Magnus 28th October

Not a lot to report this week. Pam's been nagging Ewen about putting up some pictures from our trip.
Oh and also...I'm intelligent.  Witch face says with a head as big as mine there has to be something in it.  I had to do the dog intelligence test from the Telegraph.  I understand lots of words.  I can understand changes in tone of voice.  I always know when Ewen calls "Magnus" in that certain way, he's going to wash my bum.  I remember people and greet them properly.   I know what toy behaviour is etc etc.  I'm quite a bright chap, actually.  Must be 'cause I'm five.  I also know when to use an apostrophe properly.

Mirren 28th October

Still getting over not seeing Colin.  Didn't do so well in the test Big Boy's talking about but then I didn't make an effort.  It just asked things that puts the humans in charge.  I AM in charge and do things my way.  Pam said she hoped I wasn't the type to sit up the back of class brushing my hair and checking my make up.  As if!  Oh, and if someone throws a nice, soft, cosy blanket over you, why would you want to shake it off?  And I can use punctuation too.

Magnus 21st October

I am now five.  I was five on the 9th, but we've been away.  We went to Kintyre, to a place called Claonaig. I went on the ferry again.  This time to Gigha.  We all went for a round of golf with Ewen.  I know to keep out of the way and lie down when someone is about to hit the ball.  Mirren gets a bit agitated.  I think she wants to chase the ball.  Not good.  Apparently one of the past dogs, Max, decided to try and nick the ball just as Ewen was about to drive off.  Colliding with a driver, in full down swing, is quite dangerous I believe.  Max wasn't very well for a while.  We actually went round a few courses. Tarbert was another.
The house we stayed in was lovely, but it had wooden floors.  I am not good with slippy floors.  I'm a wee bit scared I Bambi on them.  I try to walk on my claw tips.  By the end of the week I'd got to grips with the floor.  Literally.  Not a problem.  You just have to take your time.
I slept really well.  Must be the change of air.

Mirren 21st October

And I am now four.  My birthday was the 16th.  I'm still on the lead.  We went to the vet yesterday for a wee checkup.  Colin was off sick.  I was devastated.  I had even brushed my hair (what's left) for him.  Harry was nice but my hopes had been dashed.  Magnus was shaking, as usual.  Harry is just back from Mongolia.  I have no idea where that is but I think it must be a long way away.  Harry goes, every year, to make sure the horses are okay, in a cross country, long distance ride.
Yes, we've been on holiday again.  I chilled out a lot.  Not being able to run on the beaches and the golf courses was horrible.  The house was fabulous and very comfortable.  Big Boy was scared to put his paws anywhere and shook a lot.  Pam and Ewen had to put our downies along the floor, like a carpet runner, for him.  He is still rubbish at piers and quays too.  Can't walk on to a ferry, has to be in the car.
We were both very much admired everywhere we went.  People didn't mention my bald bits which was polite of them.  These bare bits can get quite chilly.  I'm glad my hair is growing back in.

Mirren Oct 8th

Feeling a bit fed up.  Magus is getting to run about and do what he wants.  I have to walk everywhere.  Saw a rabbit the other morning.  Couldn't get off the lead.  Magnus is hopeless.  A rabbit could sit up in front of him and he'd miss it.  I give up.  Pam is being kind.  She knows what it's like to be a bit sore in the joints in the morning.  My only fun is seeing Magnus getting his bum washed.  Why don't boys squat lower and then it wouldn't stick.  He's so white you can see his bum get dirty.  He can sense when Ewen is going to get him.  It must be the way he says, "Magnus, want some ham?" and the shut doors.  Anyway, it was a pleasure to know some one felt as shitty as I do.  OH! That was a pun!!

Magnus 8th October.

I have no idea why she had to tell you that.  It's SO personal.  I can't help it.  I'm always more interested in other things and move off too quickly.
Moving on.  Yes, it is great she's under control.  I even get to play, uninterrupted, outside, with Ewen and toys.  Fantastic.
I don't know why she's moaning.  I've had a rough time too.  It's been very wet.  How is a big dog to dry his nose properly?  I, personally, favour the "wiping your nose on the sofa, between the cushions and the base" method.  It does mess up the cushions a bit but I don't know what the song and dance is about. I get a nice dry nose.  So what if the sofas look a mess.  Mirren says sofas are for lying and doing yoga on!!  Well yes.  That too.  But when you have an itch or have a wet nose!!!!!!   I rest my case.