29-31March/2-4April 2023

29 March 2023

Today started out as usual, off and on cloudy and sunny. The sky in the distance looked very dark. we got Mistress up, she dresses herself then us, locked the front door and off we went. Up to the grassy area for ball play and business matters, but I got to dig as well, in a new spot, different from the others I'd done. I love to dig, but I don't know why she's allowing me to do it here, oh well, I will enjoy it anyway. We did a short block walk to trim our nails on the pavement, , moving aside for those coming toward us on the pavement, whether they are with a shopping trolley, stroller or mobility scooters. Then we went around to the park and the barkour boulders as we now call them. There are a couple that are unsteady and Mistress had us stand on them for a while, to improve our balance, or so she says. We weren't pleased that she was out of treats, so we weren't really enthusiastic about doing as she asked. She did promise us some when we got home, which she did make good on. Anti allergy paste given, dental treats and breakfast served, now to snooze while she works. Laters! xx

31 March 2023

Morning all! Whether it is good or not remains to be seen. We got Mistress up, she was sleeping the opposite way on the bed, she blames me, Thistle, because I was sleeping next to Master. I guess I took up too much of the bed, I don't mean to, but that happens. Mistress got dressed, harnessed us, got the key, and off we went in the misting rain. Up to the grassy area as usual, but it seems there was a big truck stuck in the mud next to the allotments. I could tell Mistress wanted to suggest something to them to help, but she held back. She told me males don't usually listen to female advice anyway, at least not human males. Stirling is good and listens to both of us females. Anyway, we played ball a bit, and because it was raining harder we did a short walk. All of us looking forward to getting home and dried off. Home again, breakfast served, off for naps. see you later! Xx

2 April 2023

Morning, such as it is. I, Stirling was treated to a rather intense bathing last night. Mistress was trying to get me into the tub. I didn't really want to go, so Master came into the bathroom, picked me up and put me in the tub. The water wasn't cold, it was actually nice. Mistress poured the warm water over me as Master grabbed the shampoo, poured some on my hindquarters and scrubbed. OMG did that feel good. No more itches. I stood there and enjoyed it. He made sure there were no more invaders. After he was done and left the bathroom, Mistress double checked and did indeed find more, on my 'kiwis' as she calls them. She was diligent and got them off and into the water, making sure they went down the drain. After I was thoroughly rinsed off, she got my dotted towel and dried me off well. Then came the stinky stuff, my fur was stroked backwards and my skin was sprayed. Something that had to be done, she said. Then when she went downstairs she sprayed the carpets again. Then she sprayed me and Thistle again. After going in the back garden for bedtime business, we headed upstairs for brushing and sleep time. Laters! X

4 April 2023

Morning all, Thistle here, Stirling and I got Mistress up earlier than usual, seems to be getting easier to do. She dressed, got us harnessed and out the door quickly. It was chilly this morning, even for us. A power walk was definitely in order so we could quickly get back to our warm beds. We walked up the street, thru the ginnel, onto the quiet morning streets towards downtown. Turning at the butcher's, we walked through the high street just as it started coming to life for the day. We did a little urban agility on the benches, sturdy raised walls, boulders and planters. Walking on quickly, we greeted the shop owners who were opening their shops as we headed toward home. We passed the park, climbed on those boulders, did our business which was quickly and completely cleaned up by Mistress and disposed of in the nearby bin. Once home, dental treats and anti-flea and tick tablets given, breakfasts fed, water drank and then off to snooze on our nice warm beds while Mistress reads and records her audiobooks. See you later! xx