Well, where shall I start with this report. What a time we have had. We were told we were coming to a quiet country retreat where nothing much happened. Wrong! What will they throw at us next? The first upset was when 2 strange cars turned up and 8 humans moved in – 4 large ones and 4 of the kind they call boys. We could have coped with that but the large, hairy DOG was more than we could bear! Daisy moved out and took up residence in a small stone building and I have to confess I shared it with her from time to time. The Sue and Dick humans brought us food but there was a good supply of mice so we were OK. This situation lasted for a whole week and we ventured out on a Saturday morning to find the coast clear. A great deal of washing was blowing in the wind but all was otherwise calm. Imagine our distress when more cars arrived that afternoon this time bringing 6 big humans and 2 very small ones. Big ones we can cope with but the small ones were more scary than the dog so it was back to the shed! We had not forgotten our main purpose and I can say with complete certainty that there are no rabbits in Sue and Dick’s bedroom. I keep a personal watch from the bed and none have dared venture in. We have supplemented our usual diet by catching and eating quite a few in the grounds and we are ably abetted by 5 fox cubs. The Sue human seems quite pleased that her plants seem to be thriving as the rabbits are keeping their distance
We survived the visitation of the little people. The one called Mia can now crawl which is alarming in the extreme and the one called Elin moves very fast which frightens us. There was peace for one day although the kitchen looked chaotic with many pots and pans in use. The reason for this became apparent on Monday when, to our horror, many cars arrived in the evening and 18 people arrived to be fed. There was much noise and many bottles appeared by our cat flap – all empty! It seems this was called fundraising and we saw much money being exchanged. Smoked salmon makes us sick!!
We were left for 2 days after all this and Sue and Dick went somewhere for a rest – so they said. When they returned we thought the worst was over but no, more cars arrived and we have had another week of upheaval. This time just big humans but with another large dog. However, I decided to show my mettle this time and stayed around to hiss at him. It worked a treat and the dog was terrified of me. So I kept hissing every time I saw him and reduced him to a trembling wreck! Very satisfying. Now all is quiet and they tell me it will stay that way for a while. I have to say it will be nice to relax and concentrate on the serious business of rabbit catching. Daisy ate a whole one yesterday so I’ll have to get one of my own. Daisy and I don’t really get on and we avoid each other as much as possible but I do like the humans. I no longer bite and scratch but submit meekly to cuddles and being carried downstairs when I have completed my rabbit watch in the bedroom. It seems the best policy to ensure food and a warm lap! We will try to submit more regular reports now things have calmed down.
Deja Vu 