A mate for Tipp

Jack dog arrived today from the Blue Cross rescue kennels. Jack dog, named such so we do not get him confused with Jack our eldest son, seems to have settled in rather well and has already had a full tour of the grounds. A black and white setter x spaniel x pointer Jack is set to be a very full member of the family. He has yet to sit down and will certainly improve my fitness. Another arrival today was the final decorative cover for the Yurt or Gyr. A striking red with a nice new skirt the new cover certainly finishes a very special place off. The inside of the Yurt/Gyr has also been fitted out and looks so cosy I think Suzi and I are planning a night out to get a little of the magic under the full moon.

Catch up

A chance to catch up after a busy couple of months. Well the Yurt (Ger to be accurate) is up after a fashion although I suspect it needs to come down again before being settled for the summer. The site is great and the potential is clearly obvious the down side is the lopsided outlook and puddle of water in the centre. We also now have lots of new lives some of which are domesticated, to take charge of. The ten point of lay poulets have joined the original gang of four Chooks and egg production is in full flow. We also have ducklings and moorhen chicks on the pond. It is great to see them learning the ropes and not so great to see them being hunted by Tipp who cannot see the point of anything bar herself being alive at all! All good fun unless you are the individual who has to take down the yurt for the fourth time this coming weekend.