tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29406200279160110552024-03-13T03:57:45.668+00:00HAMISH McKAHNHamish is a supa dupa Hungarian Vizsla pupHamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-71484494381165388822010-05-31T20:55:00.006+01:002010-05-31T21:45:58.246+01:00Berserk in Bagshot, Berkshire on Bank HolidayThis is our lovely hotel where we stayed for the bank holiday weekend.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbatlwsmI/AAAAAAAACBs/vAT2NKiUAXc/s1600/DSCN2798.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbatlwsmI/AAAAAAAACBs/vAT2NKiUAXc/s400/DSCN2798.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477533192517890658" border="0" /></a>So you can imagine how Hamish freaked out when we told him he'd be sleeping in here...as if!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbawXho5I/AAAAAAAACB0/6UpLWfENfns/s1600/DSCN2706.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbawXho5I/AAAAAAAACB0/6UpLWfENfns/s400/DSCN2706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477533193263489938" border="0" /></a>Backing onto the hugest, loveliest forest you've ever seen.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdCrdKVFI/AAAAAAAACCk/UXarizuvlFQ/s1600/DSCN2724.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdCrdKVFI/AAAAAAAACCk/UXarizuvlFQ/s400/DSCN2724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477534978651346002" border="0" /></a>With lakes....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdDM3V1KI/AAAAAAAACCs/kA9B3NZFEME/s1600/DSCN2657.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdDM3V1KI/AAAAAAAACCs/kA9B3NZFEME/s400/DSCN2657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477534987619521698" border="0" /></a>And open heathland...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdCGLIaGI/AAAAAAAACCc/eoYzjzAxvno/s1600/DSCN2772.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdCGLIaGI/AAAAAAAACCc/eoYzjzAxvno/s400/DSCN2772.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477534968643610722" border="0" /></a>and Jungles....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdB3i2ibI/AAAAAAAACCU/-gN91sohPIA/s1600/DSCN2814.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdB3i2ibI/AAAAAAAACCU/-gN91sohPIA/s400/DSCN2814.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477534964716571058" border="0" /></a>and rhododendron forests and more lakes....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdBfaIATI/AAAAAAAACCM/I2mSvlIAhjY/s1600/DSCN2803.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQdBfaIATI/AAAAAAAACCM/I2mSvlIAhjY/s400/DSCN2803.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477534958237516082" border="0" /></a>Lots of deer to track...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbcfOWHjI/AAAAAAAACCE/KpDPkMcEU-I/s1600/DSCN2792.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbcfOWHjI/AAAAAAAACCE/KpDPkMcEU-I/s400/DSCN2792.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477533223021321778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbb3hovUI/AAAAAAAACB8/UVqa92d2kPw/s1600/DSCN2768.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQbb3hovUI/AAAAAAAACB8/UVqa92d2kPw/s400/DSCN2768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477533212364815682" border="0" /></a>Hunting opportunities galore....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY8dv_IoI/AAAAAAAACA8/MWcVln9sLI4/s1600/DSCN2687.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY8dv_IoI/AAAAAAAACA8/MWcVln9sLI4/s400/DSCN2687.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477530473846481538" border="0" /></a>Oh, and fun training (not like in the park at all).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY8C9b1rI/AAAAAAAACA0/XuIibUUrkpk/s1600/DSCN2690.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY8C9b1rI/AAAAAAAACA0/XuIibUUrkpk/s400/DSCN2690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477530466655131314" border="0" /></a>Yes, he was allowed inside after all, but kept hogging the mirror.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY6w-sQiI/AAAAAAAACAk/uBoDch2ajno/s1600/DSCN2747.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY6w-sQiI/AAAAAAAACAk/uBoDch2ajno/s400/DSCN2747.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477530444648694306" border="0" /></a>Peel me a grape...!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY6t4b7nI/AAAAAAAACAc/d2nOV9O2KJg/s1600/DSCN2743.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQY6t4b7nI/AAAAAAAACAc/d2nOV9O2KJg/s400/DSCN2743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477530443817152114" border="0" /></a>Yipee! Hamish loves his life.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX5iC6aVI/AAAAAAAACAU/99DC83qopVY/s1600/DSCN2786.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX5iC6aVI/AAAAAAAACAU/99DC83qopVY/s400/DSCN2786.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477529323948370258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX5KxCWBI/AAAAAAAACAM/r6-TLgiNEBA/s1600/DSCN2822.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX5KxCWBI/AAAAAAAACAM/r6-TLgiNEBA/s400/DSCN2822.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477529317699377170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX4COjSjI/AAAAAAAAB_8/tqC4GAXG3yo/s1600/DSCN2754.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX4COjSjI/AAAAAAAAB_8/tqC4GAXG3yo/s400/DSCN2754.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477529298227382834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX3qX5ahI/AAAAAAAAB_0/OcjdZRRMyCI/s1600/DSCN2734.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQX3qX5ahI/AAAAAAAAB_0/OcjdZRRMyCI/s400/DSCN2734.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477529291824130578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWGIAlheI/AAAAAAAAB_s/S0bi142SrTw/s1600/DSCN2762.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWGIAlheI/AAAAAAAAB_s/S0bi142SrTw/s400/DSCN2762.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477527341274334690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWF4cNHqI/AAAAAAAAB_k/xsfNqzGN0_Q/s1600/DSCN2711.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWF4cNHqI/AAAAAAAAB_k/xsfNqzGN0_Q/s400/DSCN2711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477527337095208610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWFcduyGI/AAAAAAAAB_c/3abSOzDJX_o/s1600/DSCN2639.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWFcduyGI/AAAAAAAAB_c/3abSOzDJX_o/s400/DSCN2639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477527329585416290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWE1d2rEI/AAAAAAAAB_U/M0akqc0DQtY/s1600/DSCN2673.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWE1d2rEI/AAAAAAAAB_U/M0akqc0DQtY/s400/DSCN2673.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477527319116950594" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWERXe5tI/AAAAAAAAB_M/amIA9u6bnLY/s1600/DSCN2766.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQWERXe5tI/AAAAAAAAB_M/amIA9u6bnLY/s400/DSCN2766.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477527309426550482" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-1880621506476546872010-05-31T20:34:00.003+01:002010-05-31T20:54:18.213+01:00Townie Viz and Townie SquirrelA rare breed of ginger mountain goat can be spotted only 19mins by train from East London.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQdFwtxXI/AAAAAAAAB-8/rbzE_6wW0VA/s1600/DSC00068.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQdFwtxXI/AAAAAAAAB-8/rbzE_6wW0VA/s400/DSC00068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477521138738120050" border="0" /></a>Beauty to be found everywhere.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQc_0QPII/AAAAAAAAB-0/1HpbVomcJTY/s1600/DSC00109.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQc_0QPII/AAAAAAAAB-0/1HpbVomcJTY/s400/DSC00109.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477521137142348930" border="0" /></a>Hmmmm, what does a Vizsla do when the squirrel doesn't run away???<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQdbrdQnI/AAAAAAAAB_E/W4lMir5wido/s1600/DSC00112.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQdbrdQnI/AAAAAAAAB_E/W4lMir5wido/s400/DSC00112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477521144621646450" border="0" /></a>Sniff his rear end...try a play bow?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQcb7eRQI/AAAAAAAAB-s/1ldRga5gtvQ/s1600/DSC00111.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQcb7eRQI/AAAAAAAAB-s/1ldRga5gtvQ/s400/DSC00111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477521127508952322" border="0" /></a>Coming back for more...Hamish is freaked out now, this is one crazy squirrel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQcIoMj8I/AAAAAAAAB-k/MCG4WthBOkM/s1600/DSC00114.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQQcIoMj8I/AAAAAAAAB-k/MCG4WthBOkM/s400/DSC00114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477521122327826370" border="0" /></a>Hi Mum! Is this my best side? Ok, you're really showing off now Mr. Squirrel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP5Vogt2I/AAAAAAAAB-c/u0Hd6t3ASNA/s1600/DSC00116.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP5Vogt2I/AAAAAAAAB-c/u0Hd6t3ASNA/s400/DSC00116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477520524523386722" border="0" /></a>He even tries to let Hamish in on a few squirrel secrets.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP46NyNMI/AAAAAAAAB-U/Q4aeHfOlSEU/s1600/DSC00118.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP46NyNMI/AAAAAAAAB-U/Q4aeHfOlSEU/s400/DSC00118.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477520517163529410" border="0" /></a>Let's see how Hamish's tactics improve with these top tips. He's always been a rubbish squirrel chaser up till now.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP4ddhrLI/AAAAAAAAB-M/vzv1iSr7Mmg/s1600/DSC00110.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP4ddhrLI/AAAAAAAAB-M/vzv1iSr7Mmg/s400/DSC00110.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477520509444926642" border="0" /></a>Epping is in full bloom.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP4KBBG6I/AAAAAAAAB-E/nfyFDUEJlv0/s1600/DSC00107.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP4KBBG6I/AAAAAAAAB-E/nfyFDUEJlv0/s400/DSC00107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477520504225078178" border="0" /></a>You can take the gundog out of the country....I'm still so proud of our lovely pups.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP33ZG4eI/AAAAAAAAB98/mKFrjhAn6lI/s1600/DSC00087.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/TAQP33ZG4eI/AAAAAAAAB98/mKFrjhAn6lI/s400/DSC00087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477520499225846242" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-81710014167736256012010-03-30T23:15:00.004+01:002010-03-30T23:27:57.878+01:00Weekend away in Lulworth Cove<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J626i4zXI/AAAAAAAAB90/OEbINP4xEQw/s1600/DSCN2214.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J626i4zXI/AAAAAAAAB90/OEbINP4xEQw/s400/DSCN2214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454557182546201970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J62mzNF_I/AAAAAAAAB9s/Tl5JwB35ITo/s1600/DSCN2206.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J492te2KI/AAAAAAAAB8c/oM7Bo-JgmVo/s400/DSCN2066.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454555102752725154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J49WwnBqI/AAAAAAAAB8U/XiqWHjkAKwg/s1600/DSCN2055.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J49WwnBqI/AAAAAAAAB8U/XiqWHjkAKwg/s400/DSCN2055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454555094175909538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J49DuGXPI/AAAAAAAAB8M/LVw3SZ0-NDM/s1600/DSCN2027.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J49DuGXPI/AAAAAAAAB8M/LVw3SZ0-NDM/s400/DSCN2027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454555089065106674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J48rEe5JI/AAAAAAAAB8E/59i9-Oa4nhc/s1600/DSCN2048.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7J48rEe5JI/AAAAAAAAB8E/59i9-Oa4nhc/s400/DSCN2048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454555082448102546" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-45362441232005630082010-03-30T21:57:00.009+01:002010-03-30T23:04:37.018+01:00Just in case you were beginning to think we didn't celebrate Christmas last year......Pleeeeeeeeeeease waken up! It's Christmas morning and we smelt a fat red man squeezing down the chimney.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqC_ejDaI/AAAAAAAAB78/J6CVrQKVJrg/s1600/DSCN1279.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqC_ejDaI/AAAAAAAAB78/J6CVrQKVJrg/s400/DSCN1279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538698330934690" border="0" /></a>Finally after lots of patient waiting...Hamish is allowed to take the Christmas stocking down.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqBQbbjgI/AAAAAAAAB7k/QW6iLRsABPs/s1600/IMG_0044.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqBQbbjgI/AAAAAAAAB7k/QW6iLRsABPs/s400/IMG_0044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538668521524738" border="0" /></a>Vigo is first to open one of her presents.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jpe9Dnq2I/AAAAAAAAB7c/mrrmJYxI1l0/s1600/IMG_0045.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jpe9Dnq2I/AAAAAAAAB7c/mrrmJYxI1l0/s400/IMG_0045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538079205829474" border="0" /></a>The kids don't know where to start....spoiled as ever.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JpeZ1eHxI/AAAAAAAAB7U/xSfxWd9BP8g/s1600/IMG_0072.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JpeZ1eHxI/AAAAAAAAB7U/xSfxWd9BP8g/s400/IMG_0072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538069751242514" border="0" /></a>As always there was one present that everyone wanted.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jpdu1z-YI/AAAAAAAAB7E/prB6zUZiPko/s1600/DSCN1328.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jpdu1z-YI/AAAAAAAAB7E/prB6zUZiPko/s400/DSCN1328.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538058209950082" border="0" /></a>And then of course they have to help us open our presents too. But ours seem boring in comparison, except for the paper - maybe.