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I'm lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful rural areas of the UK. And if that wasn't enough, it's a quiet area too, free in the main from tourists and visitors.
Why is this important ?
Because it means there are lots of "secret" places that, despite their beauty, nobody knows about. This allows myself or Rachel to exercise the dogs in complete solitude !
One such place is a beck deep enough to swim in (I know), and a fantastic place to take the dogs on hot days.
It's a strangely satisfying feeling seeing the dogs swimming around, cooling off and looking totally happy and content. And I guess no dogs exemplify this more than Bert and Charlie, Rachel's own two dogs


The whirlwind is back AKA Peggy !
This photograph sums her up - she seems to fly around, not stopping for breath, just an absolute bundle of energy.
But what a cracking little Cocker Spaniel she is.


Bear chasing Bryher became a feature when these two recently stayed. These two loved playing together and when the big lad had had enough, Bryher hadn't - and would egg him on more !



Vicky is cute - not a word I would normally use but I'll make an exception for her.
And I think it's quite obvious why !







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