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It seems the dictionaries have been out tonight and, shock ... horror! A spelling error has been identified on Murphy's blog. I have been told not only to rectify it but to write it 100 times.

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My keyboard skills aren't that great so it's just as well I have conquered the ability to cut and paste using the mouse, otherwise this could take a lifetime.  I don't consider I do too badly for an intelligent, but basically uneducated, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X. They certainly don't each me useful things like typing and spelling at Doggy School.

Indeed Karen should consider herself lucky that I care to share my literary skills and prowess at all. Just think of Mr Ed - he got his own TV show and probably got paid megabucks.  I am happy to share my thoughts with the world and, apart from an occaional pat, i don't even command any fees. 

Next time I think I will use a nice, simple word like 'hop' in order to avoid any such indignities occuring again ...

We are home!  I have been checking my blog for incorrect spelling.  Everything seems to be OK although I did notice a couple of mistakes which can be attributed, not so much to my poor spelling, but indeed to Karen's inaccurate typing.  Got to keep those critics happy ...

Amber and I had a run on the Cowes football oval this morning.  Karen had her long-awaited chocolate-coated banana and then we said a temporary farewell to Phillip Island. Amber and I know we will be back. 

Karen came home via Inverloch.  What a lovely spot!  We travelled along the coastal road which was very pretty.

Karen stopped the car so we could stretch our legs at Kilcunda.  Karen also stopped at Caldermeade Farm and had devonshire tea. She said the challenge was to work out how to possibly fit all the jam and cream on the scones - something which obviously took considerable skill but which she managed to do quite effectively.  We suspect she has had previous practice.

Back home to limp plants, an empty fridge and hungry frogs.  Time now to plan our next vacation ...

Karen has been busy de-furring the carpet, sweeping, washing the floors and packing the car which means it's almost time for us to leave.  As usual she packed too many tops, too many shoes and too many jumpers which she didn't even wear.  You would think she'd learn by now.

Karen dashed off to Amaze'n Things this morning.  She said you either needed to have a kid or be a kid to really enjoy it.  She then spent the afternoon making scones at Churchill Island and playing "What's the time Mr Wolf" and "Octopus" with the kids.  She said the kids could run really fast and that trying to catch them out proved to be hard work.  We think Karen, like us, is getting older but, of course, we would never say as much.

Guy, Eleanora and Antonio visited Churchill Island this afternoon.  Young Antonio loved clambering onto the carts and made Karen and Guy clamber on board too.  Karen showed him the guinea pigs ... and the rabbits ... and the ducks then they all went back to the Silverwater Resort for a coffee and a chat.

Karen's activity was cancelled this evening.  She took us for a beach walk at Surf Beach and then went for a quick walk through Conservation Hill herself before returning home to start packing and doing the housework.

Ranger Graham suggested last night that we consider coming back in April to help with the Shearwater Rescue program.  Karen loves helping out and has agreed to assist with the shearwaters but will have to have a think about rebooking the house and staying.  If we don't happen to make it in April, we will certainly be back again next year ...

Karen went on a rockpool ramble this morning.  Apparently they spotted a lost and forlorn penguin chick standing in the sun looking for his mum at Summerlands Beach.  Ranger Jacqui caught the bird while Karen put him in a box and carried him back past the Penguin Parade gift shop and right through unsuspecting diners at the restaurant so it could be checked out and receive appropriate veterinary care.

Karen also went for a 6km walk from the Penguin Parade to Point Grant this afternoon.  She walked along the Island's southern coast and saw some really spectacular scenery.  She also spied another penguin chick in a burrow directly in front of one of the deserted houses on the Summerlands estate which was a real thrill to see.

She also called in to the Phillip Island Wildlife Park and then walked down to the Cowes Night Market.

After tea we went for a perfect evening walk along Cowes Beach to Silverleaves.  It is one of Amber and my favourite walks. We walk through Lovers Lane and then along Cowes Beach.  It only takes 20mins to walk from the house to Silverleaves.  Amber decided to be a real water-baby tonight - she barked at the waves in excitement and really enjoyed getting her paws wet, while I walked with a bit more decorum and elected to keep my paws dry.

Karen had a koala prowl at the KCC tonight.  Jeannie is still in-town and Guy is now in town. Ranger Graham soon discovered he was leading an over-enthusiastic bunch of librarians who all  just so happen to work for Moreland City Council.  He was more than happy to pose for a pic.

Amber and I have noticed our supply of dog food is running out, Karen's supply of bananas is also beginning to run low.  We know that means it will soon be time to leave this lovely place, pack the car and venture home ...

Well Karen may have had an interesting day today but we didn't.  She had a full day of activities so Amber and I were basically stuck at home.

Apparently Karen went on a rockpool ramble this morning then ended up working at Churchill Island and the Visitor Information Centre this afternoon.  She spent a perfect evening counting penguins - 1500 of 'em and to think I haven't managed to find one yet!

We hope to enjoy yet another long beach walk tomorrow (weather permitting).  Today was very humid and we now seem to be experiencing a change.  Karen is hoping it doesn't rain otherwise our red dust will turn to mud which means I'll be back at the groomers again.