2/2/24

Some of these fellas here take huge risks, especially around these humans. They leave things until the last minute to keep out of their way. Sometimes as soon as the light goes off, they come in the door ready for action, when a human wants to use the bathroom.  Jeepers His Lordship hesitated at the door last night, and pure fear kicked in and panic took over. Luckily, he eventually carried on about his business and they breathed a sigh of relief. I noted a funny smoke smell waft in the door, I wondered if those fellas were at it again. There could be so much trouble around here as that policeman at the gate could get some of them taken away or disposed of. 

The humans went out and gave us some peace this afternoon. We went around the back to check on the branches and His Lordship had been out there again cutting things smaller to fit in the bin. This pleased the Mistress immensely. 

We heard today that there is a storm brewing and some mates down south in that little town they call Waimate, had to block their ears from a thunderstorm. This is the lady who put me in a box when the Mistress left me there and went home without me. They seem to think we will get it soon. I hope so as the lawn is so dry it makes prickles on our feet. His Lordship has golf tomorrow down in Ashburton and he is itching to play. But a little birdie tells me he might get a wet tail. Either that or it looks like it will head inland and over the mountains. Rain tonight means we will not get back outside but we have another plan up our sleeve. I don't mind listening to thunder as long as it's not too loud. 

I may have to look after Trixie though as she is terrified of it. So, for the humans if the storm does come this way, they may not sleep much.