The Deadly Dozen – 12 Poisonous Plants Which May Be Common In Your Back Yard

Recently, we were contacted by tenants who believed there to be Giant Hogweed in the communal garden of our property. They were worried, because the sap from this plant can cause severe burns and blindness. We consulted with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Wisley, who verified that the plant in our grounds was definitelyContinue reading “The Deadly Dozen – 12 Poisonous Plants Which May Be Common In Your Back Yard”

10 Tips For a Safe & Stress Free Post-Covid Road Trip

1. Coronavirus Has Not Gone Away The Number One thing to remember as borders open and life begins to return to some semblance of normal, is that Coronavirus has not gone away. There is still no vaccine, so there is nothing to halt the spread of the virus other than keeping up social distancing, handContinue reading “10 Tips For a Safe & Stress Free Post-Covid Road Trip”

10 Best Doggie Coats for Every Situation UPDATED FOR 2022

We have wasted a fortune buying the wrong doggie coats! In the first of my December gift guides, I am going to preview 10 of the best doggie coats. A number of these are The Fab Four’s favourites and I can heartily recommend them, since they have been very well tried and tested on ourContinue reading “10 Best Doggie Coats for Every Situation UPDATED FOR 2022”

The Fur-Friendly Ferry to France

We Try Brittany Ferries’ New VIP (Very Important Puppy) Service From Bournemouth, it was always a long diversion, but it meant that we the dogs could stay with us during the crossing. However, our relationship with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle ended abruptly with a 4,500% price hike.