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May 2026
This was an interesting
month weather-wise. It got hot –
really hot; all-time records were broken for the May temperature, and
then again the following day, and again the day after. Tara got in a muddle trying to keep cool
and it was frustrating trying to help her, largely unsuccessfully. Everyone started being outside and the
smell of many barbecues was lovely as we walked around in the later
evening. What was less good was
the loud music and unnecessarily uproarious laughter that everyone seems
to engage in! Still, it was better
than being cold!
Tara started limping and
we took her to the vet – her arthritis which was probably caused by her
previous career as a racing greyhound – was causing her pain. She’s gone onto the dog equivalent of
ibuprofen which has helped her no-end!
She’s a different dog and we have the old version back.
Ian got an interview for a
better volunteer opportunity with the RSGB, which seemed to go well (he
will hear next month). He also had
a discussion with the new Lord-Lieutenant for County Durham. As you know, Ian is currently Deputy
Lord-Lieutenant and worked with Dame Sue Snowdon who has now retired from
the role. HM King Charles has
appointed Mike Butterwick to the position.
Ian also had the
opportunity to look after Oliver as Hannah went to the dentist. All went very well!
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