Wishing all members a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and Prosperous New Year for 2010. Laurie, Phil and Lara.x

I am informed that the introduction of a new baby into any family unit can have it's problems, especially when another child is involved.  The same is also true when the only other member of the household is a pet. Take our cat Bod, he's had us... Read more

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for their best wishes on the birth of our daughter Lara. Here are just a few photos of the little angel for anyone who would like to see them. At the moment she spends most of her time sleeping so not m... Read more

Hello everyone,   I've been missing in action for a while, but with good reason.   On 23rd September 2009 at 12.07pm, Lara Louise Clayton made her first appearance into the world, demonstrating a fine pair of super efficient lungs and a... Read more

I've only just heard the news that Mollie Sugden has died at the age of 86 following a long illnesses.   Best known for her role as Mrs Slocombe in 'Are you being served' and 'Grace and favour', she also starred in various other Sitcoms includ... Read more

I recieved a text mesage the other day from one of my cousins who owns the livery yard where Fletcher is looked after. Well, I say text message, in fact it was just a photograph of a very large 'Spotty rear end' that I know only too well!   Kn... Read more

I did have a version of this on the old blog site, but I'm blowed if I can find it now. If memory serves me correctly, this was the product of insomnia   W  =   write it R   =    read it, then read it o... Read more

First Chapter of my Novel. Stongly edited following some sound advise from Davidr, Mo and Bluebannana when first posted on the old site about a year ago. It may not be everyones 'Cup of tea' but all feedback welcome. Hopefully, this should get me 'Ki... Read more

Rosko and I are pleased to announce that 'Normal service' has now been resumed.    Following a 48 hour strike during which ALL manor of affection was pointedly witheld and showered on an unsuspecting Hubby, the fury feline is currently cu... Read more

I have been put in the Dog House... by my cat!!   How do I know? What did I do?   Well, to answer the first question...I am being ignored and not in the way most cats become 'Aloof' from time to time, but I mean deliberately ignored. He... Read more