Patch - letters from home

Hi everyone,

Had another good day. Settling into my morning routine nicely, up with Christopher, breakfast and a lovely walk.

Still can't get comfortable with Granddad but Llyn says I need to spend time with Granddad, with her being calm.

Getting to know Kurt, he gave me my dinner tonight and then took me for a run. I came back full of energy but Kurt was shattered, very funny.

I'm very tired tonight, so early to bed - not forgetting the Bonio!

Love Patch x

Hi all,

Well, what an exciting day! Been into Granddad's today and manage to stop for a few minutes, clever me.
I don't like it when he keeps calling my name and clicking his fingers. I know Llyn has asked him not to do this but it seems he can't help himself.

Chris and I had a long walk before a sharp shower and Llyn was home early. Chris took me on another walk this afternoon - was a little bit different as Llyn thinks I'm ready to try a little deviation on the route I know.

We walked past the Red Cow - phew, what a whiff, I remembered that Kurt smells like that on a Tuesday and Friday night after working there. Saw Christina briefly when she called for Kurt (they work together on a Friday night) but I will confess that I was far more interested in my hide chew - was delicious, well is delicious as I'm still going with it.

Met a new lady today, Jeni who is Llyn's friend, she smelt of 'dog' apparently he is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier X Bullmastif. He is 4yrs old and loves to play, I've not met him yet as Llyn says it is too soon but looking forward to meeting him.

Got over excited today when Kurt came home and gave me my dinner but I wasn't the one who got into trouble, Llyn told Kurt off for being silly and getting me all of a dither. I told him I was sorry he got told off but he was sorry I got so excited, good to know we're still best of friends.

Llyn has asked Rod to bring his digital camera home from work so that they can take some pictures of me in my new home and then she will send then to you.

Love and licks

Patch x

A very good morning to you all,

Apologies for not writing sooner, I haven't been able to get on the computer as Llyn has been writing a 'presentation' (whatever that is) for work. Apparently she has an interview on Thursday another position within the hospital.

Well. enough about humans lets talk about me.
I have had a new cage, a lot bigger than the other one. But Rod says the smaller one is ideal for taking me out in the car.

I've not been out in the since the epic journey from York but Rod seems that I've settled enough for a short trip, just to see how I cope. I also have a new bed, lovely and comfy - it's memory foam. Still prefer to lie in the middle of the kitchen floor at full stretch, especially if Llyn is cooking!

Yesterday Llyn was ringing round for pet insurance, didn't like the conversation, talking about vets and being ill so I left the kitchen and went to bed. We also have a dog trainer coming on Wednesday 24th, I think he's training my humans to recall me properly - I do have problems with them The dog trainer has a border collie called Pip, who he brings with him, looking forward to meeting her.

On Sunday evening when Kurt and me went for our usual walk, I had a bit of a play with another border collie. I was on a really long leash and could run around, he was tempted to let me off as the other collie recalled well but thought better of it.
But I really enjoyed my time playing. Kurt complained to Llyn and Rod that it wasn't fair to me when I had found a playmate I couldn't play properly but Llyn explained the dangers of me getting lost etc. and he could see why.

I enjoy my days with Chris, pottering about and a couple of nice walks. I have breakfast at 7 am, and a walk at 7.30 am - Chris likes this walk because we see the same people day after day and most speak to me and Chris.
We go again at 1.30 pm and then Kurt is back at 5.10 pm and gives me my dinner and takes me for a run! Don't know why he insists on running part of the way, when we get back he looks like he's run a marathon - still keeps him happy.

I'm very good at catching a ball now and I quite like the football, however, the flying ring that Llyn bought me I don't like.
I say don't like, I won't catch it or chase it, thought it would be good for a chew on but now its been taken away.

Chris' girlfriend is coming to meet me today, Lauren, she has a boxer dog . From what I hear his is a bit slobbery and bounces about everywhere, very undignified, gives us dog a bad name!

Enjoy your day,

Love and licks

Patch x

Hello all,

Hope you are enjoying this lovely sunny afternoon. I am struggling to keep my eyes open - so tired.
Had a busy morning, breakfast, early walk and then lots of visitors.

A lady who lives near and works with Llyn wanted to come and meet me, then another of Llyn's colleagues called in with her daughter as she had taken the eldest one to school to collect GCSE results - daughter rang up crying, but apparently she had done really well and got the grades she needs - you humans are strange!!

