Mistake

There must be some mistake. Santa has delivered this present to the wrong house!

Hectic Day

Just snatching 5 minutes to share the love with Boy Wonder.

Merry Christmas

Well, merry Christmas to everyone. We were lucky to receive this lovely card sent to us by nephew Bob and niece Cat.

I am celebrating the day by drinking out of the flower pot. I might bark at Brazil and Boy Wonder's chicken later... 

Multitasking

Today I sat on TJam's Christmas card bag while I watched TV. I like to play my part in the preparations.

Moved

Cruelly Alert!
I was asleep and not doing any harm to anyone when TJam came and took my comfy bed away so she could wear it.
I made sure I left plenty of my white bits on it so TJam doesn't forget me while she is out.

Festivities

I have been helping. This is my favourite time of year. Boxes in boxes and tinsel. Ho ho ho!

Santa's Little Helper

I have been helping TJam wrap. She LOVES it when I help. It makes everything go MUCH faster.

Heaven

A bag IN a box? My life is complete.

Hosting

When we have visitors I like to test out their bedding and if that means they can't get into their own bed them so be it. Duty comes first.

Negotiation

Dear Chips

You will have to get ME a new bed if you don't want me to sleep on YOUR new bed for another 4 whole days without moving.

Love from
Carlsberg
X

Not Impressed

I am not overly impressed with the alternative to the cone of shame, although at least I can lick my knees and tail. My arthritis has been playing up and I've licked where it hurts.

I'm sure I've made my feelings on the subject perfectly clear.

Inspection

From time to time we have to do impromptu inspections of TJam's dishwasher-putting-away skills.

Today was a pass.

Age

13 years or 13 weeks? TJam is beginning to wonder. I love deliveries!

All's Fair in Love and War

I have perfected a new tack in the "Make  TJam feel guilty about going to work" strategy.

Puppy Sleep

Sometimes on a Sunday I have a proper, tongue-out puppy sleep. Even at my age. I'm twelve now, by the way. That sneaked up on us all.

Auditioning

Today I will mostly be auditioning for Come Dine With Me

Quality Control

TJam is ahead of herself this year and I am checking the first Christmas present for Brazil. She had better not get too excited though, as the box is definitely bigger than the sum of its parts.

Cunning Scheme

This is the cunning scheme that allowed me to sleep upstairs all night. I think I've found the perfect plan. Apart from getting stuck in the arm hole at 6.30am.

Helping

Today I will mostly be helping with the washing.

Butterfly

Any idea how long this might take to hatch?

Napping

While we were camping, I was totally caught napping. I couldn't believe it when TJam showed me this photo when we got home from our trip. How could I have missed that?!

Decoy

Today TJam actually got the tv guide out for me to sit on. When I was comfy she pulled out ANOTHER guide. It turns out she is using a decoy and I fell for it.

It would serve her right if she accidentally planned her viewing around the wrong one.

Sunday Mornings

I am not so keen on Sunday mornings. Five more minutes please!

Not Falling...

Why does TJam seem to think I am going to fall out of bed tonight?

Camouflage

If I sneak up after dark and hide in these jeans, no one should find me til morning. Mission accomplished.

Duty

I consider it my duty to ensure that TJam never reads a whole book.

Formation

When the weather is good we take the opportunity for formation sunbathing.

5.9 for technical skills
6 for artistic interpretation

Hash

We have been on our first hash. Don't worry, it is nothing overly dodgy. A hare laid a trail of flour and we had to follow it and then watch the humans sing silly songs and dance a bit.

Here I am checking we hadn't lost anyone.

Beast?

We drove across Bodmin Moor today. In the fog. Didn't expect to see this. Is it the Beast? There was no hurrying it though.

Knot

I can make a cat foot knot.

Buttercups

Demonstration

Today I will demonstrate "on" and "under". 

Please save your questions until the end.

Nuts

TJam has dropped and lost a nut from her tax disc holder. We have all been helping her look for it. Chips is the first to give up on the search.

Waiting

I've been expecting you Mr Bond.

Benign

I am back to my happy outdoor self and have had the all clear from the vet. The lump was benign and I can resume normal duties.

Better

Nothing like stealing and shredding a letter to help you recover from surgery. That is my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

Actually I'm fine but don't tell TJam.

Staring

I will be spending the evening staring while I recover from my operation today. I am also ready to start my new renal diet. I'm pretty much happy to eat anything as you know.

I will also breathe shallowly every once in a while to freak TJam out.

Helping

Hmmm. TJam seems to be looking under the bath. I'd better help her by diving into the work space immediately.

Certain

At the ripe old age of nearly 13 I know when I don't want to go for a walk in the cold rain. TJam and Beanz can leave me here. I will keep the bed warm for Beanz on her return.

Thrill

Looks like our walks just got a whole lot more exciting.

Spring

Spring has sprung. Spot the dog!

Chosen One

My name is Beanz and I like to think I'm The Chosen One. Either that or I'm about to be abducted by aliens ...

Photobombed

Nero just totally photobombed my picture.

Sleeping

I started the day with some time on TJam's chest...

... followed by some time on the spare bed...

... and then a little sunbathe in the afternoon.

All in all it's been a busy day.

Reminder

Today is gold citizen reminder day, because there is a barking dog in those bushes behind me and I am walking past. Plus that is the 2nd dog/people in bushes combo we have ignored this evening.

I hope that means extra treats for us tonight...

Any ideas why people/dogs might be lurking in bushes particularly today? Is it a special occasion we don't know about?