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.