HOLIDAYS.

Mabel and Morris : This is going to be a biggie because we have been away and have been visiting places, meeting new things and an awful lot of new people! It all started at the beginning of February. We left, duriing the night of the first and arrived on the Isle of Wight in the morning. It was our first ferry ride. We were allowed in the main salon because we were so well behaved.

The weather wasn't great but we soon settled in. We went to a beach in Yaverland A LOT. There we could run for ages, play ball, try and attack each other and meet new dogs. It was a really friendly place.

We also discovered Apply beach which we both adored. It was busy and we met lots of new admirers. We played golf, with Ewen, at Freshwater and the people there remembered us , but not Ewen, when we played again.

We walked to see the Needles. Bit scary steep!!

We went to a big house where we fitted in well.

The whole island was really dog friendly, bars, cafes and even restaurants. We were different from any other dog there, so we got a lot of attention.

But that went to a new level when we went to the Cotswolds. There are lots of Asian visitors in the Cotswolds and they hadn't seen dogs like us before. They either avoided us as if we had fleas or they wanted a picture of us......and even wanted their picture taken holding us. It was tiring but Mabel, in particular, showed off. We visited lots of lovely wee villages and towns. We visited Bath and ate out. We went to Glouscester and Cheltenham, Chepstow and Quenington and Bibury and Burford.

Then we went to Oxford and had our picture taken with a bunch of lovely Japanese people who kept stroking us and saying ooooo. In the pub we were surrounded by Australians who reckoned we would be good for the rabbits........ and we got our picture taken. All this fame and attention is lovely but sooooo exhausting It's just cause we're big dogs. Luther, Orry and Murphy would have been the same. All the dogs we saw were wee, apart for the odd Labrador. We had a fab time but getting back to our own beds was just bliss.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hally New Year! We're back. We have had a very busy time doing stuff. But now we are back. Morris: I disgraced myself at the begining of the festive by trying to eat a Santa hat which I then had to wear..

Got over that and had some amazing walks on the beach but then I made a fool of myself again in Christmas day. I managed to get over excited about unwrapping presents and got my head stuck in one of the boxes. Not a good look but fortunately I overcame my embarrassment and managed to thrash Mabel at Brain Gym.

Brilliant Christmas in North Berwick and had a great stretch on 27th at Gullane beach.

Mabel : He did NOT thrash me at Brain Gym. I just couldn't concentrate for laughing. I have to admit I get a tad chilly at this time of year. We received new polo necked jumpers for presents and new waterproof warm coats. I'll model them another time. Morris was so knackered with all the excitement of presents he fell asleep.

Had good walks in Lauder as well as the beach.

And then I need to get wrapped up and rest.

Have to say he did look good in Mum's new hat!!!

MEMORIES!

Mabel : It's been a busy week. We had hydro on Thursday. Thankfully Pam and Ewen slept in so we just had a quick walk before hydro. That meant we weren't quite so exhausted.......... but still appreciated their bed afterwards. Since it's Christmas we also visited Magnus's memorial. I was wearing Mirren's coat.

Maybe that brought back some memories. Someone has put up chimes. It's lovely that som.............RABBIT!!!

Morris: Finishing for my prey activated sister ....it's lovely that someone has put them up and the noise they make is beautiful. Again, lovely to see Katie again. It makes me so happy when I get a massage from her. I love just relaxing, sitting on her lap, in warm water. CHILLED!

SNOW AND SNUGGLES.

Mabel: It's been really chilly here. We've even had snow. I've solved a lot of my warmth problems by staying in their bed or moving on to a "Big Sitting Room " couch where it's warmer. I've heard rumours of "jumpers" maybe we are getting rabbits or kangaroos for Christma??

Morris : My sister can be a bit of an airhead. The jumpers are woolly things we wear to keep warm. I'm not as bare skinned as she is. I have a lot more Deerhound in me, like our Mum, so I have a hairier coat. She's more after our Dad, the Greyhound, and she gets really cold in the winter. Yes, we've had snow and I love it. The big, mobile kennel hasn't been working well so it's been in the garage quite a lot. That means we haven't been anywhere exciting. I help keep Mabel cosy by cuddling up. She may drive me nuts, chase and tease me, but she is my wee sister.

WINTERY!!

Morris : Well it's been a while. I blame Pam, who appears to want to hibernate. Anyway, Ewen has maintained our walking schedule which is fine by me. It is chilly out there and we have to watch on dewy grass (cornering) but we have some great early morning runs. It's torch time again and we really shake up the rabbits. Haven't caught any but it is fun. Despite Ewen's car being off the road we are managing in Pam's. I quite like it, in fact, as I can see where we are going, look over Ewen's shoulder and lie down and still see out the windows. Beach visits are still ongoing too. Love to be able to just s t r e t c h.

Mabel : He really shouldn't blame Pam, I like my bed too. The other thing I like is stalking Morris. Attacking him just when he least expects it.

I just like to run whether it's on grass or sand. Sand does give a better grip. I did have a fabulous time the other day just doing huge circles up the dunes and round the beach. Exhausting but brilliant.

Mabel and Morris : Thought we'd include our Hallowe'en picture courtesy of Gareth Lloyd our sibling, Bran's Dad.

Dunes!

Mabel and Morris : This beach thing is just amazing. We've been again. We just get to run. People already know us and give us big pats. Made friends with dogs too. Pam has also made friends with a crow.

It's got a twisted claw. She's been feeding it and always makes sure he gets his share of treats. Not sure if the beach vists are for us or the crow?? Anyway, he joined us for a picture. Ewen had us going up and down the dunes. He says it's good for our thigh muscles.

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