A magical Christmas Eve

Dear all

My human assistant has been very busy and hasn't put enough time aside for me! I have been wanting to tell you about the best Christmas eve - ever! As you know, I accepted Jake's invitation to go on a 'stroll' on Christmas eve. I was really nervous - I have never been out with anyone and I wasn't sure what to say, or do, or wear! But D said that I had to be myself - and just enjoy the day.

Even though he had to travel a long distance - he was on time. It was Christmas Eve and the door bell rang and there he was!!!

The Rose was for me! Before letting us go - my family wanted to meet him and get to know him. So we went for a walk in the woods near out house, I was nervous - but he is so sweet and kind - that I relaxed - we had a snowball fight - and he let me win!

My family thought he was a true gentledog - they gave me some pocket money (poor Jake lost his in a terrible Poker game with some dubious dogs). So we went up west - he arranged a carriage to bring us - he wanted us to really enjoy the sights.

Jake had his camera too - so he will put more photos on his blog when he gets a chance - but we saw lots of London - we walked along the River and went into Hyde Park and came across the German Christmas Markets

Well, we could both smell the beer and sausages - and even though I am sure Miss Enid would not recommend a sausage feast on a first date - well, we couldn't resist! After all that german beer and sausage - we needed to walk some more - so we walked along the River and on the Southbank - and all too soon Jake had to go home - I wanted the night to go on forever...

He is the kindest, most gentle dog I have ever known - he made me feel really relaxed and I could be myself...before he left I stole a quick good bye kiss...I think he didn't mind....

He had a safe trip back to Aunt Peggy's - he is waiting for his family to come back and then he will post more on his blog too!

We would like to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas (we didn't get a chance to drop by all the blogs before the 25th!)

Lots of licks

Sally

A Welsh Christmas

Wow - what a wonderful weekend we had - we joined WELTAF and their Christmas walk! We met some lovely people and dogs - and we got to see Taffy again - we are getting lots of Christmas fun earlier than usual! We were thrilled they let us join them - D and C have a very special soft spot for Welsh Terriers. My Welsh brother Rowan went to the rainbow bridge last year and it stills is hard for D to write or talk about it. Maybe she will write about him in another post.

We drove to Battersea Park - and we did some moving photos of the scenery - Paddy loves to hang out the window - D puts Doggles on him to protect his eyes - but he eventually gets them off - and stays completely Al Fresco for the whole trip...

Paddy in the Limehoue Link tunnel...

Paddy's large nose and the Tower of London ...

Paddy and the Embankment with London Eye...

Paddy and the Houses of Parliament...

A very odd photo of Big Ben...

There are a lot more - but that would make this a very long blog. Plus the important photos are yet to come...

Like Meeting Taffy!!!

More welshies...

We were raring to get going...

I got to pull Blue around the park - I felt bad but when I am excited I just lose everything I learned in my Good Dog class. OOOps....

Group photo...

And a very festive Taffy...

Plus we got goodie bags for the dogs and for the humans too - it was the best! We just wanted to thank WELTAF for a wonderful day out and for letting us join them.

D needed to get a coffee (sadly she cannot do most things without the aid of caffeine!) - and on the way there was a charity plant sale and she bought a Blackcurrant sage - tastes like sage but smells like Blackcurrant. So she has planted it in the garden and hopes it will thrive - every time she looks at it she will remember the lovely day we had walking with the Welshies!

Lots of licks

Sally

An Invitation!

I was still sleeping in my basket this morning when D shouted that I have a peemail! What a peemail for me?

I couldn't believe it - who is it from? Jake? Really????

I can't believe it! No one has ever asked me on a stroll before...or a walk...or an amble...or a hop or skip or anything....

I was feeling a little shy - went outside to get some air - I was blushing at the thought!

I am not sure what is the right way to respond .... I want to go on a stroll ... I think Jake is lovely ...hmmmmmm...

Then I saw that Miss Enid and Miss Lacie have a Rules of EAT A CAT (You can go to Lacie's Blog and see the class and read all about it!) Maybe the answer was there...better go check it out

All those rules made my hair grow fuzzy - It seems to have a lot more Dont's than Dos! But D said that it was ok - just say what you feel....So here goes....

I ACCEPT!!!!!!!!!!!

As is proper of a gentleman, he is coming over the pee to meet me and go for a stroll. I am really excited, don't know the details yet , but will let you know. What will I wear? How should I do my hair? Oh no, I think I need to go back and read some more blogs....

So in the meantime I will look westward and wait for Jake ....

Lots of licks

Sally