Sun at last

Cactus - starting to flower

This morning we were able to take our walk all the way through the ravine. There has only been about three hours of light rain in the last twenty four. The water has stopped coursing through the ravine and although it is very wet underfoot the water is just lying in the deep ruts, if we don't get any more heavy rain it should dry up in a few days. To take our walk and know we are not going to be caught out in torrential rain is bliss. Trying to dry the dog and the wet towels over the past week has been a nightmare. Shula's best Christmas present was doggy deodorant which smells a bit like soap, but is infinitely preferable to damp dog. The cats managed to keep dry, preferring to stay in front of the fire, only going out when absolutely necessary, or when the rain stopped, unlike the dog who wants her walks whatever the weather.

This week I am looking after my friend Carmen's dogs and cats as she is visiting her sister in Belgium. Matty is as sweet as ever, and Chispa hasn't growled at me. The cats all seem fine so hopefully it will be a good week.