Greetings from the cottage in autumnal Torridon, where I've spent the past few days entertaining (yes I did mean to write 'entertaining' and not 'terrier-ising') Gail's lovely relatives, cousin Richard and his wife Kate.
Have you ever felt, as a young pup, that there is far too much discussion of your behaviour and wished, every now and then, to turn the tables and report on the humans?
So that is what I am going to do today, as I am now clearly top dog in these parts.
Well I have to tell you there was an awful lot of talking going on in the cottage. These three folk scarcely ever stopped! Imagine the complaints if I had been barking for even a fraction of that time... Who knew there could be so much family news to exchange? And so much to say about bicycles (well, that was just Gail and Richard).
Much food and drink was consumed too. Almost none of it found its way to my dog bowl. Humph.
For a quarter of a hour period on Saturday evening I was unable to observe what the humans were up to as I was rudely interrupted in my determined and energetic attempts to excavate a hole in one of the sofa cushions, and banished to the hallway.
I can at least tell you that Kate and Richard were well-behaved when we went for a short walk, allowing me plenty of time to sniff around to my heart's content and to explore thoroughly the ditches beside the footpath.
So all in all we had a fun time, and because I'm feeling generous I'm awarding the humans a Good Conduct badge. I do hope Richard and Kate come again to Torridon, although Gail says they live a long way away in Somerset, and that maybe next time it will our turn to visit them.
But only if I promise to be a GOOD DOG!!
One final sad bit of news. We had to say goodbye this week to one of this blog's favourite commenters, Inca (aka Coppa's Girl), faithful and much loved Labrador companion to Carol in sunny Spain. Inca, we will so miss your always entertaining observations, but we know you had a good long life, and your human did not want you to suffer so took the kindest decision. Rest in peace, dear Inca.
PS from Gail: We are still in Torridon, where the broadband service seems to be even more flakey than usual at the moment, so apologies if communication is intermittent.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell Nobby, I am glad you got to meet Gail's relos and that you were, mostly, impressed with their company and behaviour. It looks as if you may have had half-way decent weather, too. I am definitely at the wrong end of this westie-west coast of the Bonny Land!!!
Yes, Inca will be missed among we regular commenters. Sorry to hear, too, that your intermutts are misbehaving - B minus for poor conduct-ivity? Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
All that exploring and investigating sounds like fun. Condolences on the loss of your friend, but good to know you had nice rellies visiting at the time for some support. Paw smacks Mr T
ReplyDeletewe are so sad for your friend.... an we agree with da bee-hive thing...and we would like to report about the humans, but we rather wait till one of us can open cans... just in case LOL
ReplyDeleteHaving company is always fun! We are so sorry to hear about your friend, Gail and Nobby. Our hearts go out to mom Carol♥
ReplyDeleteI am thinking you might have a little mountain goat in your genetics. you look so handsome Up High and so Mighty... I fully understand the talking of the cousins. my first cousin that i lived next door to most of my life, called to see if our house was still standing. she called yesterday and we talked on the phone for over 2 hours. talking over each other in our eagerness to share and hear news.. I can't believe the story is true that you were about to demolish the sofa. maybe jealousy?
ReplyDeleteNobby I do LOVE your new header.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful times Gail, Richard and Kate had at your...(yes your) cottage. As stated you are top dog. What is it about humans being able to gab and gab and gab(=a WFT barking) some more but a WFT trying to get a bit of attention is banished to the hall? So not fair. You sure did have beautiful weather to go out and about.
I'm so very sorry about Inca...lets hope she and Angel Bertie are getting in to mischief together OTRB
Hugs Cecilia
It sounds like you had a nice visit with Gail's cousin and his wife for the most part. We have our paws crossed for Inca's mom during this sad time.
ReplyDeleteFirst, we are so very sorry to hear about Inca, and are sending hugs to Carol.
ReplyDeleteTorridon looks so very colorful during Autumn, Nobby. It sounds as thought, for the most part, you are having a great time enjoying the scenery(and entertaining)!
xoxo,
Sunny
You are doing a great job raising your parents. We need more reports about our humans.
ReplyDeleteOur MJF dug a nice deep hole on one of our couch cushions, too...must be a terrier thing, BOL!
ReplyDeleteWe get to do that digging outside...you don't want to be walking in the dark in our woodsy area...too many pits to fall in.
Sorry that another blogging furend has left for the RB,
Well, Nobby, you are certainly enjoying some lovely weather along with your lovely visitors. A lot of talking is what we humans tend to do when we get together, especially if we don't see one another very often. Lots of eating and drinking too - sadly most of that isn't really suitable for a doggy, especially a young one like yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are a nice reminder of your visitors, and the cottage is such a nice place to stay.
Carol xx
It sounds like everyone had a lovely visit but we are sorry that no food made it to the floor for you to scarf up.
ReplyDeleteAnd we are very sorry for Inca's humans with the loss of their beloved pup, it is so hard to lose them.
Rosie and Redford