So at 11:00 am on Sunday morning, seven Aberdeenshire wire-haired fox terriers plus a WFT wannabe (a white schnauzer) gathered at one end of the car park for Haddo Country Park. And yes, that's me in the foreground. Everyone commented on what a big boy I've become.
After a short 'meet and greet' our attention was caught by a rival gang. About twenty greyhounds filed placidly past us to set off on their walk, which looked to be a rather calm and sedate affair.
It won't come as a surprise to you to learn that the term 'sedate' has never been applied to a pack of foxies...
We headed into the woods and of course quickly located a nice puddle.
Then I spotted an opportunity to explore some marshy territory at the edge of the lake.
As, it turns out, did Bessie. Isn't she gorgeous!
I think I might be developing a bit of a crush...
I was mighty impressed that 'Messy Bessie' had accumulated even more mud than me...
All good things come to an end and shortly afterwards Bessie and I and a couple of fellow mudlarks were thrown into a relatively clean stream, and when it was time for the team photo we were all, if not quite Crufts standard of grooming, at least more or less presentable for the camera.
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| Left to right: Nobby, Merin, Bessie, Agatha, Stan, Snowflake, Peanut, Ollie |
I bet those greyhounds didn't have half so much fun.
Now that was for sure a fun adventure!! Mudpies notwithstanding, BOL!
ReplyDeleteooh what a wonderful event... and we thnk Bessie is the perfect BFF for you... she has the best ideas and she loves spa sessions in da mud...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great walk that was Nobby, but I'll bet that Messy Bessie's owner was not as impressed by her mud bath as you were! Don't suppose Gail was too pleased with your muddy countenance either! Good job there was a clean stream nearby.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Inca xx
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, I must say that the Greyhounds will have had just as much fun in their own fashion; each to their own and all that.
As for your crowd, it looks to be a hearty and cheerful bunch and I love that you might have found your soulmate! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
What a fun time but especially for you and messy Bessie, Nobby! Love the last picture of the posing group!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos and the story. you guys are amazing together. wish I could have seen all of you and messy bessie and the 20 gray hounds.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Nobby OMDs that is one fine looking picture of your and your WFT wannabe friends. Messy Bessie is your kinda gal RIGHT?
ReplyDeleteYou are the tallest one on the bench. A professor I worked with had 2 rescue greyhounds. He renamed them Bonnie and Clyde when he adopted them. He said a turtle could out pace them.
Hugs Cecilia
It looks like you all had a great time together. Too bad you got dunked in a clean stream to wash off all that great mud you collected. We love the group photo.
ReplyDeleteWe think you and Bessie may be a true match Nobby, looks like you WFT really know how pawty!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely more fun than a greyhound pack walk!
xoxo,
Rosy
LOL BOL! That was great! We especially loved the picture of you and your friends looking so fierce towards the greyhounds.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Did Bessie get to ride home in the car? We love to see you all together
ReplyDeleteMud Wuppies. Not a cat thing but my humans said it looked like fun all round. Do you get muddy as an excuse for a swim? Paw smacks Mr T
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