RIP George (25 Jan 2001 to 14 Dec 2018)

Our drake George passed away peacefully in his sleep on the 14th December with his faithful companion Jemima by his side.

 Katie with her ducklings, George and Mildred Jan 2001

 Mildred and George 5 Nov 2002

Sadly Mildred passed away Feb 2010.

George and Jemima 2 Nov 2010

George was lonely so we got him a mate and he was in love from the minute 

they met and they were completely faithful to each other.

 Jemima and George with their ducklings  13 Nov 2011

Ducklings grown up  3 Jan 2012

Ducks and dogs 24 Dec 2011

We moved to Kimbolton on the 19 Jan 2018 and here they are in temporary shelter. 

20 Jan 2018

Jemima guided George around as he didn't have much sight.

 25 June 2018

Great mates. 14 Sep 2018

Jemima discovered the stream. 20 Aug 2018

And George alspo enjoyed it. 1 Sep 2018

Waiting for Jemima by the stream. 27 Sep 2018

The duck bath in the enclosure and they finally used it. 10 Dec 2018

George's final resting place under the trees where he often waited for Jemima

 to return from her adventures. 20 Dec 2018

Introducing Kiwibeatz Sassenach Belle

Belle (Kiwibeatz Sassenach Belle) whelped 28 Sep 2018

There is a new thing in our house.  It looks like a miniature of Hogan and it moves fast.  Jake and I prefer to view it from a distance.

 Belle at 5 weeks old

Belle is Hogan's niece and comes from his sister Riley (Kiwibeatz Premiere Reine) and Bond (Kerrybrent Black Tye Affair).  There were 5 puppies altogether.  The 4 girls were whelped on the 28th September 2018 and the boy on the 29th.  

 Belle getting cuddles in the rain at Cambridge where she was picked up from at 8 weeks old.

Hogan (Kiwibeatz Mister Hogan) and his brother Dusty (Kiwibeatz Mr Bluetiful CDX)

These 2 are Riley's brothers.

A stop on the way home and Poppy did not want a photo with the puppy.

Belle at home.

 Hogan playing with Belle

 Me and Jake looking at the thing from a safe distance.

 She has lots of toys

Looking in from outside

 Stay where you are!!!

I am in charge here.

Winter Adventures

We have been here for just over 6 months now and the adventures continue.

 Keeping Mum company in the Sewing Room.

 Surveying the land from a high point.

 Giving my dog Hogan cuddles

Moving fast so sheep can't get too close.

Resting in a pile of quilts.

 Cats and dogs together in the garden.

Me and Jake sleeping

 Me and Hogan in bed together.

Suckling Mum's dressing gown

 Hanging about on my pole

Playing with Hogan

April Adventures

 It has been a busy month and here I am resting under the baby blanket that Mum made for Tamara and Matt's baby.  They rescued me when I was about 3 weeks old and looked after me until I was old enough to live with my family.

 I like sleeping on Hogan's bed with Hogan.  He isn't so keen and often leaves during the night.

 Here I am suckling Mum's dressing gown.  I put everything into it.

Some tree climbing in one of the many big trees we have here.

 Checking the water trough is full for the sheep.

 Jake giving me a head wash.  We are really good mates now.

Checking the sheep are all okay on our first frosty morning of the year.

Sheep Whisperer

Living here in the country is so different to the bush we lived in before.  Every now and then there are sheep in our paddocks and they seem to be fascinated by me.  I wasn't so sure the first time but was safe on the fence. 

Pretending I can't see them.

I know they can't reach me here.

Life is pretty busy here for us cats.  There are mice in the ceiling so every now then Mum drops the stairs so I can go up and check them out.

Me in the roof cavity sorting out the mouse problem

 Having a rest on the fence

Me sleeping in the lounge

 Jake in the cocoon

 Jake has been busy too and this is his catch of the day.

 Inspecting the firewood in Poppy's kennel

 Jake and me following Mum to the shed.  Firewood shed behind us.

 I had to inspect Dad's handiwork on the Chook house.

 Me doing some tree climbing

Me and Jake sleeping on Hogan's bed

 Me hugging Hogan.  He is my favourite dog.

 Helping Dad with the car maintenance

Sleeping with Hogan after a busy day.