Monthly Archives: March 2010

Who will rid me of this turbulent beast?

Posted on 29 March, 2010 by Val

You may have noticed that Simon’s last post was entitled ‘Back to Normal?” The question mark is significant. Certainly, the cat situation feels more normal now that Mother Cat has returned from her wanderings. Six cats is still a good … Continue reading →

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Back to normal?

Posted on 29 March, 2010 by Simon

I’ve seen more of the French health system than I wanted during the last week, but I’ve come away from it feeling well cared for and supported, and acutely away of my limitations. The hospital in Moulins, our nearest town … Continue reading →

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Llamas don’t bite people . . . . . normally

Posted on 27 March, 2010 by Simon

Getting bitten by Lenny was really undramatic. He was so approachable when I first met him, gently breathing into my face and exchanging smells, that I was misled into thinking all would go smoothly. As we moved down the hillside … Continue reading →

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The Lenny Cometh

Posted on 23 March, 2010 by Val

Okay. So maybe I’m not overly keen on the prospect of Mad Lenny arriving here any time soon. But I sure as hell do want Simon to arrive here safely, asap. I thought I’d better just get that out there … Continue reading →

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Lenny or Not

Posted on 23 March, 2010 by Val

You may recall that a couple of times in the last month or so we have mentioned the imminent arrival of a new stud llama. Well, today should indeed be the Day of the Arrival. I say should, rather than … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were Five

Posted on 21 March, 2010 by Val

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Last week we took our five No-Longer-Kittens and two No-Longer-Puppies to the vet to be neutered. In shifts. This week we took them back the the scene of the horror to have their … Continue reading →

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