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jpd1F3cHI/AAAAAAAAB7M/2m3TPcVGp7Y/s1600/IMG_0116.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jpd1F3cHI/AAAAAAAAB7M/2m3TPcVGp7Y/s400/IMG_0116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538059887898738" border="0" /></a>Andrea and Lasse bought us these...hmmm...cosy? pyjamas and made me swear to put a picture on the blog to prove I'm not ashamed to be seen in them. Anyway, time for a quick breakfast before our Christmas walk.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqCrDT36I/AAAAAAAAB70/jBCqWTtnNsE/s1600/IMG_0068.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqCrDT36I/AAAAAAAAB70/jBCqWTtnNsE/s400/IMG_0068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538692847984546" border="0" /></a>This is the lake in the local deer park.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JotZA5t1I/AAAAAAAAB6U/uZmlZ8jBoyE/s1600/DSCN1529.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JotZA5t1I/AAAAAAAAB6U/uZmlZ8jBoyE/s400/DSCN1529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454537227717162834" border="0" /></a>Having fun, getting smelly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn2jdu3dI/AAAAAAAAB6M/dzKbZ9YHq1c/s1600/DSCN1497.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn2jdu3dI/AAAAAAAAB6M/dzKbZ9YHq1c/s400/DSCN1497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454536285629636050" border="0" /></a>Time to get back for Christmas lunch perhaps...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn2CX-6DI/AAAAAAAAB6E/CV9sD4YmspA/s1600/DSCN1334.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn2CX-6DI/AAAAAAAAB6E/CV9sD4YmspA/s400/DSCN1334.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454536276747151410" border="0" /></a>Is it nearly ready...?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JpdMT290I/AAAAAAAAB68/zaxKH9OcFHE/s1600/DSCN1321.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JpdMT290I/AAAAAAAAB68/zaxKH9OcFHE/s400/DSCN1321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538048940734274" border="0" /></a>Steven prepared us a veritable feast.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JovLdqRrI/AAAAAAAAB6s/qdZNG5QrNMU/s1600/_MG_0216.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JovLdqRrI/AAAAAAAAB6s/qdZNG5QrNMU/s400/_MG_0216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454537258439427762" border="0" /></a>Hamish is very patient but he hasn't tasted a real goose before.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JoueLrBsI/AAAAAAAAB6k/xV_3wWO-2Ao/s1600/DSCN1345.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JoueLrBsI/AAAAAAAAB6k/xV_3wWO-2Ao/s400/DSCN1345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454537246284383938" border="0" /></a>Andrea is feeling stuffed already.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jot7Lw1DI/AAAAAAAAB6c/P873RW4a8z8/s1600/DSCN1351.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jot7Lw1DI/AAAAAAAAB6c/P873RW4a8z8/s400/DSCN1351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454537236889523250" border="0" /></a>Time for a cuddle in front of the telly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqB1Hic_I/AAAAAAAAB7s/bO4cI7cLW9M/s1600/IMG_0234.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JqB1Hic_I/AAAAAAAAB7s/bO4cI7cLW9M/s400/IMG_0234.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454538678370202610" border="0" /></a>The quintessential Christmas Vizsla picture. Fed, walked, spoiled, played with...such joy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JovhkA0lI/AAAAAAAAB60/GGC82xkGLmo/s1600/_MG_0237.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7JovhkA0lI/AAAAAAAAB60/GGC82xkGLmo/s400/_MG_0237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454537264371651154" border="0" /></a>Vigo and Hamish went to visit some relatives who are travellers?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn1nyE9zI/AAAAAAAAB58/st0ICDRAB7I/s1600/_MG_0147.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn1nyE9zI/AAAAAAAAB58/st0ICDRAB7I/s400/_MG_0147.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454536269608843058" border="0" /></a>Yes, more food Andrea, and t.v. and a log fire...it's just too much to endure.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn04gpOfI/AAAAAAAAB50/FzqrMzK2SQg/s1600/DSCN1352.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn04gpOfI/AAAAAAAAB50/FzqrMzK2SQg/s400/DSCN1352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454536256919255538" border="0" /></a>The best Christmas ever.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn0YfN2HI/AAAAAAAAB5s/SLqLYSxl3is/s1600/DSCN1382.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jn0YfN2HI/AAAAAAAAB5s/SLqLYSxl3is/s400/DSCN1382.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454536248323332210" border="0" /></a>And then we went to Camber Sands.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm8os2SJI/AAAAAAAAB5k/VjJ5-PwqG9c/s1600/DSCN1430.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm8os2SJI/AAAAAAAAB5k/VjJ5-PwqG9c/s400/DSCN1430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454535290602801298" border="0" /></a>It was so windy Hamish's ears almost blew off.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm8W_yJkI/AAAAAAAAB5c/FkeC4UZuzQk/s1600/DSCN1426.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm8W_yJkI/AAAAAAAAB5c/FkeC4UZuzQk/s400/DSCN1426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454535285850383938" border="0" /></a>Never mind it's always safe and warm inside the cottage.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm7aTS2HI/AAAAAAAAB5U/dRenJIFMhN0/s1600/DSCN1502.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm7aTS2HI/AAAAAAAAB5U/dRenJIFMhN0/s400/DSCN1502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454535269557655666" border="0" /></a>Is it morning again already? Can we do it all again???<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm6LlDiQI/AAAAAAAAB5E/xIYRwMqRYpg/s1600/DSCN1558.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/S7Jm6LlDiQI/AAAAAAAAB5E/xIYRwMqRYpg/s400/DSCN1558.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454535248425748738" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-6179279893709498682009-09-28T21:23:00.009+01:002009-10-07T01:06:53.321+01:00I know what we did last sumer Part 1 (at least I think I can remember)First we went to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEvpTyGlmI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/f8d4yG9TFCE/s1600-h/DSCN0494.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEvpTyGlmI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/f8d4yG9TFCE/s400/DSCN0494.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386639016043386466" border="0" /></a>There were scary wee hairy things. WAaaaaaaay too friendly for Hamish.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsGzntn8ELI/AAAAAAAAB3g/AyAg0jtlEng/s1600-h/DSCN0497.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsGzntn8ELI/AAAAAAAAB3g/AyAg0jtlEng/s400/DSCN0497.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386784124155203762" border="0" /></a>One of the only really sunny days from what I remember. Smashing walk near Godshill.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs8ZGh8nI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/JuodV9ZrmUQ/s1600-h/DSCN0529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs8ZGh8nI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/JuodV9ZrmUQ/s400/DSCN0529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386636045353874034" border="0" /></a>Chilling on the cliff walk outside Ventnor.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs798wvqI/AAAAAAAAB3I/xW6AD5jtFUk/s1600-h/DSCN0505.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs798wvqI/AAAAAAAAB3I/xW6AD5jtFUk/s400/DSCN0505.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386636038065143458" border="0" /></a>It is very tiring being on holiday you know.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs7E8K8CI/AAAAAAAAB24/clXQIbwvdvQ/s1600-h/DSCN0379.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs7E8K8CI/AAAAAAAAB24/clXQIbwvdvQ/s400/DSCN0379.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386636022761844770" border="0" /></a>Very tiring indeed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs6lhiL8I/AAAAAAAAB2w/HWYIb11qfXI/s1600-h/DSCN0350.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEs6lhiL8I/AAAAAAAAB2w/HWYIb11qfXI/s400/DSCN0350.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386636014328623042" border="0" /></a>Oh, no....more hairy things.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsElm_vVa6I/AAAAAAAAB2o/759E2aDg33Y/s1600-h/DSCN0532.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsElm_vVa6I/AAAAAAAAB2o/759E2aDg33Y/s400/DSCN0532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386627981187050402" border="0" /></a>Another Bisto moment.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsElml4rZSI/AAAAAAAAB2g/0UMb34NNkDc/s1600-h/DSCN0520.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsElml4rZSI/AAAAAAAAB2g/0UMb34NNkDc/s400/DSCN0520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386627974246917410" border="0" /></a>Another idyllic picnic fun day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEllrhSxvI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/zZSGJnJSenw/s1600-h/DSCN0511.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEllrhSxvI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/zZSGJnJSenw/s400/DSCN0511.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386627958579578610" border="0" /></a>Finally, a beach that likes dogs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsElkyxOdJI/AAAAAAAAB2I/al9ueumw6no/s1600-h/DSCN0481.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsElkyxOdJI/AAAAAAAAB2I/al9ueumw6no/s400/DSCN0481.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386627943345583250" border="0" /></a>What a dog has to put up with, eh?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiD91fR0I/AAAAAAAAB2A/zfIs1WQP1rg/s1600-h/DSCN0464.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiD91fR0I/AAAAAAAAB2A/zfIs1WQP1rg/s400/DSCN0464.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386624080845686594" border="0" /></a>Hurry up these flies are really annoying.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiDRqJziI/AAAAAAAAB14/hZGkd5wgml8/s1600-h/DSCN0457.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiDRqJziI/AAAAAAAAB14/hZGkd5wgml8/s400/DSCN0457.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386624068986981922" border="0" /></a>We stopped here for a picnic.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiDN-Uf-I/AAAAAAAAB1w/cS5blUJv3zA/s1600-h/DSCN0455.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiDN-Uf-I/AAAAAAAAB1w/cS5blUJv3zA/s400/DSCN0455.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386624067997827042" border="0" /></a>What a pair, my boys.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiCX1y-PI/AAAAAAAAB1g/TufcELbWgkw/s1600-h/DSCN0386.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiCX1y-PI/AAAAAAAAB1g/TufcELbWgkw/s400/DSCN0386.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386624053466560754" border="0" /></a>Give me the ring please....I need the ring, I must have the ring. Pleeeeeeeeze!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiCrZpDOI/AAAAAAAAB1o/1IrlkTlSglg/s1600-h/DSCN0449.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEiCrZpDOI/AAAAAAAAB1o/1IrlkTlSglg/s400/DSCN0449.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386624058717179106" border="0" /></a>My presssssssssssssssshious, I got you now my precious. HaHa!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfdKOMpeI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/dunHJ-3F3S4/s1600-h/DSCN0447.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfdKOMpeI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/dunHJ-3F3S4/s400/DSCN0447.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386621215132394978" border="0" /></a>Hmmmmm. Has anyone seen Hamish!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfcTJ9rbI/AAAAAAAAB1I/UbfDQMu3kVc/s1600-h/DSCN0437.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfcTJ9rbI/AAAAAAAAB1I/UbfDQMu3kVc/s400/DSCN0437.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386621200350686642" border="0" /></a>Oh, no that tree is moving. Let's get outta here quick.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfc8sygAI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/DnFqBxRqX0Y/s1600-h/DSCN0442.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfc8sygAI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/DnFqBxRqX0Y/s400/DSCN0442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386621211502608386" border="0" /></a>Chocolate box Church.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfbyMtSOI/AAAAAAAAB1A/krIKN2QBa_g/s1600-h/DSCN0430.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEfbyMtSOI/AAAAAAAAB1A/krIKN2QBa_g/s400/DSCN0430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386621191503825122" border="0" /></a>No, I'm the handsome one.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdUY4AM3I/AAAAAAAAB0w/A2NCYH5irgA/s1600-h/DSCN0421.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdUY4AM3I/AAAAAAAAB0w/A2NCYH5irgA/s400/DSCN0421.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386618865423758194" border="0" /></a>Hamish always like to read up on his local history where ever he goes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdS9FWkaI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/R-cXKhefjOk/s1600-h/DSCN0370.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdS9FWkaI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/R-cXKhefjOk/s400/DSCN0370.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386618840783688098" border="0" /></a>Oh I do like to be beside the seaside. Steephill Cove - Hamish loved the Crab Pasties and walked to heel with EVERYONE who had bought one.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdTooSJHI/AAAAAAAAB0o/K2Dpu9Xe7OI/s1600-h/DSCN0500.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdTooSJHI/AAAAAAAAB0o/K2Dpu9Xe7OI/s400/DSCN0500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386618852472923250" border="0" /></a>Wait, do I smell another one in the distance.