The second or third week in May almost always brings good weather here. It reminds me of my teenage years when I had to study for my O Levels and A levels. At the very moment when I needed to be indoors doing revision, the long awaited sunshine arrived. I can remember wistfully looking out…
During my working week, it is usually still dark by the time I get home. So when Fridays come round and I finish in the early afternoon, it's a chance to get out into the daylight and fresh air . Winter seems to have been around longer than usual this year so Friday afternoon is…
About this time two years ago, we ventured down the motorway to 'just look at' some basset hound puppies that were for sale. I say 'look at' but really we already knew it was highly likely that we would end up bringing one back home with us. Our previous basset hound Oscar had passed away…
Our boy Boris is 2 years old this weekend... And yesterday, as we woke to a misty, murky morning and made breakfast, his birthday treats began with cuddles, tummy rubs and...sausages ! Later on, we ventured out for a walk along the beach, Boris as inquisitive as ever and eager to make friends with whoever…
Boris and I have been out enjoying some lovely walks these past few days. Bo has always loved a good walk and likes to break out into a little gallop , running through the grass and piles of crunchy leaves, me running along side..our puffs of breath disappearing into the air as we go. There…
Pots of Gold, a.k.a Boris.. that's his posh pedigree name in case you didn't know. Blevils Pots of Gold to be exact. The perfect name really for our boy with a golden coat. As always, prone to fits of basset hound madness one moment, ready to snooze on the sofa the next. Defiant, cheeky, stubborn,…
Boris, our beloved basset hound, is going from strength to strength. On a recent visit to the vet for his booster injection, we managed to get him to stand still on the scales long enough to discover he now weighs 26kg ! He is a remarkably active little basset hound and his favourite hobby at…
