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A video of Myrtle
Following on from my photo of Myrtle eating a strawberry for Michelle’s weekly pet challenge a few weeks ago, a few of you asked for a video of Myrtle! Here is a short video I took today of Myrtle in … Continue reading
Myrtle and a Strawberry
I’m running a bit late with my challenges this week, I’ve been busy, and so has Myrtle! She even spent a few days in the garden, although we had to take her in again as it has been colder and … Continue reading
Weekly Pet Challenge
For this week’s Weekly Pet Challenge here’s a picture of Myrtle when she was a few months old! I don’t think she would fit in that lid any more, and I don’t think Lilly would get as close these days!
Posted in Animals, Lilly Plankton, Myrtle, Pets, Photography
Tagged Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise, Lilly Plankton, Myrtle, Postaday, Postaweek, Weekly Pet Challenge
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Weekly Pet Challenge
This week Myrtle wanted to feature in Michelle’s weekly pet challenge so she started with her party trick… Stealing Wilson’s food!
Posted in Animals, Myrtle, Pets, Photography, Tortoise
Tagged Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise, Myrtle, Panasonic DMC-FZ62, Postaday, Postaweek, Weekly Pet Challenge
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Spring has made it to my Garden!
Last week we had a couple of days where the temperature topped 20°C, and the flowers that had almost given up burst into blossom Even Myrtle got a chance to explore the garden for the first time this year. This … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Myrtle, Photography, Spring
Tagged Amelanchier, Azalea, Contorted Hazel, plants, Tulip
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While Wilson’s away… Lilly-Plankton (the cat) will play!
It has been very difficult for me to photograph our cat Lilly-Plankton since we got Wilson. To be honest, it has always been difficult to photograph her always because she looks more like a Lilly-Plankton shaped hole in the universe … Continue reading
Shoes – The perfect antidote to a rainy Wednesday
This is my second post about shoes If you have read my first post : Shoes – The perfect antidote to a rainy Monday, you will probably not believe what I am about to write… My other favourite shoes are … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Blogging, Boats, Egypt, Keeping Fit, Myrtle, Shoes, Shoes, Tortoise, Water
Tagged Crocs, Dr Marten, Flip Flops, Imelda Marcos, Irregular Choice, Myrtle, Serafina the Giraffe, Sightseeing Shoes, Weddingtons
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I don’t want to hibernate said the little tortoise
Well… she’s not exactly little! My Tortoise (Myrtle) A Greek spur thighed tortoise does NOT want to hibernate! She is about 5½ years old 23cm long and 2.386kg ! When I got her she weighed 112g and was just over … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Myrtle, Photography, Tortoise
Tagged Children's books, Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise, Hibernation, Myrtle, Tortoise
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Myrtle, Wilson, Peter, and a Tennis ball
Posted in Life, Myrtle, Pets, Photography, Wilson
Tagged Black Cocker Spaniel, Gardening, Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise, Tennis Balls, Tortoise, Wilson
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A well earned day off :-)
Having completely industrially cleaned my living room and hallway yesterday, re-arranged the whole place, and then helped Peter start our MASSIVE garden project, we decided we needed a day off 🙂 The house is looking much better, the garden has … Continue reading
Posted in Boats, Life, Myrtle, Photography, Water, Wilson
Tagged boat, Chichester Harbour, Colvic Countess 28, Egeria, Langstone Sailing Club, Myrtle, Slipway Marine, Summer, Wilson
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Day One 