Magnus 14th January

Been a very busy week.  I had my MOT on Tuesday.  Apparently I am a very healthy, old chap with a good heart and a touch of arthritis in my spine, which is why my back hips are a tad stiff.  They've given me some pills and they are wonderful.  I feel properly bouncy again and going to bed is a joy.  Nothing hurts.  Pam says that's why I like it cold and dry.  My joints feel better.  Rain is a nightmare.  We had the French guy to stay the other day.  He really is very laid back.  Didn't interfere with my patch at all.  Just came in, hit the couch and snoozed with Mirren and I.  When we went for a walk he did everything Ewen said.  Which proves my point.  All dogs speak Dog.  Ewen speaks Dog.  Everyone understands.

Mirren 14th January. 

I have had the BESTEST week.  I was checked over by Colin at the vets.  Haven't seen him in ages.  Still think he's wonderful even though he said I was a bit chubby but wearing well for my age considering what I've been through???? ( think he means my cruciate problems)  It was so lovely to see him again.  Then we had Luther to stay.  What can I say.  Mon ami francais avec les orielles magnifique.  He lay on the couch and I lay in my bed and just looked at him.  Then we went for a walk with Ewen and we had our pictures taken all together.

Ewen took one of Luther outside the castle, or chateau.  He looked so at home.  I think he's just perfect at modelling.  Doesn't humph about like Magnus does.  Doesn't he photograph well!  Tres Chic.

Magnus January 5th 2019

Well, here we are in a new year.  Pam and Ewen have discovered it's good for dogs to have a rest day. Let's us gather our thoughts and rest our bodies. I totally approve.  We had a doggie duvet day yesterday and today I feel like a new dog.
Ewen thinks I should take up modelling.  After my photo went viral on Amazon I posed for this little gem. I think I look suave.  Mirren just rolled about laughing.  She's trying to learn French.  She doesn't bother me when we are out walking now.  It's all Luther this and Luther that.  I should be annoyed but I'm really enjoying the peace and the chance to have a really good sniff at things without her sticking her nose in.

Mirren January 5th 2019.

Happy New Year everyone.  I am so enjoying Luther's company.  Magnus keeps laughing at my efforts to learn some French.  He says dogs speak Dog and we all understand the language no matter where we are from.  We have learned Two Legs language to keep them happy.  I just think it's polite to try and speak visitors language.  Anyway, the rest day is fabulous.  We slept, grazed, had two short walks and then slept. After the partying over the past two weeks I really enjoyed the rest.  I keep telling Magnus we need about 16-18hours of sleep a day.  We are big, older dogs so we need it.  I think I look fresher for the rest.

Magnus 30th December

Nearly into the new year.  Been away at Roman Camp for Christmas.  It was great fun.  Arrived Christmas Eve and left on the 27th.  Went with Lexi and Ray and the bouncy one, Murphy.  I think the Two-Legs did a lot of eating and drinking.  We got some lovely presents from our friends.  We already have our new coats.  We got biscuits and pancakes and sausage pancakes and turkey and chicken.  It was really good.  I was very well behaved when we went a walk to Kilmahog and we spent a while in The Lade pub, there.  Murphy was with us and the boy got a lot of attention.  I did too, being such a magnificent animal.

Mirren 30th December

Yes, Santa was very good to us and Big Boy was very well over Christmas.  Despite a real mixture of food he didn't really fart that much.  I was very well behaved.  In fact I was the best behaved of the three dogs.  Murphy barked a lot at the hotel, I didn't, I was quiet.  Both Murphy and Magnus have attention seeking behaviour and need to be patted, spoken over and admired.  Pam tells me I am beautiful and that's all that I need.  I have to say though, Murphy is much better with young people than Magnus is.  Magnus can't be bothered with excited young people.  Murphy is really good with them.  Pam thinks he should work with young people.  I couldn't do that.  I prefer the peace of my bed.

Magnus 23rd December

Feeling a tad tired.  I'm afraid all this walking is taking it out of me.  I just trot along at my own pace of course but it's still a lot for me.  Plus we had a visit from Murphy.  That boy has so much bounce.  Even his coat bounces. Then Pam and Ewen had people in for dinner and Luther came too.  He's a very laid back chap.  Quiet.  Envy his ability to lie under the table and catch stuff.  I am too big for that and I always get caught.

Mirren 23rd December

Long walk with Pam, Ewen, Fiona, George and Luther this morning.  Pam was there so I had to stay by her.  Must have miffed Luther because when he came to visit I tried to show him my bed but he was too interested in our toys and the dining table  to pay me much attention.  Came back to the sitting room and lay in my day bed and watched him.  He is so laid back.  Gaulish charm I suppose. 

Magnus 18th December

It's raining. And it's raining.  Suppose this is what happens when you live in Scotland.  However, due to our long, morning walks with Luther, if the afternoon is wet, we get a short walk and then I can sleep in front of the fire, or on my furry rug, or on their bed.  I'm always a tad peckish too so Ewen has become very generous, on the sly, with the pancakes.  She's not allowed so many.  Too fat.  It's a hard life.

Mirren 18th December

I'm having a fabulous time with Luther.  He is so much fun.  And, of course, he's French. Oh la la!  He is smaller than me but really sweet and a perfect gentleman.  To make things even better he's been told he's a tad chubby.  I'm so pleased.  We've been chatting about our love for food and about dieting.  How difficult it is.  It's so nice to have someone to chat to.  Big Boy can eat tons and never seems to put on weight.  He just doesn't understand.

Magnus December 11th

Been quiet.  Big walks with Ewen.  Then he stops for a coffee.  Met a new pal called Luther.  He's French but we communicate really well.  Nice guy.  He keeps witch face happy.  Been getting combed a lot.  Not my scene but it does get rid of the clumps.

Mirren December 11th

Luther est vraiment magnifique.  He lets me run around and play with him....in a nice way.  He's a spaniel.  Nice ears.  My ears are perfect.  They've been getting combed and brushed.  As I was telling Luther yesterday, I am a model too.  Pam has been given models of Magnus and I by her chum Moira.  The one of me is perfect.  I look amazing.  Must show Luther.  Being French, he'll understand the need to be chic!

Magnus December 5th

I am famous.  The people who made my new coat were so pleased with Pam's review that they asked to see a picture.  And they really liked that.  They asked to use my picture on their Amazon website.  I am famous.
I wish I'd had it on last night.  I was cold.  I had to get up on the furry bedspread with Pam and Ewen.  Then Pam put a furry throw on me.  I was so cosy I didn't want to go for a walk.

Link .....
www.amazon.co.uk/Danarmor-Triple-Layered-Winter-Great/dp/B07GQ4YY8C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543662222&sr=8-1&keywords=danarmor+coats+for+dogs
Magnus is second picture down on the left.
 

Mirren December 5th

Actually, it is a really good picture of him.  Not saying any more.  The Christmas tree is up and Pam is getting very festive.  Christmas carols, cards, present wrapping.  All that stuff.  Ewen just goes along to keep her happy.  I personally see Christmas as a time of opportunity for food.  Turkey, sausages, stuffing, the odd pie.  You never know what might come your way.  Brilliant.