The Birdwatcher Middle aged, dreams of being a writer and during particularly bad moments a poet. So far the world has been largely spared from his rambling incoherent writing. Lives in the Peak District with Lilly the Collie. Favourite Film is the Layer Cake. Likes Reverend the Makers and getting up very early to listen to the birds.

Update – still dreaming of being a writer/poet but living alone now that both my dogs have gone to a better place.

The Weasel “Fav daughter” her words. Is now living in Leeds. She developed a clever technique of virtual studying. I think this involved not going anywhere near the University unless it was the bar, for three terms and then changing your course for the following year. During her misspent youth, she did go to Australia, did some charity work in Ethiopia and brought tears to my eyes when I went to watch her in a play. She will go far and one day might be famous. If she is she has promised me a field.

The Munch Number one son. Has fled the nest and went to  Edinburgh. So now says aye every other word. This could get irritating. Despite being a great chef he decided to join Barclay’s Bank. Somehow sitting around counting money did not appeal to him so for a bit of light relief he has decided to join the Army. He did some time in the parachute regiment and now is a personal trainer.

Lilly the Collie 09th December 2008 to 22nd July 2025. Update – sadly I had too let Lilly the Collie go, she had been unwell and she had had enough. It is very sad and I miss her.

She has her own blog at http://www.iaminthedoghouse.wordpress.com Highly intelligent, adept at getting her own way. Without her, insanity would surely follow.

The Gabster  2010 – 11th October 2023 – Update – I lost her suddenly one evening with a twisted stomach. So sad and she is missed. She deserved a better life.

Mad Romanian hates dogs and most men. Clearly has mafia connections. Carefully vets anyone who comes to the house. Her chief role is team food taster.