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdTUbE3dI/AAAAAAAAB0g/UerRbq0GxO8/s1600-h/DSCN0398.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdTUbE3dI/AAAAAAAAB0g/UerRbq0GxO8/s400/DSCN0398.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386618847048818130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdScqJHkI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/A7VCyGrOvyI/s1600-h/DSCN0361.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEdScqJHkI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/A7VCyGrOvyI/s400/DSCN0361.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386618832079625794" border="0" /></a>You're being very boring Steven.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEaMXbelZI/AAAAAAAAB0I/m5NGUc_izsU/s1600-h/DSCN0393.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEaMXbelZI/AAAAAAAAB0I/m5NGUc_izsU/s400/DSCN0393.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386615429061842322" border="0" /></a>Yes, yes the flowers are very pretty on the Isle of Wight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEaLkcraII/AAAAAAAABz4/_N4L6FNEjEA/s1600-h/DSCN0452.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEaLkcraII/AAAAAAAABz4/_N4L6FNEjEA/s400/DSCN0452.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386615415376668802" border="0" /></a>The end of the road for now....look out for part 2 of our summer adventures - coming soon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEaLGVbtwI/AAAAAAAABzw/VLqUGgE7I64/s1600-h/DSCN0405.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SsEaLGVbtwI/AAAAAAAABzw/VLqUGgE7I64/s400/DSCN0405.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386615407293216514" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-5149450348351778302009-07-06T23:00:00.007+01:002009-07-06T23:40:42.324+01:00Vizsla Rescues Swimmers at Whitstable Beach Tea PartyWhat can be going on today I wonder? So much activity and no playing at all? All a bit boring for a holiday at the beach so far isnt' it?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3bPYMc9I/AAAAAAAABzM/JSIcMUKXx_Q/s1600-h/DSCN0157.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3bPYMc9I/AAAAAAAABzM/JSIcMUKXx_Q/s400/DSCN0157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355474216765125586" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hamish decides to wait patiently and see what transpires. Anyway it's far too hot to whinge and whine for very long.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3a5Eb_5I/AAAAAAAABzE/TfhDBUvyGLw/s1600-h/DSCN0257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3a5Eb_5I/AAAAAAAABzE/TfhDBUvyGLw/s400/DSCN0257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355474210776678290" border="0" /></a>Hang on, has everyone jumped ship and left Hamish to keep guard of the sandwiches? No I think he's on Lifeguard duty. Earlier, on the way along the seafront, he popped into the lifeguard's hut for some shade and got a few tips from the boys.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3ak7lb0I/AAAAAAAABy8/8ynBJY3m0N0/s1600-h/DSCN0169.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3ak7lb0I/AAAAAAAABy8/8ynBJY3m0N0/s400/DSCN0169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355474205370838850" border="0" /></a>The current is looking mighty strong, Hamish keeps a close watch for that rip tide that just might wash his masters out to sea and then what would he do for dinner?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3aN0LGlI/AAAAAAAABy0/VbFe62WtD14/s1600-h/DSCN0166.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3aN0LGlI/AAAAAAAABy0/VbFe62WtD14/s400/DSCN0166.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355474199165737554" border="0" /></a>Hang on, this is looking pretty serious.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3Z28HT5I/AAAAAAAABys/8JKmF4snJE0/s1600-h/DSCN0180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ3Z28HT5I/AAAAAAAABys/8JKmF4snJE0/s400/DSCN0180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355474193025027986" border="0" /></a>Do you think it's wise to go in after them or are the sandwiches left unattended now?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1zuafHyI/AAAAAAAAByk/hBVyBldSuRA/s1600-h/DSCN0160.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 346px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1zuafHyI/AAAAAAAAByk/hBVyBldSuRA/s400/DSCN0160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355472438389841698" border="0" /></a>A dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta to do.......fetch the humans if you want any supper and a nice warm bed tonight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1zLYRV-I/AAAAAAAAByc/7HHj7AjsuWA/s1600-h/DSCN0261.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1zLYRV-I/AAAAAAAAByc/7HHj7AjsuWA/s400/DSCN0261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355472428985309154" border="0" /></a>Finally Hamish pulled us into shallow waters safe and sound.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1ywUTqII/AAAAAAAAByU/DKIPVpqgKbI/s1600-h/DSCN0191.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1ywUTqII/AAAAAAAAByU/DKIPVpqgKbI/s400/DSCN0191.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355472421720926338" border="0" /></a>Didn't he do well? Now give over the sandwiches....<span style="font-style: italic;">please, pretty, please!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1yi6pASI/AAAAAAAAByM/dd1FMpmsz1c/s1600-h/DSCN0209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1yi6pASI/AAAAAAAAByM/dd1FMpmsz1c/s400/DSCN0209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355472418123612450" border="0" /></a>Saving lives is a very hard job indeed. But very rewarding too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1yNPfKuI/AAAAAAAAByE/VXg88fESp94/s1600-h/DSCN0244.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SlJ1yNPfKuI/AAAAAAAAByE/VXg88fESp94/s400/DSCN0244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355472412305468130" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-81360202039082606172009-07-02T22:05:00.012+01:002009-07-02T23:05:28.602+01:00Heatwave Hits Hackney - Vizslak Refuse to Get out of the WaterHonestly, just imagine having no sweat glands and a fur coat on in this heat. How would YOU feel? Like a dead man walking? Hamish has never been so well behaved as he's not got an ounce of energy for misbehaving.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0ifZtvMMI/AAAAAAAABx0/hJhpy3nzDk0/s1600-h/P050609_11.52%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0ifZtvMMI/AAAAAAAABx0/hJhpy3nzDk0/s400/P050609_11.52%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353973454887399618" border="0" /></a>At least until, he dives in the cool, reviving waters of Regent's Canal, Victoria Park pond or......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0if5d9F0I/AAAAAAAABx8/bhX8UVAurus/s1600-h/P020709_11.15.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0if5d9F0I/AAAAAAAABx8/bhX8UVAurus/s400/P020709_11.15.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353973463411136322" border="0" /></a>What's this? Did a spaceship land in our back garden last night? The best toy Hamish ever had. More photos will follow when friends come over to visit. One at a time please ladies. Welcome to the playboy mansion.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDnvpRm5owM"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YDnvpRm5owM&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YDnvpRm5owM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-30303982773090511342009-07-02T21:42:00.004+01:002009-07-02T22:03:23.075+01:00Two Timing in Epping (Shhhhhhh!)Well, at least I've managed to stick to my resolution to visit Epping forest more often. Here we are again with the 'other woman' in Hamish's life - Ruby Red.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0eBgMBjPI/AAAAAAAABxk/w5mPuUWU9es/s1600-h/DSCN0154.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0eBgMBjPI/AAAAAAAABxk/w5mPuUWU9es/s400/DSCN0154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353968543182458098" border="0" /></a><span style="" try="" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dbqn1ovI/AAAAAAAABxU/Ep5T29Mrg-E/s1600-h/DSCN0133.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dbqn1ovI/AAAAAAAABxU/Ep5T29Mrg-E/s400/DSCN0133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353967893148443378" border="0" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dcA6ZsJI/AAAAAAAABxc/jFj2oMsanwk/s1600-h/DSCN0144.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dcA6ZsJI/AAAAAAAABxc/jFj2oMsanwk/s400/DSCN0144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353967899131883666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dbaWUKtI/AAAAAAAABxM/CgMbb4YzXn4/s1600-h/DSCN0126.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dbaWUKtI/AAAAAAAABxM/CgMbb4YzXn4/s400/DSCN0126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353967888779979474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dbKU-LRI/AAAAAAAABxE/6xqC9HQrNzM/s1600-h/DSCN0124.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dbKU-LRI/AAAAAAAABxE/6xqC9HQrNzM/s400/DSCN0124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353967884479376658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dalWP0-I/AAAAAAAABw8/O1ghgEJqhOE/s1600-h/DSCN0117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 349px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Sk0dalWP0-I/AAAAAAAABw8/O1ghgEJqhOE/s400/DSCN0117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353967874552615906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-20828528569750005032009-05-24T18:07:00.010+01:002009-05-24T19:03:59.681+01:00Water Rats in Ecstasy in Epping Forest - *Note to self - must go more oftenAndrea and Lasse are very busy this week-end so we were very lucky to have Vigo for two days in a row. She is so well behaved we're hoping some of it will rub off on Hamish.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAadA8rqI/AAAAAAAABuk/0AYGh3U2pic/s1600-h/P230509_17.27.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAadA8rqI/AAAAAAAABuk/0AYGh3U2pic/s400/P230509_17.27.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440025177992866" border="0" /></a>As the weather was so great today we decided that it would be nice to go to Epping Forest.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCsFvsZbI/AAAAAAAABwM/pCeEWNiWtoY/s1600-h/P240509_13.31.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCsFvsZbI/AAAAAAAABwM/pCeEWNiWtoY/s400/P240509_13.31.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339442527192507826" border="0" /></a>What a great decision that turned out to be as we all had a really wonderful day.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCsUI1mgI/AAAAAAAABwU/jbjhpF92A5s/s1600-h/P240509_14.26.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCsUI1mgI/AAAAAAAABwU/jbjhpF92A5s/s400/P240509_14.26.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339442531056065026" border="0" /></a>I think because of falling in the canal too often, Vigo is still at the paddling stage, swimming will come later. But she still likes to watch the birds, splash around and cool down in the water.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCr3VmvXI/AAAAAAAABwE/cg8oIjmc-IE/s1600-h/P240509_13.24.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCr3VmvXI/AAAAAAAABwE/cg8oIjmc-IE/s400/P240509_13.24.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339442523324988786" border="0" /></a>I have decided that Epping Forest is our top, favourite, number one, bestest local(ish) dog paradise, even better than Hampstead Heath as it's much quieter and even more like the real countryside.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCrtamUdI/AAAAAAAABv8/rLVN4c8Tvio/s1600-h/P240509_13.15.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCrtamUdI/AAAAAAAABv8/rLVN4c8Tvio/s400/P240509_13.15.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339442520661578194" border="0" /></a>We've only discovered a tiny bit of it so far and already we've came across 4 swimming ponds.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCrYIceYI/AAAAAAAABv0/NB2eCkqM9hI/s1600-h/P240509_13.01%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmCrYIceYI/AAAAAAAABv0/NB2eCkqM9hI/s400/P240509_13.01%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339442514948290946" border="0" /></a>And a few beaches too.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5jT4AUI/AAAAAAAABvs/E2gaVNlbmdA/s1600-h/P240509_13.01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5jT4AUI/AAAAAAAABvs/E2gaVNlbmdA/s400/P240509_13.01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440559443935554" border="0" /></a>The people and dogs seem much more friendly.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5jKIiqI/AAAAAAAABvk/Qi4dmSx7saI/s1600-h/P240509_13.00%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5jKIiqI/AAAAAAAABvk/Qi4dmSx7saI/s400/P240509_13.00%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440559403076258" border="0" /></a>Everyone is very happy and relaxed because of the beautiful sunshine today though.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5db9jtI/AAAAAAAABvc/0NM3WprSqHc/s1600-h/P240509_13.00.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5db9jtI/AAAAAAAABvc/0NM3WprSqHc/s400/P240509_13.00.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440557867241170" border="0" /></a>As Vigo doesn't swim yet she has learnt an old trick from Hamish which is to wait until the retrieving dog approaches the bank and ambush them and steal their dummy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5SBZxoI/AAAAAAAABvU/BcrZ-lf17a0/s1600-h/P240509_12.57%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5SBZxoI/AAAAAAAABvU/BcrZ-lf17a0/s400/P240509_12.57%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440554803054210" border="0" /></a>We met a sausage dog called Daniel - not the eating kind of sausage, but not much more than a mouthful.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5GrOYoI/AAAAAAAABvM/uyobWnWFycQ/s1600-h/P240509_12.57.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmA5GrOYoI/AAAAAAAABvM/uyobWnWFycQ/s400/P240509_12.57.