Guinea Fowl & a Rainy Day

Another busy day! 

Vanessa the van is now sporting a full set of brand-new shoes —  Tuesday saw the front pair (her advisory set) being fitted. However, the mechanic pointed out that the back ones had cracks developing. Apparently, if we had any plans involving movement with lots of mileage, they’d need replacing too. So, back she went for a full matching set. Honestly, she’s turning out to be more high maintenance in the footwear department than Himself.

Meanwhile, the main event of the  day has been G's guinea fowl saga. Day-old, slightly bonkers-looking birds that apparently peak in cuteness before they even know how to walk in a straight line. She’s managed to hatch all nine without incident — and is absolutely besotted as usual. We've had full-family video updates like they’re royal offspring. If you’ve never Googled a guinea fowl, I urge you to do so. Imagine a rotund, pear-shaped bird in a polka dot evening gown, paired with the sort of head only a mother could love. Utterly bonkers. 10/10, would still coo over one in person.

Extra snap included of the lady herself — Vanessa, not G — parked glamorously outside our favourite café. If you’re nosy, lunch was quiche, salad, and coleslaw, yum!