Entries from January 2006

Saturday, January 21st, 2006

The Art of Swimming

I have never been a strong swimmer. But I can float. Like a poo. Gracie, however, is a natural. Last weekend we took the hounds to the beach and discussed how we were going to introduce Gracie to water (D being a sea lover would want a sea loving dog). [...]

Sunday, January 15th, 2006

Art in the Glens of Antrim

Our weekends will find us somewhere in the Glens of Antrim or somewhere on the North Coast of Antrim. I am reminded of Moscow Joe McKinley each time I pass through Carnlough. Perhaps it is the sign that refers to a ‘Must C’ ahead that makes me think of him, but in any [...]

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

Curry & Cake

Blissfulness is curry for dinner followed by Chocolate Guinness Cake. Even better is eating them in a tidy house with a couple of sleeping dogs lazing by the fire.
Both dogs are feeling a little sorry for themselves after being forced to have baths. Macy found some fish scales left by a fisherman by [...]

Saturday, January 7th, 2006

Dog Days

I know my latest entries are beginning to sound like extracts from “Paws” but the dogs have taken over my life. Unfortunately, they haven’t taken over my work life and I plod on daily.
My new routine involves a lot of feeding, walking and playing ball. It also involves cleaning pee, cleaning poo, getting [...]

Monday, January 2nd, 2006

Way Hey…

… once again survived the holiday season!
The New Year has changed our house from a one dog household to a two dog house. In fact, as the New Year bells rang we were entering our doorway home with our extra dog. Gracie’s mum Macy has come to stay with us for a couple [...]

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

New Year

Happy New Year!