A theatre review . .

Mummy went to see Bad Girls the Musical with AS and UD on Friday. It was all UD's idea I believe. The critical review from Mummy went like this :

"Started with a bang. . well with semi-nudity which made the elderly man next to me physically "Whoop". Some good initial characters, then a funny hat-and-cane routine from two of the screws. Couple of sneaky white wines in the interval. Then 2nd half delivered far far more entertainment. AS and Mummy nearly wee'd themselves laughing at the 'Banged Up' number, which from the (very graphic) detail Mummy remembers, proved that the cast really did let their inhibitions run free. And then to top it all off, the "First lady of the night" routine made them cry laughing, and caused UD to wonder if they were about to fall off their chairs !! All round a bloody good evening out. And apparently, one of the cast members (with red hair) stood out in every scene and was totally fab".

Oh, by the way, just as a side note - me and key-lime pie don't mix. I thought we did, but my butt this morning says otherwise. I had 2 pretty nasty incidents, and Mummy dry-heaved . .twice ! And said it didn't even have the lovely lime fragrance you'd damn well expect !

Hey ho, I guess thats off the list!

AS had a mini-drama when she painted the lounge ceiling .. . and it all fell down! It seemed to make her a bit annoyed, but it looks ok to me. UD was a massive support. . . and wound her up ALL weekend !! ha ha ha. Oh, hold on . . AS is in the kitchen. Ahem . .. what I meant to say was "Bad UD, be nice to my lovely AS".
Whats that you say AS ? Sausage ?? ...... don't mind if I do xxx

Another day, another sausage

Not been having such a good time lately. Firstly, I was staying at AS & UD's place for the weekend, and I don't know what was wrong with me, but I just didn't feel quite right. My belly was a bit off and I didn't feel like eating much.
Now, for me to say that, then it must have been strange, cos I'll eat anything regardless of how I feel ! I don't know what started it, and before AS chips in . . . I do not believe that trying to eat that hedgehog caused my stomach ache ! Oh, you want the full story eh ? Well, AS and Mummy to AS (now known as AH)took me for a quick evening stroll, as you do. And I just got a very interesting whiff from a hedge as I walked past. Now, if I was human I might have taken a long look and investigated at some length. But no, I'm a dog ! So I dived into the hedge, head first, grabbed the nearest smelly thing, and jumped back out of the hedge. AS went nuts ! She shouted at me, and made me drop it. Well, to be honest, it bloody well hurt ! I've never eaten a hedgehog before, and I didn't think it was very tasty. It was all spiky and hurt my mouth. Don't know how you humans ate hedgehog crisps, hedgehogs are horrid. Anyway, back at AS and UD's they checked me over, cleaned the blood off me, and extracted several spines from my mouth and ears, which made me feel much better, and I soon forgot all about it. AS didn't. . . . she was NOT happy with me ! Whatever, I'll try to remember to do something cute and I'll soon be back in her good books. Yes, its that easy !

Secondly, Daddy left home again. I always know something is up, when I see that stupid big suitcase being packed with stuff. That's never a good sign.
So Daddy packed up all his clothes, and is off again. Mummy mumbled something about it just being me and her til after Christmas, but I don't really know how long that is, so I'll just wait for a few days, and I'm sure Daddy will be back soon. . . .

Things had just started to settle down into a bit of a routine, when AS and UD came and got me for the weekend again ! I'm quite happy with that, if Mummy can't be bothered to look after me, then its good to have AS and UD nearby. We had a nice weekend. UD went to the rugby on Sunday afternoon, I stayed home to keep an eye on AS, just in case she went near the fridge at all. Better than the fridge, she put some beef in the hot fridge ! yeah, glad I stayed home.
I had a bit of lunch with AS, then UD came home, then Mummy turned up too.
We were all having a nice evening, and then I don't know what came over me, but I barfed . . . . on the carpet !! I was soooooooo embarassed. I never barf . . . and never inside. Normally if I barf, its over in the corner of AS and UD's garden where no one sees.
Well AS and UD were really nice about it, and I even got a small bit of beef later . . not enough mind you. I bounced back though, and felt much much better the next day, so I popped back round to tap AS up for some more beef. It worked !

