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Date: 05 December 2005 19:03:30
Seeing as they're still ensconsed, and little Miff's off watching the latest Harry Potter epic, I might as well explain my two latest wiblinks.
'More Fauves' leads to the home of Miffdog. Well, not his literal home anymore, but from where, 3 years ago tomorrow, our resident hairy horror came into the world. What illustrious ancestors! I secretly like to think of Miffdog as a bit of a tearaway element. Though a very handsome fellow, he certainly wouldn't win prizes in the ring (unless Crufts introduces a clowning around or sloppiest kiss award). And as we had him 'snipped' quite early on, the patter of tiny Miffdog feet will not be heard chez Miffy. Still, they are great folk - and have been really helpful with the advice and support. Just look at that marvellous piccie on the home page! I wonder what they're singing?
I looked at the Compton Durville website just now, and was pleased to find they'd updated their piccies on account of their recent centenary celebrations. It's a lovely place which I stumbled across by chance and where I spent my first guided retreat a year ago. And talking of chances, it was quite a brave step for me; or so it seemed at the time. But one which worked out far better than I'd ever have imagined. Felt quite a pang as I browsed through the new content, especially the pictures of the grounds where I'd had a good few 'God moments' (excuse the jargon). I'd love to go back there sometime. If they were only nearer I'd be over there like a shot every five minutes. But domestic circs being what they are atm, I felt it best to stay nearer to home this time round. So, later this week I'm off into the darkest depths of Oxfordshire. And as I get the inevitable pre-retreat (OMG what on earth am I doing this for) 'wobbles' I'll need to remind myself of the positive outcome from that first cautious trip into the darkest depths of Somerset. Going back to my 'Beanstalk moments' I'm in need of some 'Miffy - GO FOR ITS!' in my comments box!
Right - Monsieur Tour de France has emerged from his meeting. I need to get going.