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440551757243010" border="0" /></a>Now that the weather is warmer Hamish is very eager to get in that water. He is more enthusiastic about water retrieving than on land I think.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAbfkbrcI/AAAAAAAABvE/xJSxvHRvdtI/s1600-h/P240509_12.56.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAbfkbrcI/AAAAAAAABvE/xJSxvHRvdtI/s400/P240509_12.56.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440043043564994" border="0" /></a>Vigo tries her luck again in the shallows.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAbNpYPAI/AAAAAAAABu8/F5JP8AJtomU/s1600-h/P240509_12.56%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAbNpYPAI/AAAAAAAABu8/F5JP8AJtomU/s400/P240509_12.56%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440038232472578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAazh2PNI/AAAAAAAABu0/0Q0lwq4_ZIw/s1600-h/P240509_12.00.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAazh2PNI/AAAAAAAABu0/0Q0lwq4_ZIw/s400/P240509_12.00.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440031221562578" border="0" /></a>This one is a lily pond.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAat3Jr2I/AAAAAAAABus/4LmUszCOrBc/s1600-h/P240509_11.50.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmAat3Jr2I/AAAAAAAABus/4LmUszCOrBc/s400/P240509_11.50.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339440029700304738" border="0" /></a>Sleepy dogs coming home on the train. Lots of deeply satisfied long sighs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmDOe12TsI/AAAAAAAABwc/aZfis7YNj7Y/s1600-h/P240509_15.19.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmDOe12TsI/AAAAAAAABwc/aZfis7YNj7Y/s400/P240509_15.19.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339443118044761794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmJp9HOByI/AAAAAAAABw0/i-m3p14KxSc/s1600-h/P240509_15.33.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmJp9HOByI/AAAAAAAABw0/i-m3p14KxSc/s400/P240509_15.33.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339450187096917794" border="0" /></a>The best of friends. Make the most of the bed while you can Vigo.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmDOsKgtHI/AAAAAAAABwk/78uOJGaG5s0/s1600-h/P240509_16.37.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ShmDOsKgtHI/AAAAAAAABwk/78uOJGaG5s0/s400/P240509_16.37.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339443121621087346" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-8469188326999045032009-05-24T17:47:00.006+01:002009-05-24T18:52:08.206+01:00Life is NEVER humdrum when you own a VizslaAfter a very hard week in the office.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7TRcuXBI/AAAAAAAABuc/RVrsLLgD7bs/s1600-h/P270409_12.36.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7TRcuXBI/AAAAAAAABuc/RVrsLLgD7bs/s400/P270409_12.36.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339434404256046098" border="0" /></a>Lasse and Andrea came to pick us up and took us on a long drive to visit Olive.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7R6y7VoI/AAAAAAAABt8/e3F6O07s7Is/s1600-h/P030509_19.41%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7R6y7VoI/AAAAAAAABt8/e3F6O07s7Is/s400/P030509_19.41%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339434380995286658" border="0" /></a>Olive has two houses and we went to the one in the country near here.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7SbEwIgI/AAAAAAAABuM/pGf8UMUETFM/s1600-h/P030509_19.55%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7SbEwIgI/AAAAAAAABuM/pGf8UMUETFM/s400/P030509_19.55%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339434389659984386" border="0" /></a>It wasn't just a visit though because a teacher was there and we all had to work extremely hard and jump up and down on this <a href="http://willowvizsla.blogspot.com/2009/05/funny-fanny-bouncing-tickle-tick.html">trampoline</a>. When we got home things had changed and the boats on our canal were sparkling like this one.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7SNDovHI/AAAAAAAABuE/vu5Duq_wmw8/s1600-h/P010509_10.08%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7SNDovHI/AAAAAAAABuE/vu5Duq_wmw8/s400/P010509_10.08%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339434385897208946" border="0" /></a>It all proved too much for a trainee townie clicker gundog boy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7TI5FRXI/AAAAAAAABuU/8FNYBOVpLCo/s1600-h/P060509_09.38.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Shl7TI5FRXI/AAAAAAAABuU/8FNYBOVpLCo/s400/P060509_09.38.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339434401959069042" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-46702065864588724232009-04-22T19:07:00.005+01:002009-04-22T21:19:03.166+01:00First Swim of the Year, Back to School and a SleepoverIs it my imagination but are our dogs better behaved when the sun is shining? Do you think their spirits are lifted and they get more cheerful as we do? Well Hamish certainly seems to be in a better mood this week and today he decided it was time for his first swim in the canal for 2009. It was totally his idea but it did take him some time to finally take the plunge and a small crowd had gathered to cheer him along.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d18M8U5I/AAAAAAAABtc/udIEJ3hmDkA/s1600-h/firstswim.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d18M8U5I/AAAAAAAABtc/udIEJ3hmDkA/s400/firstswim.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327580065477448594" border="0" /></a>You may already know, but Hamish is back at school at the moment with the helping hand of renowned Clicker <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gundog</span> trainer Helen Philips. The first lesson we had to learn was to calm everything down and work on Hamish's ability to focus on me and therefore the job in hand. With a bit of imagination I have incorporated a 'trick' borrowed from <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://thelifeofahungarianvizsla.blogspot.com/2008/11/video-promised.html">Anna and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ziggi</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">to help him relax.</span></a><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d2H0GgJI/AAAAAAAABtk/7lm7zwtFOr8/s400/HamishChill.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327580068594483346" border="0" />Ruby has been back at school with us too but last weekend they got to have some fun when she came over to stay. Actually Hamish stayed at Ruby's on Friday and Ruby came to stay with us on Saturday so they had a whole weekend together.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d2VDWbgI/AAAAAAAABt0/yemzdnfFxMk/s1600-h/HamishRuby3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d2VDWbgI/AAAAAAAABt0/yemzdnfFxMk/s400/HamishRuby3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327580072148102658" border="0" /></a>They get on so very well together and were as good as gold....the reform school is obviously doing them good.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d2J-fHGI/AAAAAAAABts/rAda5omk_jo/s1600-h/HamishRuby1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d2J-fHGI/AAAAAAAABts/rAda5omk_jo/s400/HamishRuby1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327580069174910050" border="0" /></a>Hamish is having to get used to being in his crate all over again. It's our first small step towards getting him over his Separation Anxiety and the first time we've had the crate up since he was 10months old. As you can see Ruby is trying to help him out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d1UZJBQI/AAAAAAAABtU/rALcSBRkU1g/s1600-h/cratedup.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/Se9d1UZJBQI/AAAAAAAABtU/rALcSBRkU1g/s400/cratedup.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327580054791193858" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-53363737005040076592009-04-13T17:20:00.009+01:002009-04-13T22:33:10.798+01:00A very Snoozy Easter weekend in Fawsley HallWhat happens when you've been working too hard and take some time off to relax.....? You sleep and sleep and feel more tired than ever. Well that's what we did this weekend at Fawsley Hall, another dog 'friendly' hotel in Northamptonshire. I say 'friendly' because they weren't nearly as enthusiastic about Hamish as they had been in Stapleford Park, but that would have been very hard to beat, after all there he had his own check-in, bed and dog biscuits on his pillow at night too. In Fawsley Hall the dogs are ONLY allowed in the bedrooms but not in any of the public places - that's not dog friendly to our standards that's barely dog 'tolerant'. But this isn't Trip Advisor so I won't go on.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNtLwSaVsI/AAAAAAAABtM/lJeZkt2YhGE/s1600-h/P110409_15.40%5B03%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNtLwSaVsI/AAAAAAAABtM/lJeZkt2YhGE/s400/P110409_15.40%5B03%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324219233190172354" border="0" /></a>Close to the hotel were Badby Woods, which are home to the most concentrated population of bluebells I have ever, ever seen. Unfortunately we were a few weeks too early. A local lady in the Windmill pub in Badby told us 'Bluebell Sunday' is traditionally the first Sunday in May. That would be a beautiful sight to behold and might just bring out the odd fairy or two.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNntbv6qFI/AAAAAAAABs0/JpljPTWybao/s1600-h/P110409_11.37.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNntbv6qFI/AAAAAAAABs0/JpljPTWybao/s400/P110409_11.37.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213214722566226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNoYgKVYTI/AAAAAAAABs8/YVZUoGsouq8/s1600-h/P110409_11.51%5B04%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNoYgKVYTI/AAAAAAAABs8/YVZUoGsouq8/s400/P110409_11.51%5B04%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213954641486130" border="0" /></a>The surrounding countryside was really marvelous but there were many lambs in the fields so we had to be extremely cautious. Still there was the occasional opportunity to explore off the leash.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNntKKayrI/AAAAAAAABss/Ou4bRUx5Y0I/s1600-h/P110409_15.02.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNntKKayrI/AAAAAAAABss/Ou4bRUx5Y0I/s400/P110409_15.02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213210001885874" border="0" /></a>The bed was super comfy and absolutely HUGE!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNns5P9xoI/AAAAAAAABsk/syFaJ_48M4E/s1600-h/P120409_09.41.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNns5P9xoI/AAAAAAAABsk/syFaJ_48M4E/s400/P120409_09.41.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213205461747330" border="0" /></a>Didn't have much luck with the weather though, not a glimpse of the sun unfortunately.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNnsucxNmI/AAAAAAAABsc/sRCZyx290Z4/s1600-h/P120409_12.51%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNnsucxNmI/AAAAAAAABsc/sRCZyx290Z4/s400/P120409_12.51%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213202562659938" border="0" /></a>The woods were H's favourite and plenty muddy too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNnsb0u-xI/AAAAAAAABsU/zZqhXA0u51k/s1600-h/P110409_11.51%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNnsb0u-xI/AAAAAAAABsU/zZqhXA0u51k/s400/P110409_11.51%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213197562903314" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">They say a dog should sleep 17hrs a day...well the humans weren't far behind on this occasion. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNoY922L5I/AAAAAAAABtE/-L1wQ32C4FY/s1600-h/P110409_15.43.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SeNoY922L5I/AAAAAAAABtE/-L1wQ32C4FY/s400/P110409_15.43.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324213962612813714" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-29176325448191189052009-03-17T21:40:00.012+00:002009-03-24T23:01:00.886+00:00Mediaeval Sofa Surfing and Walkies in Sunny SuffolkSuffice to say we had a very nice time.....?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAp14yTwII/AAAAAAAABq8/Ddk2EogrRgk/s1600-h/P1070159.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAp14yTwII/AAAAAAAABq8/Ddk2EogrRgk/s400/P1070159.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314293566050386050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAvnrYcHtI/AAAAAAAABsM/s1EDPAGXV8o/s1600-h/P1070153.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAdh5IjzVI/AAAAAAAABos/oedGHMqeI0A/s400/P1060993.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314280028406795602" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAdhCJX3lI/AAAAAAAABok/ixH4hjb3Vx8/s1600-h/P1070174.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAdhCJX3lI/AAAAAAAABok/ixH4hjb3Vx8/s400/P1070174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314280013646257746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAp18Wkc7I/AAAAAAAABq0/k4hq6I14GhY/s1600-h/P1070256.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/ScAp18Wkc7I/AAAAAAAABq0/k4hq6I14GhY/s400/P1070256.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314293567007781810" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-79578837829679911692009-02-02T18:29:00.007+00:002009-02-02T18:52:06.090+00:00Snow Party!"No need to come to work today, all public transport is suspended" Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! We got ready as quick as we could and rushed out into the park. Hamish dragged me all the way along the street in excitement and then ran around like a loony wondering why he couldn't find the snowballs we threw for him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8sc07NdI/AAAAAAAABn0/MOGxkl8oQ8U/s1600-h/P020209_12.01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8sc07NdI/AAAAAAAABn0/MOGxkl8oQ8U/s400/P020209_12.01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270220974765522" border="0" /></a>We met so many friends it was busier than a summers day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8sf0s9_I/AAAAAAAABn8/d0WZBRZXcpQ/s1600-h/P020209_12.00%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8sf0s9_I/AAAAAAAABn8/d0WZBRZXcpQ/s400/P020209_12.00%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270221779138546" border="0" /></a>I AM the caped crusader, really I AM.