We are selling Albus the Adventure Bus!

We bought this van 5 years ago as Zephyr didn't like tents (they flap in the wind you know!) and we loved camping. We took a risk as we didn't know if we would like van-camping, or if Zephyr would cope with this compromise. Turns out, the gamble paid off and we have had the …

PetWeighter

Product Review The PetWeighter is a two-tier bowl. The bottom half is designed to be filled with water (or sand) to weigh it down and prevent it moving. The detachable bowl clips in to place on the top and can be used for food or water. The Petweighter was designed as a solution to water …

Tuchena’s turn to visit the vet!

Here we go again.... This time it is Tuchena's turn! On 14th March I noticed a large cut on Tuchena's hip. She and Zephyr had been playing in the garden and they can play rough and fast. We guess that this had something to do with it, but can't be sure. She obviously caught it …

Proper Snow!

A couple of weeks ago 'The Beast from the East' brought heavy snow to the west country. We rarely get snow of any significance, so along with the chaos it causes (being stuck at work for two days because I couldn't get home) it is also a great opportunity for us to get outside and …

Run Manbeast, run!

Manbeast has started taking his running a bit more seriously lately (as opposed to my permanently injured approach!) and been upping his miles. He decided to try an off-road marathon distance across Exmoor last month and .....you guessed it, Zephyr and I got roped in as support crew. The idea was for him to meet …

A quick trip to Aberystwyth

Our friends (Dan & Kim) moved from Bath to Aberystwyth earlier this year and now that they are settled we decided it was time to pay them a visit! I met Dan when we worked together about 15 years ago and we have always kept in touch - you know sometimes how someone comes in …

Dartmoor in a (wet) Day 2017

On Friday afternoon Leon, Zephyr and I set off for Okehampton for this years Dartmoor in a Day challenge. This year there was the option to do a shorter distance of 30k which would start from the checkpoint at Postbridge and I had convinced my friend Emma that we should do it - after all …

Trip #6 in Albus – A Dog-Free Girls Weekend

I went away without Zephyr! As much as I love Zephyr, he can limit what I am able to do as he is so dependent on me for his security, so I left him at home with the manbeast for a weekend and went on an adventure with my BFF Emma. (I know you may …

Trip # 5 in Albus – My Best Friends Wedding and The Welsh 3000 challenge

When your best friend lives an 8 hour drive away and is getting married, the best thing to do is turn it in to a road trip 🙂 We set off the afternoon before the wedding and headed North. We took our time stopping regularly for breaks as it was warm (less so the further …

Trip# 4 in Albus – Climbing in Portland

Leon had planned a day trip to meet a friend to go climbing for the day. At the last minute we decided to make a weekend of it as we needed cheering up and I didn't wan't to be left home alone. I am still finding the house too quiet and empty since we lost …