I was rather disappointed to learn that we couldn’t proceed with my Hanging Gardens of Babylon inspired courtyard garden. Surprisingly, my Greco/Roman/Byzantine/Babylonian vision somewhat blew our budget. So now, rather than Hanging Garden of Babylon, our vision has been adjusted…

Apparently Manuel is due a Health and Safety spot check today. So they are wearing helmets and looking earnest. We kept the dogs away from them, as we thought an ever exuberant puppy, a blind dog, Basil who is never…

Wilbur spent most of the first couple of days outside which we were happy about (as that is what he would have been used to) except for the fact he barked overnight. The first night he barked and got distressed,…

Ian with Wilbur with Basil claiming his place in front of the fire and Pirata heading under the table to say hello. Sam looking on guardedly. Bob and Henry are more interested in the likelihood of dropped crumbs. Rosie and…

The three kings came to town Wednesday night. It’s actually my favorite fiesta. Probably because it starts – and finishes – before we go to bed! We were watching the kings come up the road, sat quietly on a bench…

All our poor pups have kennel cough at the moment. Rosie had kennel cough when she arrived and gave it to the others, however they all shook it off after a day or so. However it has come back and…

Ever since I met Ian we’ve been writing Pullen Plans. I am sure one day we will look back and laugh at the crazy ideas we didn’t pursue – as well as those that we did. Actually I think our…

We spent what felt like most of last night worming all the animals – what a struggle! The dogs are relatively easy as they will gulp it down first and ask questions after. The cats are a different matter and…

When children get to an age when they realise that the three kings cannot possibly deliver presents around all of the world, and start to question whether the Reyes Magos are real, they are told this story: When the baby…