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Christmas Coat
Misty looks as if she is saying – I enjoyed opening the present but I’m not so sure about wearing it!
Hogmanay
Note the gap between the two dogs. Bertie is gradually learning that he cannot take liberties with Misty. By the time he is going home on Monday he will be acclimatised, and hopefully that means he will be well-behaved at … Continue reading
Bertie
No photographs of our visitors yet, I’ve been too busy recovering from our trip and helping Bertie to settle in. To be honest, he has not required much assistance as he is a very boisterous and confident 7-month old dachshund … Continue reading
Misty’s Birthday
It is Misty’s birthday today; she is 6 years old. Yes, we did sing Happy Birthday to her and she enjoyed it very much. She gives us enormous pleasure and devotion and makes us laugh constantly. This is a photo … Continue reading
Animal Blessing Service
Misty and I were sorry we were unable to be there, but listening to this and watching the blessing of the animals helped us to feel part of it. We humans owe so much to our companion animals.
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Tagged Animal Blessing Service, cats, Companions, dogs, Misty, St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
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Before and after
These photos tell the story: Misty sees Emma in her travelling grooming van Misty tries to run away. HBTW prevails. all is well in the end. In fact the little dog looks quite pleased with herself.
Planning Meeting
OK chaps, where shall we go next?
Chilling
It’s sometimes difficult to keep up with internet-speak, text-speak, online chatting terms and so forth. But one word I love to hear the grandchildren use so happily is “chilling”. This is not the way they describe a bad experience at … Continue reading
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Tagged ageing, Campervanning, Camping, caravanning, Chilling, Misty, News of the World, philosophy, relaxation, Sherrif Hutton, Yorkshire
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Travelogue
The good thing about travelling by campervan is that you cart your holiday goods and chattels along with you. Lunch can be a choice of a layby next to a field full of wheat dotted with poppies, or a pub … Continue reading
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Tagged Alnwick Gardens, cairn terrier, campervan, lavender, Misty, Summer holidays, sunshine
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Tricky Treat Wednesday
Misty and me having a go at training.I’m not sure who comes off best.