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8_KgOF0I/AAAAAAAABoU/kAPnklwcO64/s1600-h/P020209_17.19.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8_KgOF0I/AAAAAAAABoU/kAPnklwcO64/s400/P020209_17.19.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270542473598786" border="0" /></a>There were some very strange brilliant white people we hadn't met before but they weren't much fun....so Hamish pee'd on all of them.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8_D5ZkvI/AAAAAAAABoc/EkVpIVuTPjg/s1600-h/P020209_17.09%5B03%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8_D5ZkvI/AAAAAAAABoc/EkVpIVuTPjg/s400/P020209_17.09%5B03%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270540700160754" border="0" /></a>He tried making conversation but didn't get very far.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8sn2c8fI/AAAAAAAABoM/52HVQFgbsJM/s1600-h/P020209_17.11%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8sn2c8fI/AAAAAAAABoM/52HVQFgbsJM/s400/P020209_17.11%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270223933960690" border="0" /></a>I think this guy has seen better days. Heading for a meltdown I think....hehe!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8snElJoI/AAAAAAAABoE/p-5hzsUTks8/s1600-h/P020209_17.08%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SYc8snElJoI/AAAAAAAABoE/p-5hzsUTks8/s400/P020209_17.08%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298270223724783234" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-46232414874600115422009-01-23T14:32:00.018+00:002009-01-24T23:29:12.382+00:00Our Heavenly Perfect Wonderful New Year in Devon - The Longest Photoblog everOur blog is an unapologetic documentation of our fantastic adventures with our wonderful boy Hamish McKhan...as you know. It is also a great way to let family up north get a glimpse into our world and keep track of what we are getting up to. It is especially fun for my wee nephews - Hello Aidan and Kyle - who love Hamish to bits, but many friends tell me often that their kids always ask to see what Hamish has been doing on the computer (not that he uses the computer but you know what I mean). Why am I justifying myself you may ask...? Well because this time I've posted the most photos ever and it might just take up a bit more time than usual to visit Hamish here. I tried the slide show method but I've been told it's not appreciated in blogworld so there's a discreet link to one at the very end.<br /><br />This our view from a certain point on the canal which we pass on the way to Ross's work. If we blow the whistle our friends come to the window to say good morning. And what a beautiful morning it was too. Hello Vigo!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAw5k1u2I/AAAAAAAABmM/DlI1P-AmhoE/s1600-h/P210109_11.49.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAw5k1u2I/AAAAAAAABmM/DlI1P-AmhoE/s400/P210109_11.49.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545152016497506" border="0" /></a>Hamish had a few too many at Christmas so he wasn't at his best when we had to leave for Devon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAx_esDQI/AAAAAAAABmk/YFInszvJIPg/s1600-h/P060109_20.37%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAx_esDQI/AAAAAAAABmk/YFInszvJIPg/s400/P060109_20.37%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545170781179138" border="0" /></a>We soon got him on his feet with his swanky new harness (on a long term loan from Lasse and Andrea). The canal was thawing out after being completely frozen over.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAxXec_iI/AAAAAAAABmU/JmkDP09aYaM/s1600-h/P110109_11.53.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAxXec_iI/AAAAAAAABmU/JmkDP09aYaM/s400/P110109_11.53.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545160042774050" border="0" /></a>This is the proof that Vizslak can be calm in public. Not always the hooligans that they are made out to be - only sometimes.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAxifBzoI/AAAAAAAABmc/E4IMpPsYyAk/s1600-h/P090109_13.55.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAxifBzoI/AAAAAAAABmc/E4IMpPsYyAk/s400/P090109_13.55.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545162997976706" border="0" /></a><br />A breath of sea air does wonders for a wooly head.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoBXhwFuFI/AAAAAAAABm8/h837XWNFBAY/s1600-h/P030109_12.49%5B04%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoBXhwFuFI/AAAAAAAABm8/h837XWNFBAY/s400/P030109_12.49%5B04%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545815636129874" border="0" /></a><br />And what better than a game of fetch to get you back on track.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoBXP0ApOI/AAAAAAAABm0/h3Bxp2zXy-0/s1600-h/P050109_11.58%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoBXP0ApOI/AAAAAAAABm0/h3Bxp2zXy-0/s400/P050109_11.58%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545810820736226" border="0" /></a>Soon we've forgotton that we ever lived in the city and want to emigrate to sunny Devon.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAyGjmndI/AAAAAAAABms/bDMuAQcywfc/s1600-h/P050109_12.00%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXoAyGjmndI/AAAAAAAABms/bDMuAQcywfc/s400/P050109_12.00%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294545172680842706" border="0" /></a>There's a big wrestling ring just outside our cottage.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSgK4WuI/AAAAAAAABmE/SXTuTcCXbF8/s1600-h/P1060546.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSgK4WuI/AAAAAAAABmE/SXTuTcCXbF8/s400/P1060546.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500649335544546" border="0" /></a>The beach is a playboy's paradise too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSaDgIQI/AAAAAAAABl8/WAD3UWIbqd4/s1600-h/P1060715.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSaDgIQI/AAAAAAAABl8/WAD3UWIbqd4/s400/P1060715.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500647693984002" border="0" /></a>All in all, great place to fall in love really.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSQHT1NI/AAAAAAAABl0/wvTPkDFjEmo/s1600-h/P1060537.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSQHT1NI/AAAAAAAABl0/wvTPkDFjEmo/s400/P1060537.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500645025600722" border="0" /></a>Who could resist these wee faces...........?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSIoymcI/AAAAAAAABls/94yc4txUAoA/s1600-h/P1060462.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSIoymcI/AAAAAAAABls/94yc4txUAoA/s400/P1060462.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500643018545602" border="0" /></a>This beautiful graveyard was just at the bottom of our garden.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSFGd9tI/AAAAAAAABlk/EY77vMBb94U/s1600-h/P1060420.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnYSFGd9tI/AAAAAAAABlk/EY77vMBb94U/s400/P1060420.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500642069280466" border="0" /></a>No, we didn't fly to Greece for the day - this is still DEVON.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX3-UDrlI/AAAAAAAABlU/4UpWvZhUhys/s1600-h/P1060695.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX3-UDrlI/AAAAAAAABlU/4UpWvZhUhys/s400/P1060695.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500193570631250" border="0" /></a>Lots of climbing to be done.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX34vKoHI/AAAAAAAABlM/9ohWSsetdT4/s1600-h/P1060626.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX34vKoHI/AAAAAAAABlM/9ohWSsetdT4/s400/P1060626.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500192073719922" border="0" /></a>Some days were a wee bit blowy up on top of those cliffs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX1nEksCI/AAAAAAAABlE/PkjyjiASPmA/s1600-h/P1060391.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX1nEksCI/AAAAAAAABlE/PkjyjiASPmA/s400/P1060391.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500152971931682" border="0" /></a>Suddenly Hamish was almost on point on a cliff edge and wouldn't recall. My heart was in my mouth as he's not the most sure footed of dogs. He sniffed and sniffed and we wondered what he could smell. Then as we walked on we found out that down below there were strange things in the water...<a href="http://willowvizsla.blogspot.com/2009/01/holiday.html">(see here)</a> and scroll down, once you get there, for the answer. It was such a treat.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX1Y0GgmI/AAAAAAAABk8/Dd51TSGzmlU/s1600-h/P1060374.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX1Y0GgmI/AAAAAAAABk8/Dd51TSGzmlU/s400/P1060374.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500149144748642" border="0" /></a>Then we even met a ginger horse.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXi2m1kUI/AAAAAAAABk0/1EWvObOeR8E/s1600-h/P1060337.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXi2m1kUI/AAAAAAAABk0/1EWvObOeR8E/s400/P1060337.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499830724661570" border="0" /></a>This one has to be an entry for our much talked about calendar.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXifTxDaI/AAAAAAAABks/3LcolEw3FIE/s1600-h/P1060260.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXifTxDaI/AAAAAAAABks/3LcolEw3FIE/s400/P1060260.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499824470658466" border="0" /></a>Well behaved again in the lovely cottage (ok so perhaps it was only while I held a treat above the camera).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXiTILY0I/AAAAAAAABkk/VfTOfINPXqk/s1600-h/P1060251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXiTILY0I/AAAAAAAABkk/VfTOfINPXqk/s400/P1060251.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499821200827202" border="0" /></a>In the dingly dell.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXiUXzcwI/AAAAAAAABkc/Vsayd5nJNGg/s1600-h/P1060239.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXiUXzcwI/AAAAAAAABkc/Vsayd5nJNGg/s400/P1060239.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499821534802690" border="0" /></a>This is the cottage we nearly stayed in but will definitely go at another time. We peeked through the windows and it's amazing inside too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXh-0goxI/AAAAAAAABkU/jaYfTgY-xII/s1600-h/P1060207.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXh-0goxI/AAAAAAAABkU/jaYfTgY-xII/s400/P1060207.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499815749624594" border="0" /></a>Crazy moves on the way to Agatha Cristie's house in Greenway but it was closed and they wouldn't let us look around when we got there.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXItlqUpI/AAAAAAAABkM/GMlPssM-L4Y/s1600-h/P1060155.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXItlqUpI/AAAAAAAABkM/GMlPssM-L4Y/s400/P1060155.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499381627212434" border="0" /></a>Always impatient even after 6 miles walking.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXITIViJI/AAAAAAAABkE/69XHQFmXCKE/s1600-h/P1060148.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXITIViJI/AAAAAAAABkE/69XHQFmXCKE/s400/P1060148.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499374524893330" border="0" /></a>Not the north of Scotland in the Autumn, but still amazingly beautiful.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXIXdgmdI/AAAAAAAABj8/P9cFUsDWxTc/s1600-h/P1060143.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXIXdgmdI/AAAAAAAABj8/P9cFUsDWxTc/s400/P1060143.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499375687440850" border="0" /></a>Hmmmmmmm, I think we could be happy here on the river dart.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXIJAptcI/AAAAAAAABj0/giBwGcoxkt8/s1600-h/P1060140.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXIJAptcI/AAAAAAAABj0/giBwGcoxkt8/s400/P1060140.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499371808306626" border="0" /></a>Hamish looks right at home. This country was made for Vizslak, and they match the colour tones too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXINjxXcI/AAAAAAAABjs/ZW0XidVSATs/s1600-h/P1060138.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnXINjxXcI/AAAAAAAABjs/ZW0XidVSATs/s400/P1060138.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294499373029350850" border="0" /></a>In training to beat all those smug greyhound types in our park.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSwuAAgI/AAAAAAAABjc/1zyxJ1quZno/s1600-h/P1060115.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSwuAAgI/AAAAAAAABjc/1zyxJ1quZno/s400/P1060115.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294498454754558466" border="0" /></a>Hamish of Arabia perhaps...!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSpEwLaI/AAAAAAAABjU/_ToXRKQHMKA/s1600-h/P1060077.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSpEwLaI/AAAAAAAABjU/_ToXRKQHMKA/s400/P1060077.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294498452702506402" border="0" /></a>Nosey parker, he doens't miss a trick.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSmxdKZI/AAAAAAAABjM/ScVMSxfyEFs/s1600-h/P1060060.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSmxdKZI/AAAAAAAABjM/ScVMSxfyEFs/s400/P1060060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294498452084697490" border="0" /></a>Hamish gets impatient with the photographer as he doesn't like the group being split and runs back to tell me to get a move on.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSTp9AJI/AAAAAAAABjE/yEd6TWWd2Lg/s1600-h/P1060027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnWSTp9AJI/AAAAAAAABjE/yEd6TWWd2Lg/s400/P1060027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294498446952956050" border="0" /></a>This is thirsty work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV1C7NKUI/AAAAAAAABi8/__qkkOm0Uwg/s1600-h/P1050995.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV1C7NKUI/AAAAAAAABi8/__qkkOm0Uwg/s400/P1050995.