Magnus Wednesday15th June

It's all been a bit busy round here.  Ewen has been away in Ireland.  But he's back now.  When he's at work I basically just lie around in a fit of abandonment and wait for him.




















Pam says she doesn't know what she'd do without couches.  I don't know what I'd do either !!!!!

Mirren Wednesday15th June

I am SOOOO off my food.  Unless it's a really tasty morsel, like steak.  I can't be bothered.  I really have to get this sylph like body back into shape.  I do eat rather a lot when I'm in season.  It's a wonder Harry even gave me a second look.  I agree with Magnus (something we do agree on at last - hooray) a hound needs a good, comfy couch and parents who allow us to use them.  Can you just imagine if Pam and Ewen didn't  let us use the couches.  We would have to sleep on the floor for goodness sake.  I could maybe wangle the bed every now and again but the floor?????  I don't think so.

Magnus Wednesday 1st June

Great weather these days.  Ewen takes us for a two hour hike at 5am.  I'm not fond of too much heat.  makes me very warm and hot.  Have to pant a lot.  But,,,,,,,,,, when Harry was sniffing at Bitch Pants the other week Ewen must have lost our brush so, great news, haven't been attacked by the brush in three weeks.  Very happy boy,  hate that thing.  Bit wary of this rubbery mitt thing that's come in.  Apparently it's not a toy.


Mirren Wednesday 1st June

He really is an idiot.  He lies outside when it's sunny and wonders why he's getting too hot.  Personally, I keep out of the sun, where possible, unless wearing sunglasses and preferably with an umbrella.  Ewen put an umbrella up for him the other day and he ran away!!  What more can I say?
As to the brush and dear Harry.  Humph!!? Anyway new brush and a MITT have been acquired?  Fantastic mitt.  Love it. What joy! Being stroked and de-haired at the same time.  Bliss.
Have met Harry in the woods since our meeting up the hill.  He still things I'm sexy.  Fantastic. What a charmer.

Magnus ( wee response)
I am not an idiot.  Sometimes I pretend I am Lawrence of Arabia and cover my head with something to protect me from the sun!  And she is such a silly girl when Harry appears.  Infantile!


 We both have to apologize for not writing sooner but Pam says the weather has been too good to be inside.  She says they need to spend time in the garden, gardening!?  I don't think lying on those long, bed things get much gardening done. 

Magnus Tuesday 17th May

Ho hum, sorry folks.  It's just been very nice weather and we've been walking MILES.  Ewen takes us out, every morning at 5.00am for 2hours.  It's great fun.  It's a great time time to be out.  No-one else.  Well apart from last week.  Now there's a story.  Bitchy face still has her pants on.   Well not when we are out walking because that would make life difficult if you know what I mean.  Anyway, out of no-where comes this red haired chap, a Lab I think.  His name is Harry.  Seen him about town.  Thinks he's royalty or something.  Getting back to the story...he's all over my wee, bitchy chum.  I was NOT having any of that and decided to see him off.  I was very aggressive.  Poor Ewen had to put me on the lead.  He didn't want any damages.  Then he tried to get Mirren on the lead.  I swear she was twerking Harry. "Look at me! Look at me!" sort of thing.  Waving her bottom at him.  Disgusting.  In the end I gave her a row too.  It wasn't all Harry's fault, after all.  Think the pants will be off soon.  Met Harry again last night.  I apologised.  He was still sniffing Mir but accepted the apology.  He told me he'd been for an injection.  My goodness that was magnanimous of him.

Mirren Tuesday 17th May

I cannot tell a lie.  I do rather like Harry.  He's just so dashing.  And his hair............... Oh well.  As a pedigree I can't go slumming it with another breed but red haired Lurcher puppies would be very lovely.  They'd look like me but have Harry's colouring.  Utterly gorgeous.  I'm sort of out of the mood now though.
We were watching a programme on TV, last night, about picking the right puppy for you.  Pam and Ewen should have watched it before they got us.  Insurance and food.  Wow! Who knew!
Big Boy has a bad nose.  The vet said, (It was Colin by the way.  Swoon, swoon.  Forget about Harry) that with a nose that size it was amazing he'd not had problems before.  Pam calls him Big Sniff (Magnus not Colin).
Apologies from me too about not writing, but all this walking and good weather and dreaming about Harry.........................................

