FASHION VICTIMS

Mabel : We've been busy and we need to sleep--a lot! I've got a new coat and collar. They belonged to my ancestor Mirren. She was a bit bigger than me round the middle. Pam says a lot of that was hair. I'm not sure the red colour suits me but the orange embroidered collar is lovely. I am very happy with that and it looks fabulous against my own hair. I went into water the other day. It's been raining heavily so there are new lakes in the fields. I don't mind them. They are not the sea. I don't trust the sea. I had to really stretch out when I got home. Think running fast through water uses muscles I've not used before.

Morris : I've got new stuff too. My collar was Magnus's. He must have been a huge dog because his collar is massive. My coat is brand new. It really keeps my bum warm. Pam and Ewen bought us ball chucker. You really have to run for the ball now. Her Ladyship went in the water. Bit of a surprise. I love the water and splashing about. I also like playing with the loo roll which apparently really irritates Pam and Ewen. I've had to squeeze myself onto a chair this week because Mabel has taken over the couch. I am a gent. I let her!