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Curtain-twitching

Posted on April 19, 2015 by admin

Saturday was a quiet day, mostly staying in and taking pictures of the neighbours through the window. Fortunately, our neighbours are exhibitionists:   According to Wikipedia, kestrels generally raise around four chicks per pair, so this could be a lively … Continue reading →

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Neighbours

Posted on July 27, 2014 by admin

Over the last few months, we’ve been watching a group of raptors, possibly kestrels, living among our local tower blocks. Some seem to have left on their migration, but two remain. One with lunch: Looks like a juvenile: The local … Continue reading →

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Back in Brat

Posted on January 26, 2014 by admin

New year, new home: we’re back in Bratislava for the next while. Our flat has a sofa big enough for the four of us, and comfy enough: We’re in Dúbravka, in the northwest of the city, and near the outskirts. … Continue reading →

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And we’re off!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by admin

Floh is already practising…  

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Cats on Thrones

Posted on January 6, 2013 by admin

We’re not doing anything stunningly exciting these days, but we do at least have cats who know their places. 🙂

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Lolcats

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

So long as there are no strangers around, they’re now happy to spend most of their time “out”; and are mostly still the best of friends: http://youtu.be/CV9-cs2Ic_k http://youtu.be/4pDBQHaGofA

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Cats!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by admin

Our little ladies are thriving on their new, expensive-food diet: Floh in particular is getting glossier, while Miss Black is at least no longer expanding. Here they are tucked away during hoovering: and having  a hug: They’ve found a use … Continue reading →

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“There’s some dirty weather knocking about.”

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

This is a holiday weekend in Vietnam, the day having been invented a few years ago theoretically to commemorate some legendary Vietnamese kings, but really because the government decided that there weren’t enough public holidays. Sound. Unfortunately, the government didn’t … Continue reading →

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Cat spread

Posted on March 25, 2012 by admin

The feline takeover continues, as Miss Black claims the sofa: And the spare bed: (As this one shows, black cats create exposure problems for photographers which I haven’t quite figured out yet). Tomato has now been renamed Floh, and still … Continue reading →

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Pitter-patter of tiny feet

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

Yesterday we went shopping, and acquired some new family members.  Meet Miss Black: Much the braver and more vocal of the two, she’s now moved on from hiding in crevices to occupying our shelves. And another girl who was called … Continue reading →

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