Dratted Weather!

Its more like winter than the start of summer. It seems as if its been raining for weeks, and its cold. I really don't like it, but I enjoy my walks anyway.

This morning was fun. First I smelt a rabbit way across a field. I took off like a rocket and got pretty close to him before he know I was there. Sneaky devils that they are this one managed to slip through a hedge just before I caught up with him. I think that if I didn't get so excited that I start yapping when I get close I'd have better luck. Do you think that would help.

I'd no sooner  got my breath back when I scared up a deer and gave chase. I know I can't catch them, but I can't resist. Besides its great fun. I was pretty tired afterwards and quite content to go home. I had a good drink and ate the breakfast David gave me. Then, a good nap. Its a hard life being a dog.

I had great news today! My friend Doreen was able to get out of bed in hospital. I'm told that she was up & about for about half an hour. I'm really pleased. I'll be taking her for walks before she knows it. Keep up the good work and your good spirits, Doreen!

They, the forecasters that is, say that on Saturday the weather is going to change and proper summer will begin. I certainly hope so. I mean, its been so bad that my friend Fernie and I had to cancel an afternoon walk this week. Bummer !

Net week Fernie! We'll have good charge around!

Keep it up Doreen!

It seems the boot is on the other paw at the moment. As many of you know, my ghostwriter Doreen is in hospital, so I’m going to have to write a blog entry myself, or at least dictate it to David.

Sadly, I’m unable to visit Doreen in hospital, which is not helping her recovery. Linda has lent her the calendar with my photos on so she can at least look at me occasionally. The problem here is that the doctors, nurses and visitors all keep coming into the room, look at my pictures and say “comme il est mignon” and forget to talk to Doreen. I actually thought “mignon” had something to do with steaks, so I’ll have to ask David about that.

I think Doreen needs a new hobby, so I’m going to suggest Linda and David keep all my fur from when I go to grooming and then Doreen can knit Linda a jacket, which should look very smart. I know Doreen and Linda have lots of friends who are good at embroidery, so we can put a big ‘L’ on Linda’s jacket so everyone will be able to tell us apart. There may even be enough fur left over for a pair of socks for David.

Note: 'mignon' means cute in French. Although I'm sure they mean well I don't see myself as cute. More on the handsome side I think.

PS: My friend Kiwi Minnie was asking about those cats who live with Doreen & Gavin. I can report that they are being fed & watered by local friends, Martin & Judith, who live nor far away in St Antonin. Cats don't show their emotions much, but I'm sure that like me they're very worried about Doreen.