Terrier Fun

Busy weekend for us Welshies.

2012-02-18T22:10:00.000Z

Hello, Winnie here

Taffy and I are very busy this weekend.

I am celebrating my first Gotcha Day with my family.

I had an extra large Dentastix this morning to celebrate my special day.

Followed by a nice long play session with my favourite toy.
I can't believe I have been here a year already, time has gone past so quickly.

It has been such a great year for me.

As you may know Taffy has qualified for Best in Show in Mango Minster 2012.

He excelled in the Cracker Critter category.

I do hope to attain his level of crackerness one day.

At the moment he is resting while he waits for the voting to finish.

Even when he is asleep he still manages to have his mouth wide open.
I really don't know how he manages it!

So if you think Taffy is worthy of the title B.I.S and would like to vote for him just pop over to Mango Minster.

http://mangominster.blogspot.com/2012/02/best-in-show-vote-now.html

Comment moderation has been enabled by Mango to keep voting private.

Voting closes 5pm EST Sunday 19th February.

I had better go and see if he needs a drink or something to eat, all this excitement has worn him out.

Winnie

Wordless Wednesday...... Sorry Mum.

2012-02-15T09:00:00.003Z

Monty

This Lodge ain't big enough for the both of us!

2012-02-09T09:55:00.000Z

Oh golly gosh Molly has the Lodge filled up with snow?

The snow is very high.

You stay there Taffy, I will investigate. I am an Airedale and have long legs.

I am an Airedale too with short legs!!!!!!!

I am going in..............

I'm right behind you Molly.

Ploughing my way through.
I made it.
Taffy I did ask you to stay where you were.
Look at you now, you are covered in snow.

Did you wipe your paws?
Taffy there really isn't much room in here now. I am all squashed up.

Could you just move your derriere please.

Phew that's better.

Why do boys never listen to what I say?

Hmmm, perhaps she was right and I should have stayed where I was.
I have enough snowballs on my legs to start a snowball fight.

Told you so Taffy.

My little brother with the short legs always thinks he knows best!

Oh here comes Monty wanting to know what was going on.

I'll flatten the snow so it is easier to go in the Lodge Molly.
There you go, can I go indoors now?

It's very cold.

Wordless Wednesday (almost)

2012-02-08T12:35:00.004Z

You could have told me it was slippery before I hit my chin!

Two seconds later I was on the floor, in a heap!

I was absolutely fine as I slid off very gracefully.

Molly

Snow, snow, quick, quick snow.

2012-02-07T21:20:00.000Z

It's snowed.

Let's go for a walk.

Come along, hurry up.

I'm doing handstands waiting for you.

Snow is such fun.

Yippee, we are off.

Can you keep up with me?

Oh wow, this stuff is really deep.

My paws are frozen. Wonder if I can walk on two at a time?

Apparently not.

I could do with a pair of boots like yours.

May I borrow them for a short while?

What do you mean no!

I did ask politely.

OK then, a compromise. Can I have a glove?

I insist I have a glove.

Gimme, gimme, gimme.

I WILL have a glove.

Got it!

Yay!

Shall I bury it or wear it?

Rather fancy playing

Throw it up in the air.

Then bury it.

Hmm, think I need the other one to make a pair.

I'm coming back for your other glove. Watch out.

Couple of tugs should do

Or could I have your scarf?

If you won't let me have it I will tie your legs up with my lead until you surrender.

If you just gave it to me it would save all this messing about.

Nearly got it..

Yes, it's coming to me..

Woo hoo

Told you I would succeed didn't I.

Now where did I bury the other one?

Time for a victory lap.

I'm having the best time.

Come on then time to go home, last one back cooks dinner.

Winnie

Mango Minster 2012. Taffy's entry

2012-02-03T14:50:00.001Z

Here is my submission to

Mango Minster 2012.

Name: Taffy (M)

D.O.B 25th September 2000

Class: Cracker Critter

Well here I am.

Looking dashingly handsome as usual.

I enjoy a variety of sports. I love swimming and diving during the summer months in rivers and streams and also in my little pool.

I have been busy working on my diving technique

Having perfected my entry into the pool. The next step was to try a mid air flip

and a rotation.

More work required I think!

Can you see my diving instructor in the top left hand corner?

You just can't get the staff these days!

All I do know is that my passion for diving really doesn't do much for my beard and moustache!

Now after that brief introduction into my healthy lifestyle I would like to tell you about my real passion in life.

TEETH AND TONSILS!

The absolute delight of having my toothie pegs cleaned every week.

Please, please can I have them done now?
Oh that yummy poultry flavour tooth paste.
Look at my pearly whites. You must agree they are amazing.
I sit back and enjoy the time with my tooth brush.
Licking the brush to make sure no toothpaste has been left behind.

Absolutely divine.
When you have great teeth you have to display them on a regular basis.
Also have to check that my big brother is taking care of his teeth and gums.
Not bad Monty, just take a bit of extra care with that fourth upper premolar.
With nice teeth, it's important to smile and dazzle.
Molly, my big sis, can be a little shy when it comes to her weekly dental inspection.
Come on Molly..... Open wide.
Bit more gentle persausion required.
She finally capitulates.
Open wide.
Looking good,
Just need to check your tonsils, keep still while I insert my head in your mouth.
Lovely pink tonsils. Teeth all good too.

Such an interesting past time.

Even when I am driving and shouting at Road Hogs I am confident my teeth must be dazzling them.

So remember to keep up the jaw exercises and make sure the teeth are white and gleaming.

You never know who may be looking at your tonsils.

Now if you will excuse me, it is time for me to look into my crystal bowl and see what the future holds.

Taffy

Wordless Wednesday with Winnie in the washbasket!

2012-02-01T09:00:00.001Z

Run free Maggie

2012-01-29T12:40:00.002Z

We are feeling so sad.

Our friend Maggie made the journey to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday.

A very special Airegirl.

We will miss you so much.

