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Cone Free – Tuesday 23rd May 2023

May 23, 2023 Aristotle 2
Wilma is cone free and is very happy indeed. At last she has been given a clean bill of health and everyone is celebrating.

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The olives are alive – Sunday 21st May 2023

May 21, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on The olives are alive – Sunday 21st May 2023
The olives are alive and Aristotle is relieved. He’s now busy dozing and waiting for his sunflowers to grow and flower.

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Once a fortnight – Thursday 18th May 2023

May 18, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on Once a fortnight – Thursday 18th May 2023
Once a fortnight is what Aristotle thought he had agreed with Mum for swimming. One of them is going back on the deal.

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Olives and lemons – Tuesday 16th May 2023

May 16, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on Olives and lemons – Tuesday 16th May 2023
Aristotle wants to tell you about the olives and lemons. One of them is easier to grow than the other – under normal circumstances!

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Perfect Day – Sunday 14th May 2023

May 14, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on Perfect Day – Sunday 14th May 2023
yesterday was for Aristotle a perfect day. He was very tired by the end of it, but he did enjoy himself. Even Wilma had a better day.

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How long is your grass? – Saturday 13th May 2023

May 13, 2023 Wilma Dog 2
How long is your grass? has become the national greeting according to Aristotle as he and Mum battle to get the garden in shape.

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I did not order more rain – Friday 12th May 2023

May 12, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on I did not order more rain – Friday 12th May 2023
I did not order more rain – says Aristotle as he looks out on a very wet garden. Wilma is making very slow progress in her recovery.

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Holding my breath – Thursday 11th May 2023

May 11, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on Holding my breath – Thursday 11th May 2023
Aristotle is crossing his paws and holding his breath – not easy for a dog to do at the same time, but he’s giving it a go.

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No mow May – Tuesday 9th May 2023

May 9, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on No mow May – Tuesday 9th May 2023
Thanks to the weather we seem to be taking part in ‘no mow May’. Ari is not impressed and wants to be out doing his garden.

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I spoke too soon – Monday 8th May 2023

May 8, 2023 Aristotle Comments Off on I spoke too soon – Monday 8th May 2023
I spoke too soon – says Aristotle as WIlma has reached for the strong painkillers. In the garden he wants an irrigation system.

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