2011 Update

Another year seems to be flying by and Tess has been too busy to write her blog!!!!

We should have told you about our wonderful snowy Christmas which we spent in the Yorkshire Dales in a village called Askrigg. You may have heard of it as it was used in the tv programme, All Creatures Great and Small, and recently mentioned in The Dales. We stayed in a beautiful cottage right in the heart of the village, which had the most friendly community spirit making it a memorable traditional Christmas. All the more fun as there was lots of snow on the ground, making for fun dog walks and magical scenery, including frozen rivers and waterfalls. Tess loved it although she had to stay on the lead most of the time as there were so many sheep around, plus a few rabbits and chickens!!!! Too tempting for a little Welshie!!!!!

Now we all know how the Welsh Springer Spaniel breed isn’t the most common but have you noticed how you often bump into one in the most unexpected places?
One day when we were walking through the fields we saw a spaniel approaching. As it got closer we realised it was another Welshie. Always exciting to see our favourite breed and the dogs always seem to recognise one another.

A little while ago we were spending a weekend with friends, leaving Tess behind with her usual sitters, and spent the day in the Peak District. More stunning scenery. And would you believe, we were strolling round Bakewell and bumped into another Welshie!

This year we have decided to have a change and will be holidaying in Somerset, rather than Norfolk, so watch this space for more stories. We’re not deserting Norfolk completely though as we’re having a short break in Blakeney later in the year, but this time we’re leaving Tess with her brother. Should be interesting……..

Oh and our good friends who often dog sit for us and are Welsh Springer Spaniel owners – you all know Nesta – are getting a puppy! Now what will Tess make of that I wonder????????????????