Run free Maggie.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

Happy Birthday to me!

2012-01-26T09:00:00.059Z

I am 4 years old today.

I was so excited this morning I rushed out into the garden and did some zoomies.

When I came back indoors I found a lovely fluffy new bed in the kitchen. Just for me!

I do like to have a good selection of day beds.

As it is my 4th birthday I made plans last week to have a party.

I ordered my favourite treats.

Gravy bones, beef flavour.

Do you think I ordered too much?

Now my plans have all gone wrong.

Molly has disappeared.

She went off at the beginning of the week to join in the pre Mango Minster fun.

She boarded a plane with the other contestants and flew off to goodness knows where!

Can't believe she sat next to a cat!

It wasn't long before it all went pear shaped. Something went wrong with the plane and Molly grabbed the nearest tool kit and started what seem to be major repairs.

I suppose I should be grateful that she remembered to pack her hard hat in case of emergencies.

The latest update from the plane isn't too encouraging...

Photos courtesy of Mango.

She'd better turn up for my party, I will be so cross otherwise!

Just had to try one of my party biscuits to check they are OK.

Licked my lips, well I don't want crumbs on my face when I have my photo taken.

Hurry back Molly so the party can start.

Oh am I mad or what? I type in pink and blogger keeps changing the colour! GRRRRRRRRRRR

Winnie.

A surprise package.

2012-01-23T10:00:00.000Z

This pretty girl is our friend Betty Boo.

Her Mummy makes her delicious biscuits and last week they made some for us too.

A package arrived Saturday morning. We mugged the postman and rushed indoors to open it.
It was very carefully packed and inside there were three smaller packages.

The smell was utterly divine.

Apparently they are made from stoneground wholemeal flour, honey, dried skimmed milk, a touch of garlic, eggs and butter.

There were some big bone shaped biscuits.

Some smaller shaped bones

And four Terrier shaped biscuits.

Now the following photos are a bit blurry.

You have to understand that when food is involved we don't dilly dally, we move!

Taffy bit his biscuit in half and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Molly practically swallowed her biscuit whole and then hoovered up the crumbs.

Monty savoured his, enjoying every mouthful

Winnie chewed hers

making sure she left no crumbs

Thank you so much Betty Boo for sending us such yummylicious biscuits.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

Airezen needed for Deetz.

2012-01-21T09:00:00.006Z

Our friend Deetz
had a very nasty accident last weekend.

A horse "pawed" him straight down his spine with it's hoof,
A golf ball sized lump appeared on Deetz's left side, close to his spine which grew to the size of a melon. It was a lump that was raised about an inch high and went from his lower left side all the way over his spine to his right side.
Poor Deetz had a haematoma. ( A large bruise that was blood filled.)
The blood had nowhere to go, his vet said if he didn’t drain it, it could burst or it could also get infected.

Deetz had to stay in hospital for 2 days. He had tubes coming out of his back to drain all the fluid.

When he came home he still had the tubes in to allow any remaining fluid to drain out.

He is feeling a lot better now but we are sure he would appreciate some airezen to help him heal quickly.

Get well soon Deetz.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

Our visit to New York.

2012-01-14T23:20:00.000Z

Last October our "flat selves" went to NY.

We set out early in the morning to catch a plane from London to NY and by the time we arrived it was night time and raining..

Our wonderful friend Asta had invited us to stay in her apartment while she took her pawrents on a trip.

After a good nights rest we thought it would be great to go exploring.

When we looked out of the window we saw it was still raining and groaned.

It was then I realised how high up we were!

I just couldn't look down, it was so scary!

I left Molly, Monty and Taffy enjoying the views over the River Hudson and had a sniff around.

I am an inquisitive girl.

Pawtinis...........Oh lovely.

Am I allowed one of these I wonder?

Now here's one good looking fellow!

This must be one of Asta's dresses, she has such style.

After a while I thought I would have a snooze and turned round to see Flat George drinking tea.

Looking very comfortable sitting in an armchair.

He certainly made himself feel at home.

I didn't even know he was coming on the trip!

We decided to stay in the apartment and I suggested we had a dinner party, just like the fantastic parties Asta organises. She really is the hostess with the mostest.

We didn't have much food so we made a list of things we needed and

sent Taffy out in a taxi to bring in the goodies.

He never did tell us what he did with the driver or why he went via the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square!

Then came back in a lorry.

The list wasn't that big that he needed to upgrade the vehicle.

The weather was brilliant for the rest of our stay.

We saw a variety of animals...

Some very cheeky squirrels

A lonely Turkey in Battery Park, we wonder if it made it past Thanksgiving?

Even saw a mouse!

Then we went on a trip to Boston.

We met Agatha and Archie!

It was so exciting.

I don't think they could believe their eyes at first when they saw us.

They took us on a tour of Boston but sadly we didn't have time to see their favourite place the Arboretum.

We were invited back to their home. Had a really scrummy meal and posed for tons of photos.

They were so good.

We had an absolutely brilliant day with them and their hoomans.

Thanks ever so much Agatha and Archie for being such excellent hosts.

We spent time on the rooftop of Asta's apartment.

There were some fantastic views from the top.

We could see the Empire State Building.

We were disappointed Asta was not at her home to entertain us.

She was staying with her brother Duffy, so we called her to ask if we could pop over and visit them.

We took them a little present each. Orange for Asta because that is her favourite colour and a blue one for Duffy.

They were so excited.

Asta said thank you very much

before running after Duffy and trying to grab his blue ball.

They played tug for ages. We thought it was so funny that Duffy was standing on the sofa.

Time for posing for photos.

Duffy took quite a shine to George.

Didn't we look smart?

Asta tried to clean George and me!

Asta and Duffy took us on a lovely walk to Washington Square.

A most interesting place indeed!

Friends were greeted.

We enjoyed spending time pretending we were New Yorkers.

After a fantastic afternoon we had to say goodbye and walk back to the apartment.

