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A dwindled dawn
I have been on my own for over a week, as Val is spending grandmotherly time in Derby. In that time, I have spoken to two people who called at the house (a fireman from the local volunteer force who … Continue reading
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In memoriam
So, Max is gone. But, as they say, not forgotten.
Cutting red tape sideways
Perhaps I should have come to France long ago . . . As Val says, I am inclined to be a ‘small-print person’. My charitable interpretation of this centres on my ability to unpick something complex, and pull out all … Continue reading
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We’re all on antibiotics
Well, actually that’s an exaggeration. But recently antibiotics have been pretty central to my life, and now Valentine the llama is joining me in the dubious delights of amoxycillin.
Attachment and Loss
I am bereft. Naughty Chicken has died.
Ticked Off
This year is becoming one that I shall remember for the medical consequences of animal bites. In March, I had the rare but painful experience of being bitten by a llama. In June, I was bitten by a tick, and … Continue reading