Happily Ever After
Life in The Rural Retreat with a beautiful wife, three cats, garden wildlife, a camera, a computer – and increasing amounts about running
Earlier posts can be found on Adventures of a Lone Bass Player, where this blog began life. Recent entries can be found here.
Fully Protected
by admin - 22:37 on 13 May 2011
Mice might not be to blame for our failed phone line and the increased scurrying in The Rural Retreat's wall space. According to the BBC, the country's suffering a plague of voles.
Whatever the cause, Matchgirl is determined to fight back and came home today burdened by two types of electronic deterrent – one to protect the electrical wiring and one to make the atmosphere uncomfortable for rodents – plus two humane traps that I suspect will never be used.
Mr Buzby flew in this morning, full of chat, and left after installing a new phone socket and an internal line tacked unobtrusively above the skirting board, safe from little nibblers.
Book Update: The latest problem to beset The Bumper Book of Black Isle Snappery turned out to be a false alarm. Andrew examined sample copies today and declared them fit to be sold. Binding has resumed and the full print run is expected in Dingwall on Wednesday.
Marten Update: There have been no more sightings of Baby Marten or any other, although the food continues to be taken.
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