In Greenwich Village we met Dudley, the Airedale.

Molly thought he was very handsome.

Apparently he is very well trained and knows how to cross roads and stay safe.

While we were visiting Asta at Duffy's home we arranged for Asta to come home early so we could spend some time with her and she could surprise her Mommi and Daddi when they returned from their trip.

We played ball and ran up and down the lovely long hallway.

It was such a good time.

This weekend Asta and her Mommi and Daddi are embarking on a great new adventure.

They are leaving New York and flying a long, long way.

We wish them a very safe journey and every happiness in their new home.

Winnie

Molly, Taffy and Monty.

My Gotcha Day

2012-01-13T10:00:00.000Z

Hello again! I get to post 2 days on the trot, YAY!

When I fell out of my bed this morning I just knew it was a special day.

Not not because it is Friday 13th.

I don't suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia. Well not yet anyway.

I remembered it was my Gotcha Day, my 5th to be precise.

When I arrived at my new home to be little brother to Molly I had no idea what the future held.

For a while this poster hanging on our fridge was very accurate.

Now I rather think the time has come to change it!

Since my last Gotcha Day, little Winnie has come to live with us.

We need to have a poster that says hug Welsh TerrierS!

She is a pretty little thing, understands I am "Boss" and has settled in very nicely.

Wonder what the next year holds for me. I do hope it won't be another sister!

Taffy

My annual check up.

2012-01-12T09:16:00.020Z

It's me Taffy.

Just wanted to share with you what happened a few weeks ago when I had to visit the dreaded Vet for my annual check up.

I went along with Mum, we arrived a little early for our 1.20pm appointment. I do like to be punctual I can't be doing with rushing around and arriving out of breath.

Anyway my vet is Alex, a very pleasant chap.

He greeted us as we went into his room and he glanced at his computer screen as I had a good sniff around the room.

He asked Mum to confirm how old I was! Apparently he couldn't believe my age! (I am 11)

"Wow what a fit boy, he looks like a 5 - 7 year old."

He checked my heart, muscle tone, ears, eyes and teeth. All perfect, of course.

Then asked again if I was really 11 years of age.

I was put on the scales. Exactly the same weight as last year!

"Are you sure he is 11? He is amazing"

Then came time for the dreaded needle in the back of the neck.

I didn't flinch. Never do.

Then Alex said, I cannot believe this lad is 11!

Now you know when you have just had enough don't you?

I know I am 11 years young!

I don't need reminding constantly, I do have a very good memory.

The last reference to my age finished me off.

Guess what I did?

Go on, guess...

No, I didn't bite Alex. That's naughty.

I walked up to his rubbish bin and did the biggest piddle I possibly could.

Well I needed to prove my bladder worked well for an 11 year old........... didn't I?

Going for a lie down now.

Taffy.

Wordless Wednesday.

2012-01-11T12:50:00.000Z

Mango Minster 2012. Molly's entry.

2012-01-07T12:00:00.000Z

I have decided to enter Mango Minster 2012.

I hereby submit my entry under the category of

WORKING STIFFS.

I am not a service dog but I have the responsibility of running the household and keeping not only my hoomans in line but also my brothers and little sister.

HOUSEHOLD DUTIES.

I am, in fact, a Domestic Goddess. I can put my paws to anything.

Organising the dishwasher.

Emptying the rubbish bin.

Hunting mice, even though it may lead to a future DIY job.

Keeping an eye on Taffy when he is eating.

I do so wish he would sit down when he eats.

Overseeing painting projects.

Somebody needed to keep it still while it was being painted!

I take everybody shopping, the organisational skills and patience required for this task are huge.

A good sense of humour is required, believe you me.

I am a dab hand in the kitchen and one day when I mentioned I was going to make a nice stock I ended up in a right old state!

See what I mean about a GSOH?

BED TESTER.

I am chief bed tester.

All new beds have to pass my strict quality control.

Just a shame most of them are too small!

However, I do my best and make do with the odd prop.

It gives me time to familiarise myself with a few new 'phone numbers.

SECURITY

I am out there patrolling, ensuring the fences are safe and there are no intruders lurking in trees

or at ground level.

I am out there in all weathers!

EXERCISE.

Keeping this lot fit is part of my daily routine.

Encouraging them to run a few circuits of the garden to limber up is no mean task.

I have to turn it into a game so they don't become too grumpy.

In the cold weather they are only too keen to stay in bed all day.

Performing my duties with a smile is very important.

GARDEN DUTIES

I test all new garden furniture.

Seats

and tables!

Well I have to make sure they are stable!

Overseeing the construction of any woodwork.

Ensuring all joints are tight and secure.

Not a bad job even if I do say so myself.

I do have the odd moment when I try to pamper myself.

Snatching time for a bit of pampering is very important to me.

SIBLING CARE

When Winnie arrived just under a year ago I helped her to settle in and feel comfortable.

Showed her the ropes basically as she was a little daunted after her re homing.

Listening to Taffy's silly jokes

But always laughing.

Then listening to Monty telling me the same joke.

I always laugh and then tell him a funny story.

It is so important to keep my brothers and sister in the best of spirits, and they make me so happy with all their antics.

Finally I am always there when they may need a hug and a cuddle.

Dear Monty often needs a cuddle and I will always be here for him.

Molly.

Apprentice Arborist!!!

2012-01-03T18:00:00.002Z

If I put it in water will it grow big enough for next Christmas?

Taffy.

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T09:00:00.004Z

We wish all our friends around the world a very

Happy New Year.

We hope it brings you good health and happiness.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

Christmas cards

2011-12-14T12:15:00.002Z

The race is on at our house!
Who will receive the most Christmas cards? Us or the staff?

We are out in front at the moment....

We received the best card ever this morning from our pal Willa.

Can you believe it? It's EDIBLE!!!!

Thanks so much Willa. You are a very clever girl to choose such a brilliant card.

