Little John - Welcome to Blogging!

Today we met Little John and Robin Hood battling it out on this bridge.

I am not sure who was winning, but they stopped duelling long enough to chat and they ended up talking about blogging. Little John hadn't heard of a blog and so TJam was saying how cool it is, and how it is like a journal but you can put photos and links and things in and that other people can leave a comment. And that you can find other people who like the same things as you. (Between you and me, TJam went on and on a bit, but only because she was excited and she wanted Little John to like blogging too...)

So, she suggested Little John have a look at this blog and see if it gives him any ideas!

Hope you did find us! I think you could write a cool blog.

When she got home, TJam went out on slug patrol. When she lifted up this seedling holder, look what she found.

I don't know who jumped higher, TJam or the toad. Actually, I do know who jumped higher. TJam. The toad was actually very laid back.

BIts and Bobs

TJam got handy with the hack saw and drill this weekend. When it next rains, I'll be able to tell you if our water butt is full, or if we have a nasty leak that someone must come and fix...

To reward herself, TJam started today with the best kind of breakfast in the world. No saucepans or washing up required (do not be concerned about the books on the cooker, those bits of hob ever get lit). She was a right meany, by the way, and did not share her tahka dahl with anyone.

So I started my day with a perfect dip in some ganky old water. Don't fret though, I haven't caught anything from it yet. Not even a moorhen, although not through lack of trying.

Gardeners' World

This is TJam's rhubarb. She has been told that you are not allowed to pull it in the first year and it was planted last August. It is looking very healthy, as you can see. Our question is, is this the first year, or could we take a couple of sticks to make a delicious crumble? Of course, TJam would also need to get a new oven, but that is a whole nother story (and not very interesting).

Brazil has suggested we just cut a couple of sticks off this year and do the pulling thing next year. Not that we don't trust her, but any other suggestions?

Aliens?

Crop circles have appeared. So far no sign of the aliens ... I'll keep my eyes peeled.

3 Artistic Ducks

Some people have 3 artistic ducks to decorate their house.

TJam doesn't, so I made her the next best thing.

Miraculous Recovery

We'll never know why I came over ill out on my walk and wouldn't walk, and trembled and even let TJam carry me 200 metres. And pulled this pathetic face. Eventually tjam called Pin, who came to pick us up. And then, after all that, whatever it was passed as quickly as it came and I trotted up to Pin's car and TJam was mortified. I have been fine ever since.

So Near

Yet so far. I am being very well behaved very close to some sheep. In fact, I am more worried than they are. I was having a sleep and they crept up behind me. I was scared stiff! And now I watch ...

Thunder

I did not enjoy our storm this afternoon. I couldn't fit under the bed so TJam made me a den. It's all over now and I'm not allowed upstairs again. I have cheered up and I found a hare scent on our walk. But no hare sadly.

Lines

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

I must not stick my head out the catflap and bark at 3:11am

Courgettes

TJam has 3 courgettes on her plant so far. That's zuccini or some such thing to you Americans. I am not that fussed about courgettes but I'm sure Chips could force a couple down ...

Swans

Swans are very beautiful and their babies are very fluffy and cute.

But if they swim towards you and the big ones start hissing...

... you'd better start running!

Stranded on the Motorway

TJam was on her way somewhere and there was a terrible crash on the motorway. TJam didn't see it but was stopped up only about 200m behind it. As the fire engine arrived up the hard shoulder she tried to take a photo of the truck in the mirror. It was so fast, it was past the window before the shutter went. Don't worry, the engine was off and noone was going anywhere.

Everyone was getting out of their cars while they were waiting. The air ambulance came. We do hope that everyone involved was ok. Everyone was very worried for them. In the end, the police directed everyone back up the motorway. They were very efficient. Lucky us dogs were at home cos it was a boiling hot day. For once we were better off in our cool house, even if we would have liked to go the barbecue... mmmm chicken.

Cream Crackered

We have just been for a great and very long walk. Over 3 hours. At my age. Ok so I am only nearly 10 but i've still got it in me! Now for a nice siesta to dream about cows and sheep and reservoirs and horse poo. Yes, a perfect walk indeed :)

My Hero

Magrat the Great Pigeon Hunter. I am not worthy. Hope you had a great breakfast.

Roots

Today I have been getting back to my stray dog roots. TJam was not very understanding about it.

Excuse Me Sir

But you're sitting on my chair.

Pet Hates

I hate it when people take compromising photos of me.

Snowie

TJam has been slow in allowing me to post this. Sorry Black Pea...

It is a memorial post for our lovely friend Black Pea's rabbit, Snowie.

Snowie was a loyal rabbit, and provided hours of fun and cuddles for Black Pea.

We know Black Pea misses Snowie and thinks of him every day. And we are thinking of you Black Pea. Call round for a cup of tea any time. I will even give you a cuddle myself. I am quite the friendly cat now you know.

