RAIN!

Morris : It's been chucking it down around here. It can be a bit of a rush if it stops. I'll be snoring, quietly, on the bed, when there will be a shout of, "Rains's off for the next hour," or "it's light rain." Quickly into coats and collars and we're off. Think I'm still asleep sometimes. Mabel doesn't help when she starts to run arond the room to avoid getting her coat on. It's trying to find somewhere where we can run but not get too wet or slip.

Mabel : I keep forgetting about slipping on short, wet grass. Pulled muscles again this week. Not badly but a bit stiff. I think it's because we are so light for big dogs, we go really fast and cornering is pretty tight. So we skid. Morris is much more careful than I am. His hip still has a memory so he's more cautious. Also, he doesn't like to go too far from Ewen.

BEEN RUNNING!!!

Mabel : I am so excited because I was allowed to go free running yesterday. No controls. First time in ages and I just loved it. Raised a couple of very large rabbits and then just ran with all my heart. Didn't catch them because they went over a wall but it was just immense to be able to sprint again. Fantastic. And then we got our heads out of the car window and let it blow through our fur. Morris: We haven't been allowed to run wild for a few weeks mostly because of Mabel's shoulder. However, Pam has put us on Youmove and thinks it's time for a good leg strtch. It really was a lot of fun. Not confined to the old railway line. FREEDOM!! BEFORE: Contained on the railway line.

AFTER : Post a big run. Look!! There's four of us!!!!!!

SUMMER???

Morris : I have been sunbathing. Quite chilled, just lying out enjoying the air, sniffing the smells and dozing. The garden furniture is all out and things are very comfy. Pam has bought us a new furry for bedtime and outside. Very smart. Pictures maybe later.

Mabel: I have been getting really fed up. I am not allowed to do much running about. I have to look after my muscles, which I keep pulling when I run around like a maniac. I'm usually on the lead. Morris is getting very bossy because he knows i can't get at him to put him in his place. Did get off for a wee run tonight but Pam's also bought us vitamins to protect our joints. Meant to be chewable. Spat them out till ham wrap appeared.

ANOTHER WEEK?

Morris: Well, we were back with Katie on Thursday. I am in perfect working order, which is more than can be said for my sister. Doing a bit of the old Diva thing. Sore paw. This means we aren't running about up the hill. It's her own fault because she runs with such abandon. She really should be more careful. I know it's a while now since I did my hip but I'm still wary of it. Hydro bores her but boy does she love Katie's massages. She gets very glum when she has to do the walking in water bit. Just curls up when she's done. Pam was with us this time so we had downies and towels galore. Mabel used most of them.

Mabel: I can't help it if I pull a muscle in my leg. I am just such an athlete. And yes, I am not fond of water but Katie's massages just make me want to fall asleep. Which I do. Which I did. All curled up and cosy. Morris is forgetting we have been sociable this week. We've been out for coffee and behaved really well. We've also been chatting to the sheep and lambs. We are not allowed near them but they keep running up to us and baaaaing, particularly if we are wearing our yelloe coats. I don't know, maybe they think we are really fashionable and are just verbally applauding us. We aren't allowed to even look at them. Pam and Ewen are very strict and careful around sheep, particularly at lambing time. Some people get us dogs a bad name by being stupid around farm animals. On the other hand we have two very fat bullying pigeons which are chasing all the wee sparrows away. Not happy. But still not allowed to chase them.!!