Mummy gave me yet another bath this week. Hateful bath, hateful water, hateful shampoo. I smell like a girl. But I love love love having my bum blow dried afterwards ! In a manly/dogly way of course.

I've put a new video on Youtube, and some new pics on Flickr this week, and I will try to update the next chapter of my autobidography very very soon.

Wow, it is goooood to be back

Excuse me if my typing is a little off, it has been ages since I got my paws on a keyboard.

Firstly, before I go any further, I need to take a moment to say Farewell to my cousin Rusty, who passed away this week age 13. Although we didn't know each other well (see Chapter 3 of my autobidography - Fight Club - for the main reason for that)I know that Rusty was highly regarded and much loved by his family. RIP Rusty.

So, where have I been for the last month you ask? Well, you should be asking !
Well .. . .. My Daddy came home !! It was so exciting to see him. I jumped straight into his lap and gave him loads of kisses(in a manly/dogly way of course). It was so great to have him home again. For a start the oven sprang to life . . which just doesn't happen when Mummy is home without him. Lots of lovely lovely smells floating round the kitchen, and a food bowl overflowing with yummy-meatiness. Welcome home Daddy !

Just as I was getting used to Daddy being home and the 2 of us going for a manly/dogly stroll twice a day, he was off again ! And just to confuse me even more, Mummy took me to my 4* hotel for a few days. It's full name is Latchett's Kennels, and its a lovely hotel. I have a decent sized room, central heated of course, with a comfy bed, and my own patch of patio to run in during the day. Then Ian and Judith take me for walks twice a day too. Fantastic place, can't recommend it highly enough. And the food is pretty damn good too.

Anyway, after just a couple of days there, Mummy and Daddy came to fetch me again. But just 48 hours later, I was off again ! Come on guys, make your minds up !!
Having only just been there, this time I felt like a 'regular', and I had a good look at the other hotel guests, checked them all out, barked a few orders in their directions. Some of their butts were familiar, but some were totally new. Its always fun to see a hotel newbie, as they are completely unsure what is happening and why they are there ! Very funny to watch. I know I should be more considerate (see Chapter 1), but hey, they need to toughen up and get used to the daily life quickly. Always a bit annoying to be in the same sleeping quarters as a whiner or a crier, but that's where being an old hand at this hotel mularkey helps. You can talk them through the tough times, and help the kids out. It doesn't bother me, I'm used to it.

One day Aunty Bev arrived and took me for a bath and haircut. Now, I always make a massive fuss at home when Mummy baths me, but thats really just for show ! I don't mind a bath really. With Mummy it normally gets me an extra sausage or something ! I guilt her into it, hee hee. But Aunty Bev is fine, she's lovely and always takes very good care of me. And, though I say it myself, I always look very handsome when she's finished !

I think I was there about 2 weeks,which is quite a long time, but enjoyable none the less. Then Ian came in with my lead and said that Mummy and Daddy were here ! Excellent news, I am ready to go home now.
I sat on Dad's lap all the way home, which is a treat. And we all had lots of fuss and cuddles together once we got to our house.
And as if being back home with Mummy and Daddy couldn't get any better, AS & UD were home too !! Awesome. I was straight round there for more fuss and cuddles. This is a great day ! My 4 favourite people all together.
We all had a lovely evening in AS & UD's house. The guys drank wine and chatted . . . . a lot ! To be honest, I was knackered. 2 weeks straight of barking orders and standing my ground, plus sleepless nights when a newbie cried. I was shattered. Just could not keep my eyes open. So I got UD to make some room on the settee, and just went to sleep!
Over the last couple of days I have pottered around the garden/house with Daddy during the day, taken him for a walk, popped round to make sure AS & UD are eating ok, checked the garden boundary to make sure everyone is safe. Is it any wonder that by 8pm I'm tucked up in my bed, fast asleep. I've heard Mummy laughing about my snoring, but I'm just too tired to care !
Once I've caught up on my sleep, I will be back to normal, don't you worry !!

I've noticed that Sindelfingen in Germany has been taking a look at my dogblog. Welkomen !