- love from Carlsberg

Snowie

Role Reversal

We like TJam to walk all the way round the field while we sniff a patch of grass in the middle. It keeps her fit and tires her out so she doesn't get into any trouble in the evening. Bored humans can create trouble.

Bank Holiday Weekend

We had 90 very nice minutes of Bank Holiday Weekend today. I frolicked in the buttercups to celebrate.

Catsinthesink.com

I have started my own splinter group. Catsinthebath.com. Do you think it will catch on?

Breakfast

Mmm breakfast after TJam has pizza for tea. Hooray for leftovers and humans that don't like waste.

New Friend?

Is that a new dog laying next to me? No, TJam has just brushed me after neglecting my coat for a week. No wonder I looked motheaten. The shame! And she hasn't even used the furminator yet...

Spot The Cat

Innocent

If I said it wasn't me, would I convince a jury?
Because actually there is only one dog in this house that can leap onto the kitchen counter, and only one that eats compost. And it actually isn't me.
I am living proof that dogs DON'T know "they have done wrong." Look at my face: this is the 1st I have even SEEN of a broken plate or missing broccali...

Yum yum

I have eaten a neck and thorax. I'm pretty sure it was a rabbit. I could only laugh at TJam's 2 legged attempts to catch me. She could only watch and learn, and threaten to send back my hold citizen award. Do I look bothered?

Starting The Day

There are bad ways of starting the day and then there is TJam throwing 150g of dog food up in the air and it showering down on the floor. Since I eat faster than Beanz but only usually get half as much, I am definitely in profit.

Development...

It's like a scene from the Godfather. Someone call the RSPCA!

Is This Vegan?

Bready has made a cake that is vegan. We say a horse is involved and so us dogs should have it instead.

A Tube of Mushroom Pate?

Don't mind if I do.
Don't tell the vet. Her misinformed poster says mushrooms are poisonous. I am the living proof ...

ET

Do you think our friend looks like a certain film star?

Future Olympians?

Do we have famous contacts? Could these humans be ready for the next winter olympics, the UK wildcards?!

They certainly think they look the part.

Bready got a shove from the attendant's foot - seemed to do the trick...

and that could be a new world record!

(yeah, quickest time from the ice to the coffee shop)

Late Christmas

Before I tell you about the late Christmas, let me tell you about this owl that we saw on our morning walk the other day. It was sitting on the rugby goal, crossbar thing and just watched us go by. TJam took three flash photographs (she did ask the owl's permission first) and the owl didn't blink an eye. It was amazing.

So back to Christmas. At the weekend, Pin and Huddersfield Town came to our house to have our late Christmas. TJam made mince pies with their initials on. If you don't know TJam personally or haven't seen the kitchen, you may not realise what an outrageous feat this is. And no one got food poisoning. Maybe it was the mulled wine that killed of all the bugs?

P and HT gave us a stuffed bone each so we were busy all evening.

After dinner, we went outside and the humans tried to welcome in the new year with a Chinese lantern. Unfortunately it was a bit windy. HT chased the lantern through the brambles next to the houses, trying to avoid a bush fire or the burning down of people's homes. Then the flaming part of it fell out of the lantern as modelled below.

The humans had a good giggle about it and nobody burned to death.

Remiss

TJam has been very remiss at allowing us computer access. It started last year with lots of this.

We took Huddersfield Town on a walk with us. Will he ever find his way again?

We did love the snow, but Chips got cracked paws after a while and actually abandoned a walk at the end of the drive and had to come home. I think she stepped on rock salt or something. She was hopping about like one of those lizards. But also crying. And if there's one thing Chips is not, it's a wimp.

We also made a new friend, puppy Millie. I just watched in wonder as she bounced around. Getting a photo might have to wait until she is a bit old and has slowed down a little!

At the last minute, weather permitted us to visit Brazil and Boy Wonder and all the family for Christmas.

TJam ate a pickled walnut. She said it tasted nice but she didn't offer us any.

We visited all the family and made everyone pose for a photo. Probably not the best idea to photograph Xaja when he'd just been told off. But then it's not Christmas until somebody's cried.

For Christmas, TJam's cousin, Potter, made TJam a plate. You can arrange your food around the face to make hair or a beard. Or cover the face and then reveal it as you eat. Of course, us dogs don't have time for stuff like that but humans can be funny

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All over Christmas, Chips slept on TJam's rucksack, just in case TJam tried to go on holiday anywhere and not take us with her.

When we got back home, the canal was still frozen. This picture is actually cracks in the icy canal, with the canal bank at the bottom. Weird huh?

Over New Year, TJam had planned for us to do backups and other boring computer stuff, transfer photos over and blog to our hearts' content. However, a virus put paid to that. Nurse Carlsberg looked after TJam upstairs and made sure she rested.

She is fine now, but has taken a while to catch up with herself. In the meantime, I have been sleeping off my Christmas hangover. I would like to wish all our blogging friends and other friends and family a belated Happy New Year. We hope 2011 is good to you :)