The Zoo

Today is Bailey’s 4th birthday.   The time goes by so fast, it’s hard to believe he’s been with us for almost 4 years already.  It seems like just yesterday he was curled up asleep on my chest as we rode home on the bus with him. He is such a sweet dog, and has the most lovely personality.  We really …

Yesterday I went to the Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) with my three friends Lynda (right), Paule (left) and Simone (middle).  It was a beautiful day with temps in the low 20’s and we had such a wonderful time. Lynda is leaving us on the 24th when she moves back to the UK to live.  So we’re getting in as much …

It looks like I’m not the only one who is enjoying the sunny weather again. The cats love laying in the afternoon sun on our diningroom windowsill.

Ok, I’ve never said that particular part of l33t speak before in my life but it suited this post really well.   Yesterday Xander and I went to our friends Penny and Yuri for a BBQ, and what a great time we had! Penny manned the BBQ, Xander kept the conversation going, Yuri took care of the wine and I took …

It’s a beautifully sunny day and I’m a happy Canadian.  It’s freezingasscold back in a lot of parts of Canada so on my way into town to see some friends I’m going to be giving a big NYA NYA to my old countrymates as I walk along in my summer jacket. NYA NYA Canadians, NYA NYA! Before I leave, I …

I forgot to post the video I made last week at the beach.  You can see why we rarely let Bailey off his lead.  He’s a yorkie but I think he truly believes he’s a Doberman or a Rottweiler.     We’d love to be able to have him loose to run and play but he just can’t be trusted.   When …

This morning Xander and I went to the beach with the dog.  The weather forecast said it was going to be sunny and 15 degrees (Celsius) so we figured it would be a perfect day for a walk on the beach. It was just what I needed! Aaaah, the sun, fresh air, the sea! I was a very happy camper! …

I’m pretty sure it’s already springing in the Netherlands!  It’s cold as a witches tit outside at the moment but the weather this winter has been amazing!  I can already see flowers blooming and buds on the trees.  It’s making me look forward to sitting out on my balcony in the sun.    February has been a really weird month.  I’ve been …

This morning I was sorting out my turtle tanks and gave our tortoise, Sherman (aka Sherman the Tank, The Shermanator) some food and water. Unlike the aquatic turtles who generally swim for cover when you come near, Sherman isn’t quite so shy.  Especially if you have food!  This morning I decided to test my luck and see how he’d take to …

Cupid died today…  This morning he was fine, and by this afternoon I knew he was going to die.   His decline was rapid, and I have no idea what caused it. He had everything he needed, and Stelo is still fine *knocks wood*.   Cupid was very young, too young to be sold and in truth I knew the risks when …

We have new babies!  This was part of my Valentine’s Day present from my darling hubby. Their names are Stelo (left) and Cupid (right).  Stelo was named after the shop where we got him (in Zuid Limburg, approx 2 hours from here) and Cupid because of it being a Valentine’s thing. Aren’t they adorable, seriously?  Cute overload! They are both turtles species …