Nemo swims - at last

Yes, much to Andy's relief, Nemo has finally started to swim. No more splish splashing around, he actually swam with his Mum today and even seemed to enjoy it.

Andy, myself, Jess and Nemo had all gone for a long walk in the woods. We had left Moll at home, she can't manage long walks anymore, but Jess and Nemo need a good old bounce around to wear them out. The dogs both had a great time charging about with various sticks in their mouths

Nemo with his new, best stick

We finally made it down to the river and Jess' favourite swim spot where there is a deep pool. Jess was straight in the water and Nemo had no hesitation in following her as usual. But, today, instead of just splashing around in the shallows, Nemo actually went into the deep end and joined his Mum for a good, old swim!!

I think Jess has her head under the water in this photo

Aren't we clever dogs!?!

An exhausted Nemo after his swim

But Jess just wants to go back in

So off they go again......

I will ask Andy to post a video of Nemo actually swimming when he gets chance but it may be some time, there are a few jobs need doing around here first

Oh and the answers to who is who......hmmm lets see if I can remember

1. Rufus

2. Nemo

3.Elwood

4. Rufus

5. Nemo

Escape to Bangladesh

And so I escaped the devastation at the barn for the pleasant countryside of Bangladesh. A week in a 5 star hotel, no dust, no holes in the walls, a lovely clean room, a lovely bath. Aaah total bliss.

I have to say, I never thought I would ever be particularly happy to visit Bangladesh. It is an extremely poor country and it takes a lot of getting used to. Countries like India and Bangladesh are such a major culture shock to us spoilt westerners, no matter how many times I visit, it is still shocking to see how people exist in the countries - it makes you realise just how lucky we all are.

I took a few shots of Bangladesh from the car

It is actually a very interesting place and quite beautiful - in some areas

The rickshaws are everywhere and so colourful, I find them really charming but I would not want to travel in one - the roads are horrendous and you come across all kinds of obstacles along the way

Like cows for instance

This is the main street in Dhaka - the capital city.

So, despite the wonderful hotel room, I was so looking forward to getting home after a long hot week in various garment factories around Dhaka. And then I arrived home to this....

Where did the kitchen go?

 Hmmm, words escape me

Our computer desk come kitchen work top

And all Andy can say is, " I am really pleased with that ceiling"

And Nemo couldn't care less

So I am off to Poland tomorrow.......

Lily - her Mothers Daughter

Lily looks so much like her Mum, some of the photographs I have seen of her are just uncanny. So I was extremely pleased with these particular photographs below. Lily obviously loves water just as much as Jess does, and I think you will all have to say what fantatstic photographs these are of her. Andy and I love to see our pups growing up and photographs like these make us both so proud.

Rae and Neil have joined their local Newfie water rescue training group and Lily quite clearly loves every minute. I know she has passed her retrieve from the water and she is now progressing onto the boat.

Neil looking on, the proud Dad!

Wow, fantastic photo - and well done Lily

And this little chap is the rather beautiful Jabari, the latest addition to the Evans family. And what a gorgeous boy he is! Andy is very jealous, having always wanted a Landseer.