Now the arguments start as to who has the biggest piece.. Peace on earth......... hmmmm.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

2011-12-11T10:10:00.002Z

They made me go to the "Furdressers"

Now I am cold.

This spot is now MINE.

Taffy.

Wordless Wednesday........ 1,2,3.

2011-12-07T09:06:00.005Z

Change of post!

2011-11-16T09:20:00.010Z

Hi it's me Monty.

We were going to do a Wordless Wednesday post today but we have decided to postpone it cos Molly is not well.

Instead of having the bestest of days yesterday it went horribly wrong.

Not only did she miss out on her sardine din dins but she had to go to the VET

TWICE!

She twisted her back in the morning and in the afternoon she went to the Vets and was examined and a painkiller prescribed with the advice of complete rest.

The Vet thought Molly had pulled a muscle and she was to take a painkiller when she got home and she would be more comfy.

She took her painkiller like a good girl but then just panted and panted and stood and stood and couldn't lie down.

We rang the vets again and Mummy and Daddy had to take her to the emergency vets late last night, much further away and she was given an injection for her pain which would see her through till morning.

She was also given another very strong painkiller to take on top of the original one but my sister just isn't right.

I am so worried about her. I think she is going back to vets again today.

Please keep your paws crossed for her.

Monty

A special day.

2011-11-15T10:10:00.001Z

Hello there!

Where are you?

Oh there you are.

Good, because I want to tell you why today is special.

IT IS MY 5TH GOTCHA DAY!

I really can't believe it was 5 years ago today that I arrived.

Time has whizzed past.

I was an "only dog" for a few months and then Taffy came along to play with me.

We have had loads of fun together.

When I am not playing I like to keep myself busy.

I am Mummy's little helper.

Recently she needed to paint the Butcher's block. So I sat on it to keep it still.

I am so good at things like that.

Well I was a Girl Guide you know.

I was always prepared for any eventuality.

Since I have gathered 2 brothers and a sister I just don't have the time to study for any more badges. Now if there was a badge for organising siblings or decorating I am sure I would score full marks.

Not sure what has been planned in the way of celebrations but hopefully it will include some special treats.

Sardines!

Did somebody say Sardines??

Oh yummers.

Today is going to be such a good day.

Molly

Third Annual Worldwide Moment.

2011-11-14T07:30:00.003Z

We hope you can join in for this very special time.

We are staying up tonight so that we can participate and think of all our friends around the world especially our friend Hutch, who lives in Germany. He is a Welsh Terrier who has been having a few health problems recently but at the grand age of 18years and 8months is doing marvellously well.

Photo courtesy of "Berlinorama"

We will be sending pawsitive energy to all our pals around the world.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

A tiny visitor.

2011-11-13T10:34:00.009Z

There's definitely something in there I can smell it.

Sorry about the cupboard Mum.

Molly.

-----------------------------

We have just read that our Welshie friend Moe had to say goodbye to his sister Porter yesterday.

We are sure Moe's family would really appreciate our friends popping over to leave words of comfort.

Run free at The Rainbow Bridge Porter.

Bert's Hat Challenge.

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000Z

Bert is having a hat challenge.

I thought I would join in and show how debonair I look in my cap.

Do pop over to his blog and find out how to join in the fun.

Taffy.

Wordless Wednesday...almost!

2011-10-19T09:00:00.001+01:00

Dishwasher needs to be run. Shall I do the pre-wash Mum?

Molly.

We've got visitors.

2011-10-16T12:00:00.002+01:00

The flat Thuglets are here!

Our birthdays by Molly.

2011-09-29T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hope you are sitting comfortably 'cos this is a long post.

When Taffy and I celebrate our birthdays every September we are always asked what we would like to do.

Before I can even draw breath to woof something Taffy barks

Wales, Wales, I want to go to Wales.

So off we trot to Wales.

Taffy loves his trips there.

He likes to see all the signs in his native language.

With some of these long words, you really do need to have your teeth in back to front to pronounce them. Most of the alphabet has been used to write Visitor Facilities.

We went to Lake Vyrnwy .

It really is a rather special place, lots of walks, places to swim and creatures to chase.

We took the hoomans to do a spot of retail therapy. We thought if we let them have their own way at the beginning of the holiday we would have loads more time to do what we wanted.

Winnie just kept saying... "Can we go now"

After the shopping trip I was dragged over to the stocks.

What had I done wrong to be subjected to this indignity?

I had been a good girl all morning.

Fortunately Winnie thought it looked fun and asked to have a go.

She is so tiny she practically crawled straight through dragging a hooman with her.

That's the way Winnie!

Then it was time for a paddle. Winnie beat us to the water.

Closely followed by Taffy and myself.

Taffy goes straight in.

Hope you washed your paws this morning Taffy, I am going to have a drink shortly!

Monty just put his big toe in and had a huge drink.

Taffy was impressed with Winnie

She is becoming quite a water baby, she really enjoys paddling.

Our water play was disturbed by two Jack Russell terriers.

Bill and Ben had so much attitude, we soon sorted them out and they left us alone.

We had a wonderful walk through the sculpture park.

What happened to all the photos I took I don't know! But take it from me it was fun.

By this time the hoomans were moaning they were thirsty and hungry.

So we took them to the hotel so they could have a snack.

It's very nice here isn't it Monty?

Oh yes Molly, but there is something even nicer over there!

Look!

They can't possibly eat all that can they? They must be sharing with us.

In your dreams Monty, in your dreams.

While we were in Wales we met George the Lad.

Now the day we met him it was absolutely teeming with rain and no photographs were taken.

However, George gave Taffy and me a pressie each. How kind is that?

We decided to wait until we got home to open them.

Taffy opened his first.

Wow there are 2 things in here!

A lovely snug fleece for the winter months.

A book about treats with a tug toy in it.

We are going to try out these recipes.

Then it was my turn.

I carefully removed the wrapping from the corner of the parcel.

