I live in the West Midlands with my partner, our two cats, Marley and Murphy, and sometimes a poodle named Alfie.

I’m expecting our first baby in February, which is exciting and ever so slightly scary! I’ve had to come off my arthritis medications but so far *touch wood* pregnancy seems to have dampened the arthritis down. Now I’m  over the tiredness and sickness of early pregnancy I’m enjoying being back in the garden and getting my hands dirty again.

The Occasional Poodle

As well as gardening, I like to cook, write, read, exercise, draw and play music. I also spend far too much time on the internet, watching tv and cat teasing.

Marley (left) and Murphy demonstrating Cat Teasing, which should be a sport at the London Olympics in my opinion. Tell me you wouldn't watch it!