Co-operative

Turns out it's just me that Bailey doesn't co-operate with. This was the shot that his new / temporary dog groomer sent me this afternoon to let me know that he was ready. And there he is, looking straight at the camera... 
It was a successful visit having only ever been groomed by the same person who was an ex-student of mine. She is currently on maternity leave but Bailey's dog walkers now have one of their ex-walkers doing grooming. She used to walk Bailey quite a while ago and she was properly pleased to see him. He didn't disgrace himself and looks very tidy so it is a very satisfactory, temporary arrangement. 

His appointment this afternoon was the only fixed event today but I have been relatively productive. Up and running just after eight and then a walk for Bailey round the big block in the sunshine - but not too warm. And then I got around to a job I have been contemplating for ages: getting rid of some of the magnolia that the house has been clothed in for as long as I have lived here (which crazily is 15 years.) I've started with the bedhead wall in the spare bedroom, picking out a colour (Rocky Romance is its given name)  from the picture that was bought in Cornwall several years ago.  Just one coat needed and I'm pleased with how it looks.