Showing posts with label Epping Forest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Epping Forest. Show all posts

Sunday, 24 May 2009

Water Rats in Ecstasy in Epping Forest - *Note to self - must go more often

Andrea 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.
As the weather was so great today we decided that it would be nice to go to Epping Forest.What a great decision that turned out to be as we all had a really wonderful day.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.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.We've only discovered a tiny bit of it so far and already we've came across 4 swimming ponds.And a few beaches too.The people and dogs seem much more friendly.Everyone is very happy and relaxed because of the beautiful sunshine today though.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.We met a sausage dog called Daniel - not the eating kind of sausage, but not much more than a mouthful.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.Vigo tries her luck again in the shallows.
This one is a lily pond.Sleepy dogs coming home on the train. Lots of deeply satisfied long sighs.
The best of friends. Make the most of the bed while you can Vigo.

Tuesday, 13 May 2008

Last Walks and Cuddles with Steven for a while - Ross and Hamish Home Alone

Steven departed on Sunday for Australia to work on a film. He'll be gone for over 3 months and we're devastated. He's got sun, sea and sand but I've got sun (for now) and Hamish. Hmmmm? Who's got the best deal??? This is Surfers Paradise near Brisbane on the Gold Coast where Steven will be relaxing on his days off. Wish we were there too. Looks like a nice beach for a Viz to cause havoc.Luckily he just had time to come with us to Hamish's first show. Maybe not so lucky though because he caught sight of him just before we got called into the ring and was so intent on getting to him that he wouldn't stand for me , actually he stood quite nicely but just in the wrong direction and paying no attention to me at all. However, it was a great experience and we had a great day.
Last chance.....
Last time sleeping on your favourite cushion for a while Hamish....boo hoo! I don't even mind if it is Eastenders....Last walk together on Hampstead Heath
And our first time to Connaught Water - Epping Forest
Epping Forest again.
Bye, Bye, Steven we miss you so much already. Promise not to get up to too much mischief and of course Hamish will remember you when you get back. Oh, and yes, the house is still clean and tidy...so far.