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!
Honestly, I literally got up to get a drink and Hugo stole my seat. Little monkey! Not sure if he was actually asleep. Or was just pretending. He looked so cute and comfortable.
I felt like joining him. We got back late from London last night. Well technically this morning. I was feeling a tad sleepy myself.
For once, I had the forethought to plan a quiet day. So I got to watch the coverage from yesterday afternoon’s World Cup jumping. Blimey that was a jump-off and a half.
Apparently it was Black Cat Appreciation Day yesterday. Totally missed that one. Though pretty much every day is in my book. I’ve always loved black cats. Maybe I was a witch in a former life?!
My little panther is snoring beside me. He’s very content indeed.
This is what happens when you try to take a Halloween picture of your black cat with a pumpkin you grew.
He tried to kill it. Made me laugh. What is it they say about working with children and animals…?!
I brought the Buddymobile home last night so that I could clean it today. Hugo has claimed the bedding. He’s so happy there. Maybe he wants to be a lorry cat…
Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day apparently. Well my little black cat definitely appreciated my lap this afternoon. I sat down to have a late lunch and he jumped straight onto my lap. He was soon snoring. I felt really bad moving him but I needed to hit the shower and get on.
So it seems that Hugo isn’t a huge fan of the sunshine. While Dodo was sunbathing on the patio. Hugo found the tiny bit of shade in the garden. Made me laugh.
I’m loving the feeling of the sun on my face at the moment. But it won’t be long before I’ll be doing the shade dance with Hugo. The joys of being an English Rose.
Today I have had a few distractions. It’s butterfly saving season…!
I rescued 5 from Dodo and 3 from the conservatory.
It was all too much for Hugo. He spent most of the day asleep in the food box. Once again he was snoring his head off. Slightly distracting on calls. It’s so cute, I can’t help smiling.
Just look at that picture of contentment. Hugo laid claim to the box and he isn’t moving. Such a happy little boy.
I’m so glad I booked a massage for this morning. It was much needed after camp. Buddy is getting a few days off too.
I chilled today. Well in my manner. Caught up with some friends and did 3 loads of washing. It was good to get it on the line. Still got another two to go. But ran out of line space. 🤪
Hugo has discovered the joys of the sun lounger. He sat with me while I read in the shade. Boy it was hot today!
I picked up Nero’s ashes today. He’s back with his brother now. I need to sort out the front garden so that I can bury them out there together. They both used to love sleeping in the border there. Seems a great place for them. 😻😻
I’ve decided I want to get rid of most of the grass out there. I say grass, it’s more moss and weeds. 🤦🏻♀️
Any tips on how to kill grass gratefully received.
Tales, Tails and Talus 