Delayed award!

Hello everybloggie,

Sally back again - my paws are better - still have a little rash on my belly - but it too is getting better.  I want to thank everyone for their concern and best wishes - it helped me get better.  Paddy was a good blogger and he may get a chance to blog again - he has been with us over a month now so that makes him officially ours! Here he is with a very odd 'smile' ...

 I would like everybloggee to know that i am ok with him.  I even let him sleep near me on the communal dog bed.  

Now I have been awarded the Kreativ Blog Award by our lovely Italian pal Lucia - she is one of the sweetest bloggers we know - but she is an airedale and they are quite special!  I hope she and her ragazza are ok - I know this has been a difficult time for their family.  

Well they were super wonderful and awarded us this a little while ago - but our very slow computer typist has been busy with other things!  She has no sense of priorities.  

The Kreativ Blogger Award....Here are its rules:

1. Post it on your blog and link to the doggie that gave it to you. 2. List sette(seven) things you love. 3. List seven blogs you love. 4. Email or comment on the blogs you love to let them know you've given them an award.

Since there are officially two of us now - we will list 7 things we both love.....

1. We both love to eat food - Paddy adores any meat that is roasted - I am partial to Pasta dishes

2. We both love to go for rides in the car - I sit like a little lady on the back seat.  Paddy sticks his silly head out the window and has been known to try to jump out of the car to greet passing dogs - this makes D nervous...

3. We both love to sleep - and we both like to have our bellies in the air when we sleep 

4. We love greeting our humans in the morning - we both jump on the bed and give lots of licks.  Sometimes we get carried away and fall off the bed - but once I got excited and held C in a head lock and licked him silly!  

5. We love meeting new people/dogs - I love meeting new people (potential food sources) and Paddy loves meeting new dogs (potential bum slappees)  - when Paddy wants to play with a dog - he starts spinning round and bum smacks their face.  We will try and get it on film - because it really cracks us up...

6. We are both anarchists - generally we are very clean dogs - but I love having 'accidents' on my D's coronation rug - usually smack dab on the Royal Insignia - and Paddy loves to wee on the tyres of any expensive 4x4.   He ignores the old beaters (maybe it reminds him of the moving kennel, ie D and C's car) We had to really move him along today cause he sensed there was a BMW X5 in his personal space....

7. We saved the best to last... WE LOVE BLOGGING AND WE LOVE OUR FELLOW BLOGGEES....

So now we have to list 7 blogs we love - we love them all so this is very difficult for us - but we will choose a few that we think haven't received this....

1. Jackson's World - he may have received this already - but we are hoping that by bestowing this on him - it might entice him into blogging soon - 'cause we miss him.  

2. Massimiliano - he is our new found friend from Hong Kong - his family have had some tough moments recently - so we hope this helps cheer him up and let him know we are thinking about him

3. Tula - she is one big and very cute Akita - and she is a rescue like us!  Plus she always uses fun cartoon effects...

4. Paco and Milo - our new friends from Italy - plus it is Paco's birthday - so Buon Compleanno and tanti auguri...

5. Merci - she is a little rescue Fox terrier like us - and she hasn't been too well and we would like to cheer her up and ask her to blog soon!

6. Autumn - a sweet lakie Rescue - she is moving home and poor thing she is surrounded by boxes - she needs  pleasant diversion - like blogging!

7. Eric Square Dog - he is a real cutie and we were hoping to meet him at the Fox Terrier Fun Walk - it was his barkday recently - so big barks to him and we hope he will teach us how to place our awards on the side of our blog...he is a very Kreativ Blogger!

Well that was just a selection of blogs we enjoy reading ... the world really is a small place 

We hope all our bloggee friends are enjoying their sundays - we send lots of licks

Sally and Paddy

Paddy reporting about the Lake District

Hello everyone,

Paddy reporting today - Sally has problems with her paws again and she won't be able to type.  She is wearing little girls socks - sadly the socks in this household seem to go astray - so Sally isn't wearing matching ones.  D thinks they escape from the dryer - maybe it is like Colditz and they tunnel their way out of the dryer?   Well here is Poor Little Sally:

Sally is looking very sorry for herself - so we all hope she gets better soon and her paws clear up.  

