Saturday, December 30, 2023

Time for a wildlife check

 Jill tidied the porch this morning and helped Bruce get in some insulation board and timber so it dries out. The weather will change again tomorrow and you don't want to be carrying insulation board in the wind!

 Bruce put in the last of the flooring upstairs.

Early lunch and then a quick trip out. It starts getting dark by 2.30pm so there wasn't long but it was a good decision. 3 otters in Walls, purple Sandpipers, great northern divers


































long tailed ducks and another otter at Melby and lots of different  and getting frisky already, hares.


Friday, December 29, 2023

More blow

 Another windy day today with a fair bit of the wet stuff. Fairly chilly too.

We went into town early to get some cat food and to get Robs foot dressing changed.

The roads were very quiet so we got in quickly and got back just after lunch.

Bruce came down fir a bit and worked on the flooring upstairs. Jill felt brave enough to go all the way up.


Jill has hopefully found someone to fix some of the outside walls. The one near the gate I looking dangerous so it would be good to get it fixed.


Jill had the arduous task of wearing out Geri this evening. She has put on weight well which has given her so much energy. This energy appears to be desperate to get out just as the lights go out for bed - for about 3 hours!

Lots if games with her bestest friends tonight

She is way to delightful.





















Arrival

 The wind continues to blow.  Feeling sad for the poor soggy sheep. As we approach the shortest day it gets harder being outside so we are g...