My family and other animals...

And back to school they went. And back to work I went. It was definitely back to earth with a bump. But thankfully not for too long. After my Dad's low key cremation in July we had organised a much bigger memorial for him in August. Lots of planning, organising and emotion, alongside sorting out his estate. All-consuming but really helped by everyone in the family chipping in, particularly Chloe, Ruth and Emily for sorting all the music. Its so great when everyone comes together and we gave Dad a really good send off! I even got through the eulogy without bawling my eyes out.

And then it was 2 days of more royal treatment at the Bucks Rookes this time. They really know how to host very well, and as well as being truly looked after, we had 2 wonderful trips out to Waddesdon Manor (a National Trust property that's part of the Rothschild Estate) and Whipsnade Zoo. I even got my new phone in time to start snapping lots of photos!! And I have to say the animals were really very well behaved - elephants were playing, lions feeding and the tiger prowling. Couldn't really ask for more!

More thanks to our hosts once again! It seems we've managed to land ourselves on pretty much all the family this summer 😁.

Bucks and Mc's Rookes (and Jaki)

Never ending summer

Hello from Waddesdon

Waddesdon Manor

Picnic time

The egg and spooners

Videoclip: The Waddesdon Games...

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Safari Kings

Mumzo and Emzo

Trolls were everywhere at the zoo

They even captured Emily

Face off

Videoclip: Animals on parade...

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The tiger who came to tea

Dadzo and Emzo