Life in the vicarage is excellent. There is a new addition, and now I am a true vicar again. The new church dog is Zebie, (from Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. I have called all the dogs that I have owned Old Testament names, from kings Nebuchadnezzar (Nebie), to a good king Hezekiah (Hezie), and Obadiah (Obie), a prophet and general.) You will see him around as he follows me, already the bonding is strong with this one. It is always wonderful to welcome new members of the family whether they have four or two legs.
Tobie

