JUMP FORWARD MANY MONTHS

 Heck, such a lot has happened, Barney has just had his first birthday and calmed down such a lot since losing his first teeth. The puppy teeth were so small and sharp they cut us so many times, Di needed to go to the minor injuries unit on one occasion to get the wound on her finger dressed. He ate absolutely everything off the floor but didn't seem to upset his tummy.

With such a large area at the lodge (what do I mean, see later post) he still has not been let off the leash, I'm considering getting a tracker!