It looks as though spring is really on its way here in Scotland. As I walked around the lakes the other day I was caught between the loud repeated rat-tat-tat of a woodpecker and the mournful terwit-terwoo of a late to bed owl. I then spotted a heron, hunched up on a log flanked by two angry looking swans. Soon there will be new eggs to hatch and new life on the lakes. My pond is already full of frog spawn, the garden full of daffodils. I love the transitional seasons. I think the dogs do too - especially spring, when its not too hot and they can really kick up their heels. I think the word 'frollicking' is a good one to describe how they are just now. Its exhausting work though,as you can see from these pictures.
New Kids on The Block
As its spring, the time of new life and renewal, I would like to say farewell to Sam, my friend's terrier who died a wee while ago and HELLO to his new dogs Chips and Beans, a pair of Kerry Blue/Collie crosses. May their walks be long and happy together, just as they had been for Sam.
