Happy New Year

Hi Mo

Sorry I have been so long in replying to your pre-christmas comment about Lucy but I have been away from my desk for two weeks over the holiday period.The munster is doing quite well, have had her carrying cold game and had hoped to take her out on a quiet shoot in January but she came into season yesterday so probably wont manage that now. Perhaps as well as she is a bit head strong and has the potential to become a hooligan!!! Shame they banned the Waterloo Cup 'cause she would have been in with a chance.Not that I allow her to course hares but she has a fantastic turn of speed.

A young gentleman by the name of the Hon James Savile - son of Lord Mexborough, come out on Lord Fevrsham's family day accompanied by a rather nice four year old Munster bitch, couldn't remember her breeding but he intends to breed form her this year. Does anyone know of him? The dog had lovely dark coloured markings and appeared very well behaved. Apparently she squeaks a bit at the peg sometimes but I gather that's fairly normal for munsters!!!!

My life is as near back to normal as it ever will be after the sudden death of my mother. Father is now in a care home which has taken the pressur off a bit but he is still quite demanding and I have to manage his affairs which is extra work I really don't have time for .However he always appears very grateful which is something. Next task is to sell his house which I don't relish in the present economic climate.

Lucy is much quieter than she was and has now moved out of her cage into the dog room where Purdy, the eldest of the flatcoats, keeps everyone in order.She still gives poor little Jess a hard time and drags her about by the scruff of the neck at every opportunity.Jess used to be able to out run her in the fields but Lucy is much faster now so there is no escape until Aunty Purdey steps in!!!

A very Happy New Year to all the Scottish Munsters.

Love

Liz & Lucy