Number One CAT

Henceforth this feline member of the household will feature occasionally. She is a rescue cat (about 6 years ago) and is now, we think, about 12/13 years old. She is known familiarly as the play monster as she is always ready to chase most things that move enticingly. Portia is very sweet natured, but mind your fingers if you displease her, or if she feels like it!

Health news

The Wife has just learned that she has a form of diabetes. The news came as little surprise since she had been informed that the tests she was having were to determine just that! An appointment is made for a clinic visit in December and the expectation is diet, exercise, and weight loss. Why is it that for any medical condition the first thing is to deprive the patient of the very meanings of life!

The neighbour's cats

One neighbour is temporarily absent from home and we are caring for their pets. The cats are young, vigorous, and gorgeous. There is generally some fun to be had...

Building remedial works

The building reinforcement team have just left. They have installed three lines of steel rods into the brickwork of the conservatory thus stabilising it and preventing further damaging movement. After many years of movement I hope that is now all behind me. Th men were brilliant. They were quick, efficient, and clean, even if they did consume a large amount of coffee!