132. Milton Keynes - UK - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 44

Well, it's been a while since posting a blog as I've been tied up with video work. I'm still waiting on the result of my UK passport application appeal, which is due to have a ruling this week, so fingers crossed on that. 

After spending a few weeks in Sevenoaks looking after chez Daniel and Ellen's we booked a few more pet sits to fill in time whilst waiting for a government department to get back to me.😄

The highlight was Max's birthday which was celebrated at a Turkish restaurant and a gift of 5 hours of massages, which, I must say, was gratefully accepted!

The Birthday Girl


The books that can be found in charity shops - Sevenoaks. Notice the bottom line 🤣
(The poems weren't as good as the cover!)



Since the bookings were last minute we didn't have too much in the way of choice. The sit in Milton Keynes was a short and an easy one as looking after Doogle was a breeze. The house owners made us feel very welcome before heading off for their weekend in Wales.


The owners were kind enough to give us a welcome pack, gratefully received.


The home was in a 20-30 year old housing estate where the greenery had grown to a point that it was easy on the eye. The walking tracks were plentiful so all went smoothly and quickly. Before we knew it we were on our way to Whitby for a few days before our next sit.


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  1. AnonymousJuly 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM

    Hi there, Happy Birthday Max it looks like you are now very relaxed (5hrs of massaging probably meant you slept well) 🥰👍🎂 Nice to hear that you are both doing well. 🇦🇺🦘🥰 Mario and Jane

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    1. MaxineJuly 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM

      Thank you. (Not all 5 hours at once). It's been lovely

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  2. Annie ClarkJuly 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM

    hi Max, I am so happy you had a wonderful birthday. wishing you continued joy, health and happiness in life... much love from the Clarks xoxox

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  3. Mary Lawrence July 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM

    Hey you guys, I did wonder where you'd got to. Mystery solved.
    Happy birdie, Max! I imagine you're stoked about the massages. How lovely for you. X

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM

    Happy Birthday to Max 🥂

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