Remembrance day

Today is a very important day where we remember those who have died for us. Maybe it's because I'm getting older and perhaps more able to get my head around the scale of what occured that it upsets me more and more. Recently I read "Birdsong", by Sebastian Faulks. While I found the story only so-so, the descriptions of life in the trenches, going over the top and the loss of lives were absolutely mind-boggling.


Last year we went to The Animals' War exhibition at the War Museum. It was really good. The pic I have uploaded is of one of the exhibits from it, I think this cat must have been a champion mouser on one of the Navy's crafts. Not only were they there to keep the rodents under control, but I imagine they would have also been a great comfort to our servicemen- a friendly furry face.

Monday moan

We have had an ongoing problem in our flat, which we finally seem to have got to the bottom of. In the bathroom the taps for the shower/ bath combo have been badly fitted resulting in a leak. We have a double-what-it-should-be water bill to support this. So at the moment there are dehumidifiers in the bathroom to dry the floor, walls etc out. The place looks a mess and my sister is coming to visit later this week.

Here is the other side of the bathroom. Before they figured out it was the tap leaking they 'explored' by taking off the skirting boards - there was mould on the damp wall. As you can see the pipes and therefore insulation have been exposed. Pepe loves to nibble this off like so much candy floss- naughty Pug !

Easy like Sunday morning

Ever since Jesse has been able to get up onto the kitchen counter, he has a new spot to hang out - the kitchen windowsill. There is even a spider plant on there for him to nibble on if us humans have not been stupid enough to leave anything edible out on the side. His favourites include knife used to butter bread.

Saturday snapshot

Today was very exciting as we took Pepe to a new park- Fog Lane. This park is further away from our home, but, it has a duck pond! I hope they enjoyed the Burgen Soy & Linseed bread we took.

Thursday thoughts

I had the day off today- I had an interview! It was for a Library Assistant position at the University library ... where Jerry studies ! I think it went okay... their final question was along the lines of "tell us about something you are proud of"... so I said Pepe! and told them about her good behaviour when my parents met her for the first time last weekend :) It turns out that one of the interviewers was a dog-lover so I hope my answer went down well. Fingers crossed x

Monday meme

1. Your mood right now... achy from doing Wii fit for the first time in a couple of months
2. Your favourite spot in your house... hot bath tub
3. Your favourite colour... don't mind
4. . The one thing you can't live without... books
5. Who do you love... Jerry, pets, family
6. What would you do if you won the lottery... be able to study to be a Librarian, or maybe open a tea/coffeeshop that also had second hand books
7. Name something that makes you sad... money or lack of > yup, me too- or maybe not sad as such, more Stressed !
8. Your favorite treat is .... super bath !
9. Your favorite TV Show is.... was The Restaurant but it finished last week
10. Your favorite music is... Panda! Panda! playlist
11. What do you want to be for Halloween.... Batgirl >yeah, I like Batman too
12. Are you naughty or nice.... I hope people think I'm nice :)
13. What's your favorite memory... Venice/ Honeymoon
14. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go.... I'm terrible at these questions- China to see a panda
15. If you could meet any celebrity who would it be..... Wouldn't want to meet anyone famous > yeah, I don't really idolise anyone either

Easy like Sunday morning

I love the way Simba is all curled up, while Jesse is at full stretch x