September, so far, has been kind to Lincolnshire, lots of sunshine and relatively warm. We have managed some lengthy cycle rides, spent time in the garden and downed a few drinks on the terrace. Village life continues - art club and dancing for me while Paul goes bowling twice a week. The pub is due to re-open at the end of the month after being closed for three years and Wednesday coffee mornings in the village hall are set to resume.
Some good friends from Wiltshire came to stay with us at the weekend, bringing their young dog, Buzz (a Bichon cross) with them. We were a bit anxious as to how Rick would react with another dog in his home but they got on amazingly well, I think Rick just adored his young playmate. They ran circuits around the garden and played tug-of-war with Mr Bunny.
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| sharing Mr Bunny |
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| tired pups |
The re-modelling of our sitting room has commenced. The new fire has been installed and the chimney breast re-plastered. The oak planks for the floor are due to arrive tomorrow but apparently they need to acclimatise before Paul starts putting them in place. I’m sure all the effort and disruption will be worth it in the end. I shall post some photos when it’s all finished.
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Those two dogs are adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to see them playing together.
DeleteYou're still getting lots of produce from your garden! Good luck with the renovations. I await pictures when it's all done. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThings were a bit late getting started in the garden this year but it's all doing well right now. We're even getting some late strawberries.
DeleteWhat a nice, cheerful post. It sounds like September has been pretty good for you so far!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the sunshine while we can, October will certainly bring colder weather.
DeleteMust say you are both amazing friends and hosts and have trained Rick to be exactly the same for Buzz. Thank you. Good luck with decorating. Us
ReplyDeleteRick is missing his little mate x
DeleteAdorable pair of dogs. I will look forward to seeing the finished result of your renovations.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the transformation will be complete within the next couple of weeks.
DeleteAnother big project - you are both amazingly adventurous! Hope it all comes together as you have planned.
ReplyDeleteI never know if I'm actually going to like something until it is finished, so fingers crossed.
DeleteRick and Buzz are adorable together. It must have been fun to watch the two play. Rick sharing his favorite bunny is so sweet. Your new project is coming together nicely and having the fireplace ready for the colder months is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually looking forward to some cold weather so that we can play with the new fire!
DeleteOur house in Brighton is also being pulled apart at the moment. My son is acting as 'Project Manager' and when I spoke to him yesterday, the noise was deafening! It sounded as if they were knocking the place down.
ReplyDeleteAt least you don't have to put up with all the dust and mess while they are doing it. I hope Billy is going to get his own bedroom!
DeleteFor a moment I thought that you'd acquired another dog to keep Rick company. So glad that they got on well together - it's always a worry in case they don't.
ReplyDeleteYour last photo reminds me of when we've had renovations in houses we've lived in. Certainly couldn't face the upheaval now.
Hope all goes according to plan.
This should be the last 'messy' knocking walls about job, thank goodness.
DeleteWhat's next on the list for improving Chez Sue? How about a games room with a pool table, pin ball table, skittles, space invaders machine and a dartboard? You could also construct your own bar complete with optics, horse brasses, wine cooler and beer pump. Just thinking outside the box.
ReplyDeleteDon't need that, our local pub is opening again in a couple of weeks time.
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