We are back!

We have been home for a week now after our wonderful holiday in Thailand, Koh Samui to be exact.

It's so hard to get back in to the swing of everyday life.

I cannot report on the holiday much as it was mainly relaxation for us. A couple of trips out to the mainland which I must say has been hit by bad storms.

When we arrived in Koh Samui there was water everywhere. We couldn't even get down our road to the bungalows as the water was gushing over it. After wandering along the beach we noticed that the sea was actually going in to the lagoon, which didn't happen last time we went there. As you can see by one of my photos the backpackers units and there cleaning block was ruined.
Still we had a great holiday whilst watching the tragedy happening in our neighbouring State of Queensland. These guys had a rough time with unexpected flooding and lives lost.

A store has been set up on Etsy with handmade donations from all over the world. All proceeds will go to the Flood Relief Fund. You can find this store here AusDisasterRelief.

Going back to Koh Samui - they also have a problem with dogs and cats and a rescue centre has been set up. You can donate on this site - www.samuidog.org

Thank you to all those people that support here and overseas.

Doggy Hairdressers

Hmmm Mum said I was getting a bit scruffy and my long coat kept matting up. Geez every time I took a drink my ears got wet!Oh and Dad didn't get home in time to take me to the hairdressers so I got to sit in Mums lovely car. Why on earth she put a towel on the passenger seat I do not know. I still jumped on the driver seat when she got out.

Mum left me with a women who had noisy blowers, scissors and brushes. After 4 hours Mum and Dad picked me up and said how handsome I looked.

Look at my shiny coat and my ears are not getting wet when I drink.

Rest In Peace My Angel

They are faithful, loving and are just like children.When cancer strikes you pray but sometimes you just have to let go.I cannot put in words how this family feels today. We are broken hearted.Spice, my sweet angel, goodnight. Thursday 3rd December 2009.

Now This Is Just So Funny

Most of you guys know what pain in the backside it is when you have to take pics and edit to be able to list your handmade creations in your Etsy store.

Today I completed another gorgeous Amber necklace and earrings and whilst taking the pic for the earrings this is what my dogs were doing, in tandem. How on earth my camera focused on them and not what I was actually taking a pic of has baffled me!

Is This A Sign Of Getting Old?

Last night (Saturday) we went out early for a meal with my son, his girlfriend and her family. Meal was booked for 6pm and by 8pm we were fully stuffed and on our way home.

This picture was approx 30 minutes after arriving home. I say no more!!
I must add that throughout this time I was fully awake enjoying a bit of TV and reading.

It's Getting Cold In Australia

Well that is it with the pool. No more until at least, maybe, October.

Temperature has been down to zero on some days and cars are covered in frost.
It gave us a chance to try the chiminea out (how on earth do you spell that word!). Even 2 of the dogs joined it.

My Laughing Dog

I just love this photo of our Springer Spaniel, Spice.

Our First Day Of 2009

What did we do for our first day of 2009?

Decided to get up relatively early to take the dogs down a part of the river with a little beach. They loved their little adventure. Toby, our baby surprised us both by actually swimming.
He looks so cute. So why doesn't he jump in our pool with us??? Weird!!!

The rest of the day was spent by our pool having a wonderful lazy day. I managed to finish book 2 of the Twilight series and Barry tinkered around in his shed with his Monkeybike.

Now and then the heat took over and we just jumped into the pool. I love my pool when it is hot like this.

The Baby Of The Family

Seeing our little one trying to sleep the other night had us in fits of laughter. He was all over the place.

First this way.

Then this way.

And this way. This was the funniest.

He is also one of those dogs that gets inside the covers when you have a lie in and curls up either between yourlegs so you can't move, or best, curls up round your tummy like a little hot water bottle.