After all the visitors left Llyn and I went for a walk - she was so pleased with me that after we had been round Allestree rec, she decided that we would go through the woods (one of my favourite places - oh the smells) and then round Allestree lake. We were out for about 1 hour 20mins and poor Llyn was very tired.

What I wanted to let you know about is that I was "off the lead" for a while today - admittedly by accident at first but because I never ran away and came to Llyn when she called, she let me continue for a while.

I have had so much praise, not to mention 4 baby carrots and I've been forgiven for having 2 poo's on the walk when Llyn had only 1 poo bag. I thought something exciting was happening as Llyn put her hand in a bin but it was only to find a suitable alternative to use as a poo bag. Oh, she did moan but like I say all forgiven now.

I feel very proud of myself, the way I behaved with the visitors and out on the walk. My eyes are getting really heavy now , so I'm off for a nap before my 'daft mate' Kurt returns from work.

Love and licks

Patch

PS didn't bark at granddad today but Llyn thinks it's because I was distracted!

Hello all

Hope you've had a lovely bank holiday weekend. Been interesting weekend here. I got a new toy on Friday, I love my blue mini, even though it doesn't squeak anymore, so I got another toy a squeaky apple core.
It just wasn't the same as my mini - so I'm sorry to say I destroyed it! Only lasted 20 mins before it was in bits and then in the bin.

Llyn has been working 6 am - 2 pm since Friday so I get a bit disturbed when she gets up at 4.45 am - very annoying but I make up with an afternoon nap (usually along with Llyn!) My recall is coming on nicely, lots of practice and loads of praise when I do well.

Yesterday Rod was going to take me out in the car, however, I didn't want get in - I refused.
Llyn said to leave it because I was getting a bit upset. I didn't know where I was going and the last time I was in the car I ended up a long from what I knew.

However, today Kurt drove Llyn's car to the back of house and left the doors open and with a bit of play and encouragement I was soon going in and out of the car.
We will try sitting in it some more tomorrow as I get ready for a trip to the vet on Wednesday 3.30 pm.

I'm off now as getting towards Bonio time - yummy.

Love and licks

Patch x

Hello all

Just a quick update, can't type for long as I'm very tired today - hectic weekend!

Saturday was a normal sort of day except that Kurt was in trouble for not letting anyone know he had gone to his friend's and wouldn't be home - it's against house rules not to let someone know what you are doing, Llyn says it's rude and a lack of respect.
Anyway, didn't see him until Sunday evening when he came back, tail between his legs (if you know what I mean).

I wasn't very sure about the scooter at first but I soon thought it was OK.
Llyn thinks I might be able to go out for a small walk with Rod on his own, as I walk beautifully on the lead.
We were out for ages, good hour and half and I'd had a play with another dog - was ready for my snooze when we got back. Rod had obviously got the bug for going out as I got another long walk about 4.30 pm.
Unfortunately when Kurt came back he took me out, that was about 7.30 pm. Rod had to ring him at 8 pm and tell him to come back - I mean I love my walks but there is a limit!

This morning I found Molly, little black terrier, on the Rec and had a good half an hour run about, she is great fun but very naughty. She pinched another dogs ball this morning and then ran round and round the Rec, refusing to come back - me.
I didn't really know what was happening but was just enjoying the run

The other dog finally got fed up and growled at Molly and she dropped the ball and rolled over - her human was not too happy with her so that was the end of playtime.
Llyn and I went round Allestree Park and lake and I had my usual sniff around the woods and now I'm dog tired.

Well, that really is all I have time for, my eyes are getting heavy and ~ I need to snooze, I'm off to dream about running.

Carrot and Bonios ~ yummy.

Love and licks

Patch x

Hello all

Hope you are all well and had a good weekend end - mine was not the best!

Saturday was OK, nothing out of the ordinary - walk with Chris early as Llyn at work 6-2, out with Llyn at about 3.00pm for about hour and half. The only difference was Llyn gave me my dinner as Kurt had gone to Nottingham to watch Derby County play Nottingham Forest and wasn't coming home at night.

What a difference 24 hours makes. Sunday morning out with Chris, in the afternoon Rod and Llyn were taking me out.
I got very excited and when Llyn went into Granddad's to tell we were off I 'forgot' myself and stole a pear that was on Granddad's trolley.

