Category: Bath Chronicle

Recently we made an unfortunate discovery as we ambled back home along our local country lane.  I was admiring the wild garlic that’s sprouting everywhere

I’m sure most dog owners will agree, we are well-versed in all matters concerning dog poo. We know exactly when our dogs have been, where

We all braced ourselves for Storm Eunice last month and, sure enough, it delivered. I was lucky. My roof is still intact and there was

A couple of weekends ago Flossie decided to pay an unsolicited visit to a local Airbnb. We were enjoying one of our regular walks down

The new year got off to a slow start for me and Flossie. In fact, things have been pretty much at a standstill. This was

The damp December weather has meant that our winter walks have been muddy ones. Unfortunately for Flossie, this means that there’s a clean-up operation after

This time of year is a challenge because Flossie is one of the many animals petrified of fireworks. I manage her fear as best I

Last year we had an unfortunate incident with a pigeon. I opened the back door to let Flossie into the garden after we’d returned from

Recently, Flossie’s taken to charging out of the back door at certain times of the day. There are a lot of cats in the neighbourhood

It’s tick season in dog world. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure, they are tiny spider-like parasites that lurk in long grass,

Earlier this year we had a regular visitor to our neighbourhood – a pheasant called Trevor. Well, my neighbours have called him Trevor. I didn’t

We’ve all seen the hazards of unwanted interruptions from family members during work calls over the last year.  I had my own experience of this

When your dog eats something it shouldn’t it’s always a worry. I have to be careful when I give Flossie certain toys. Not only does

I know many people sleep with their dogs. I’m not one of them. Being a restless sleeper and sharing your bed with a big hairy

I think I’ve always talked to myself and I’ve certainly always talked to my dog. Now I live on my own, the talking has escalated.

I’ve recently subscribed to a meditation app. I’ve tried meditation in the past but didn’t manage to keep it up. Following a programme seems to

The current situation means I’ve been able to make good progress decorating my house. Shifting and lifting furniture when you’ve only got a dog to