Been having dreadful water problems at home! Leaking pipe somewhere under tiled kitchen floor. The back garden has been completely excavated to locate the main, which has been replaced, but did not cure the audible leak (two cubic metres of water per day). Finally found leak under crockery cupboard, and pipe replaced. At the same time, and whilst a live plumber was trapped in the building, he also replaced the header tank in the attic (a grim, grim job, as attic access is only fit for 2 year old sized person) which meant a lack of hot water for a day or two, as well as a dry cold tap..... Almost better now, no cold over kitchen sink, no water in outside toilet, but apparently these deficiencies will be sorted out next week...can't wait.

Weather today absolutely glorious, so took the Skipster for a 4 mile hack with biggest boy on bike. This boy now using humane traps to reduce population of rabbits on farm - absolutely over-run with the things, they are everywhere, and eating all the young crops. Sadly, after being fished out of the humane trap, quickly knocked on the head, and delivered to local man who has a hunting hawk. Everyone's happy (except the poor rabbits).

Skipper has new friend in form of neighbour's little black cob, who has come to live here for the time being. Seems placid enough, and means Skip will have company when the mares go home in a few weeks to foal.

Salt mines very busy now kids have broken up for Easter hols. One complete disaster on a set of bed linen already....need I say more?