Then proceeded to remove the layer of bubble wrap.

Oh how divine!

Sweeties.

I carefully removed one without destroying the lid.

Also in my pressie was a super tug toy. I said I would play with Winnie.

As Monty was feeling a little left out our hoomans gave him a dog toy slipper.

As he has such a keen interest in their footwear they thought he would like this toy.

It also meant they don't have to search for their slippers every time they want to wear them.

Taffy also received a campervan.

Here he is testing the strength of the bodywork.

We think it passed it's MOT !

As we had been away for our birthdays we had a last surprise when we put on our pawtop.

Our Airedale forum had put up a special birthday banner just for me and Taffy.

How fabulous was that?

I have asked Taffy if perhaps we could go to the Airedale Valley next year for our birthdays.

Apparently not! He has already booked our accommodation for Wales.

Monty..... when it is your birthday can you ask to go to the Airedale Valley pretty please?

Molly.

I am 11 today

2011-09-26T10:28:00.003+01:00

Well today is my birthday.

Yesterday we celebrated Molly's birthday and we have so much to tell you.

However, we have so many photos to sort and pressies to open we will post all about our two days of fun later in the week.

Just had to share this wonderful card I received from Asta.

Isn't it brilliant? I love it! Thank you so much Asta.

Taffy

It's my birthday today.

2011-09-25T08:00:00.002+01:00

I am 8 years old today.

I will tell you all about my barkday very soon.

We are rather busy at the moment celebrating as it is Taffy's birthday as well tomorrow.

Party, party, party...

Molly

Supervising the staff.

2011-09-01T09:19:00.031+01:00

Last weekend I organised the staff and sent them into action.

All this sitting around drinking coffee and eating cake is not good for them, they needed a job to focus on.

I had organised a delivery of wood and I put my supervisory paws into action.

Going well so far.

Could you just check the far corner there please, make sure the screw is secure.
I had to keep checking the level of craftsmanship. I don't like shortcuts or shoddy work.

All going well so far. Think the size is good.

Wrong way up mind you!

Um Taffy I have the situation fully under control thank you.

Think there is something missing!

Ah yes, the roof.... definitely need one of those.

This is a good position I think to have it.

I seem to have company in here, there's an earwig, could you remove it please.

Yes it is most satisfactory, not wonky, nice and stable.

As a finishing touch could I have a name plate and some flowers please.

That's lovely. Thank you.

Monty appeared after all the work was finished. Typical!

He thoroughly approved of the latest addition to our garden.

We turned our backs for a second and Taffy turned up.

He looked so innocent sitting there.

We knew he was up to something.

"Dale Lodge indeed"

When they aren't looking that will change!

I want a posh residence too for when I spend time relaxing in the sun.

Feeling rather tired now............

Just to annoy Molly I will stay here, hee hee

Molly..... Taffy is still sitting there in front of our lodge.

Don't worry Monty, when we have finished sunbathing we will move him.

Molly.

Walking with my new friend

2011-08-25T09:14:00.008+01:00

Mr Black Panther!

Monty

Wordless Wednesday. Is this allowed?

2011-08-24T08:00:00.007+01:00

Wordless Wednesday with Winnie.

2011-08-17T10:00:00.002+01:00

Just wanted to show you some of our pretty flowers in the garden.

Winnie.

Our 4th Blogaversary.

2011-08-14T18:00:00.005+01:00

Can you believe it? We have been blogging 4 whole years.

Last year when we celebrated our 3rd blogaversary there were three of us.

This year there are four of us.

Winnie came to join our pack in February.

When we celebrate our 5th Blogaversary next year wonder how many there will be in our pack?

Dad says:

NO MORE

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

HMPH.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

Wordless Wednesday with Winnie

2011-08-10T12:44:00.012+01:00

We've been invaded

2011-08-05T11:55:00.000+01:00

RATS

They arrived this morning

Nice fat squidgy rats.

This weekend is going to be terrierific.

You can run, but you can't hide!

Molly

It's all in the timing!

2011-08-02T09:00:00.002+01:00

Our eagle eyed hooman brother sent us this photo last week from his phone.

He was waiting for a train at Victoria station in London.

Could this be why trains never run on time?

Taffy.

PS. That's the Orient Express on the right hand side of the photo.

Service has improved!

2011-08-01T15:44:00.011+01:00

Well I am delighted to be able to tell you that service has improved.

I believe all your comments helped.

The management were shamed into improving the service.

Pretty flowers are now on my outside dining table.

No Monty, you cannot join me. If you want afternoon tea you will need your own seat.

OK, so it's not scones and all the trimmings but a yummy muffin and a nice cup of tea will do nicely.

It smells so good. Hope the tea has sugar in it!

Oh Monty, look! Two muffins. I am quite happy to share but you will have to eat on the lawn.

Molly.

Molly's afternoon

2011-07-19T12:55:00.002+01:00

Gosh did it rain a lot yesterday!

In between showers I popped into the garden and during a nice sunny spell I decided it would be nice to have afternoon tea.

Could I see a menu please?

The service was dreadful!

I had to wait ages to be served.

I only wanted tea and scones with lashings of strawberry jam and cream.

Molly.

Wordless Wednesday. Taking it easy!

2011-07-13T08:00:00.003+01:00

My Gotcha Day

2011-07-12T12:15:00.001+01:00

It's my Gotcha Day today.

I cannot believe I have been at my home for 2 whole years!

Lots of good things have happened to me.

I am so much more confident.

Look I am standing in front of the camera!

OK, I still don't like it when it flashes at me, but I am so much braver now.

I absolutely adore being brushed.

I play lots of games now, especially with Molly.

I am not the youngest one anymore.

I have Winnie as my little sister.

I am a big boy now.

I did try and organize a group photo this morning..

Winnie refused to get out of her bed and Molly was being very awkward.

Anyway us boys sat up nicely and posed.

Perhaps I will have better organisational skills ready to celebrate my 3rd Gotcha Day next year?