Got over that problem, and went on our walk but to be honest I was in a bit of a 'devil may care' mood.
When we got to the woods I really didn't want to listen to Llyn calling me back and had to be told off then I saw an opportunity to have some 'fun' and ran through a gap in the trees straight in onto the golf course!
There were golfers on the green with trolleys, I thought it would be good to go and investigate ~ despite being called back and offered a treat.
Got put on my lead

We walked on for a while and then Rod's scooter came to a halt.
After waiting a while, Rod tried the scooter and it started again - the decision was taken to make our way home.
Unfortunately, the scooter didn't make it home, it stopped in the woods!

Rod had to walk out of the woods and leave the scooter. Rod walked all the way home with Llyn and me on a lead - which was difficult because Rod needs to walk on Llyn's left and that confused me.
I was a bit put out at Rod walking instead of being on the scooter and also walking on the wrong side. So I was a bit a nuisance.

Very long story short, we got home after an hour, Rod was shattered.
Kurt and Chris went to recover the scooter and all ended well. My 'funny' mood continued into the evening and I had to go to bed without my Bonio

Well today is another day, and I know that I'm forgiven.

Love and licks

Patch x

Hello all.

Hope you are all well and had a good weekend, Llyn tells me you were away at a show. I'm just letting you know that I've been a 'bit off colour' this weekend

Out on my early morning walk with Chris on Saturday, I found something in a hedge bottom and decided to eat it - bad mistake! By the time we got home I was feeling a bit off, but I went to bed to sleep.
When Kurt got up and wanted to take me out, about 1 pm, I was feeling REALLY sorry for myself. Just for his benefit I tried to go for a walk but not far from home I decided that I couldn't continue and we returned home.

Kurt rang Llyn at work as he was very worried about me, Llyn said to give me plenty of water and let me sleep and she would take a view as to what action was needed when she came home at 2.30 pm.
This was OK but my humans needed to understand that I wasn't feeling great and I needed lots and lots of attention.
So, out came the baleful look, the sympathy inducing lift of the paw and the inability to stand up - I was a sorry state.
This worked a treat on Kurt who sat/lay with me, talking to me and fussing me, he was even going to cancel going to the football match but then Llyn came home!

She told Kurt to go the match and she would keep her eye on me, I heard mention of the Vet, so I went to bed out of the way.
With Kurt gone and 'acting' not working on Llyn, I did rally and felt better after my sleep, enough for a quick walk to the Rec and back - nothing to arduous. Then Kurt came home, joy of joys, all of a sudden I was 'very ill ' again and he lay down with me and talked and fussed me - bliss!

Llyn and Rod think I deserve an Oscar, not sure what one is but if its edible I'd like it!
I'm now fully recovered and have decided not to rummage in hedgerows.

Llyn has picked up the morning walks this week, as her shifts allow, and we have been miles through Allestree park and round the lake. I spent ages this morning trying to get Brandy, an 8yr old golden Labrador to play with me.
Apparently she is anti-social but will tolerate certain dogs, of which I'm one, but she won't play - weird or what???

Well, ready for my snooze as I'm fed, walk and brushed - I need my beauty sleep, although Llyn calls me her beauty boy all the time.

Love and licks

Patch x

Hello all,

Just had a lovely morning playing with Scooby, my friend who is a staffie/bull mastiff cross.
We have been out for about 2 hours and I even got my feet wet!
I follow him EVERYWHERE, and he likes to paddle, not a pastime I normally indulge in, but it seems to be fun for him, so I gave it a try.

He did get a good telling off for messing about with a dead pigeon.
I didn't like the look of it - Llyn said it was very unusual as I never normally pass on the chance to eat something I shouldn't.
I'm shattered, my white underside is still dirty, can't be bothered to wash - job for later

I have a new memory foam bed, that is going to be in the garage.
Llyn is a bit concerned that Rod doesn't get his 'share' of me and he has said he would like me to join him when he is pottering about in his garage/workshop.
The garage is, what Llyn calls a 'blokes zone', and she doesn't go in there often. I do go in, being one of the lads, and it's very nice, carpet on the floor, pictures on the walls of planes and cars, fully heated and insulated - no wonder Llyn doesn't see Rod for ages.
But my bed will make the whole garage experience a bit more comfortable for me.

Kurt, who Llyn has renamed My Daft Mate, has been lying with me in the new bed, just to get me used to it - I don't think there is anything this lad won't do for me, sucker!

I have learnt to open Granddad's door, Rod thinks it's clever, Granddad loves it but Llyn's not happy.
If she goes into the garden, I always follow, but now I open Granddad's door and give his kitchen floor a quick going over - amazing what you find in there!

