I am always counting animals – 9 sheep, 3 Icelandics, 8 Shetland ponies, 12 ducks, 8 hens, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 daughters …. the list is endless.

So, this morning at breakfast, I was counting the ponies and my total only came to 7.  Panic!  Where’s Newt?

I found him in his office!

Fivla arrived so wanted to show her the other container so she knew that if Newt was not letting anyone inside, there were other options.

Options are always good.

Newt can be difficult with the others when he makes up his mind.

Storm, who is Newt’s cousin, wanted in too.

And then everyone wanted in too but Newt was still in charge though.  This was his space, so you know.

Dear Silver stayed with Albie who remains adamant he will never go inside.

The way I see it is that Albie is young and fat.  Staying outside in bad weather can be his choice and if he shivers some weight off, I wouldn’t be sad.

I did try scattering carrots in the empty container to try and lure him inside but that was when Newt switched containers to go and eat them all!  I told you he’s in charge…. possibly of us all!