Spaniel action

We chatted about how it would be great to rent a dog for the weekend when we come to visit J's Mum. Henry, my sister in law's beagle puppy, was a great hit.

Carers visit three times a day, 30 minutes morning and evening, 45 minutes lunchtime. Most of them are young, half local and half Eastern European. Many work two shifts a day - 7am to 2pm, hour off, then 3pm to 10pm. It's a very long day, I guess they need the money. They're all good and although J's Mum complains about them I don't know how she'd cope without them.

The blip - lots of dog action on the beach. What is it about balls and sticks .....