Must go, the lunchtime carer is due, and I need to be ready to bark - just to let her know I'm here.

Love and licks
 
Patch x

Hello everyone.

Hope you are all OK, wanted to drop you a line about my weekend.

Llyn was working the weekend on 6-2 shift, but both Saturday and Sunday.
Rod was waiting when she got home, scooter and coat at the ready! Rod has been enjoying taking his scooter down all kinds of tracks and through woods on Allestree park, we've had some glorious weather too. Saturday we had a lot of rain overnight, so although Sunday was sunny and bright the fields were very muddy.
Not that it bothered me, Llyn was less than impressed about the state of me but she looked a state too - her wellies were covered in mud.

This was because Rod has discovered he can slide the scooter in mud, Llyn says it's like he's rallying - whatever that is????  It makes him very happy.
Another thing he likes to do is put the bag of chopped up carrot in the basket at the front of scooter and drive off with me chasing him - I don't mind I get my reward carrot when he stops.
The scooter was caked in mud by the time we got home, so Llyn got the hose pipe on it (and her wellies) but I was having none of it. Don't like getting wet, so I had to be washed down with a wet cloth and dried straight away.

I go into the garage every night now, if Llyn is in I don't really settle for more than about three quarters of an hour, then I like to be with her, but if she is at work on late shift, I'm happy to spend all evening in there.
Llyn said it's a complete BLOKES zone, Rod has his comfy chair and a can of beer and I've got my own water bowl and bed in there - plus a bag of carrots that Rod thinks Llyn doesn't know about.

I have had a new dog tag as I recently lost mine, got it from a huge pet shop on a retail park.
They had got lots of 'presents' for pets for Christmas, when Llyn told Rod and Kurt what she had seen, they both said NO - don't be so silly, you don't buy dogs Christmas presents.

Llyn not happy - relations with Rod and Kurt a bit frosty, glad I've got a fur coat.
She keeps telling me that she wants Christmas to be special for me too - silly woman, what do I know about Christmas, I'm a dog - and a male one at that!!!!

Had my worming tablets on Saturday, Llyn made Rod give them me, so that I could be upset with him when I didn't get my breakfast as I usually do. Llyn made sure she gave me the evening meal.
It's very funny having all these humans vying for my attention.
 
Not long before my daft mate arrives, so I'll say goodbye and get ready for a MAD half an hour.

Love and licks,

Patch xx

Hi everyone,

Hope you all had a great weekend - I did. Was out and about with Rod and Llyn both Saturday and Sunday. Weather was really good.

Llyn is off until Wednesday, and then on late's, which means I get to go out with her every morning but I hope the rest of the week is better than the start we've got off to!!
This morning started as normal, off the to park, through the little wood and down to the lake, anti-clock wise round the lake, then into the middle wood through the car park and across the golf course and headed towards the big wood.
However, Llyn in her wisdom, decided to try and find the path through the old quarry, which she did.
What she couldn't find was the way out!!

We walked for ages and came out in a village called Quarndon - not where we were supposed to be.
We turned round and walked back into the wood (Llyn didn't want to walk down the roads). I was having a great time, sniffing and running through the woods but Llyn was getting a bit stressed.
She kept going on about needing the loo, wanting a cup of tea and trying to find the way home!

Honestly, I think she needs a sat nav, she said I should be able to help her find the way home - as if! I was far too busy.
We got to where Llyn recognised path that took us back to the golf course we had cut across about an hour before - humans!

Anyway, we are home now but I'm shattered, the walk was about an hour longer than we normally do. Llyn has stopped stressing and had a cup of tea. Maybe she will learn not to stray from the usual paths.

Off to sleep now, 2 hours and 40 mins of walking and I'm done - carer just gone into Granddad's - can't be bothered to bark!

Love and licks,

Patch x

Hello everyone,

Just a little email to catch up.

There's a new girl on the scene. Kurt is seeking Harriet. He used to go to school with her (apparently he never took any notice of her when they were there) and she came round on Sunday
Not one to moan but I never saw him all afternoon - I was a bit put out as it's usually OUR time.
Llyn says it's what happens when 'girls' are around. She had to get used to it and so will I.
 NOT HAPPY.
Kurt did spend half an hour with me after she left about 9.00 pm, lots of fuss plus a carrot - decided to forgive him. However, he told me that she is a dog groomer and I'm not sure how I feel - all that preening, not for me, hope they don't try!!

