OUCH!

My lovely walk with C came to abrupt end when I wandered into the bushes and got attacked.....by some wasps or hornets (not sure which and don't really care!). The stung me a few times on my rump and also on my snout. I yelped and ran back to C and was limping as it really hurt.

We walked/limped back to the car and the pain started to subside, but I was feeling a bit itchy. We then popped around the corner to pick L up from work and as I turned my head to look at her she looked a bit shocked. My snout had swelled up on one side and apparently I looked like a comedy cartoon dog (glad they could see the funny side).

On the way home we stopped at the vets so they could book me in for my annual booster (great, more pain) and checked with the vet that I would be ok. Luckily the itching subsided and I had a good snooze and was right as rain later that evening.

I'll tell you what though, if I get my paws on those wasps/hornets....

Party time!

L & C invited a few friends round for a BBQ (hence the garden make-over) and on the day I got to go to stay the night at CG's house. CG takes me out for occasional pack walks which are so much fun and looks after me overnight sometimes.

You might think I would be sad to miss the party, but I have so much fun at CG's house. I arrived to find 6 other dogs there and I quickly took a liking to Poppy the black labrador (If you get my drift...).

We all went out for a lovely long walk and that evening I slept on a dog bed! CG had said it was fine for me not to bring my crate with me and after a little while trying out all 6 beds on offer I opted for the blue cord one. I am very pleased to say that I was an angel, no food was stolen, no soft furnishings destroyed. When CG told L & C this the next day I heard them mumbling something about me being a different dog when I am at CG's....dunno what they mean.

Apparently, lots of people at the party were sad I wasn't there, but there were comcerns there would be no sausages for anyone else if I was there!

Just call me 'Ollie Titchmarsh'

L & C have been spending loads of time sprucing up the garden for their anniversary BBQ/party. Old turf has been dug up, concrete has been smashed up, a new patio and new turf has been laid, the ivy has been trimmed and the garden furniture has been repainted. Phew! I have been exhausted watching it all.

Anyway, I thought it was time I did my bit, so while they were sitting on the soil removing tiny stones I made myself useful around the side by creating a 'display' of some plants.

Ok, so this did involve me picking up each plant with my mouth and then giving it a good shake (I had seen on the tv box thing that you have to loosen the soil around the roots, so this was what I was doing).

Finally, L & C came to see my handy work and they just stood there shaking their heads - I think they were too tired to shout at me, either that or they liked my handywork?!

Struck by lightning!

Nodding off looking up info about lightning...

C and I were having a quick stroll around the park before it started raining and then the thunder and lightning started. The thunder was very loud, but it didn't bother me, I was to busy concentrating on chasing my ball.

The next thing I know C has bent down to pick up my ball and there was a flash of light next to her foot and she said a rude word! She had been struck by lightning! She seemed ok so I was up for some more ball chasing, but she said it was home time, boo! So we hot footed it home.

I don't think we will be going for any walks when there is a risk of thunder and lightning for a while...

Is that a hog roast I smell cooking?

Face of innocence

I was in the park with my friend Dan the labrador when the aroma of pork hit my nostrils. I thought it only right that I go and investigate.....so I ran full pelt about 200 yards to a marquee. I headed straight inside and it was great, so many people to say hello to, plus a quick dance. Then I heard voices....C and T had followed me so I snuck out the back of the tent and around the side.....and there in front of me was a sight so wonderful I can hardly describe it - a hot, steaming hog roast! Unfortunately, C and her friend S were between me and the hog. My number was up!

In hindsight, if I hadn't gone in for a dance I could have had me some hog, but alas no, kibble again for dinner for me!

It was 1975...

To celebrate L's parent's 40th wedding anniversary we had a 70's party at L's aunt and uncle's LC & SS. It was lots of fun, though I didn't recognise many people there because they were all had 70's hairstyles and funky glasses.

I went as the construction worker from the Village People, but I drew the line at wearing a moustache and hard hat!

I really like LC and SS as they give me loads of tasty food. I must have eaten my body weight in sausages, paw-fect!

The others had 70's food such as prawn cocktail, cheese and pineapple on sticks (bizarre!) and were drinking something called Blue Nun.

After dinner the karaoke machine came out and to be honest it was all a bit ropey. I laid down and wished for it all to be over....

Happy 2nd Birthday to me!

I know it is hard to believe but I am 2!
I had my birthday while on my hols but L & C made up for it yesterday by taking me on a doodle meet with lots of my pals and then birthday cake and presents when I got home! I got a KONG flyer and some doggy beer (I'm happy to say no hangover for me this morning)

At the doodle meet there was my brother Finn, Teddy, Harvey, Molly, Tintin, Harper and Jago.

Having a paddle


Handsome Harper


Handsome old me


Trying out my new flyer - it can be quite evasive!


Birthday cake - now you see it...


Now you don't