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Sunday 20 April 2014

Happy Easter

Oh the joy of Easter time, dear friends; everything abounds. Spring is well and truly here and the activity upon the two estates is exhausting to behold. My brother and I have been hither and thither keeping abreast of it all, adding a little request here and tweak there. All so very exhausting, dear friends, that you will excuse my odd respite, in the form of a quiet contemplation on the verdant grass.





The new gate post to the estate has been restored, much to my brother's most ardent relief; the relatives of our guardian complemented our male guardian on how well hung it was - praise indeed,  dear friends! Thankfully this means that my brother's fears of unwanted guests are in abeyance and he can rest easily at night.

The kitchen garden is coming on in leaps and bounds with asparagus, potatoes, onions and beans all planted. The greenhouse has also been a hive of activity with potting on of leeks, squashes and tomatoes aplenty to feed both households. There are plans afoot for more fruit trees, a larger greenhouse and the possibility of chickens and so much more. There has been much discussion regarding the usage of both estates, both modest affairs and the potential need to expand but the how and where causing a conundrum. My brother, in his wisdom, recommends patience and a watch and wait policy.
 
For our part, whatever keeps our human guardians hale and hearty, is the ticket. We are blessed to have kind hearted guardians who wish for a quiet and peaceful country life, to enjoy the seasons in a small but charming country home. This quiet and peaceful haven, however, will see over the coming months visits from both the antipodean and American contingents of the family. My brother, I fear, awaits these visits with increasing trepidation - reader he is not a man of society however well blessed with manners and courtesy he may be. Alas, he will endure them rather than enjoy, seeking solace with our female guardian when and where he can. To say that they are devoted is perhaps to understate the fondness they have for one another. He is at this very moment ensconced upon the lap of this very guardian, enjoying the peace, as I write. What better way to spend this Easter Day than with a loving embrace from loved ones - one of which I duly shared with my brother last evening, as you can see. He is, perhaps, one of those delightful males who is never too busy for such niceties that are all so important to the female of the species; a little reminder, gentleman, if you please.
 
It is on this note that my brother and I wish you a very Happy Easter, hoping that you plans for the coming season reach fruition. I beg to remind you that too many confectionaries can take the shine from your festivities - moderation in everything, dear friends, moderation.

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