Mirren 31st July

It's Lauder Common Riding again and today is Fancy Dress day.  If Big Guy had been here he would have been going on how he won it one year.  He ALWAYS went on about it.  EVERY year!!!  Anyway, Pam is going in with her group again but I'm not allowed to tell anyone what they are!!?? Top secret.  I've been doing long, early morning walks with Ewen again.  I'm so tired when I get back.  Lala took pictures of me just lying in my bed, head back, waiting to get scritched under the chin.  She says this is how most females look first thing in the morning, after a rough night.  I have no idea what she means.  Pam and Ewen had a lot of people up for a Greek dinner the other night.  Unfortunately for me there wasn't a lot left but I did get some lamb. 

Mirren 22nd July

Been very wet and windy the past few days.  It's playing havoc with my hair.  It's curling.  A Deerhound can't have curly hair.  It's just not acceptable.  Pam says it's going to rain for the next ten days.  Typical Scottish summer in other words.  Murphy has been for a sleepover.  He was a very brave boy and curled up on my bed when I got up to go to the couch.  Maybe he thought it was warm and cosy.  It's actually really nice having some four legged company in the house again.  Even though I am very self sufficient I do like a bit of company every now and again.

Mirren 16th July

Not much to say, I'm too exhausted.  Ewen is starting climbing Munros so he has to get some practice in.  This involves getting up early and taking me for steep walks up and down hillsides.  I go home and snore.  The only other thing is we planted some of Magnus's hair under his axehead. The Two-Legs both speak as if Magnus is actually there, when, in fact, he's lying near the front window with the other guys???!!  I suppose it gives them a focus.  Lovely place to be by the way.  So peaceful.  I have a feeling that the hair won't grow into a Wolfhound but you never know.

Mirren 6th July

Pam's back.  She's had a lovely time.  So have I.  Ewen has looked after me so well I even got up to give him a cuddle without being asked!  It was good to have Pam back though.  Lots of girlie hugs.  Ewen took me long of walks and talked to me.  We had Murphy out too.  His Two-Legs, Lexi was away with Pam.  He's sort of become my surrogate wee brother.  We have a laugh together and I'm trying to sort out some of his growing problems - like being generous with his ball (no sticks allowed) and keeping his nose to himself.  He really misses Lexi and had all sorts of ideas to welcome her back to show how much he missed her.  I told him that lots of affection and presents are a good idea.  I've heard he knocked her over her suitcase in his enthusiasm to hug her and emptied his toy basket to give everything to Lexi.  Bless! Might have to speak to him about toning it down just a wee bit.