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Dec 25th, 2016

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Christmas Day

This is my all time favourite Christmas picture of the cats “assisting” with unwrapping the presents. They also helped a bit yesterday and Schrodi decided on a new place to sleep – on a cardboard box neatly positioned between two cat beds. Merry Christmas everyone!

Dec 23rd, 2016

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Advent 23rd Dec – Pie

I made this Christmas Pie yesterday – it is Paul Hollywood’s “Leftovers Pie” which is supposed to be for using up any leftover turkey, stuffing, sausages etc. This was done in advance though because I am very concerned about storm Barbara which is supposed to hit us over the festive period – and specifically about […]

Dec 20th, 2016

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Advent 20th Dec – Heiland Coos

The “Hieland Coos” are a favourite of mine. Many mornings when we walk round our usual circuit they are out in the field, and often on the path. They are very placid and will let you walk within a foot of them without budging. I often think that if you didn’t know this it would […]

Dec 19th, 2016

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Advent 19th Dec – Christmas Cactus

This must be the first year that my Christmas cactus has looked likely to have flowers on it for the big day. Last year it wasn’t anything like ready even by the end of January and didn’t end up properly coming into flower until February. Looking promising for this year!

Dec 17th, 2016

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Advent Dec 17th – Cat in a Box

A few years ago I bought my mum a reproduction of the famous Egyptian cat for Christmas. No sooner had we taken it out of the box than Schrodi colonized it. He didn’t quite fit into the moulded polystyrene shape but he did his best.