After early retirement, I moved in 2011 from the chilly North East of England to the wetter, milder South West, following a dream of a gentle and tranquil life, just me, my cats and my dogs, to live in a very old cottage.
The chronicle of my former life and the drama of the move can be found in my earlier blog, Slow Lane Life (www.attica-slowlife.blogspot.co.uk).
Then the new gentle and tranquil life took some surprising twists and turns. Nowadays, my cottage (and my life) is filled with noise, fun, and a great deal of love and laughter. The household consists of myself, The Gardener*, five cats, and one large dog.
Nothing much happens, and life is still slow, but we like it that way, and we are happier than I ever imagined possible.
*who generously lends me his photographs when I have failed yet again to bring a camera
Slow Lane Life II 
January 27, 2013 at 1:50 am
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July 22, 2016 at 9:45 am
I thought I would post a comment to you before I start to feel like some weird stalker! I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading your blog, it is so thoughtful, funny and life affirming, just a delight. I too live in Somerset and walking my dog lets me enjoy the gorgeous landscape of our county, I feel very lucky. I think I came across your blog when I was looking for one on crochet and then one blog lead to another, you know how it is. So from a random follower, greetings! Jennifer.
October 25, 2016 at 6:10 pm
Thank you, Jennifer. Don’t stay so random – come on over to the new blog!
October 25, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Had a problem accessing your blog recently which always makes me chuckle or at least smile. Followed the instructions to request access but today, “voila” i was taken to your blog!!! Yippee and keep making me laugh.
October 25, 2016 at 6:07 pm
I think that was because I locked it – hopefully no more problems with the new blog.