December 2025

This is the saddest blog that I have ever posted, since I started in 2013. Our wee Wilma dog just made it to her 17th birthday but has now passed over the Rainbow Bridge, as they say.

This month's blog is dedicated purely to Wilma.

Our hearts are shredded but also glowing in remembering that she gave us 6,134 days of love, joy and immense fun since we brought her home as a puppy in early 2009.

never afraid of anything bigger than her

Wilma had her own Fan Club of which many of you  are members, she adored people, loved parties, especially beach parties, 

thank you all for being part of her life.

kissy kitty

enjoying snowy Suffolk

she always loved big friends

nothing was ever too big for Wilma 

always there when it was time for some loving

maybe just a little bit spoilt

she loved getting grubby

and a juicy bone

and ever optimistic trying to get the cat hiding in the top of the wood pile

but always patient with Tilly cat

and the chickens

watching the world go by with "Joycie"

dreaming of chasing rabbits ?

she loved Sunday mornings at the Boom Beach

with all her mates and Stan the Pied Piper of dogs

and when the walking gets too tough, take the shopping trolley

packing for the house move, dog crate in first

beach party ? count her in

enjoying Benjie's playing

keeping my dry robe warm while I swim

striding out

loving company

and cuddles

off for another adventure on the trike

Oh, those ears!

A great little dog !! and in a while we will be able to remember her with big smiles and laughter without the tears.

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A little poem from me

Silent is the house

The house is silent now,

like never before.

No muddy marks against the door,

the sound of food bowls rattling, no more.

No barking, "where's my food" she'd shout

or "when we going out ?"

The gentle, rhythmic snoring ceased.

Never a dog for leads, a coat or toys,

a tough and independent soul,

a bundle of pure fun and joy.

Her very own Fan Club spread far and wide,

Suffolk through to Dumfries and Galloway,

through Wester Ross to North Ronaldsay.

A friend to all the world.

Silent is the house.

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and for everyone who has lost someone dear to them, this little poem may resonate for you.

"A little bit of me is missing.

You see, you took it with you on that day

That you went away."

Poem by Athey Thompson

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Remembering every soul who won't be sharing Christmas with us this year,

 until the end of January take care.

June and Malcolm

with love

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November 2025

 Welcome, season's greetings to you, hope you enjoy the next two minutes 😊

This month I have been enjoying the murmurations of the starlings

at around 4pm they all gather together for a natter and chatter about how their day has been

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Oh, I do love coming out in the mornings and seeing this pair quietly waiting

and stroking that velvety nose, sets me up for the day

Mr Blonde has a true Icelandic double winter coat so thick that no amount of wind, rain or hail bothers him

Some misty November moments

                                                   well camouflaged sheep

When the sun goes down....

This next photo is taken at the base of the lighthouse looking out towards the fog horn and the sea showing the rotating beams of light and the stars ~ the photograph doesn't do the sight justice ~ it's just magical in reality!

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Book of the month

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A lovely fun word for you

"hoppipolla"

an Icelandic word pronounced (hop-pee-poh-lah)

meaning :

To jump in puddles. A playful act that celebrates simple joy, childlike wonder and the delight of small, unexpected moments in life.

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See if you can incorporate into a conversation today just for fun

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Quote of the month

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At the beginning of December our wee Wilma will be celebrating her 17th birthday !!!

that makes her 119 in human years !

and still bringing us joy 😊

too tired for a photo shoot

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Talking of celebrations and gifts, don't forget...

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I love festive twinklies, well any time of year really, so set off to Kirkwall on Orkney Mainland on the little eight seater plane in search of magic moments

fabulous to see the sun rising, the very best of light shows

"Shearers" is one of the most wonderful grocery and hardware stores you could find and at this time of year they excel !

This Morris Eight was a complete rusty shell earlier in the year and has been lovingly restored and became one of the highlights of their display, on the upper floor !

I promised Malcolm that he could meet Santa this year, haha, and there he was in Shearers !

Well, there were actually several Santas of varying sizes, amazing 😊

May this coming month bring joy,  warmth, love, good health, rest and peace to you and all those around you

from Malcolm and June and the gang 

on a far away island

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