felt go good to feel the sun on my face. Though I may have over layered.

One is simply never too old to kick leaves… 😂

Happy Sunday! It’s another beautiful Autumnal day. Coffee in the garden in November. Who’d have thought?!

I am so looking forward to my dinner tonight. These really are the best crispy duck wraps. Thanks The Duck Truck Norfolk . Thankfully it comes with instructions. Just hoping I don’t mess it up.

I’ve earned it too as I did a few hours in the garden before jumping Buddy. Think I burned a few calories today.

An impromptu hack for Buddy and his BFF (Best Friend Frankie). It was a beautiful crisp Autumnal day. It was also like Piccadilly Circus out there. So many walkers, dogs and cyclists out and about enjoying the gorgeous weather.

I took Nero to the vets today. He’s been losing weight recently so wanted to get him checked. After losing Tom in the last lockdown I didn’t want history to repeat itself.

There’s nothing obvious, but the vet agrees there’s something going on. He’s lost 1kg in the past 2 years (which is about a 1/5th of his body weight). She suspects an intestinal issue. He’s still active, eating and drinking. But he’s just not right. So I’ll keep an eye on him.

The vet thinks he has dementia too. My gorgeous boy will enjoy his golden years with me till the time comes.

He was enjoying the sunshine this morning before we headed to the vets.

Just a kitten in the log basket. That cannot be comfortable Hugo….?!

I had my latest ankle check up today. And my last it seems!

The consultant is very happy with how my ankle has healed. In fact he said it’s the best possible result given the nature of the break. I’ve got a lot more movement that he was expecting. So that’s really good news!

It’s that time of the year when the geese migrate to warmer climes. I always wonder what they’re saying to each other as they fly along.

Makes me giggle thinking there are a few conversations we humans have as we prepare for a big trip…. ‘have you packed the passports?’ ‘did you turn the hair straighteners off?’ and the classic ‘are we there yet?’

Safe travels everyone. See you next year.

After the sunshine of yesterday and balmy temperatures, today was positively Baltic! I couldn’t feel my face by the time I got back from our hack.

Totally worth it though. I’d spent too long in front of my computer the last few days so needed to clear my head.

I’m weirdly OK with the impending lockdown. I know I can handle it. I’ve worked out what works for me. So I will be doing those things to keep me grounded. I’ve been here before so I have a frame of reference. I achieved a lot during the last one. So I know I will be OK.