Well, we had a very busy week!  After having lots of fun in Salzburg at the wedding of the century - we were off to the Lake District!  D and C love this area of England and love to go hiking.  D also likes all the Antique shops and small little Junk Shops along the way.   She bought lots of embroidered tablecloths - which is odd as she never uses them...go figure.

Well, it was a very wet and windy week - so in most of the photos I have sticky uppy ears - we walked lots and ate at a lot of Pubs - I really like going to a Pub after a walk and eating something - D and C drank local Ales and we all left with rosy cheeks.  

We did a lot of walking and sightseeing - so I will try and pick out the highlights - otherwise this would be one very long blog....

Here I am sitting on the doorstep of our little cottage - the two legged ones take forever to get ready - I couldn't wait....

We were ready for any walk - here is us trying to pull D up the road to get a move on...

We were staying near Wastwater (England's deepest lake) in the shadow of Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain) - we did go for hikes in the hills - but the wind stopped us from going up the really high peaks as everyone was afraid we would be blown off the mountain - and at times it really did feel like we might be.  I was really good on the hikes - although I have my sight impairment - I have all the spirit to make it up those mountains - here I am on the way to Great Gable - we are overlooking Wastwater - it was beautiful...

We did make it down and very predictably ended up in the pub - I got a lot of attention - but no Ale - very unfair...

At Wastwater is the smallest church in England - it is called St. Olaf's - we went in and said prayers for  all our friends and family - it was a time of great reflection - I sat peacefully too - although I did want to water the Yew trees outside - sorry...

We also spent an afternoon at the beach - Sally really let her fur down and ran like mad.  D had an idea I was ready for some off leash time - so she let me off and I ran straight towards Scotland - they caught up with me and I was put back on.  It was a fun game for me - I was going to Scotland to visit all my Scottish pals...D didn't understand...

Here is Sally and me at the beach - it was very windy!! No bucket and spade for us I am afraid 

We visited several towns but I thought I would point out a special place for my friends on the other side of the pond - in Whitehaven there is a plaque commemorating Mildred Gale - paternal Grandmother of George Washington - who was from Virginia but went to Whitehaven where she now rests.  Sally wanted to head to the coffee shop - she isn't one for history I am afraid!  

While we were at Whitehaven we saw a really funny bunch of geese hanging outside the YWCA - not sure what interested them - but I sure hope it was fun.

I had a wonderful time - and we were out every day - plus we were allowed in the pubs and restaurants - I even got let into a few historic buildings - my favourite was an old working mill - where I got angry at the resident cat and paid no attention to the nice man - but in my defence he started it - I was minding my own business when he came right over and smacked me in the face!!!   Hows that for Northern hospitality?  Maybe he was jealous of my rakish good looks...

Anyway - I was really pooped at the end of each day and pretty much ended them fast asleep in front of the TV.  

Well thats it for now - we all hope Sally gets better soon - lots of licks

Paddy 

An Award and TTouch

Hello!

We would like to thank Tula and Baby Rocket Dog and Hootie

They have awarded us the Neno's award

About the Award *As a dedication for those who love blogging activity and love to encourage friendships through blogging.  *To seek the reason why we all love blogging.  *Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.  *Don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award.  *Answer the Award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging.  *Tag and distribute the Award to as many people as you like.  *Don’t forget to notify the Award receivers and put their links in your post.

So here it is - the reason why me (and now we) love blogging...

We have met lots of super furry and not so furry friends.  We get to see and experience cities and places we have never been to - we learn new languages, ideas, recipes and so much more.  

We share our experiences with others and they with us.  We laugh, smile and sometimes cry with our fellow bloggees - we realise that the world is a small place and there are a lot of lovely beings out there.  

Now we are to tag other bloggers - but we think a lot of them have received this - so I pick one who may not - my new friend Max - and if you haven't been tagged - consider yourself fully tagged!

Now .... on Sunday - we got into the Moving Kennel (ie D and Cs car) - and drove a long time to go to a Sea Scouts Hall.  Although we think Paddy would make a good Sea Scout as he is always prepared ...to make mischief.  

We were here for me - we went to a day course of Tellington Touch - if you do not know about it - go to their website: http://www.ttouch.com/whatisTTouch.shtml

You see, I spent the first 5 years of my life in a different family  - and they left me with a lot of anxieties.  So much so - that I am a bit reactive - mostly with the thought of my people leaving me - my D calls me Sully when I have my moments - as I become another dog - I shake, bark, salivate and I bite!  It is called Fear Aggression and D has replaced so many of my victims (pillows, teddy bears, trousers and even one dress) - she thinks I have a very large carbon paw print - but I think I am helping the economy through her spending.

