Magnus
Well, it's been a while. We've been off for the spring/summer season, a bit like Downton Abbey. And now we are back. Actually Mirren thinks she would fit in there perfectly. I think I'd find a lot of comfortable beds to lounge on too. Then there is all that space. It would take us a while to get round it all.
What's happened this year. We had snow, which we adore, even into the end of March. We played on the beach. We had really hot weather. We met Pam's sister and brother-in-law. That led to a fantastic day out at Abbotsford house and in Kelso.
Mirren
Actually I think it's my turn here. Of course Walter Scott thought Deerhounds were the most perfect of dogs and we posed beside a statue of his dog Maida. I felt totally at home here and thought I could hear my ancestors barking in the wind. It was perfect. We also had a great day out at the Kelso show. Ewen, Magnus and I were asked to take part in their pageant. Ewen looked fetching in a tabardy thing and a hat with a feather. Pam had told us to be on our best behaviour. Off we set, proudly, walking round the big arena............. And then the most awful, embarrassing thing happened.
Magnus
I would like to say that when a chap needs to go he really just has to go. Fortunately, Ewen had a large poo-bag stuffed into his leggings.
Mirren
I was MORTIFIED. Couldn't look at him for ages. People cheered and were impressed Ewen had a poo-bag, so that was quite good but it still didn't make me feel any better. It must be like a human watching their partner drink too much and then think they can dance. Actually that's not even as bad as I felt. When we went to Abbotsford I was petrified he would do it again. It's his complete nonchalance about the whole thing. He thinks I'm just trying to be too posh. I just expect standards for goodness sake.
Magnus
Okay, it was a bit inappropriate but at least the big arena meant no-one could smell it. Moving on. We were meant to go away to Northumberland for a holiday but it was too hot. Pam and Ewen didn't want us to be in the car when it was so warm. Really, more owners should remember this. Pam retired, a bit at the start of the new term. This means we have her at home four days a week. She comes walks with us. We liked running in the hay. Mirren could always see me but sometimes she disappeared.
Mirren
Me, me, me again. Love having Pam on walks too. She always looks out for me. Ewen and Magnus have this male bonding thing all the time. Could hurt a girl's feelings. Which reminds me. My Mum died this year. Tilly. She had bone cancer. Had a moment to myslef. She wasn't that old. Seven. We found out at the show. I met the humans who own some of my brothers and sisters. We might be getting together. (There are pictures of my mum in Feb 2012 blog)
Magnus
Family. I don't know where my family is!!! Thankfully I have Ewen, Pam and yes, even Mirren. I just remembered about the hot weather. Ewen had to put my bed outside because I got so hot. Smetimes I was a bt scared but I could always get back in to check they were all still there. Had a funny turn one night. Not sure what happened to me but I got very upset. Couldn't settle. Started seeing things. All very odd. Colin, the vet, thought it might have been a wee siezure but more likely I got stung. Can't help out. Don't remember much. Just needed to know someone was with me all the time.
Mirren
We all got a bit of a fright but, personally, a lot of it is attention seeking behaviour. Not that I'd do that. Mind you Ewen has used us on his "Happy Friday" images. I liked that. Posing. Smiling. Even with the big guy!!
