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By Dianne

Scottish heatwave!

Yes, we are currently suffering a heatwave! 8 degrees when we went to let the animals out this morning. It was -8 a week ago.  There is only a bit of snow left now which makes our walks much easier. However, there are little pockets of ice about – we are learning quickly how to…

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By Dianne

Glen Affric

We have been laying low enjoying a warm house on cold Scottish days. Have been delaying moving the animals out of the stables till a little later in the morning – more like 10-10:30. Much less chance of mutiny by the ducks and grumpiness from Nibbles. Always good to get back to a hot cuppa and…

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By Dianne

Heaps more snow!

Hi all, We had some good falls of snow on Thursday and Friday. Reg is getting into the swing of things with clearing the paths around the house, and getting snow off the car windows so we can drive. We drove to Loch Ness on Thursday, no monsters sighted, and visited the town of Drumnadrochit….

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By Dianne

Our daily chores

Hi from Tomich! Our days have been quite busy getting to know the routine with our house sit pets. Gill follows a pretty strict schedule and we dare not risk upsetting it. Apparently changes in diet etc can cause colic with the pony and bowel problems with Rosie. Rosie is a Whippet Cross – as fast…

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By Dianne

Settling into Tomich

Hi again..it is snowing here! Very light but it counts!! It’s upsetting to hear about the heat damage to grapes in McLaren Vale and beyond. We’re so sorry for everyone who’s been effected. Meanwhile, England is experiencing the biggest falls of snow in many years. Gill and Stephen headed off today (a day earlier than…

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