SNOW, SUN, WIND.

Mabel : Been very odd weather again but we are getting used to it. I have a new collar and I look beautiful. Pam says so. We gave Pam roses for Mothers'Day. We had to give her them and her card when we got home last week. Morris had forgotten the card. Typical male. Ask him to do one easy thing...............

Morris : Good grief you'd think I'd forgotten the dog food!!.. Nag, nag, nag! Anyway, Pam happy. Both of us broke now. Just as well Pan ordered us a new Dudley box of treats.

MOTHERS' DAY

Mabel : We've been away for Mothers' Day. We've been back to Roman Camp. Gosh, it was really warm. Morris and I haven't been out in warm weather before! We did lots of walking and I'm still really tired. You don't sleep when you are travelling in the back of a car or walking. Having to catch up on my beauty sleep today. It's got cooler again so I can snooze. Ewen took some lovely pictures of me though. He even managed to get one of me sitting. I was showing off because there was an older, French dog with us. He was more interested in a Labrador we met. I think I might be too young for him yet.

Morris: I have to admit I'm a tad tired too. I had to really pant to cool down. Pam and Ewen even put cool face cloths over our ears. Walked for miles. I went off on my own a few times because Ewen likes to capture us in different places. Think I nailed it with the arch picture. Of course, Her Lovelyness had to show off and jump up and down. "Take my picture, take my picture!" One day she'll grow up!! We had a friend with us, Luther. Mabel just irritated him. I played with him in a more grown up fashion and we sniffed a lot of things together.

BEACH AND BED

Mabel: I got a new bed. It's wonderful. I can climb in and Morris can't get at me. It's really warm and cosy. Pam has been in it too. Morris has tried to get in but I'm not letting him. It is my special, safe, quiet space. I needed it after the beach. We were so tired.

Morris: She can have her new bed. I like to really stretch out after a big run. I was very tired after our trip to the beach. Think it was all that running around trying to catch Mabel. She is very fast.

HAD A SHOWER

Mabel: Actually quite enjoyed the shower. Bit like a spa day. Warm water, a lovely shampoo, a good rinse and a hearty rub down before a good shake on the hall walls. Perfect. My hair is softer and I smell fabulous. Then of course we went to the beach. I was having none of that. Sand in my newly washed paws and coat. I don't think so. Stayed in the grass and wet sand. Much cleaner.

Morris : I'm still not sure about showering. I was very good, because Ewen was with me but I didn't really like it. I loved running into the sea though. Gets a nice salty smell rather than that shampoo. Had a good run around and a bit of digging in the grass. Grand stuff.

FACE SHOTS

Mabel : We are having brilliant walks with Ewen. The sunny mornings are here and we just love our runs. Then, of course, we like to sleep...... and eat. Pam is working just now so I have to re-enforce my place as the Boss Lady when she's away. Morris is such a Daddy's Boy. Pam says I am very beautiful.

Morris: Mabel really needs to learn to grow up. I get off the lead and chase the ball and run around and I am allowed to do this because I come back when Ewen calls. She has air between her ears. She never listens. Ewen says she is just like her Aunt Mirren, who never did as she was told to either. Unless food was involved.

COLLAR INCIDENT

Mabel: Morris ate my collar!!!! He chewed it right through. Pam was not happy because it had been Mirren's. She's been able to fix it but now I'm getting a brand new one. It's colours look amazing and will really suit me. Every cloud has a silver lining. Apparently, Mirren was fond of this saying too. Other than that it's been the ususal. Sleep, eat, play, chase Morris, sleep, eat, play, chase Morris etc etc

Morris: We've been back to New Abbey. I love it there. I went swimming again. I am ignoring the collar thing. I can't help it. I like to chew things.

FASHION VICTIMS

Mabel : We've been busy and we need to sleep--a lot! I've got a new coat and collar. They belonged to my ancestor Mirren. She was a bit bigger than me round the middle. Pam says a lot of that was hair. I'm not sure the red colour suits me but the orange embroidered collar is lovely. I am very happy with that and it looks fabulous against my own hair. I went into water the other day. It's been raining heavily so there are new lakes in the fields. I don't mind them. They are not the sea. I don't trust the sea. I had to really stretch out when I got home. Think running fast through water uses muscles I've not used before.

Morris : I've got new stuff too. My collar was Magnus's. He must have been a huge dog because his collar is massive. My coat is brand new. It really keeps my bum warm. Pam and Ewen bought us ball chucker. You really have to run for the ball now. Her Ladyship went in the water. Bit of a surprise. I love the water and splashing about. I also like playing with the loo roll which apparently really irritates Pam and Ewen. I've had to squeeze myself onto a chair this week because Mabel has taken over the couch. I am a gent. I let her!