Monthly Archives: January 2010

Misty has been on her post-Christmas diet for the past week. She has lost 0.2kgs which is quite  a commendable start considering she is such a little dog. Half a dentastix in the morning and half the quality of evening … Continue reading →

Thanks to Joan for bringing this to attention….. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc80G6Yzu04]

No – don’t worry, I am not starting to fret about Christmas 2010 – but it did occur to me to comment on the the innovative gifts which formed part of the present pile a couple of weeks ago. These … Continue reading →

Managed to get out to Oban today for the first time this year. Amazing to see all the streets and paths clear of snow. The sales were tempting, so I purchased more fleecy PJs and ordinary fleeces. The thaw is … Continue reading →

Have you noticed that very slowly the days are getting longer?  Of course the covering of snow helps but it is not getting properly dark until nearly five o’clock.

Last night was the coldest so far here, minus 12.9C and today it has stayed around -4C. Thank goodness for central heating and good insulation. This cold spell has gone on for several weeks and is set to continue. It … Continue reading →