Magnus 31st March/1st April

Well, this is all getting a bit ridiculous.  We had Spring a few days ago and now it's winter again.  More snowflakes .  I think I prefer just getting cuddled up on my furry bed and keeping warm.  My coat isn't as thick as it used to be since I wasn't well, and I feel the cold.  When it got a wee bit warmer we did have some really long walks.  I like revisiting walks and sniffing out who's been there.  Bitch face is making a big song and dance about tomorrow.  Should I tell her it's April Fool's Day??

Haha! Didn't go to Abbotsford.  We went to Mellerstain instead and had a lovely walk round the lake.  Bit scared of the swans but they left us alone so it was fine.

Mirren 31st March/1st April
I'm so excited.  Abbotsford are having an open day tomorrow for pets to visit.  Pam says I really must go because I'm a Deerhound and Walter Scott LOVED his Deerhounds.  I'm getting brushed and beautified so I look my best.  People might want to take my picture.  Maybe I'll get my picture in the papers and be famous.  I'd give my pawtograph to people.  Ooooooo can't wait.  Hope it stays dry.  I don't want my hair to curl or matt.















It doesn't matter.  Pam said there was a children's Easter Egg Hunt at Abbotsford.  I didn't want involved in that!  Chocolate is bad for dogs.  I'm sure Big Boy would have got himself involved and made himself ill.  Anyway, Mellerstain was beautiful too and I felt totally at home.

Magnus 18th March

Well, just when we thought it was safe to go out, it snows again.  Last week we went for a long walk on Mother's Day and we were wandering in the snow drops.  This week they are covered with snow again.  Oh well, never mind.  Been feeling the cold so I've been lying on the couch near the fire and Pam has started combing me.  She has also been grooming Mirren when she gets cuddled down.  Mir seems to like it though.  One side of me is very brushed.  The other side....not so much.
Oh! Just remembered.  Happy St Patrick's Day, from an Irish Wolfhound.  Forgot to post yesterday.  I was too buy busy watching my chaps win the Six Nations at rugby!!

Mirren 18th March

Pam was very pleased with her Mother's day card and gifts.  She does seem to be very fond of chocolate.  And she does seem to be on a grooming campaign for Big Boy and myself.  She should have a look at herself sometimes!
Anyway, it's been a tricky weekend.  Three Scots and an Irish in the one house.  Big Boy just doesn't let up when it's St Patrick's Day.  "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met one of my family yesterday with the Irish Guards. The Irish won the rugby.  (the Scots did okay too) Don't the Irish celebrate well.  Isn't Irish dancing just amazing.  Aren't the Irish so musical."  I think I might slip him some ice cream and watch him go green!! Very Irish.  His lactose intolerance might be useful.
My beautiful friend has just turned one.  He is so handsome.  Pam says I'm too old for him and too old for twerking.  On second thoughts.... his name is Murphy!!!!!???? Do the Irish get everywhere?

 My Murphy...handsome chap isn't he.
  

Magnus 4th March
Okay, we appear to be snow bound....since Wednesday!  Must be a few feet out there.  Past my tummy anyway.  After a good walk I am a tad tired.  All that leaping about in the snow at my age.  Just to make it worse P and E think it essential to wash our paws in case we have salt or grit on them.  Not my favourite thing but it does get rid of the snowballs in my paws.  I hope they get out soon.  I heard Pam mention they are running low on my mince?  They will have to walk and get some.  I need fed in this weather!  Actually finding it a bit chilly at night so I'm getting on the bed to snuggle up to P and E.  And they let me!!!!!!!!!

Mirren 4th March

Not liking this.  The snow is over my tummy and that's just not on.  I've decided that the best way to deal with this is just to head home when I've had enough.  They can follow me.










































































 As to the paw washing I'm finding the pawdicures rather nice.  The warm water and then a gentle towel massage. Very pleasurable.  I'll admit to being a bit concerned about the "running out of food" stories as well.  But I know that won't happen.  Pam and Ewen will make sure we are okay.  It has been cold at night but I have my new bed which seems to keep me cosy.  Big Boy has quite thin hair.  He's never got his coat back properly since he was ill last year.  My coat is, of course, fabulous.

Magnus 22nd February

Been off line for a bit.  I have discovered I am lactose intolerant.  I am not allowed any cheese.  EVER.  If I have food with any lactose in it now, I am very sick.  And I fart.  And my tummy rumbles.  Not very happy about this but in the scheme of things, I suppose I have to get on with it.  Pam says my stomach must have been affected when I was ill, last year.  Moving on.....better weather, lighter mornings and evenings.  Longer walks with Ewen.  What more could a guy want.


Mirren 22nd February

I suffer because of that guy.  If he can't eat something, I get put on similar rations.  I'm sure I might get a bit of cheese slipped every now and again but I see the dream of ice cream going out the window!  Oh well, I suppose it's better for my waistline.  These long walks are great but I don't like it if it's muddy.  I can't have my paws getting dirty.  And goodness knows what the wet does to my claws.  Pam is trying to get my coat in shape.  Bless her, it'll take a while to get my dreadlocks sorted out.  On that note, I see her approaching with a brush!!! I'm off.

Magnus 1st February

Ewen is in Paris with some friends.  Fortunately, Pam let me Facetime him last night.  I've been okay.  Not been sick worrying about him.  Got to sleep on the bed last night.  Blowing a gale today but at least the snow has gone again.  Went a walk with Lexi and Murphy this morning.  That young chap certainly has a bounce in his step.  Boing, boing, boing everywhere.  I've forgotten what it is to be young and have that much energy.

Mirren 1st February

I was told that the shooting should have stopped.  Was most upset, on our walk, to hear bangs.  Pam assured me that it was builders dropping things at our local garage.  What a racket.  Got very scared and tried to run home. Murphy was very reassuring and tried to give me wee kisses to say it was alright.  And then they expected me to cross a stream?  Really?  I had no intention of getting my paws wet.  Then Pam fell over because she tried to get back to me and got her foot caught in the wire.  And! My hair is a mess because the wind is so bad.  Not been a great morning really.  Oh! Ewen is in Paris!

Magnus 24th January

The snow has gone.  It's been bucketing overnight.  I didn't want to go out in this weather.  Mirren was worse.  But, it's Ewen's birthday.  He's got his bus pass.  Bit worried about that  They might start getting the bus and leaving us at home.  I'm sure they won't but just to make sure Mirren and I bought Ewen some lovely presents with our Christmas money! On top of that, tomorrow is Burn's night.  I like haggis.  Pam has a gluten free one  Mmmmmmmmmm.

Mirren 24th January

I really don't want to go out if it's too cold or wet.  I like being warm in my bed.  All wrapped up.  Who really wants to go out when it's raining?  Magnus is panicking about the bus thing. I don't know why.  Pam and Ewen would never leave us behind.  They might go away for three or four hours but never more than that.  They know how hungry I get!  The presents we bought Ewen are really nice and useful.  We hope he likes them.  And yes, the whole haggis thing appeals to me too.  Doesn't need to be gluten free.  I'll eat anything................within reason.

Magnus 17th January

Well! It's really snowed now.  Pam is at home because the schools are closed.  Mirren is having a heart attack about cold paws and snow balls between her toes.  Ewen is away driving in this weather.  I'm trying to make use of Pam being at home because if I look sad and hopeful she gives me sausage!

Mirren 17th January

I'm really not happy about my paws.  They deserve better than lumps of snow between my toes.  I wonder if I moan enough they might buy me boots or wee shoes. A girl likes footwear.  Nothing too high.  I'm tall enough and I don't want to scare off Murphy or Harry.