The sun continues to shine on us, though the temperature goes up and down in 30 degree (F) jumps. Since our last communication we have visited an exhibition of the portraits of the French artist, Ingres, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accompanied by our friend from Palm Beach. John was wearing the jacket, because [...]

First announcement of a new competition for the BV
Ftfv is getting a new German Shepherd puppy on Sunday – name the dog (and save it from being named with some awful invention of Fiona’s. I mean, anyone who can call a horse Cyril ….. needs some help in choosing names…..)
Entries as soon as possible to [...]

Izzy was innocently collecting her BV from the Darnley Memorial when a man in a range rover stopped. He seemed concerned so Izzy explained. He was extremely relieved as he had been afraid it was the arrival of the Klu Klux Klan and the green raincoat a sacrifice! (I suspect he was so dazzled by [...]

Sadly the Sloe Expedition had to be cancelled but there will Christmas Cheer at Brook Farm about midday. Please leave livestock at home.