Some days Monster is around and yesterday was such a day.  Having finished my chores (horse/pony feeding and checking), I made myself a cup of coffee and took it outside with me to enjoy the Shetland “summer”.

It was a lovely day but a brisk wind. I couldn’t decide if I was hot or cold.

But we all settled back and enjoyed the sunshine.  A rare occurrence these days, it seems.

After lunch, the dogs had an excellent game together with Monster watching on.

He was interested but happy not to join in.  Ted has made a huge difference in Pepper’s life and Monster is mostly off the hook now in the entertaining Pepper department.

I made my usual sheep in the afternoon – I try to make two a day (one in the afternoon, and one in the evening – I just can’t keep up with demand which is wonderful, if exhausting).

For sitting quietly all afternoon, while I work, I rewarded everyone with a walk in Clothie, the five acre croft.

And obviously Monster came too.

I call this “The Great White Hunter”.

He mostly hunts in his head (shouting as he goes) and rarely bothers to drag anything home.

And I call this “Totally Knackered after the Hunting”!

Great cat, great dogs.  I am very lucky.