Today has been one of those days that’s made me appreciate the little things in life. Taking Hugo to the vets without having to hand him over in a car park. Having a leisurely lunch out with a good friend. Spending the evening catching up with another. And talking to my Mum on the phone.

Makes you appreciate how weird life has been in recent months. It almost felt normal – whatever that is. I hope I never take these things for granted.

Well that was stressful! Hugo came through his operation without issue. Got him home and put the ‘cone of shame’ on. Well he DID NOT LIKE THAT!! He threw himself about, got it off 4 times and made his boy bits bleed. Thankfully he hadn’t burst his stitches. Honestly the things I have to do!

Keep him calm they said. Restrict his exercise they said. He’ll be tired they said. Not a bit of it. He was tearing round the living room like his tail was on fire. So he’s now sulking back in the cage and wailing. He is not a happy camper. Lord only knows what Dodo is going to be like next week.

Still he got a clean bill of health and quite a few new fans at the vets. They all thought he was adorable too. Oh and they think he’s going to be big!

Hugo has gone to the vets for his ‘big boy’ operation today. He looked so tiny in the carrier. It needs to be done so lots of positive vibes for him today.

Dodo is missing her brother and hasn’t left me since I got back. It’s probably the first time they’ve been apart.

I’ve been trying to define my vision for Leave a trail. I’ve been struggling. Then it hit me. For 30 years I’ve worked towards someone else’s vision. Never mine. This is the first time I get to create my own. It’s exciting and a little daunting. So I’m been doing lots of thinking, plotting and planning.

It’s funny cause I have a very clear vision of what I want to achieve with Buddy. Popped a few jumps this evening. Such fun! And reminds me how far we’ve come together.

Exciting times ahead! H2 2020 is going to be a good one. I can feel it.

No wonder the printer keeps getting turned on…. not sure that’s the most comfortable place for them to sleep.

Buddy met his doppelgänger today. Boxed him up and took him up to Cantley for a hack out with my friend and her horse Hugo. Talk about Matchy Matchy horses.

Lovely to take him somewhere new and explore new routes. Both boys seemed to enjoy each other’s company. We chatted the whole way round. There was a lot for them to deal with including huge lorries on narrow roads (with air brakes). Buddy definitely had his brave pants on. And we didn’t get too wet.

Buddy also encountered his first chicken. Not sure he’s a fan judging by his reaction. Still he walked past it at the second attempt.

Unfortunately the twat award goes to me for trying to drive off with the ramp still down. Thankfully no damage done and I shall now revert to the 3 check system I had for the trailer!

This was earlier when I trusted the BBC Weather app when it said it would be dry all day. Thankfully it’s all dry now after the sun came out.

Good job too as I had to walk and get my car back. 4 shiny new tyres and its driving like a dream. Does feel tiny after driving around in my lorry for a few days.

Hugo has claimed a box. Well it’s actually my receipts for burning box. So cute #sorrynotsorry

Woke up feeling a bit off today. So went for a walk down to Buckenham Marshes to see the baby kestrel. He’s super cute and fluffy. I sat by the water for ages and had a good cry. I’m learning that tears are not a weakness, they’re pain leaving your body. Just wish I could remember to take tissues with me. It was really windy down there so I got a beaten up by the rushes too.

Then finished the day with a lovely long hack with Anni and Frankie. Buddy found it all very tiring as you can see.