Last week I overheard Gail saying to a friend how she wishes she could bottle all my puppy energy and store it up to heat our chilly granite house this winter.
Apparently it is a thermodynamic miracle that two small bowls of food a day ( plus treats of course) can support a spring-loaded perpetual motion machine in the form of a friendly wire-haired fox terrier.
Since horrid Mr Putin invaded Ukraine and has now started shutting off gas supplies to Europe, our heating costs in the UK are skyrocketing and much hot air has been generated by humans issuing crazy advice to other humans about how to cut their fuel bills this coming winter. I've decided to get in on the act as it's clear some canine common sense is required. Here are my top tips for soon to be shivering Brits.
My first tip: Don't live in Aberdeen (surely the UK's coldest city).
My second tip: If you must live in Aberdeen, go for a run on the City Beach on a day when the easterly wind is blasting in from Siberia. However cold your house, it will seem warm in comparison.
My final tip: It goes without saying, cuddle up close with your favourite fox terrier!
we ike the last tip to cuddle with a pup... that is the best thing ever .... we hope the winter will be a moderate one, there are not much acorns, so it maybe will happen ;O)
ReplyDeleteWise words Nobby!
ReplyDeleteIt's still very hot here and is forecast to be so for all of September and probably into November. Our winter may be shorter than yours, but it will still feel icy cold if the temperatures plummet into single figures in December and January. My human has had our gas tank topped up as much as is allowed, so perhaps we'll avoid the worst of the cold months, if we use our central heating sparingly.
I'm not too worried because my double Labrador coat will keep me warm through all but the most arctic conditions - and I hope we won't get those here, so far south!
Love,
Inca xx
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby - you offer advice as sage as any on offer from where they are supposed to be 'working for the country' so well done lad. It has occured to me that Gail could set up a running wheel for you and attach it to a dynamo battery... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
We like your tips, Nobby, and we hope you and Gail have a mild winter this year.
ReplyDeleteNobby, tell Gail you need another pup and then there will be 3 of you to cuddle, one on each side and that will keep her warm. the only other suggestion would be move to a sunny warm climate????
ReplyDeletePerhaps Gail should begin knitting your winter sweaters, unless she saved Bertie's puppy jumpers....that will keep her fingers warm (if she knits quickly) and will protect you during your "down" time—short though it may be!
ReplyDeleteOh NO NOBBY that is horrid news with winter just down the road...and it is also very damp in Aberdeen which makes it seem colder. I agree with Fay ask Gail to knit you a jumper and herself a matching sweater.
ReplyDeleteStill hot is HEdouble hockey sticks here
Hugs Cecilia
You have excellent advice for keeping your human warm, Nobby. We especially like the snuggling part.
ReplyDeleteThose are some great ideas, Nobby! We get some pretty chilly winters here in WNY.
ReplyDeleteYou sure have some great ideas Nobby!! We all like to snuggle to stay warm too!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Sunny
Do they have heat pumps in your area? Those work with geothermal heat. But extra sweaters and coats may be the thing if need be. Our peeps used to use a kerosene heater as a supplementary heat source, and they could even cook on its top. You'll have to have an open window though...wait, that lets the cold air IN. Phooey.
ReplyDeleteSnuggles seem a great idea, and if the fireplace is in use, all the better.
You can warm things up with some well timed farts
ReplyDeleteF's Dad used to remark that same thermodynamic miracle about his sheepdogs, and reckoned it was a pity no one made cars run that efficiently.
ReplyDeleteAwww, that picture of you and Gail warmed our hearts, Nobby! You be a good pup and help your Mom stay warm and toasty!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Redford