Monty

Wordless Wednesday. Pool time.

2011-07-06T10:15:00.000+01:00

Winnie's debut!

2011-06-30T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hi there, it's me Taffy.

I know I look rather fluffy but since this photo was taken I have been to the furdressers and look so much more handsome.

Anyway I thought I would tell you about Winnie's debut.

I took her to a Weltaf meeting a few weekends ago

It was at Holkham Hall.

A lovely dog friendly estate with a nice lake.

Lucy Airedale, Irish Terrier Sadie and her brother Barney were among the friends who came along.

Sadie stuck her tongue out when her photo was taken. Not very ladylike!

My sister Duffy posed, she is very good at that.

Pepper

Lucy and her lovely ears.

Me again.

Had to put another photo of me in just to remind you of how handsome I am.

Halfway around the walk Sadie caught sight of something very interesting.

Deer.

They didn't stay around when they saw us.

I think Winnie was watching Lucy count them!

We walked for a very long time and at the end I was ready to have a rest and cool down.

Nice fresh cold water provided by the Estate was very welcome.

Winnie's idea of cooling down is a little different to mine.

Silly girl.

I told her she had to have her photo taken with me before we came home.

She poses quite well for the camera don't you think?

Not as well as me of course but I do have years of experience.

Taffy

Wordless Wednesday. OK I put my paws up and confess it was me!

2011-06-15T08:42:00.004+01:00

Who dunnit?

2011-06-14T12:20:00.035+01:00

Hi it's me!
WINNIE.

I have a crime to solve.

Earlier this morning I heard a lot of grumbling and muttering and a few naughty words.

Only a few mind you as I put my paws in my ears so I didn't hear them all!!

Apparently a shoe had mysteriously disappeared from the kitchen............

It was eventually found in the garden where Molly, Taffy and Monty were playing.

The other shoe was on Mum's foot as she hopped badly across the gravel in our garden.

My job was to cross examine all the suspects.

I started with Taffy.

Wasn't me he said.

It was here when I sat down.

Leave me alone and go and interrogate those two over there.

So I asked Monty if he knew anything about why the shoe was in the garden.

He said go and ask Molly, she might know!!!!

Molly was just as unhelpful as she was busy counting birds in the trees and wouldn't even talk to me.

So....

Do you think Taffy committed the crime?

Is he trying to make me believe it was Molly or Monty?

Is Molly really counting birds or does she have a guilty complex?

Why is Monty laughing?

Is he really as innocent as he looks?

Hmmmm, I think I might know who dunnit!

Who do you think stole the shoe?

Wordless Wednesday: Hello!

2011-06-08T10:37:00.004+01:00

It's my birthday.

2011-06-06T08:00:00.000+01:00

Yippee! It's my birthday today. I am 4 years old.

I was so excited this morning I even beat my little brother out of the door. I just wanted to do loads of zoomies around the garden because I was feeling so happy.

I went straight to our little pool and asked if it could be filled up.

Excuse me.... I am still waiting.

Finally the staff came along and started to fill it.
Not that I have any intention of dipping my paws. I much prefer to keep them dry.
I just love to try and drink all the water before Taffy jumps in!

Molly decided to dress up this morning as it is my birthday. She called it her green bling!

Then it was time to pose for my Official Birthday Pawtrait.

Oops, my right ear tried to take off.
In the end I decided to go for a more relaxed pose.
Hope you like it. Monty.

Wordless Wednesday: The strange dining habits of Taffy

2011-06-01T08:26:00.015+01:00

Wordless Wednesday. There's a sock thief about!

2011-04-27T08:40:00.001+01:00

Sunday walk.

2011-04-18T21:10:00.006+01:00

Hello. It's me Winnie.

I just thought I would tell you about a lovely walk I had with Taffy yesterday.

It was such a glorious morning, the sun was shining and the silly hoomans were sitting around drinking coffee so I decided they needed some exercise.

Taffy and I took them to the creek which is just yards from our house.

As soon as we arrived Taffy posed to have his photo taken. Then we carried on walking..... until I realised it was expected that I would have a paddle!

Um .... NO.

I had no intention on getting my dainty paws wet.

So I sat down and refused to budge.

Taffy was doing boy things and watering everything in sight!

Then he charged right past me straight into the creek.

Think he spent too much time in the water. I told him his legs had shrunk and become all skinny. Hee hee.

Oops, think I upset him as he climbed up the bank and headed for our house.

I had no choice but to follow him and we trotted back down the road to our house.

I really love walking along the creek. Hopefully next time we go there will be a few ducks to chase.

Winnie.

Wordless Wednesday with Molly.

2011-04-13T11:10:00.000+01:00

Visiting the VET.

2011-03-22T12:43:00.020Z

Hi, it's me Winnie Just thought I would fill you in with what's been going on around here as the others have been too lazy to blog.

A letter arrived a few weeks ago to say my annual booster was due.

I know I need this to keep me healthy but the thought of going to the VET wasn't too appealing.

Anyway it turns out that Monty was due to have his booster and we booked a double appointment so we could hold each others paws.

Monty told me the Vet man was a very nice chap and we would be OK.

I must say he was very kind to us and I will have no worries about going to see him again.

He told me I am a pretty girl............... nothing wrong with his eye sight then which is encouraging as he is the one with that long needle in his hand!

When we arrived home I asked if I could play with Molly in the garden as I had been such a good girl.

I love my big sister, she is teaching me how to wrap the hoomans around my paw.

Apparently sitting down staring at them with big brown eyes whilst raising a paw works wonders. Result every time.

I dipped my paws in the bird bath just to make sure it was the correct temperature for all my feathered friends. Molly then posed for loads of photos. Molly I know you are very pretty but this post is meant to be about me, me me. A few days later Monty developed a limp. He looked absolutely tragic in his great big fluffy winter coat with paw raised limping around.

