If you've got 'em - flaunt 'em.

What a dreich day! Not just the haar hanging about, but constant mizzle. A good day for not going out, but for slonking on the sofa, with nibbles, watching a couple of recorded films. JR drew the short straw, and has gone out for a wet walk with Archie while I light the fire. Yes, light the fire!

My brother and sis-in-law at last made it over to visit. R is afraid of dogs, having been bitten by a dog when she was younger. But I think, in the end, she kind of liked Archie. He was perfectly behaved.

He had a wash and scrub up this morning. JR tried the new brushing method and sat in the hallway, and brushed and brushed him and he didn’t protest at all. Sorry it’s a bit grainy - it was quite dark in the hall.

Tomorrow was the day planned that he would lose a few bits. He’s proudly displaying them, as they’re here to stay for a while longer.