Magnus 26th April

It's been a really hard week.  Ewen got taken into hospital on Wednesday morning.  I was devastated.  I knew when Pam came home on her own that something was up.  I lay by the window and watched for him but he didn't come for AGES.  Pam took us walks just like Ewen does but I missed him.  I just wandered off on my own a few times.  Lost in thought.  It was great to get him home on Saturday.  I couldn't stop shaking and hugging him.  He's home now.  That's all that matters.


Mirren 26th April

Poor Ewen was really poorly for a while there.  I felt so sorry for Pam she had so much running about to do as well as looking after Big Boy and me.  Magnus was particularly difficult.  After two days Pam started calling him "Kevin" because he was behaving like a teenager.  He didn't help things.  One day he just went off on his own.  Pam was annoyed at him for being such an idiot.  I gave him a proper telling off.  I bit his ear and his muzzle and gave him a good barking.  I doubt it made much difference.
Other than that we have had sunshine and then snow: sunshine and then hail:17C then 3C. I just don't know what it's going to be like next. 
Got pants on again.  It's that time of the year! Big Boy had better behave.  I am in no mood for aggravation.

Magnus 19th April

Just been out for a play walk, with our toys, with Pam and Ewen and it was great fun and I had a toy-wrestling-match with Ewen.  Great fun.  We've been along the Leader walks too.  I sunbathed today with Ewen.  He needs those sun's rays to keep him happy. 
Pam goes back to work tomorrow.  Suppose we'll get less treats.

Mirren 19th April

How can he be so flippant ?! Pam does go back to work tomorrow and I shall miss her dreadfully.  It's not all about the treats it's about her cuddling me and long lie ins, the brushing, the neck scratches...............................and, oh well, the treats.  Walks have been good too.  Big Boy doesn't mention that when we went from Leaderfoot to Earlston we met up with ....a Labradoodle, a Spaniel and 4 Westies.  Magnus was terrified.  I had to stand in front of him to protect him.  His legs were shaking.

Magnus 15th April

I really can't wait for Pam to go back to work!! I know it's great having her on walks and the treats thing but she turns into a night owl when she's on holiday and I need my sleep!  I am a growing boy and need my rest.  As guard dog of the house I cannot rest easy until everyone is settled for the night.  She sits and watches late night TV and reads.  She sews and paints.  Why can't she just go to bed?  I've gone through and tried to round her up and point her in the direction of the bedroom but she just resists. 
Going for a mid afternoon nap while I can.  Need to catch up.

Mirren 15th April

Guard dog?  I think not.  A herd of rabbits could come in and he'd let them!!  I am the guard dog.  I know when to bark and when to stay still.  There is no point in growling at cats through the window.  They know they are safe.  I just stare them out.  As to my lovely mistress's late nights, I just put my paws round my ears and sleep on.  He does get his paws in a twist. Magnus and Ewen are such early birds.  I think I'm more like Pam.  I like watching things go by in the wee hours.  Things smell different too.   A late night foray into the back garden is absolutely a nasal delight.  Magnus would be too scared.
However, I agree with the mid afternoon nap.  Great idea.

Magnus 8th April

Really sorry folks.  Been very busy.  Pam had her sister and brother-in-law to stay.  We all lay about eating a lot.  Suited me actually.  Lying about waiting for food to drop is always a pleasure, but not always forthcoming.  I know we are not allowed at the table when the two-legs are eating.  I have discovered that, in fact, while they are eating, a foraging expedition is more successful.  Take, for example, Monday lunch time.  They were lunching.  I checked out the kitchen and liberated a gluten free carrot cake.  The icing is brilliant.


Mirren 8th April

Once again, Sir Galahad offered me none of the cake.  Big Boy is not a sharer.  Pam and Ewen were not impressed with him.  Pam gave me some of the salvaged cake, so that did make up for him not sharing_______but just a little bit.  When I think of all the times I let him have my food once I'm full.  He stands behind me drooling, I genteelly finish what I need ( a girl looks after her figure) and walk away letting him guzzle away.  Well NO MORE! If he won't share neither will I.  I have asked Ewen and Pam to remove my dish when I am finished.  Big Boy can go suck a claw!