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 !