So off to the Vets he went. Pawsonally I think he was jealous I had received so much attention and he wanted an extra cuddle with the Vet man.

Anyway it turned out he had hurt his big toe! Something to do with a ligament and he was given some medicine. I am happy to report the medicine worked wonders and he is back to normal and bouncing around like a spring lamb. Just going to leave you with one more picture of ME

Winnie.

Delayed by a day!

2011-03-15T20:46:00.027Z

Well we were going to post yesterday as this is our 400th post but we decided to wait and post today. St Patrick's Day.

As we reach each new landmark on our blog we seem to increase in numbers! There were only 3 of us when we posted our 300th post!

We look forward to our next 100 blog entries but expect there will be many heated discussions before we can publish ..... well 4 Terriers on one blog is challenging.

Happy St Patrick's Day.

Molly

Monty

Taffy

AND

Winnie

Wordless Wednesday.

2011-03-09T09:00:00.001Z

Dydd Gwŷl Dewi Sant

2011-03-01T12:10:00.001Z

Today is the national festival of the patron saint of Wales, St David.

HAPPY ST DAVID'S DAY.

Molly, Taffy, Monty & Winnie.

Hello.....

2011-02-24T14:50:00.002Z

Hello. it's me. Winnie the Welshie

I believe Molly, Taffy and Monty have introduced me to you already.

However, I thought it only polite to say hello to you all myself.

Now I had never heard of a blog until I arrived here.

For two solid days all I heard was..

"blog this, blog that and blogging" every other word.

When I finally plucked up the courage to ask what "blog" meant I was met with 3 horrified faces!

Taffy made a face like this.....

So rude don't you think?

He likes to look butch and acts bossy but I have seen him have tummy tickles and look quite soppy. Hee hee.
I have him sussed out already.

Molly, very kindly, told me all about blogging and I wanted to join in the fun immediately.

Taffy pulled another face when I told him I was going to type in pink.

PINK! YOU ARE GOING TO TYPE IN PINK. YUK.

If I am going to be part of this blogging family I fully intend to contribute in my own style and it will be PINK. So there!

Pink to make the boys wink...

Winnie.xx

What a weekend!!!!

2011-02-21T11:42:00.000Z

Photo by Asta.

Well what a weekend we had.

We were invited to an absolutely huge party at Camelot Castle to celebrate the birthdays of Bertie and Katie.

So many guests, so much fun, food and frolics!

We arrived a bit late as Taffy's horse became lame and we had to leave it in a village in the middle of nowhere to have new shoes. As Molly was so keen to meet up with all her girly friends she said that Taffy could jump up behind her. A decision she later regretted..... he sort of hung on to her gown with his teeth and the slobber wasn't a good look on her new posh outfit.

Well he wasn't coming on my horse. I was having a fabulous time galloping along on my trusty steed.

Photo byAsta.

There was loads of food and jousting, climbing (organised by Bertie), dancing and drinking. Loads of photos of the weekend are on Asta's blog.

Unfortunately we had to leave the party early as we had received news there was an unexpected visitor in our house.

We were quite mystified.

Our hoomans hadn't mentioned visitors.

Who could it be???

We arrived home and a gorgeous Welshie girl was waiting to greet us!

"Who are you?" we asked.

This is what she said...........

My name is Winnie and I would very much like to live here and become your new sister and this be my furever home. Please may I stay?

You could have knocked us all down with a feather.

When we had lifted our jaws off the floor we settled down and she told us a little more about herself.

Winnie had very recently celebrated her 3rd birthday and wanted very much to live in the countryside and go on lots of nice walks and make some new friends and be a little sister to us all.

Well I have to say I was very happy. It means I will no longer be the baby of the family as I am 7 months older than Winnie and I will have 2 sisters to annoy... sorry meant to say play with. I am going to show her the ropes and help her settle in.

What a brilliant weekend!

Monty

Wordless Wednesday.. Molly 2 beds.

2011-02-16T08:00:00.001Z

Wordless Wednesday.... Jaw Exercises!

2011-02-09T09:23:00.010Z

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-26T10:33:00.000Z

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Happy faces and happy tums.

Do you think.......

2011-01-20T21:50:00.002Z

If I sit here and look innocent and am a very good boy

Mummy will forget her slippers are in shreds?

Monty

My photo shoot.

2011-01-18T10:02:00.016Z

So I had been all floofed up. Looking handsome as ever of course!

Out comes the camera.

Groan.

This is what I think of it!

Had a few words I can tell you.

You want a photo?

How's this then?

I am so not going to cooperate.

Well OK.

I will stand still

Only for a few seconds........

How about a side profile?

Aren't I just the most handsomest chap?

I am actually quite enjoying this now.

I'll just use the table to keep my head still.

Feeling tired now.

Can we stop now please.

Yawn...............

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Taffy.

Hello 2011

2011-01-01T12:00:00.001Z

We welcomed in the New Year

Having a good laugh.

Molly

Happy Christmas.

2010-12-24T09:00:00.005Z

We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

We hope Santa Paws visits you and you have a wonderful time with your family.

Molly, Taffy and Monty

Opy the GruffPuppy.

2010-12-22T23:26:00.006Z

We will miss you so much.

Run free at the Rainbow Bridge.

Molly, Taffy and Monty

How to wrap presents.

2010-12-16T11:45:00.005Z

Select wrapping paper

Select present to be wrapped

Roll out paper neatly.

Fold paper over pressie

Get glittery stringy stuff

Tie pressie up, not oneself!

Make sure pressie is still in one piece

Look for missing glittery string

Ask big sister for some help

Give up and take out frustration on wubba!

So there you have it in a nutshell!

Taffy.

Wordless Wednesday. Waiting for dinner.

2010-12-15T08:00:00.001Z

Dorcus.

2010-12-10T13:07:00.008Z

Our friend Dorcus Thuglet passed peacefully over to the Rainbow Bridge this morning.

