Born Freee, Happy Dogs on Logs in Wanstead Flats, Culture and Lions Down Under

It's only 3 Weeks today till Steven comes home. Yesterday he went to Sydney Zoo and found a temporary replacement for Hamish.
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.
This was our first time at Wanstead Flats and yipee there is a lake. Aren't they doing well balancing on the log?
Doesn't this remind you of that Disney film 'The Incredible Journey'?
"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."
"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."
"Hey the humans are here with toys, let's abandon that mission and PLAY!"
And play wrestling.....
Born Free...........as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows.
"Wot? Time to go home, already?"
The man in the park said "Look - Twins, Schwarzenegger and Devito"
Relaxing in London Fields

Having a Cappuccino with friends.
Makes him nostalgic for his homeland.
Hamish can get comfortable anywhere, under or on top of anything and it really doesn't matter if you're in his way.
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.
Hamish can still get floored by a puppy.

Hamish Diving, posing, drinking, socialising, flirting, playing, courting controversy

This month's pin up boy? - being the most handsome Viz as usual.Hamish the critic isn't sure what to make of this controversial work by a local artist.
This is Spook (formery Crystal). Hamish used to play with 'Crystal' last summer and then we didn't see her anymore and wondered what had become of her...
She turned up in our park again as Spook and I was telling the owner how we used to know a dog just like her called Crystal and it turned out to be the very same dog. She had been kept indoors for 8 months and beaten for misbehaving until she was rescued. Luckily she seems well balanced now and confident. Isn't she just beautiful.
Hamish has a night out at the Prince George with friends. Sheena the Scottish owner loves dogs coming into the pub and even allows them on the furniture. This pub takes 'dog friendly' to a new level. I'm sure if someone complained she would tell them to leave if they didn't like it. Sadly Sheena's Bulldog 'Bridie' died last year - she still misses her very much.
One too many Mr. McKhan?
Oh dear, time to take you home I think before you start singing.
This is a fantastic clip to finish off with. Today Hamish had a day out with Andrea - and he really loves her because she is so much fun.

The Boys are Still Home Alone...thinking about friends

Meet Dizzy the new puppy in the park - she's fierce! Hmmm she's still deciding if she wants to be Hamish's friend or not.
Missing absent friends who taught us how to swim in the canal...sweet Radio hope you are at peace wherever you are.Today this new big bone is Hamish's best friend...
Best playmate ever!
This apparently is Steven's new friend. Hmmmmm? His teeth are a bit sharp looking. I bet he doesn't put his flippers round your neck in the morning though Steven?













This is Bebe and she's wonderful as a playmate to train up for the canine wrestling championships. They love each other and rough playmates like her are becoming more rare as Hamish matures. Partly because he's more fussy and partly because many dogs are more wary of him now he's nearly a grown up.
This is Hamish's oldest friend Bailey again, we haven't seen him for a while. Sharon, Bailey's owner says Hamish is the city gent while Bailey is a ruffian. Looks can be very deceiving can't they.This is just a nice picture of Hamish.



















But this is Leonard, Hamish's newest human friend.

Another Week in the Life of a Townie Vizsla (aka 'The Caped Crusader')

Here's what's been happening in our world lately.....

Holkham Bay - Norfolk, Paddock End, The biggest Vizsla in the world and not to mention tigers in the dunes