Yes, we have had plenty of it. Trying to (unsuccessfully) reconstitute several National Garden Scheme vouchers after they had been Tykkyed for example. Or discovering that decorations had to be glued to the ceiling before they were safe....
Most of the rest of the time seems to have been spent attempting photos of fast moving fur balls. Some of the examples are below.
Before Christmas we had a festive (wet) walk at Hampton Court. Tuula, Tali, Tykky and Finn met at the end and we started the walk in reverse. All went well until we saw the others after only 10 mins (too much chat) so we carried on for a while, error number two - as shortly after Tykky fell in at a steep bank (just as her mother did at the same age in nearly the same spot) and was ably rescued by Sally. All four raced around like mad together and seemed delighted to be reunited. It was a lovely catch-up with friends and well worth the early start for Suzanne and I.
Then it was off to Bournemouth to see how Milo and Mia were getting on - they had a blast on the beach, except Mia drank rather more sea water than agreed with her. It was so lovely to see the pups again and hopefully at some point we will manage a whole litter reunion somewhere suitable.
In between I have been vexed by getting some quality shots for the FL Yearbooks. So far this about the best shot and may be included if there are no improvements:
Ilo and Tykky were indulged on Christmas day and got to sample goose....not sure if it bears any taste resemblance to their ancestral equivalent of Willow Grouse, but they enjoyed it just the same.
My Christmas book on all breeds' herding has arrived and I have finally found a local trainer who will work with me on sheep, so Tykky will be 'turned on' to sheep next week. Watch this space for some hilarious capers on the marsh....
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!
Most of the rest of the time seems to have been spent attempting photos of fast moving fur balls. Some of the examples are below.
Before Christmas we had a festive (wet) walk at Hampton Court. Tuula, Tali, Tykky and Finn met at the end and we started the walk in reverse. All went well until we saw the others after only 10 mins (too much chat) so we carried on for a while, error number two - as shortly after Tykky fell in at a steep bank (just as her mother did at the same age in nearly the same spot) and was ably rescued by Sally. All four raced around like mad together and seemed delighted to be reunited. It was a lovely catch-up with friends and well worth the early start for Suzanne and I.
Then it was off to Bournemouth to see how Milo and Mia were getting on - they had a blast on the beach, except Mia drank rather more sea water than agreed with her. It was so lovely to see the pups again and hopefully at some point we will manage a whole litter reunion somewhere suitable.
In between I have been vexed by getting some quality shots for the FL Yearbooks. So far this about the best shot and may be included if there are no improvements:
My Christmas book on all breeds' herding has arrived and I have finally found a local trainer who will work with me on sheep, so Tykky will be 'turned on' to sheep next week. Watch this space for some hilarious capers on the marsh....
