Neil will not tolerate flies in the house and gets very annoyed with them outside. In Terreros we also had problems with the Mossies twice a year, although we are led to understand it is less of a problem here. Although we are not close to any of the pig farms and don’t suffer from the smell, there are still plenty of flies to annoy us if we are outside and this can spoil a laze in the hot tub or a meal in the sun. So, as well as screens at the windows, we decided we would screen in the front porch.
Neil can see how things will look in his minds eye but I can’t and so I just thought it would be like sitting in a cage – but at least it would be a fly-free cage.
The screens were fitted to the windows before Christmas as these were a standard item but we have been waiting for the porch screens to be specially made and last week, they finally arrived to fit them. It was another of the ‘mujer de Nil’ phone calls.
They took a couple of days to fit them but within the first hour I could tell they were actually going to look a whole lot better than I thought. The window man & Neil had done a good job in the design and they look as if they should be there.
Of course it did leave us with a problem as far as the dogs were concerned, as normally we just left the door open for them during the day and hoped the door curtain would keep most of the flies out but we have taken the door curtain down as the screens will do a better job, but not if we leave the door open.
SO, we have had a dog flap put in, at the left side, and now we have the Old Dog, New Tricks scenario. Trust me, although this photo makes it look as if the doggie door isn't big enough for them to get through, it is and they can.
It would probably be easier to train one dog than two. At the moment, as soon as one of the dogs has gone through it (with me holding it open a little to give them a start) the other tries to follow immediately behind and instead of getting through without a problem, finds the flap swinging back into their face – so it puts them off trying again. One step forward, two backwards.
A lot of Choccie buttons and we are almost there with Brinkley. Brandy is going to take a little longer, I think he has just twigged that the longer it takes to learn how to do it himself, the more doggie chocs he gets!
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The finished product looks beautiful and fly-free. I totally understand your husband hate of flies in the house. There is nothing worse than laying in bed at night and hear them buzzing about.
Right now, we have a problem with lady bugs. They have returned after the long winter and somehow they manage to get into the house - even with screens and closed doors.
Good luck with the doggy training.
hola! you have had so many posts and I have just finished catching up on all of them. What great family and friend photos and then, the photos of the Saint's parade. I love seeing those! and your yard looks so great. I love the bunny hole, just in time for Easter. I think the screens look fabulous! Hope the dogs will get it down soon. so glad Spring has come your way!! LL
See, I AM reading, Jacqui. Brandy will follow Brinkley eventually, I'm sure. He must just think 'if my nose gets a knock each time I try this latest trick I am NOT co-operating' at the moment! (Can hardly blame him!) Encourage Brandy to go through FIRST ...
Hi Dive Girl - we get lady bugs too but I've only seen 1 so far this year, do yours bite? We have a lot of bees here because of all the blossom, as you walk past some trees or banks of spring flowers, there is a tremendous buzzing.
LL - Sorry about all the posts, my trip back to the UK and Easter all happeneing at once made it all a bit hectic, normal life has now resumed.
Spanish Owner - Brinkley has always wanted to be infront - when we walk anywhere if Brandy gets ahead Brinkley is not happy.
NEWSFLASH - Brinkley can now go through the dogflap without help, Brandy still not 100% but if he sees Brinkley getting in and out when he wants it may envourage him more.
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