NORTH BERWICK.

Morris : Just had an amazing time in North Berwick for Ewen's birthday. It was brilliant. Fabulous shops that both Mabel and I loved. Barker and Bone in the High Street was a joy.

Then we would lie around in wine shops nibbling cheese.

But the best bits were the walks and runs on the beaches and golf courses. Fabulous. I did get really worried one morning when Ewen joined our friend Lesley to go cold water swimming, at 8am. It was a bit choppy. I tried to get in to joim him but I was too scared. Even Mikki, who is a labrador and does this two three times a week, thought it was a bit rough. I barked and whined at him to come out but he was having too much fun. I was soo relieved to see him get out.

Mabel had a great time too but I'll let her talk about that!!!!! Mabel: Ah well! Yes! I had a bit of a run in with Pam's head. As Morris said, we had a brilliant time on courses and beaches.

But then I rather lost control of my excitement. Pam went to pick up a nice looking stone. I thought I'd get there first. I hit her at 40mph just as she bent down. Wow!!! My head was sore and my nose started to bleed a wee bit. Think I hit her more with my shoulder. She was on the ground holding her head!! I had to hide in shame.

After that I tried to keep a low profile and we both did a lot of snoozing because we ran about so much.

Pam's head started to change colour after 24hours. After 5 days it looked like this...... black eye as well!!!!!

NEW YEAR, NEW WALKS.

Morris: Had some amazing runs recently. Ewen has found a new walk at the back of the castle and Pam tooks a different side of the river in Melrose. Brand new smells and news to read. Mabel does have a very good nose and is more inclined to try to follow the scent. I try and keep an eye on Ewen. It also means I conserve my energy for a good run if she finds something.

Mabel : True, we have had some different action. And I've been taking care of my teeth, which Pam says is very important. Apparently, chewing on sticks to keep her teeth healthy was something our relative, Mirren, and to an extent, Magnus, did. It really is rather fun giving a stick a REALLY good chew. There are some beauts on one of the new walks. The deer or rabbits have stripped the bark off so there are no icky bits. Morris got involved too.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Mabel: We are a bit late posting this but our lives have been busy. First of all we had visitors staying for a week. I got very confused because Linda sounds exactly like Pam and I was never sure what I should do. New Year's day we didn't go down to the hunt because it was really wet and no-one wanted to go out in that!!! After Linda and Ken left we went to a big house outside St Andrew's. We stayed four days. Lots of places to run about in and we got to go to the beach. Loved it.

Chased lots of dogs who were thrilled to meet me. When we got home we were all very tired and then Morris and I had to go for hydro. Well Morris did. Katie thought it would be better if I had laser treatment on my paw and shouder. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT. Like a hot stone massage Pam said. I just slept. So relaxing. Was warmer than hydro too.

Morris : St Andrew's beach was great fun but she was a bit of an embarrassment. The dogs may have been thrilled to meet her but a lot of the owners got a fright as this orange and yellow clad dog hurtled, at great speed, towards their beloved pooch.

Then she'd go in to play mode and then hurtle back to us. They didn't know what had happened. Mabel has also shown she has a particular liking for black Labradors???????? And then there is the pleasure of getting home and getting back to home comforts.

Going away is an adventure but coming home is luxury!! Hydro was okay but I was still tired after four days of humans partying.

But then, while I lay damp in my microfibre coat, she was getting a massage from Katie!? Very envious. I love Katie's massages but a laser massage is so warm and tingly and relaxing!! Hrrumph.