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ive always wanted to live somewhere like that. I dream about it, but too ill to do it. im on the edge of an estate, its quiet, can see trees all around so the best ill get lol

We did sometimes get cows/ who had escaped from their field when fishermen left the gate open. they left big footprints everywhere. Where I live now was originally a mining village but the pits have closed and it has expanded with many housing estates so is now a town. i do have access to paths and a large park with woods, wild meadows and playing fields, whivh Harry loves. it is often just him amd me. there is a old railway path with miles of walking/cycling routes. i do miss my home in the strath and the deserted beaches for walking the dogs.

I would love to go back to the very rural life I had when we first lived in Wales, but it's just not practical. Just lucky to have decent neighbours. Finley has accepted that the new dog next door does not respond to his love songs and now ignores her.

you could have borrowed some sheep lol are you in a town or still a bit countryfied

Yes, it was my dream home. We moved there when we retired. having two dogs, one reactive to strange dogs running up to him, it was ideal. the moment we walked into the house to view it we both felt 'at home'. unfortunately, it was not practical for me alone. it took Jim three hours to cut the grass with a big mower that I could not move. neighbours kindly stepped in but Icould not expect them to do it permanently. Also, it was 260 miles away from family which was a 6 hour car journey, due to 40 miles of single track road and the infamous A9 road. Inow live in Midlothian, just south of Edinburgh. 5 minutes away from my son and family. Other son lives in Romania.

where do you live now

wow my idea of heaven

yes, I lived in rural crofting strath- glen- on a single track road, overlooking fields, trees, river and hills. It was picture postcard. Scenery changed every day with the weather. We had pheasants, red legged grouse and numerous smaller birds visiting the garden. Deer visited the sheep feeders in the field next door to us. Our nearest neighbour was half a mile away. We had a 1 acre garden, including a wood. No street lights, no public transport but a subsidised taxi could be booked. It was a friendly community of about 100 most elderly crofters whose families had been there for generations.

did you have scenery from your windows or nearby?

I used to live there and that was my vet. A very good practice with lovely vets.

blackmajik lives there I think?

cant wait was it someone on here that lives in the highlands? the highland vet is on again. the scenery is fantastic

weather back to normal here this week. Temperatures in low teens. heavy rain around at times so not good walking weather.

how you all doing? this weather has made me il, my medicines reacting to it. when is it coolin down?

mouse has always been scared of flies, she would sit outside till I killed it but a bit deaf and slow this year. its too ruddy hot. people who like it this hot definately lick windows!

Much cooler today and slight dampness in the air. Harry tries to catch flies but never succeeds and then barks with frustration.

Definitely licking windows special in Finley"s case, usually because he is catching flies. He's very good at it, and only goes after flies. Leaves bumbles alone if they get it, and waits for me to let them out.

Wow July already. How was it for you, good and bad? You are special, might be licking windows special, lol and your loved, dont forget it Be safe xxxxxx

if your on benefits, get social tarrif, got it on sky, £20 a month for broadband and phone line. cant remember what water is but cheaper

Finley's coolmat is a Nobleza, seems to work very well. Hot again here today, then up to 33 tomorrow, then a bit cooler on Tuesday, then lots of rain on Weds followed by a spell of cooler weather with showers.

my grandsons 2nd birthday, lovely arty

better than last time, was his registrar. hes made me an appointment when the surgeon is there, next month

seeing the hand surgeon today. need everyone on their knees at 3.30 that its him there and not a different dr like last year saying I dont know why im here

my dogs lie on babies plastic changing mats. always cold, waterproof and nothing harmful if they chew them. cheap in charity shops

What is the coolant? I have been looking at one for Harry but also found some poor reviews. We have had a better day today- cooler with a breeze so not so humid. Still very pleasant. Grandson and his pals found a stray dog this afternoon. It was a french bulldog and was on the busy main road. It went into a garden and was trying to getin the patio doors. But there was nobody in. They phoned my son for help and he came to me looking for a slip lead. It was lashing with rain and they didn't want to leave it outside so managed to get a slip lead on it and take it to the local vet. The vet knew the dog and contacted the owners- who lived in the house the dog went to but had popped out, not realising the little dog had slipped out. They were grateful for them looking after the dog