This is the sight that greeted me first thing this morning.  Everyone was having a wee snooze in the early morning sunshine (8 a.m.) and Newt was apparently the chosen armoured guard, which was probably a wise choice upon reflection as he can be quite the little shit at times.

Then there was the traditional after-breakfast grooming session between Haakon and Iacs.  Every day, almost without fail – it is an unspoken understanding between them and I don’t think I’ve ever seen either refuse.

I went on my dog-walk at 11.30 a.m. and I found all the sheep in a group in the same field.  Dahlia is off screen to the far right and Bert is behind Madge so all nine are there, which is good to see.

I found a bottom-shaped rock and had a little sit down while I watched ‘Bert approach Ted who a couple of years ago would’ve left and run home in shock and horror at talking to a sheep. Now he is almost a sheep-dog of the non-chasing variety, defined by the fact that he can sit close to sheep and no one minds.

This autumn sunshine has been good for everyone and I think winter will be a very nasty shock for us all.  I know I am dreading it.

Pepper is mostly grounded for various reasons.  This is not going well and every so often she escapes to do awful things, like chase polecats at night.