The garage sale wins the prize for the best way to get rid of things you want to sell. In spite of not doing much publicity we had loads of visitors – some were friends and neighbours making it a social event as well as a business one, and some were strangers who it was lovely to meet. It is much easier than doing a car boot sale as there is no early start, you can pop home when you feel like it, have nice music playing in the background, offer tea and coffee, let people try on clothes in private……and have dogs milling around checking out the customers. Bonnie only let herself down once and I have to admit that man did look shifty and he didn’t buy anything!

Now we are getting busy with home improvements and thankfully the mist has cleared – physically and mentally!

There are four baby swallows in the little garage who are preparing to set off for Africa. It’s the first time in over ten years they have successfully nested at Dolphin Cottage so it is a great pleasure to see them trying out their wings. And also an inspiration to think of the great journey they have in front of them

Duna is still scratching as the British fleas continue to win the battle  against two major chemical attacks. It all started after she saw the vet in France before entering the UK.
Apart from that she is loving being here in the countryside, rolling in fox shit, burrowing through brambles, and going to birthday parties which include 6 dogs amongst the guests. Two bearded collies, three border collies and one excited springer spaniel!

There are brambles ripening along the lane and raspberries out in the field. the full moon was hanging low over the field this evening and we are hoping for the sunny days to return so we can have a swim!