Category Archives: James

And then the rain came

Since my last post a few days ago we’ve had rain, rain and more rain, consisting of  steady light rain petering down to a guti (a fine drizzle) interspersed with several heavy downpours.  My garden is soaking it up!   Or should … Continue reading

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My spirits were lifted

After our usual early evening walk with James to the veld (greenbelt) the other day,  I felt quite disheartened walking back home down our road.   We used to have a pretty tree-lined road with neat verges of different styles of plantings, whether plain lawns … Continue reading

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” Hardy and Lily are my best friends “

“”I am sad 😦 My two best friends in the whole wide world have gone home.  Their mom and dad came back yesterday from a weekend away and took them back to their house Hardy is always running around the house and barks … Continue reading

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A rainy weekend

After really hot weather we’ve been experiencing lately, soft soaking rain over the weekend has been very welcome.  The change in the weather started off with a terrific storm on Friday night with lightening and thunder which sounded like a … Continue reading

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James is 7 months old

Affectionately known as Jamesie-bond or Jamesie-poo,  our little Jack Russell, mischief-maker on four legs is 7 months old.  Puppy training worked even though his focus on tasks was rather poor during his training, he has grown up !  Walks so well … Continue reading

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Frog and dog get washed

No words necessary 🙂 🙂 🙂   (James’ favourite toys)

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Not one .. but two new beds for James !

Our little James is growing!   As seen in my previous post, he already has a new bed (promotion gift from Hills pet food), a large cushion really and ideal for hot summer days when he wants a little bit of comfort, … Continue reading

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Thank you to Hills Pet Food

I recently bought two bags of puppy food for James  –  Hills Science Plan Puppy Healthy Development Mini – and got a super day bed for free on their promotion !! He loves it.  It’s cool and comfy He likes hanging his head … Continue reading

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James graduated from Puppy School

Last Saturday was Graduation Day for James !!  Yay !!!! Staying focused during each session was his main problem.  All he wanted to do was to play with his pals !  Phew it was hard work for me trying to … Continue reading

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Fun with a macro lens

I love taking macro photographs.  My old Panasonic takes very good macro pics, but I have advanced two cameras since then, my current camera being Canon EOS 600D.  Taking piccies with the macro setting hasn’t worked for me.  Hubby bought … Continue reading

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