So D wants to help me become more confident and relaxed (within the approved Terrier guidelines).  So a friend told her about TTouch - which has worked with wild animals suffering from anxiety at zoos - so if it works for a Tiger - it should work for a wire fox terrier?

But we spent the day learning calming techniques and new 'touches' that help relax me - I really liked the Tiger Touch and am a fan of the ear acupressure - but I was quite nervous as there were big dogs there and I needed a few 'time out' breaks.  Then I was really relaxed with it all.  I was supposed to walk around an obstacle course - but I cut through the course without dealing with one obstacle - in my mind - it is the shortest point from A to B - everyone laughed and admired my energy saving techniques.  Paddy just wanted to play - he tried to dismantle the obstacle course and entice the other dogs to do the same...he is very annoying sometimes.

But it is early days and we will keep you posted on how it works for me.

Sadly we do not have more pictures - but D is not a multi tasker - as mentioned in a previous post - I think she needs some training.  Send her positive photo taking vibes please...

Lots of licks

Sally and Paddy

More Fox Terrier Fun!

Hello everybloggie,

Well as you know - it was the First Fox Terrier Fun Walk on Sunday (Fox terrier Rescue).  C couldn't make it - so D had to drive to Brighton on her own.  Well, she hasn't been on the motorways (highways) for months - so she was a little anxious - but minus a little detour where we started heading North as opposed to South - we made it safe and sound.  Stanmer Park was beautiful - we parked and started walking and saw more Fox Terriers like us!

We met at the cafe and I was well behaved - but Paddy started barking at his new found friends - they replied and then the lady from the cafe came out and asked if we could stand on the opposite side of the street - Geez!!  Some People!  We were just chatting.

Well, D handed Paddy to a nice lady named Diane and he led the charge - thankfully a nice lady named Annette was guiding the group - D wasn't really prepared and was a little concerned she would lead everyone the wrong way and we might never make it out!  So well done Annette - she made the walk go smoothly.  

We met so many lovely WFTs and their owners - and we got to meet JACKSON!  I was too shy to ask for his pawtograph - but we got to walk together and we sat on the grass chatting afterwards. He was keeping an eye on the Goody box - making sure no one stole anything... He is lovely...

Paddy and I had lots of fun and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves..

Here is Rosa standing up to make herself heard...

This is Max at the cafe - he was raring to go too..

Here is Hector getting some attention from a young walker (we love his stickie uppy ears)

 

Here is Tinkerbell and 2 walkers having an in depth discussion about something...

Here is Paddy (the other Paddy) meeting Seamus - one of the Irish Terriers that joined us.

Kelly made it at the last minute - poor thing - she had a dodgy tummy - but she was a big brave girl and kept up with all of us 

We would of had more pictures - but sadly D isn't good at multi tasking - walking and photo taking are not her strong points sadly - so we have missed some dogs out!

But here is a group shot - there were about 15 Fox terriers and 4 other furry friends - we didn't bother to count the humans!  

We don't know how to big up the photo - but if D figures it out - she will amend it later.  But everyone had a great time - and we are planning to organise another one soon.  Jackson and J1 did a great job and this wouldn't of happened without them and a big thank you to them for the Goody bags!  Those biscuits were delicious - Paddy liked it too - but he has been known to eat dirt - so we are not taking his opinion too highly.  Here is me wanting D to open the bag up quickly!

There are no after shots - as the biscuits did a disappearing act in my mouth...I did share with Paddy.  Thank you to the Dog Dog's Bakery!

Well we were so pooped when we got home - we slept the afternoon away - we were so happy to meet all the other Fox Terriers and hope we can get another one together soon.  

Lots of licks

Sally and Paddy

Failed Foster , New Friend Max and missing Freedom

Hello everyone,

Sorry for the delay in blogging - my typist has been working on a project and was not available - where are her priorities?  

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter that was filled with good food and fun.   Well, I had a little surprise because we went to the Fox Terrier Rescue for Easter - and we came back with a very strange looking bunny.  

I think you may know him as Paddy - well, D and C just couldn't stop thinking about him.  They fell head over heels for him when he was here.  They aren't very good fosters - because they failed on their first foster!  