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294497944245709122" border="0" /></a>Sun, sea and sand...and forests too - WOW. What more could we ask for...eh a dancing bear perhaps!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV07_85rI/AAAAAAAABi0/UXBbkWReloU/s1600-h/P1050929.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV07_85rI/AAAAAAAABi0/UXBbkWReloU/s400/P1050929.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294497942386566834" border="0" /></a>Did you know they have little red dancing bears in the woods in Devon?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV0e_Ec9I/AAAAAAAABis/k97JWyGi25k/s1600-h/P1050927.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV0e_Ec9I/AAAAAAAABis/k97JWyGi25k/s400/P1050927.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294497934598239186" border="0" /></a>A landscape to put you in the frame of mind to write your memoirs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV0Y9a69I/AAAAAAAABik/V7oN_HRu5Kg/s1600-h/P1050925.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV0Y9a69I/AAAAAAAABik/V7oN_HRu5Kg/s400/P1050925.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294497932980710354" border="0" /></a>Please let us come back one day.....of course we will, it's too good not to.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV0bPKqAI/AAAAAAAABic/4IOsm-xfXbc/s1600-h/P1050923.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnV0bPKqAI/AAAAAAAABic/4IOsm-xfXbc/s400/P1050923.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294497933592012802" border="0" /></a>The walks are second to none along the SW Coastal path and great for our loved ones furry or not. What a joy to relax on the sofa, log fire burning and food on the stove. Very sweet dreams indeed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX4Nwv0vI/AAAAAAAABlc/6JZnIPe6L_M/s1600-h/P1060412.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SXnX4Nwv0vI/AAAAAAAABlc/6JZnIPe6L_M/s400/P1060412.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294500197717496562" border="0" /></a>and if that still wasn't enough you can <a href="http://www.slide.com/r/ijTd_9EB0z_Xd8ZdmaBlYuWx0aKjTC79?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original">click here</a> to see even more.Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-59477870670513856662009-01-11T17:40:00.007+00:002009-01-11T23:20:11.197+00:00Christmas 2008On Christmas Day we went for a walk with Andrea and Vigo (can you spot them?)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowPghgTvI/AAAAAAAABh0/oOMeNyzBAfc/s1600-h/P261208_12.23.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowPghgTvI/AAAAAAAABh0/oOMeNyzBAfc/s400/P261208_12.23.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290093755286703858" border="0" /></a>We then had a surprise Christmas lunch at Russell and Sarah's house with Cookie who's the one who thinks she's a scarf.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWoz0uDDGuI/AAAAAAAABh8/5izNlHcPPO8/s1600-h/P251208_17.11.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWoz0uDDGuI/AAAAAAAABh8/5izNlHcPPO8/s400/P251208_17.11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290097693107100386" border="0" /></a>It was a very dog friendly lunch and absolutely declicious.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWoz1GNwEwI/AAAAAAAABiE/T8kxDeVbhQs/s1600-h/P251208_17.17%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWoz1GNwEwI/AAAAAAAABiE/T8kxDeVbhQs/s400/P251208_17.17%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290097699594441474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWp-I5sRHUI/AAAAAAAABiU/RP5duVaroJE/s1600-h/P251208_17.17%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWp-I5sRHUI/AAAAAAAABiU/RP5duVaroJE/s400/P251208_17.17%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290179403690614082" border="0" /></a>Hamish got to open his own present and as always was just as impressed with the wrapping than the contents.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowPSWoA0I/AAAAAAAABhs/GE8BmDM1hDI/s1600-h/P221208_20.30%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowPSWoA0I/AAAAAAAABhs/GE8BmDM1hDI/s400/P221208_20.30%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290093751482975042" border="0" /></a>Ruby came to visit too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowPKQjOPI/AAAAAAAABhk/UxsqtreHbO0/s1600-h/P161208_19.33%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowPKQjOPI/AAAAAAAABhk/UxsqtreHbO0/s400/P161208_19.33%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290093749310011634" border="0" /></a>We discovered that Hamish loves Brussels sprouts but supposedly they're not so good for the environment, I'm sure you know what I mean.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowOuBeKtI/AAAAAAAABhc/7WcxEzrRgvE/s1600-h/P081208_17.32%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SWowOuBeKtI/AAAAAAAABhc/7WcxEzrRgvE/s400/P081208_17.32%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290093741730573010" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-54248345783667440182008-11-22T00:30:00.011+00:002008-11-22T09:18:05.531+00:00Hamish's 2nd Happy BirthdayYesterday on November 21st Hamish enjoyed his 2nd birthday. We went for a long walk and he met some of his best friends. We stopped off for a cappuccino at the Victoria Park Pavillion and just as I brought the cup to my lips a big gust of wind carried my froth all over me and Hamish.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY3VN0cvI/AAAAAAAABGQ/Bz7q3S2Trdk/s1600-h/P211108_12.27%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY3VN0cvI/AAAAAAAABGQ/Bz7q3S2Trdk/s400/P211108_12.27%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271279596471612146" border="0" /></a>Once we got ourselves cleaned up we were ready for the birthday photo shoot. His other friends (at least that's how he sees it) just weren't interested and wouldn't pose with Hamish special portrait; we should have brought some bread.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY3o6NGQI/AAAAAAAABGY/ZCJNFILbrHo/s1600-h/P211108_12.16.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY3o6NGQI/AAAAAAAABGY/ZCJNFILbrHo/s400/P211108_12.16.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271279601758050562" border="0" /></a>Then we went to Hamish's favourite shop (we actually love it too). It's the 'Ginger Pig' and we always get the best selection of free range bones for Hamish who sits and cries, and whines when Steven goes inside.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY2zH5_tI/AAAAAAAABGI/5SijQgbUtIU/s1600-h/P211108_12.46%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY2zH5_tI/AAAAAAAABGI/5SijQgbUtIU/s400/P211108_12.46%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271279587320004306" border="0" /></a>In the evening we had a guest star at Hamish's wee party. Yes it's the lovely Vigo, and yes we're planning the wedding already if you must know.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY2rixBrI/AAAAAAAABGA/2E4_muq98Zc/s1600-h/P211108_20.53%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdY2rixBrI/AAAAAAAABGA/2E4_muq98Zc/s400/P211108_20.53%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271279585285179058" border="0" /></a>We finished off the day singing a lovely rendition of Happy Birthday to YOoooooooooo! Which Hamish joined in with.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzPvSJFvfLbNf9sY1RR-aJ5digh6HFi_xVf0m2u3pKBTlb0PIfmLymtHG4YxsR5cR-S-h1qLHveHk5o7-9gLQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzysWq5vXTfkjkbaEXFYa5ZCe6A1CzO2sxILKSd6xyutzAs-yfBc0yzmpeHH28OJciaq1T16dhg7g86Bbi9QA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-23408714294198541462008-11-21T23:59:00.009+00:002008-11-22T00:29:23.692+00:00So many New Friends and Family?Way, way back in the summer we went to the Addaci Funday in Wales where we met hundreds of Vizslak. One we especially remember (because she was so pretty and full of beans) was called Willow but we never thought we'd see her again. Then just last week we met her again in London cos she's now living with Andrea and Lasse for ever.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMtCPZTDI/AAAAAAAABFw/li14pklga_4/s1600-h/P131108_10.34.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMtCPZTDI/AAAAAAAABFw/li14pklga_4/s400/P131108_10.34.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271266225439722546" border="0" /></a>She is now called Vigo and Hamish loves her and she loves Hamish. She came to spend the day with us but she's not had a sleepover yet. She loves biting Hamish's muzzle and we laugh at Hamish looking ever so patient without so much as a growl because we can remember him being just as irritating and persistent.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdM7hfFHKI/AAAAAAAABF4/wu-HwTphCVs/s1600-h/P161108_20.51.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdM7hfFHKI/AAAAAAAABF4/wu-HwTphCVs/s400/P161108_20.51.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271266474345176226" border="0" /></a>Max is the most handsomest new puppy in our park. Max is very special to us because he got attacked by a staffie who wouldn't let go of his throat and he nearly died. Hamish plays very gently with him and luckily he's got his confidence back now. He is a very lucky pup. His owner Allan got lots of stitches in his hands from trying to rescue Max from the jaws of death. The same staffie still walks off leash and the police won't do anything.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMsz4_GyI/AAAAAAAABFo/hCj_Fh9GUz0/s1600-h/P171108_10.30.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMsz4_GyI/AAAAAAAABFo/hCj_Fh9GUz0/s400/P171108_10.30.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271266221587634978" border="0" /></a>The squirrels have been getting really fat and slower so Hamish sometimes decides that they are worth a look but not very often. He actually thinks they're quite boring because they run to hide up trees and don't like to be chased very much so he doesn't usually bother with them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMsjfEtgI/AAAAAAAABFg/a-7VzdaioQI/s1600-h/P181008_17.06.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMsjfEtgI/AAAAAAAABFg/a-7VzdaioQI/s400/P181008_17.06.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271266217183983106" border="0" /></a>My two wee nephews Aidan (in front) and Kyle came to visit us all last weekend and we had a great time. Hamish gave them lots of kisses and cuddles and was very happy to have them staying with us even though they kept sitting on his bed all the time - he didn't mind really boys. We went for a big long walk and met Ruby but got completely soaked before leaving Hamish with Matt, Joe and Ruby while we all went off to the London Dungeon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMsIIh53I/AAAAAAAABFY/pJI7m9uE6pI/s1600-h/P081108_23.20.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMsIIh53I/AAAAAAAABFY/pJI7m9uE6pI/s400/P081108_23.20.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271266209841670002" border="0" /></a>These cheeky boys actually have a lot in common.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMr7ReNuI/AAAAAAAABFQ/NKB_VlaIcRc/s1600-h/P081108_23.19%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SSdMr7ReNuI/AAAAAAAABFQ/NKB_VlaIcRc/s400/P081108_23.19%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271266206389516002" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-63740538864342197472008-10-15T21:43:00.005+01:002008-10-16T08:30:37.579+01:00Birthday Treat - Stapleford ParkLast week was my birthday and as a surprise I was taken early on Saturday morning on the train to Grantham not knowing what to expect or where I was going....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXnDFSmoI/AAAAAAAABEo/cXpk7wr2ab0/s1600-h/P1050828.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXnDFSmoI/AAAAAAAABEo/cXpk7wr2ab0/s400/P1050828.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257485943355644546" border="0" /></a>Hamish and I got up very early on Sunday to catch the first sunshine.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZZl7Wo_2I/AAAAAAAABFI/mgRWtfcd3gI/s1600-h/P1050841.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZZl7Wo_2I/AAAAAAAABFI/mgRWtfcd3gI/s400/P1050841.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257488123124318050" border="0" /></a>It was a such a fantastic weekend and we all had the best time. It really was so nice to be spoiled in the country and to soak up the wonderful peace and quiet. There was even a lake for swimming and the most pheasants and grouse we've ever seen.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXnSom5nI/AAAAAAAABEw/4iMJbmtTGyI/s1600-h/P1050755.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXnSom5nI/AAAAAAAABEw/4iMJbmtTGyI/s400/P1050755.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257485947530307186" border="0" /></a>Hamish was made to feel so welcome. Everyone knew his name already and there was even a dog bed (not that he slept in it - shhhhh!) and a water bowl and even gravy bones in the room for him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXnzuwmNI/AAAAAAAABE4/ojAUntDecVY/s1600-h/P1050788.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXnzuwmNI/AAAAAAAABE4/ojAUntDecVY/s400/P1050788.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257485956414478546" border="0" /></a>The sky remained blue all day Saturday and Sunday too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXoCwKf-I/AAAAAAAABFA/S4l1WgiUa14/s1600-h/P1050903.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SPZXoCwKf-I/AAAAAAAABFA/S4l1WgiUa14/s400/P1050903.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257485960446902242" border="0" /></a>As you know I like to take lots of pictures so rather than bore you all here I've now made it optional. If you'd like to see more of our trip to Stapleford Park please see the link below:<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-99.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2738188573454676121&site=widget-99.