Well, here we are, almost ready for our now annual escape to the sunshine.

We haven't toured much this year as just after we got back from last years trip we got ourselves a puppy, a West Highland White terrier we've named Jamie. Getting him sorted out for overseas travelling has meant staying UK and we have really only done shortish trips, mainly shows and Funster meets with one trip to Scotland cut short because of midgies!

We've cemented our relationship with Colin and Tina and have almost always been with them on our trips (except Scotland). Also our friendship with Derek and June has been revived although due to illness and bereavement this has been sporadic.

But Bertie has been serviced and is having four new tyres tomorrow before being reloaded with all the paraphernalia we'll "need" for the trip. We've decided on Morocco again and will also be coordinating a small party of Funsters;that's taken up a bit of time too.

So keep your eyes open - here we go again!