Author Archives: Ponder

About Ponder

I'm a train driver from Cardiff, have been married a long time and have 4 wonderful kids. Warning: I tend to feel pretty low lately in Winter and especially poor weather!

More Neglect!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Ponder

I’m doing most bloggy things on G+ because it’s faster and easier… so why not go visit? My Google+ Page

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Neglect

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Ponder

I’ve been neglecting this site lately in favour of social media but I’m going to post some updates later.  Mainly pets in and out but maybe some other stuff. Depends on time

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R.I.P. Stewie

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Ponder

Our oldest hamster, almost 3 years old, passed away today. He’s been flagging for a few days but today finally lost the battle

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R.I.P. Chopra

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ponder

A very active hamster right up until the end, but this morning he was found in his wheel as stiff as a board We’ll miss you little pal!

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Meet Buster

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ponder

This post is long overdue! We had Buster back at the end of January when he was 6 weeks old. He’s loveable, playful and totally nuts!

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Say Hello To Bluebell

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Ponder

This is Bluebell, chosen and named by my eldest daughter Ceri. I was going to leave the photo until tomorrow but I saw her so still on the top level of her cage and totally unresponsive when I picked her … Continue reading →

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Catch up!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Ponder

I’ve been neglecting this part of my web experience so here’s a catchup. In the time since I last posted we’ve lost two pets: Bluey the budgie and Caramel the hamster. We won’t be getting any more budgies but we … Continue reading →

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Waze

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ponder

I’ve been using Waze since the end of July and while it’s a good idea I’m losing the will to carry on, and here’s why: Reliability Since joining, almost every time I actually have the time to edit maps the … Continue reading →

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Meet Jack

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Ponder

Yesterday we were asked if we could adopt a female guinea pig, so we agreed. Today she arrived, only she’s not she, but he! So, meet Jack. He’s 5 months old and very friendly… especially where Rose is concerned!

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Meet Ella

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ponder

Here’s Ella, who joined our family the day Petal passed away… it’s just taken me this long to get a semi-decent photo of the wiggly little madam!

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