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The wrapping had to be a bit Dolly Parton for the "wedding" present. Country and western theme (remember the pink stetson and western boots?). I had some fun with my spotty vaguely American flag reference.

Top parcel is a very modest and sensible present. The bottom one, in the "what could it possibly be" wrapping paper conceals two boxes, one wrapped in pink spotty paper and ribbon, the other in blue. The pink one contains a fourteen inch vintage rolling pin, and the blue one, a fourteen inch length of four by two timber. It's a long-standing joke the origins of which we have forgotten. Astonishingly silly.

I'm hoping the security ventilation bolt, solar shield blanket and fan for the car keep the dogs cool rather than refrigerated.

Heading for Hive Beach cafe to treat Hamey to brunch prior to dog walk on beach and usher duties at two p.m. at the commitment ceremony venue.