Angel....

Last night we did an emergency dash back to the vets, as Angel our poorly cat, started being sick again and was having problems trying to wee. Her kidneys have only been working at 30% and she had a bad heart. After talking to the vet and getting their advice we decided that it would be kinder to put her to sleep. So our little Angel is now a real Angel, run free over Rainbow Bridge...

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...

Cold Day... Minus 7..

Its minus 7 here today.. Brrrr. (can you hear my teeth chattering). All our outside taps are frozen solid, so we've had to put the hose pipe in boiling water in the sink to defrost it as we need to get water to all the animals..
Took Angel our poorly pussy cat to the vets this morning, she's gained some weight, but will have to continue on her special diet, and tablets for her heart forever. She won't be able to go out now and will be a house cat. The vet said that her condition may be congenital as she's always been very tiny. She's quite happy indoors, getting lots of cuddles and being thoroughly spoilt.
Mick's parent's also left this morning to go back to London, they been with us since Boxing day. Hopefully, there won't be too much traffic on the roads and they will get back in good time.
Meant to say that Mick's thumb is healing nicely, he went to the Doctor's on New Years Eve to have it checked and redressed. These pictures were taken after it had been soaking in water, before it was redressed.
I've taken all the Christmas Decorations down and they are now packed away. So I can now get all my miniature bits out again and hopefully finish Honeydukes..

For Susanna from Finland

Today I had a lovely email from Susanna in Helsinki, Finland saying that she's just found my blog and had really enjoyed reading back over it and really liked "Honeydukes", and wanted to know where I got the shop units from. So for Susanna and anyone else who's interested the units came from Matlock Miniatures.
Susanna also has a blog called Elamaa Koossa 1:12, as always go over and say Hi, its a lovely blog and today there are printable chocolate boxes on there... Mmmmmmm CHOC O LATE....

Happy New Year...

To all our family, friends old & new. "HAPPY NEW YEAR". May the New Year bring Peace & Happiness to everyone...

I've spoken to Ben this evening, who's in Scotland celebrating the New Year with his girlfriend Katie & her family. They were all going to a street party this evening, but apparently it's been so cold, they are all staying in instead. We are just having a quiet evening in, it's bitterly cold here as well.
So what ever your all doing this evening have fun and keep warm... "Happy New Year" xxxxx

Fluffy Bricks Miniature Penfriends

Hi everyone (waving), sorry not been here for a couple of days but been pretty busy here, as we have Mick's parents staying with us and I've got a bit side tracked.
Just seen this and thought I'd share with you, I've been reading a blog called Fluffy Bricks, well they've set up a web site called Fluffy Bricks Miniature Penfriends, for all us Miniaturists who want to chat.. I've joined.. Go over and check it out..

Some Pictures From Christmas Day...

The top two photo's were taken at 6.30am, before the boy's got up, as you can see Father Christmas has been.
The Next Picture, is Harry trying out his new No Fear Hoodie. Then it's Ben ripping all his presents open.
Ben took the next two pictures, one of the laid table (I couldn't find my table cloth so had to make do with the runner) and the other of me making the Prawn Cocktails...

Look What Father Christmas Brought Me...

Mick brought me another four items from Nikki, for Diagon Alley. Aren't they fantastic, I've also got some beautiful Witch Hats from Kat Hazelton. I still need to take some photo's of them, but I promise I'll share them soon.
I hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas Day, we certainly are...
Mick's parents are coming up tomorrow, until the New Year, looking forward to seeing them.. Then on the 27th Ben is going to visit Katie in Scotland and see the New Year in..