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.
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.
9 comments:
ohhhh, soooo totally cute those two are, we will come along next time, sounds really much better than hamsptead, truly. we can join their wiz viz too....lets go in a couple of weeks together. thank you sooooo much for today and yesterday and the evening before. you are the best! lots of love, a + l
Looks like an amazing day. They get on so well. Both looking really well.
I like water retrieves the best too Hamish - but even more so when it is hot outside. You and Vigo look so cute together (says mum).
Yes, it was an amazing day. We all loved it and it was so nice to see the dogs burst into life with the sun and water.
Yes, I was impressed with Hamish's water retrieving Charlie - that was until I was reading in my gundog book that they are expected to retrieve All day on a proper shoot. I'm afraid wee H would have taken to his bed long before that could happen. He is such a townie dog.
love,
Ross x
Well. We have forests. And woods. And ponds. And pools. And sea. And dunes. But what do we not have? oh woe are us! Pals. When we are out and about do we see people and dogs? No we do not. Bums to sniff? No we do not! Dummies to ambush? NO WE DO NOT!! Trains? Buses? Planes? Nope. "Real countryside" sucks if you ask we redgirls (tho mum seems bizarrely happy)Selfish old bag that she is. Your poor neglected friends the red girls XXX (oh and ps WE do not have bed rights!!)
though, redgirls, i DO remember a certain radio jumping in with you in the bed and you thought 'how cute'.......are you sure redgirls are not reading this? xxx
This looks like it was an amazing day out. We must check it out. Was great to meet Hamish again tonight. You must be very proud he now walks so nicely. Grey is fast asleep now after his adventure in the capital.
It was great to meet you all too. Why don't we go to Epping all together one day? It would be fun.
Ross x
Hi Hamish - I know I'm a bit late leaving a comment but Mum's only just got her head round "blogging". It's her age you know!!! Epping Forest looks so great...I'd love to meet up with you. Or if you fancy a trip to Bournemouth or the New Forest - just let me know. Radar (my Mum's called Juliet!)
PS I've got a blog now too (http://radarreddog.blogspot.com/)...about time!
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