Almost the end of the year. Time to reflect. The almost-perfect gundog - aka Gunner - is nearly 10 months old. Throughout November and December he's been given rein to be a complete puppy - no serious training just reinforcement of the basics. He's proving to be gentle and bold but certainly no alpha dog; constantly looks for direction and reassurance and just occasionally goes berserk (like in the hen house recently). But next month he will start secondary school. Reports will follow.Ginger's brood, 5 weeks old on New Year's day, continue to enthrall us and our (steady stream of) visitors. They are still suckling but she gives them less time each time. Yet again today we had to reinforce the fencing as the little ones (doubtless led by little Polly piglet again!) went runabout once more.They are truly mega-inquisitive. The Tamworth Two were nothing by comparison! The astute farmers amongst you will be able to tell from this rear-end photo just which are the male and which the female piglets. Mail us if you cannot tell the difference.
And whether or not it's a sign of global warming matters not two hoots, but the first primroses are in bloom on the bank down to the Rectory Field. We've had snowdrops before in December, but Primroses??? Is this a first?
Let's hope it's an omen for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year for us all.......
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