Now I have 885 (out of 1200) seedlings but how to get them into this concrete-like soil? It takes the whole morning to dig a hole for one plant. It has been raining but only superficially. 2 cm underneath the surface it's still bone-dry. Last time I thought I will be clever and put some water in the 10 cm hole I already dug: Ha, ha, ha: the next day the water was still the way like the day before. I managed to plant 39 seedlings until today - 846 more to go.

Today discovered: a Red-capped Robin (Petroica goodenovii). So cute.

I love old dogs. They are full of character. Meet Rex, a 16-year-old Kelpie.

The owners are away for 3 weeks and I was called to look after her. Meanwhile she waits for me at the gate when I come to feed her at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. And she barks when she discovers Clare behind the fence. But till now she refuses to wag her tail.
Sometimes she is still sleeping and does not want to be disturbed.


I received this present from a dog owner after I had to euthanize her 15-year-old Golden Retriever.

There is a German edition available as well.

A 'must have' for dog lovers.