Two lots of sad news this morning so not the best start to the day. Beautiful Tara was put to sleep last night. She was 15 and I was expecting it but still hard. We've walked her every day except Tuesdays for 11 years. This is a photo I took a couple of weeks ago knowing it wouldn't be long till we had to say goodbye. It's going to take a while to get over this one :0( 

Then a phone call and a bit more bad news. 

Started on the mammoth amount of painting we have to do this afternoon. It feels good to get started. Downstairs loo mist coated and about 1/3 of the back room. There's a lot to do but the paint sprayer makes it quicker if not a bit messy.