Who let the dogs out...

I slept for about 9 hours last night. Not lots I know but it certainly helped me catch up after only five hours of sleep the night before. In the shower I was listening to the radio and it was talking about a veterinary nurse who couldn't bear to see unwanted dogs put down (rightly so!) and so turned her home into a sanctuary for stray dogs. Apparently she now has about 38! Now a few years ago I would have baulked at that number and been horrified, however today I thought she was a saint and that I would emulate her if given the chance. Well maybe not me per se but my house for doggies! And maybe not 38, something like 6 would probably be more than enough. But its a lot more than I previously thought!

Its a sunny day so I may have a wander down to the wetlands area and see what I can spot after lunch. I took photos in Durham yesterday, but I'm not particularly happy with any of them, I would like to blame the sky but unfortunately its more likely that my own skills and creativity that are lacking. In other photography related news I am going to become a professional heelwork to music photographer and make millions (of half pennies ;~) to fund Karen's expensive dog habit (=P).

I did a lot of looking in town but nothing really took my fancy so didn't actually buy anything! Ah well. Feels like lunchtime now, even though I only had breakfast an hour ago (counterfeit crunchy nut cornflakes).

On a cold winter morning, in the time before the light...

I had a great weekend at home with Karen, we had fun in Durham and took photos of the Cathedral in the day and the dusk. I love being there with her.

We had pizza express pizzas on Saturday night then went into town and took shots of the Cathedral then we went to pick up my parents from a wedding reception which we kind of gate crashed. That was hilarious, it was really nice to spend the time just myself, Karen and my folks in a rather different environment to Nandos. =P

We had lunch at the Slug and Lettuce on Sunday which was great! The food was really nice although we all had to change our orders (some twice!) as they were low on food. Between the five of us we managed all 6 of the desserts on the menu, I was very proud.

I had an interview for the clearing helpline on Monday which seemed to go OK, hopefully I didn't come across as anything bad and get offered the job as that would be ideal for spending the week with Karen before she goes to Borneo.

I am really going to miss her and its hard not to be sad when she talks about it. I really hope I am being supportive.

Work has been a bit frustrating today. My valves weren't closing properly so the turf was taking ages to cool. It took a few phone calls to Mike but eventually it got sorted. I've even put my samples in the liquid nitrogen too. How exciting!