Llyn and I have had some epic walks the last few days.
The wellies are well and truly dead and the walking boots are now in use. Doesn't solve the problem with her feet - last walk we did she was wearing the 'wrong' socks and got a blister which burst and was bleeding by the time we got home.
Still it doesn't put her off and I'm on a promise (of a long walk) tomorrow.
Took Chris out twice today as Llyn was at college all day but she will be home at 2.20 pm tomorrow.

Rod has been doing some training with me. I am now very good in the garage. When he stands up to go, I wait at the back of garage until he has opened the door and calls me. I was a bit impatient before and tried to get out first, he was worried I might knock him over but I've got the idea now.

Llyn has had some success with sitting calmly and quietly with me and this has made me listen a bit more when I'm out - not perfect but there is definite improvement.
I walked past the red and white collie yesterday after Llyn shouted quite firmly 'walk on'.
She was very pleased with me especially as Jack's owner commented on my poor behaviour last time and then witnessed me being good, although when I met a golden retriever bit further on couldn't resist running round and round it.

I've fallen out with Granddad. I go in every night with Rod.
We come out of garage and then go and see granddad but last night I'm not sure what was wrong but I didn't want him to stroke me, so he didn't give me my carrot so I decided to tell him I wasn't happy about not getting my carrot.
Then he said I definitely wasn't getting my carrot because I was barking at him.
I lay down at Rod feet, as I always do in granddads, but couldn't settle so Rod let me go home.
Not been in to granddad's today but Rod will go in later and I'll see how I feel.

Well, I'm off to the garage and maybe grandad's, so take care.

Love and licks,

Patch x

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all OK.

I'm shattered - lovely long walk this morning in the frost, very nice, Although I'm tired, I'm also a little put out!
My human Llyn, seems to be on some sort of 'mission' to introduce the dogs of Allestree (and their humans) to carrots as a treat.
Now, I'm sure that you remember how much I LOVE carrots, and all my humans take a supply of carrots with them when we walk - because if I have a moment of 'temporary' hearing loss, it usually comes back when someone shouts the word CARROT (hee hee, they fall for it every time!).

This morning I was playing with Ralph. He's a Staffie who loves to run round. I like him.
He has a sister, Lucy, who was a rescue dog, apparently they had her for breeding one litter after another and although she isn't very sociable, she likes carrot. Well, to be precise MY carrot!!

Ralph is as bad - THREE bits he had this morning. Why? Because Llyn though he looked 'cute' when begging.
I ask you, don't I look 'cute'????? Yesterday, I met a new friend called Leo, Labrador/Staffie, and Llyn introduced him to the delights of carrot after his human said she didn't like to give him too many doggy treats. So that was several pieces of MY carrot gone!

The day before, we met a little terrier, whose name escapes me. His human commented on how well I came back for a piece of carrot and said her dog would never eat carrot as he was so fussy. Llyn tried him with carrot and, yes you've guessed it, he ate it!

Well, enough is enough, this is MY carrot for ME - Llyn seems to feeding the whole of Allestree, maybe a slight exaggeration, but I'm not happy.

Today when we got to the back door I refused to go in until I got a piece of carrot - ha ha, that showed 'em.

Love and licks,

Patch x

Hello everyone,

Sorry this is a bit late, but Merry Christmas!

My human, Llyn, has worked all through the Christmas period and unfortunately forgot to leave the laptop so I could use it.
I've had some nice presents - dental sticks, low fat treats and of course my beloved Bonio's, yummy.
I opened my presents with Rod and Chris on Christmas Day, Llyn and Kurt had opened theirs the Sunday before because of Llyn going to work on Christmas Day.

I have been on my daily walks with Chris but he is going away for 3 days from tomorrow, so get Llyn back - great.
Kurt has been absent since about last Thursday, dropping in to get changed or a shower and gone again. No one seems bothered by this, although I'm not too happy.
He is working tonight at the Red Cow so I'm hoping he is home this afternoon and he can spend some time with me - kids, eh?

Rod has opened his present from Llyn, which was a portrait of me - I look very handsome and Rod was pleased with it.
Needs framing now.
When Kurt is around Llyn says she will be able to send you a picture of the portrait but she doesn't know how to do it.

Well, end of my news except to say that I've developed a taste for melon - lovely.
Got some by accident and now if I see Llyn with any I beg and cry, not that it does any good.