I have been extra special BOSSY - I am not so good with change - I am not so secure about things.  But D and C are working hard on making sure I have my space and lots of love to reassure me everything will be ok.  Paddy has settled in well - he is really sweet and when he gets a little more settled - I might let him comment from time to time! Looks like Paddy's here to stay.

I have another new friend that I met through D - he is a 14 year old Tong Gau - that means a Hong Kong breed that is local to the area.  He lives in a great little area called Pok Fu Lam (in the hills near a large reservoir that looks like a lake and is filled with Turtles and Koi Carp - really pretty) and has lots of various animal friends.  He has just started blogging - so if you could drop by and welcome him that would be great!  He has a really powerful bark - but is a softy at heart.  His name is Massimilliano - drop by and bark at him - he speaks lots of languages - so you can bark in whatever lingo you want - Thanks!

It was nice seeing everyone at the rescue - lots of dogs have found there furever homes and that makes everyone smile. But a Fox terrier has gone missing and if you can go to the website or look at the photo - just be on the lookout for him - He is about 10 years old, sticky-uppy ears and his name is Freedom.  His owners are besides themselves with grief - so we want to do everything to help him return home.  

If you have any information - please let his owners know - he was lost in the area of Ferndown in South Dorset, 5-10 miles north of Bournemouth.

Well, my typist promises to be more loyal and there will be more posts from me and Paddy  - Licks for now

Sally

My Life is back to Normal

Hello all,

Well, Paddy has gone back to the rescue - both D and C were very very sad - he needs a checkup with his Eye Specialist and maybe we will see him again soon.  D and C are not very good foster carers as they have one foster dog and want to keep him.  I should not have behaved so well - I should have been more bossy.  We think he enjoyed himself - he loves his walkies - here he is with his Lurcher (greyhound) and collie pals - I am very fond of the big lurcher - his name is Charlie - and I like him a lot!  

We brought him back to the Rescue and he settled back in nicely - after a few cuddles - he settled on the couch.

I was not so relaxed - although they were wonderful to me at the Rescue and they found me such a good home - I am not entirely comfortable being there.  So I spent most of the time stuck to D or C's legs.  

D thinks he has been a good influence on me - but how is that possible?  I have always been perfect, no?  

So my life has gone back to normal - we are back home and I went walkies this morning - and thought I would show you the lovely daffodils in our park.  Spring is definitely here - and I am looking forward to the bluebells arrival.  Will post photos when they are in bloom - they are BEAUTIFUL

Well, all that excitement at the Fox Terrier Rescue brings me to the Fox Terrier Fun Walk we are organising on the 19th of April, 2009 in Stanmer Park (Brighton).  It is the first Fox Terrier Fun Walk and we are hoping it will be a success.  I might even get to meet my pal Jackson finally!  We will try and get some of the rescues there if we can - they will deserve a fun day out.  

Go to the website and check the details out - hopefully they can get a good crowd and have all the Fox Terriers strut their stuff.  

We will of course take lots of photos - 

Lots of licks

Sally

An unexpected Visitor

Hello all,

You won't believe who has come to stay for a few days...Yep, its my pal Paddy from the Fox Terrier Rescue.  D and C have decided to give him a few days out and about - and I am supposed to be a good girl and learn to share.  We were out by the seaside today - and saw lots of people, dogs and of course boats!  D and C thought it would be good to go on a floating pontoon and see the ducks.  This sounded like a good idea until I got halfway and it started to bob up and down.  Well, we had to turn around pretty darn quickly as I started to crawl back...

We had lunch and that made me feel better - I got some of C's Steak and kidney pie...mmmm...and I did share with Paddy ....

We had a lovely walk back - past some boats and the wreckage of a ship - which D hopes isn't the way the weekend will end.  She would like to foster dogs from the rescue - but apparently I can be a  'Little Miss Bossy Boots'.  Which is unfair - I am teaching them manners ... thats all, honest. Don't we look angelic in this photo?

He is very sweet - and he is respecting my boundaries - so he might be ok.  

Will let you know how we get on.  We are all looking forward to going for walkies tomorrow - there are a lot of fun dogs for him to meet and play with - so will keep you posted.

Paddy says Thank you to all that helped with his operation - he is glad he can see and he is taking full advantage - maybe D can remember how to use the movie function on the camera...

Lots of licks

Sally