Her Mummy and Daddy had to let her go as she was very poorly.

We are feeling so very sad.

Run free Dorcus.

Love from

Molly, Taffy and Monty

Wordless Wednesday

2010-12-01T07:00:00.000Z

It snowed!

2010-11-27T18:40:00.001Z

Whoopee it snowed last night.

First out into the garden this morning was Monty.

Taffy and me in hot pursuit.

Monty you need to put your brakes on rather than barge into me.

We'll chase you and then you can chase us.

Taffy you are cheating, get behind me.

Yikes you have caught Monty already Taffy. Those little legs of yours are very fast.
Oops sorry Monty I couldn't stop.

I was being very silly.
I know it's slippery but this is ridiculous!

Here we go, Taffy is barking out orders as usual.

I'm "IT" Monty.
Run as fast as you can.

Caught you.

Taffy had words with Monty about his bumping into me.

Didn't make any difference though.

So I sorted him out.

Then Monty decided to pounce on Taffy.....

BIG mistake.

More verbal........

Monty said he would be more careful

Then Taffy checked to see if Monty had flossed properly this morning. However, they looked as though they were going to have an argument

So we called it a day and went indoors to warm up.

Molly

Spot the difference.

2010-11-16T07:30:00.008Z

Can you see the difference between photo No 1

and

photo No 2?

You can?

Good.

Well hooman No 2 definitely can't!

Standing at the kitchen sink this morning he looks down and says "Taffy move"

Would like to see this move on it's own accord.

Do I look like a sack of potatoes?
I think not.

Someone in this house needs to go to Specsavers.

Taffy.

Today is my Gotcha Day

2010-11-15T12:00:00.005Z

Hello.

I can't believe it but today is my 4th Gotcha Day.

Where have the years gone?

This was one of the first ever photos taken of me just after I started to settle in.

I became used to posing very quickly.

This year has been a very busy one for me.

We moved house and I had to organise so much........

Here we are exploring our new garden.

Monty and I had great fun playing together

Taffy's rear end seems to have ended up in this photo!

I had to organise fencing to keep wildlife out of our special space.................
Many meetings were held to make sure work was progressing ....................

I practiced my silly jokes.
Monty really appreciates them.

We had a lovely holiday.

I often sit and think about all the things I have done in the last year.

Holidays, meeting friends and our flat selves went to NYC in July.

It has been a really good year.

I am looking forward to my next year, I do hope it doesn't whizz past as quickly as this one has.

Living with my brothers is fun, they can be annoying sometimes but for brothers they are the best.

Right I am off I can hear the Bonio box coming out of the cupboard.

If you could give my head a nice rub before you go I would really appreciate it.

Lovely.

Thank you.

Molly

Happy weekend

2010-11-12T10:35:00.001Z

Happy weekend everyone!

Taffy

Where's mine?

2010-11-09T08:45:00.001Z

"Silly water" seems to be creeping into our house.

Resulting in very long sleeps.

somebody couldn't even make it to their own bed.

But when they do they are well and truly out for the count.

So what I want to know is where is mine?

I am 3 years old, I am a big boy now and all grown up.

Monty

We've been busy entertaining.

2010-11-03T11:44:00.038Z

We've had visitors!

My friend Finn came to stay for 4 days. He brought his staff with him and we had a fabulous time.

He arrived quite late in the afternoon so he had just enough time to explore and have his dinner before bed time.

The next day we told him we would take him to the seaside for a nice long walk.

We arrived at the car park and I had to help buy a parking ticket to display on the windscreen.

Taffy put on his "I'm bored" look.

Which quickly changed to one of frustration when he realised we did not have the correct change for the machine!

I was so embarrassed when he started shouting at me to hurry up!

Finally we were ready to set off.

We had to walk through a small wooded area before we reached the beach.
We made sure to keep the hoomans under control as we were sure this was very poisonous.

Taffy insisted on posing for a photo. He wouldn't let us sit next to him.

Finn loved the beach.

All the coloured dog kennels looked most interesting.

We love walking on a beach.

We had a really long walk.

One final photo before we made our way back

Monty and Finn really got on well together.
It is so nice to see him making friends.

As we walked back to the car we decided we would take Finn to a forest the next day.

We certainly slept well after our long walk on the beach.

The next day we set off to a nearby forest.
Finn posed for a photo.

We spotted a very interesting tree.

We were very good and decided not to water it.

Then it was best paws forward as we had a 3 mile walk ahead of us.

We saw some very large birds!

This one was super loud.

Taffy decided to investigate this creature....

Is Taffy a Hopper or a Hatter?

We had such a fun walk.

We were sorry to see our friend go but he has promised he will come and see us again soon.

Molly.

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T13:33:00.003Z

Wordless Wednesday. Being uncooperative for a photo shoot!

2010-10-20T08:00:00.003+01:00

She's given up! Hee hee hee.

A woman's work is never done..........

2010-10-16T23:46:00.017+01:00

Every day I have many jobs to do.

Woof for my breakfast

Eat my breakfast

Then I have to do the washing up.

My bowl and my brother's bowls.

They always disappear when I mention they need to be dried up!

Next job. Bed making.

Oh the times I have nagged/asked Taffy and Monty to make their beds in the mornings.
I always end up sorting out the pile of blankets.

Well there's a turn up for the books.

Taffy's bed is all neat and tidy.

All this work I am worn out before the day starts!

Next job.... check the rubbish bin

Yep, it needs emptying

I was checking it, not scrounging!

I do hope you didn't think I was being naughty!

Me NEVER!

Off to have a nice Spa Day out.

I need it.

Molly

Farewell little fellow.

2010-10-14T08:50:00.000+01:00

You were there to welcome me when I was adopted by our hooman.

We had our nightly nose pokes and you were my little furry friend.

We had a special friendship.

I will miss you so much.

RIP

Crunchie

15th September 1993 - 14th October 2010.

Love Molly.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-29T09:00:00.000+01:00