We inherited Flash, a short haired border collie,  in 2009 when my uncle became too ill to care for

Over the last month, while the dismal weather limited activities in the garden and the dog

Happenings and events impinging on our lives at the Sticks, whether it is world events or the

General, occassional blogs about the small (or sometimes major) incidents happening, usually

Began as a romantic mixture of emotion and practical tips from two young students discovering

We knew the time was approaching when we'd need to make "the decision" but when it was time it

Before I retired last month I went to a seminar on retirement. It was the first time I'd heard of

I've now been retired for a month. It's hard work this independence from work but I've already

"It doesn't seem as foggy as earlier in the week, and it isn't cold."

"So I don't need a

"It's not so cold today. It looks quite warm and sunny after the cold week."

"If we're quick we

"Why are we doing this?"

"I need the exercise and you won't go for a run. Come on, hurry up, I

"Come on, if we don't go now we'll never go."

"I'm still tired."

"The fresh air will wake you up. I

"It's a nice day, but the wind is cold," says the Webmaster, fastening his coat. "But not that

 It is a cold, grey day with fine drizzle. We set of down the lane with the dogs.

"My hands are