Happy New Year to you all.

Love and licks,

Patch x

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all well.

My humans are nearly back to being fighting fit. Kurt and Llyn have been very poorly.
Kurt was poorly just after his birthday and had to have three days off work - I didn't see him for a few days as he was in bed from the Sunday to Tuesday, then Llyn started with it on the Wednesday and struggled on to get to work on late shifts, finishing tomorrow for a week of annual leave.
I'm really please that Llyn is on leave and feeling better, this means that we can have our early morning walks. She has not been able to take me while feeling ill. Don't get me wrong I like going out with Chris but it's just not the same.

Llyn and I managed a walk late morning today. It was still frosty and cold but very sunny - perfect walking conditions.
Llyn says (personally, I don't care what the weather is doing).
On our walk round the lake, we came to where there is a bench in memory of Rod's cousin Andy Frome. Llyn was surprised to find that another bench had been sited next to it. On closer inspection, she realised that it was in memory of Rod's other cousin and Andy's brother Paul, who died in early December.

She immediately rang Rod to tell him and he was just saying that it was nice the benches were together, when Llyn exclaimed "oh no, I can't believe he's done that!". She was talking about me.
I had got bored with standing still and wandered a bit further on then come back to see where Llyn was. Unfortunately when I came back, I wandered through the wet cement that the bench had been set in!!

I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. Rod said it was great, as I'd put my seal of approval on it but that Llyn had to make sure that my feet were properly washed when we got home as wet cement is not good for paws.
Llyn was mortified about it, especially as a Park Ranger appeared, she then made herself look a bit silly - by saying "these benches are in memory of my husbands cousins and my dog has walked through the cement but it's OK as he's a relative" - heaven knows what the Park Ranger thinks.
I'm glad I'm a dog and don't feel embarrassment

Anyway, everyone except Llyn, are hoping that my paw marks stay - Rod was upset because he couldn't get to Paul's funeral, so he likes to think that I've left a tribute on his behalf.

Well, no trips to the pub this week, Kurt has a 'big' week - think its something to do with his final exams and presentation for HNC Construction. If all goes well and he passes I'm told we'll be down the pub celebrating!

Nearly time for Bonio and bed. I'm promised a walk with Llyn tomorrow (I think she wants to go and look at the bench), so I'm off to get some rest.

Love and licks,

Patch x

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all well, I'm OK now but what an awful day yesterday.

Llyn has been on earlie's this week, not mine or her's favourite shift, we miss our morning walk and end up with a short walk in the afternoon as Kurt likes to take me out after my dinner at 5.15 pm.

The day started off on the wrong foot.
I was disturbed at around 4.00 am by Chris going to check on Granddad - he had fallen asleep on his recliner chair in the lounge, woken up and pressed the button to make the chair rise so he could get out of it and go to bed.
But alas, when he pressed the button no power!!
He managed to ring Chris and Chris got up to see what was happening - despite being in my crate, I was still curious to know what was happening.
Apparently, when the chair had gone back, it caught the switch for the power socket.
Problem easily solved, back to sleep - but no, Llyn rattling round in the kitchen at 4.50 am, really!!

When Chris got up and got Rod off to work, I was looking forward to my breakfast but it never appeared - strange.
I did get a bit of banana, which I later found out had a worming tablet in it, so no food all day
I was hopeful of something when Llyn arrived homed at 12 pm, but no food just more interference, had to have my flea treatment and loose my bedding to the washing machine.
I wouldn't mind but I don't have fleas, Llyn says she has to make sure that I don't get them - whatever!

Anyway I'm very pleased to report that today has been much better .
No one up in the middle of the night or really early, breakfast on time, and a morning walk with Llyn, 1 hour and 40 mins, and finished off with a play with Zac, a 3 yr old collie.
I am a very happy chap. Just one little complaint, I don't mind sharing my bed with the washing machine but when it comes back it doesn't smell right. I know what my bed should smell like and it isn't Ylang Ylang and Lily.

A bit of good news for humans although I'm not sure that it's good for me.
Kurt has finished his college course, HNC Construction, this means he won't be going to college on a Friday, it will be work all week. He used to finish college at 2.30 pm and we always had a long walk and a play on Fridays.
Still all the humans are pleased, he's done it and he's glad he doesn't have to go anymore, so I guess I'm happy too.

Well the sun is shining in through the conservatory and I'm off to lie in my favourite spot.

Take care everyone.

Love and licks,

Patch xxx