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573454676121&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-99.slide.com/p1/2738188573454676121/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573454676121&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-99.slide.com/p2/2738188573454676121/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573454676121&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-99.slide.com/p4/2738188573454676121/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-46205065883073725492008-10-04T23:55:00.005+01:002008-10-05T00:14:35.034+01:00East End Boys and GirlsHamish and Ruby do living to the max in Hackney making the most of the inner city. There's even time for a spot of shopping at the local pet store.<br /><br />Urban Vizslak Rule........<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><div><embed src="http://widget-3b.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2738188573453392443&site=widget-3b.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573453392443&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3b.slide.com/p1/2738188573453392443/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573453392443&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3b.slide.com/p2/2738188573453392443/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573453392443&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3b.slide.com/p4/2738188573453392443/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div></span>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-76422567656320153902008-10-04T21:53:00.006+01:002008-10-05T00:49:10.916+01:00The Long Awaited Wasdale Head - Part 2Well, this week Wasdale Head will be revisited once again by the third in a line of notorious Vizslak from Blogworld. Ruby will be next to follow in Hamish and Radio's footsteps and the following week Charlie Morph will be on Sheep duty.<br /><br />Just to refresh everyone's memory of how lovely it is (oh, and please pay particular attention to how loose Hamish's line is in the photos with sheepies):<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-90.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2738188573453381264&site=widget-90.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573453381264&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-90.slide.com/p1/2738188573453381264/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573453381264&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-90.slide.com/p2/2738188573453381264/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573453381264&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-90.slide.com/p4/2738188573453381264/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br />I hope you all have a fantastic time and give my love to the Redgirls,<br />xxxHamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-37389134356492726652008-08-26T16:10:00.006+01:002008-10-07T21:54:42.713+01:00Wasdale Head - Lake District Part OneWell, it's been a while and we've had a cracking summer even if the weather has been a let down. I've tried for ages to put a slideshow together with 'slide' on the blog but it seems not to be compatible with my Mac so here's the link if you'd like to see the first installment of our photos:<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><div><embed src="http://widget-93.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2738188573449335699&site=widget-93.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573449335699&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-93.slide.com/p1/2738188573449335699/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573449335699&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-93.slide.com/p2/2738188573449335699/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2738188573449335699&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-93.slide.com/p4/2738188573449335699/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div></span>Since Hamish discovered chasing sheep as a pastime in Wales, we have had to be super-vigilant when out on rural walks and the Lake District is a superior challenge in this respect. However we did a lot of work on it and let's say he's on very friendly terms with our woolly friends as long as they don't make any sudden movements.<br /><br />The scenery is something to behold as you can see and the walking is second to none of course. We could literally take any direction from our farm cottage and find a stunning view within minutes.<br /><br />We were very, very fortunate to finally meet the beautiful Redgirls - the loveliest of which is of course Di who drove 2 and a half hours to come and walk with us. This was a long anticipated moment but all hopes of romance were thwarted when within moments of meeting Hamish had discovered Berta's very interesting rear end (even though she was 2 and a half weeks past her season).<br /><br />I'm so sorry Berta he was utterly relentless and spoiled your walk. We definitely need to reschedule so that you can see his true character. Still I'm so very, very glad we had the opportunity to meet despite Hamish's rampant libido.<br /><br />hope you like the pictures and keep your eyes peeled for the return of ROBODOG xxxHamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-10096227387238556152008-08-25T18:39:00.014+01:002008-08-26T15:56:23.572+01:00Sheila Harper - Canine Activity Holiday in StaffordshireWe've been on the go for most of August and started off with our Canine Activity Holiday in Staffordshire with the stress free approach of Sheila Harper in Staffordshire.<br /><br />We stayed with an amazing couple who'd just taken over the B & B from Andy's dad and were new to it so luckily they welcomed us into their home as if we were old friends. It really made a big difference to our holiday and the kids Ptoley (Toli) and Monty were absolutely amazing and loved Hamish and he seemed to like them too. Monty even lent Hamish his nutty professor glasses to try on.<br /><br />I don't know quite where to start as it was quite a revolution in my thinking once it had all settled down in my head. I'm now more confident that I can build the kind of relationship that I always wanted with Hamish before I started reading too much and focusing too much being 'leader of the pack' and all that. Oh my, it's so easy to be wise in hindsight isn't it.<br /><br />Right next to the guest house was a beautiful canal where we went for our evening walks if we weren't too tired.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDJg9T3WI/AAAAAAAABEA/msrSzZIyu30/s1600-h/P070808_18.41.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDJg9T3WI/AAAAAAAABEA/msrSzZIyu30/s400/P070808_18.41.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238534253562813794" border="0" /></a>The locals were able to direct us to a pub with a beer garden so Hamish could be with me while I had dinner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDKSQPOsI/AAAAAAAABEI/yVRm28zu_iU/s1600-h/P070808_19.04.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDKSQPOsI/AAAAAAAABEI/yVRm28zu_iU/s400/P070808_19.04.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238534266795539138" border="0" /></a>Plenty of opportunities for swimming too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDQCSIW1I/AAAAAAAABEQ/N9ZBKPGZeck/s1600-h/P070808_18.58.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDQCSIW1I/AAAAAAAABEQ/N9ZBKPGZeck/s400/P070808_18.58.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238534365587725138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDQreV0lI/AAAAAAAABEY/zuMhpBXNBn8/s1600-h/P070808_19.17%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLMDQreV0lI/AAAAAAAABEY/zuMhpBXNBn8/s400/P070808_19.17%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238534376644792914" border="0" /></a>School was never so much fun...the dogs were allowed to do exactly as they pleased in this exercise. The owners had to do the work observing what was interesting to their dogs and well just really watching them in wonder, seeing what fascinates them and their ways of investigating their environments which we enriched for them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLynygKcOI/AAAAAAAABDE/iXhUgATDhfs/s1600-h/P080808_12.07.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLynygKcOI/AAAAAAAABDE/iXhUgATDhfs/s400/P080808_12.07.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238516081970802914" border="0" /></a>We asked the waitress to take this photo for us to send to Steven in Oz. Scampi and chips mmmmm his favourite pub food.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLyoQz25kI/AAAAAAAABDM/Q-kxx87CqB4/s1600-h/P070808_19.38.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLyoQz25kI/AAAAAAAABDM/Q-kxx87CqB4/s400/P070808_19.38.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238516090106472002" border="0" /></a>Hamish just wanted to do some quality control.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLyoqvUL6I/AAAAAAAABDU/ckN0jLsHtUU/s1600-h/P070808_19.39.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLyoqvUL6I/AAAAAAAABDU/ckN0jLsHtUU/s400/P070808_19.39.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238516097066741666" border="0" /></a>Of course you will know about Anna's accident with her thumb. (Hope it's getting better now Anna) and so she arrived a day late to the course. It was excellent for Hamish and I to get to know both Anna and Ziggi better.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxfA3UcvI/AAAAAAAABCU/mmst39dn7ZU/s1600-h/P110808_09.23.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxfA3UcvI/AAAAAAAABCU/mmst39dn7ZU/s400/P110808_09.23.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238514831695573746" border="0" /></a>Two peas in a pod or on a log (well they are from the same breeder after all.)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxfh2znZI/AAAAAAAABCg/8cXdoJz_YgI/s1600-h/P100808_15.13%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxfh2znZI/AAAAAAAABCg/8cXdoJz_YgI/s400/P100808_15.13%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238514840551792018" border="0" /></a>They both pose in exactly the same way?Hmmmmm? And have the same taste in accessories? It must be in their genes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxgKnz5qI/AAAAAAAABCs/fl_OsQiUkNU/s1600-h/P100808_15.11.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxgKnz5qI/AAAAAAAABCs/fl_OsQiUkNU/s400/P100808_15.11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238514851494749858" border="0" /></a>Hamish makes himself at home in the classroom. All allowed of course in this school.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxgWiJx3I/AAAAAAAABC4/YNPEB6yviUY/s1600-h/P080808_13.40%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLxgWiJx3I/AAAAAAAABC4/YNPEB6yviUY/s400/P080808_13.40%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238514854692243314" border="0" /></a>Hamish can't take his eyes of the teacher, gives a new meaning for teacher's pet?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvOwUydQI/AAAAAAAABB0/II0xeueOQ50/s1600-h/P120808_11.57%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvOwUydQI/AAAAAAAABB0/II0xeueOQ50/s400/P120808_11.57%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238512353354609922" border="0" /></a>Hamish with Ptoley and Monty.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvPUVeOUI/AAAAAAAABB8/bprGgiECrCc/s1600-h/P120808_08.45%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvPUVeOUI/AAAAAAAABB8/bprGgiECrCc/s400/P120808_08.45%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238512363021154626" border="0" /></a>Does he look as intellectual as Buster Brown?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvPghrQUI/AAAAAAAABCE/NP-vYvDXZKc/s1600-h/P120808_08.43.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvPghrQUI/AAAAAAAABCE/NP-vYvDXZKc/s400/P120808_08.43.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238512366293565762" border="0" /></a>The regal Vizsla in his most natural environment.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvQBbPWhI/AAAAAAAABCM/synF8qLV7YI/s1600-h/P080808_19.53.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SLLvQBbPWhI/AAAAAAAABCM/synF8qLV7YI/s400/P080808_19.53.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238512375124941330" border="0" /></a>Once they got settled Hamish and Zig had a good run around. If you look closely you'll see Zig demonstrating the Vizsla multiple 360 degree spin with all feet off the ground. She's rather good at it actually.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwbOcb4S7KPT-v2eOTuyNV6flu6KHgpZlt2Dq4DW-g21mLAZAqLdJM-OVj_DX7XY_CsbMyom9sSqlLw6EMOxA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxj9j3L0_xmGkkagOi4mHjq18G5NCYgyrBHbyfrX0M7m2g-UXWGKSUcy5Z__5yb6NSWqKIwDfDHi1jDcuScHw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-59443968927728697712008-07-28T17:24:00.016+01:002008-07-28T18:34:57.130+01:00Addaci Fun Day - A Trip to South WalesWe started our trip with a night at the wonderful Pen-y-Dre Farm near Abergavenny. It was really nice but Hamish couldn't believe his luck and never slept a wink (neither did I) . There were goats, pigs, chickens, donkeys, rabbits and cats....oh, and our next door neighbour. Hamish cried all night to get outside to visit everyone. I stupidly gave in about 4am and let him out while I waited in my underwear at the front door. Of course I ended up having to go back in to get dressed and go find him - I really should have known better. He wasn't happy until it was daylight and I eventually gave up and took him for a walk at 6am.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI34iw-UM6I/AAAAAAAAA_w/eOs_Dv9B5zw/s1600-h/P250708_08.58.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI34iw-UM6I/AAAAAAAAA_w/eOs_Dv9B5zw/s400/P250708_08.58.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228108018592527266" border="0" /></a>Hamish just couldn't believe we wanted to sleep when this place was so amazing.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI34jM5RMtI/AAAAAAAAA_4/F8KXDdn-KrE/s1600-h/P240708_23.52%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI34jM5RMtI/AAAAAAAAA_4/F8KXDdn-KrE/s400/P240708_23.52%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228108026087551698" border="0" /></a>Hamish just couldn't see how it was possible to read a book at a time like this. And sleep was totally out of the question while there was livestock outside to play with.