Creature comforts

My goodness, what a busy few weeks it has been - just in case anyone thought I had got lost during the move, I didn't, but I haven't had a moment to sit down and update you all. I have been finding my feet here and we have had some lovely sunny days. This is the view from the front gate:

I don't really like being out in the garden though as there are these things called "chickens" walking around - I am a bit scared of them and they seem to be trying to replicate themselves:

 I thought that maybe I would be safer out on the balcony, but look who I found there- don't like the look of this one much!?

At least those pesky gnomes are nowhere to be seen for the moment. Maybe the chickens are holding them hostage? I shall retire to my warm, safe perch in the living room and spend some time composing a summary of all my adventures over the last 3 weeks. Come back soon and read all about it..........