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI34jt8ep5I/AAAAAAAABAA/P9T-sbTv06k/s1600-h/P240708_23.52.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI34jt8ep5I/AAAAAAAABAA/P9T-sbTv06k/s400/P240708_23.52.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228108034959386514" border="0" /></a>Well, there's a first time for everything and I think Radio is having a good laugh over in that Rainbow bridge place. Yes, his prodigy wee Hamish - my wonderfully desensitised, well socialised pup chased (and boy did he give chase) his first sheep while we were out walking on the Brecon Beacons. I've never ever seen him run like that before - he was a more like a leopard than a Vizsla. The next four and a half hours were very frustrating and boring but ultimately necessary session of long line training in ignoring sheep. Andrea was kind enough to take over from me when she could see me losing patience. Autie Andrea gives wee Hamish pup a gentle talk in why it's not good to chase sheep. Do you think he looks convinced?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33xVbVBoI/AAAAAAAAA_o/1EfbaMXrax8/s1600-h/P250708_15.46.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33xVbVBoI/AAAAAAAAA_o/1EfbaMXrax8/s200/P250708_15.46.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228107169384433282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33AJLuxaI/AAAAAAAAA_I/VQOC6vcy-4M/s1600-h/P250708_15.47.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33AJLuxaI/AAAAAAAAA_I/VQOC6vcy-4M/s200/P250708_15.47.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228106324284196258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33At1lYhI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/IGviy1YdMeM/s1600-h/P250708_15.44%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33At1lYhI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/IGviy1YdMeM/s200/P250708_15.44%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228106334123418130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33BAe2kgI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/aq8mHiENyAY/s1600-h/P250708_15.44%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI33BAe2kgI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/aq8mHiENyAY/s200/P250708_15.44%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228106339128349186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32LCGdv9I/AAAAAAAAA-o/tZfADT6HTT4/s1600-h/P250708_17.14%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32LCGdv9I/AAAAAAAAA-o/tZfADT6HTT4/s400/P250708_17.14%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105411849994194" border="0" /></a>"Okay, I get the message about sheep but why is she standing like that?"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32L-Jb9jI/AAAAAAAAA-w/9jibD5ukRVo/s1600-h/P250708_15.09.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32L-Jb9jI/AAAAAAAAA-w/9jibD5ukRVo/s400/P250708_15.09.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105427968587314" border="0" /></a>Tired now. Hmmmmmmm? What did I try to tell you last night eh? You just wouldn't listen would you?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32MNcybwI/AAAAAAAAA-4/GlCwlOb10Ok/s1600-h/P250708_15.09%5B03%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32MNcybwI/AAAAAAAAA-4/GlCwlOb10Ok/s400/P250708_15.09%5B03%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105432076283650" border="0" /></a>NO ! Not even one little sheep Hamish.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32NZhZP9I/AAAAAAAAA_A/ec543N8AY6I/s1600-h/P250708_15.10.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI32NZhZP9I/AAAAAAAAA_A/ec543N8AY6I/s400/P250708_15.10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105452496699346" border="0" /></a>Hamish was the only one who got a bath in the next two days at the Addaci Ranch.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI306lRYfFI/AAAAAAAAA-I/Emmf23wKGWc/s1600-h/P260708_11.24%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI306lRYfFI/AAAAAAAAA-I/Emmf23wKGWc/s400/P260708_11.24%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228104029721623634" border="0" /></a>Here are some of the new puppies.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3070pOIjI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/iwa4ysuKPM4/s1600-h/P260708_09.07%5B03%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3070pOIjI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/iwa4ysuKPM4/s400/P260708_09.07%5B03%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228104051028009522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI308qzZOJI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/EKwWDI3EgLw/s1600-h/P260708_09.07%5B04%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI308qzZOJI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/EKwWDI3EgLw/s400/P260708_09.07%5B04%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228104065566193810" border="0" /></a>A tea-break in<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-family:geneva,arial;font-size:85%;" ><b> </b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ynysybwl ( I can't say it either).</span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI309c8iJ6I/AAAAAAAAA-g/ggwRqZIpUUI/s1600-h/P260708_09.45%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI309c8iJ6I/AAAAAAAAA-g/ggwRqZIpUUI/s400/P260708_09.45%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228104079026300834" border="0" /></a>Okay now this is proof that I'm not vain but I am not this fat or ugly in real life alright. Andrea made me promise to publish the pic as we laughed for half an hour after we took it. We were totally delirious from lack of sleep and we were all sleeping on puppy bedding in the stable. We're not complaining but we weren't very well organised or prepared for the bush adventure.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3z6LezaCI/AAAAAAAAA9o/EebRbCyxcGA/s1600-h/P260708_00.00.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3z6LezaCI/AAAAAAAAA9o/EebRbCyxcGA/s400/P260708_00.00.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228102923286964258" border="0" /></a>It was great fun but I'm covered in mosquito bites and the bath water was very dark when I finally got a wash back home.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3z6hhll7I/AAAAAAAAA9w/ULerKoRtywM/s1600-h/P260708_00.01.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3z6hhll7I/AAAAAAAAA9w/ULerKoRtywM/s400/P260708_00.01.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228102929204221874" border="0" /></a>Hamish took it all in his stride of course and was never more comfortable. Night, Night till our next adventure.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3z60Me_aI/AAAAAAAAA94/Rgeo6nISB9Q/s1600-h/P250708_23.59.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SI3z60Me_aI/AAAAAAAAA94/Rgeo6nISB9Q/s400/P250708_23.59.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228102934215982498" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940620027916011055.post-39604785450564288872008-07-21T16:36:00.009+01:002008-07-21T17:40:44.317+01:00Born Freee, Happy Dogs on Logs in Wanstead Flats, Culture and Lions Down UnderIt's only 3 Weeks today till Steven comes home. Yesterday he went to Sydney Zoo and found a temporary replacement for Hamish.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISySWqo_DI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/GVXjsTwSr6Q/s1600-h/P200708_15.06.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISySWqo_DI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/GVXjsTwSr6Q/s400/P200708_15.06.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225497496048434226" border="0" /></a>Meanwhile back in London ...life goes on (although we all miss him of course) We had a day out with Ruby. Here we are collecting her from her house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISySrH_C6I/AAAAAAAAA9g/nA6j5ll9wJs/s1600-h/P200708_10.35%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISySrH_C6I/AAAAAAAAA9g/nA6j5ll9wJs/s400/P200708_10.35%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225497501540223906" border="0" /></a>This was our first time at Wanstead Flats and yipee there is a lake. Aren't they doing well balancing on the log?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxt23YirI/AAAAAAAAA84/9xOT_C0W9No/s1600-h/DSC01111.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxt23YirI/AAAAAAAAA84/9xOT_C0W9No/s400/DSC01111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496869036657330" border="0" /></a>Doesn't this remind you of that Disney film 'The Incredible Journey'?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxuZgINVI/AAAAAAAAA9A/XnbPEhhQIGc/s1600-h/DSC01112.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxuZgINVI/AAAAAAAAA9A/XnbPEhhQIGc/s400/DSC01112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496878334358866" border="0" /></a>"How will we ever find Hackney from here Hamish?" "Don't worry Ruby, I'll use my new search and rescue skills Anuty Andrea taught me and sniff out those cats of hers. We'll be on their sofa in no time, trust me."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxvZasgNI/AAAAAAAAA9I/MX4R-sLn3vU/s1600-h/DSC01114.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxvZasgNI/AAAAAAAAA9I/MX4R-sLn3vU/s400/DSC01114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496895491440850" border="0" /></a>"Hmmmm, I can smell quite a few cats around here, getting me all confused. Mustn't let Ruby down. She might still be the mother of my puppies." <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxwSimJ6I/AAAAAAAAA9Q/VvO9b4Vu-hw/s1600-h/P200708_12.39%5B03%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISxwSimJ6I/AAAAAAAAA9Q/VvO9b4Vu-hw/s400/P200708_12.39%5B03%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496910825400226" border="0" /></a>"Hey the humans are here with toys, let's abandon that mission and PLAY!"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw641ah0I/AAAAAAAAA8Y/X-CPnwAhHyQ/s1600-h/P200708_11.58%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw641ah0I/AAAAAAAAA8Y/X-CPnwAhHyQ/s400/P200708_11.58%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225495993391941442" border="0" /></a>And play wrestling.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw7CSZHhI/AAAAAAAAA8g/qgLJm4JXRP8/s1600-h/P200708_12.37%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw7CSZHhI/AAAAAAAAA8g/qgLJm4JXRP8/s400/P200708_12.37%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225495995929402898" border="0" /></a>Born Free...........as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw7rmUhnI/AAAAAAAAA8o/go-WAB2s53o/s1600-h/P200708_12.37%5B03%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw7rmUhnI/AAAAAAAAA8o/go-WAB2s53o/s400/P200708_12.37%5B03%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496007018841714" border="0" /></a>"Wot? Time to go home, already?"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw78IZBJI/AAAAAAAAA8w/-qOUbfq366A/s1600-h/P200708_11.57.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISw78IZBJI/AAAAAAAAA8w/-qOUbfq366A/s400/P200708_11.57.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496011456709778" border="0" /></a> The man in the park said "Look - Twins, Schwarzenegger and Devito"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvrITLejI/AAAAAAAAA74/-Xt0SPlphsE/s1600-h/P190708_13.04.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvrITLejI/AAAAAAAAA74/-Xt0SPlphsE/s400/P190708_13.04.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225494623153781298" border="0" /></a>Relaxing in London Fields<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvrZYYYkI/AAAAAAAAA8A/uZM6YElgDTA/s1600-h/P190708_15.00.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvrZYYYkI/AAAAAAAAA8A/uZM6YElgDTA/s400/P190708_15.00.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225494627739001410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvrxe6_eI/AAAAAAAAA8I/-eRSC1ifkfc/s1600-h/P190708_15.01%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvrxe6_eI/AAAAAAAAA8I/-eRSC1ifkfc/s400/P190708_15.01%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225494634208886242" border="0" /></a>Having a Cappuccino with friends.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvsFpn78I/AAAAAAAAA8Q/aHmp1AgSmnE/s1600-h/P190708_15.17%5B02%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISvsFpn78I/AAAAAAAAA8Q/aHmp1AgSmnE/s400/P190708_15.17%5B02%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225494639622483906" border="0" /></a>Makes him nostalgic for his homeland.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuZAOY4pI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/iAfj0s6YxyI/s1600-h/P160708_12.21.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuZAOY4pI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/iAfj0s6YxyI/s400/P160708_12.21.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225493212236931730" border="0" /></a>Hamish can get comfortable anywhere, under or on top of anything and it really doesn't matter if you're in his way.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuZijiVgI/AAAAAAAAA7g/RGd3gceFqRA/s1600-h/P170708_21.21.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuZijiVgI/AAAAAAAAA7g/RGd3gceFqRA/s400/P170708_21.21.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225493221452436994" border="0" /></a>Way back in the '70's when Aunty Andrea was just a girl......Hamish was but a twinkle in his mother's eye........his ancestors also knew instinctively how to get comfy. This gene Hamish has inherited for sure.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuaRLU0OI/AAAAAAAAA7o/6WKa1g_CDok/s1600-h/P170708_22.02.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuaRLU0OI/AAAAAAAAA7o/6WKa1g_CDok/s400/P170708_22.02.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225493233967354082" border="0" /></a>Hamish can still get floored by a puppy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuai72WqI/AAAAAAAAA7w/rQQI-EZN-KY/s1600-h/P180708_10.57%5B01%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_wm3XqTVfUeA/SISuai72WqI/AAAAAAAAA7w/rQQI-EZN-KY/s400/P180708_10.57%5B01%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225493238734281378" border="0" /></a>Hamishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07877851561428373874noreply@blogger.com10