In Memory of my Little Mummy

Princess Tessica Jayne aka TJ 1990-2007

Hello everyone, this is a very hard post for me to write. We have another reason for remembering Remembrance Day because very sadly my Little Mummy passed away.

Little Mummy was 17 yrs old and we knew she was getting very frail but it was still a very big shock and there is a big hole in my life now, and in Big Mummy's.

Little Mummy was a princess and she will be very sadly missed. I was very lost for the first few days but I have had lots of cuddles from Big Mummy and she has had lots of cuddles from me, we have helped each other. Little Mummy was in this house when I came to live here and so it is very difficult because she had always been around. George is missing her too and although he always used to try and sneak in her bed (even though it is far too small for him) he won't go in it now.

TJ was a very independent dog and would only do something if she wanted to. My Mum taught her to sit but that was about it. She loved climbing and when she was younger would climb up behind my Mum on stepladders. She also had a go at the apple tree one day. TJ was a little dog with a very big personality, and I take after her. She will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will miss her very, very much.

We are all very sad and upset and it has taken my Mum and I a while to write this post. Our family is having more than it's share of bad times at the moment.

Remembrance Sunday

Photograph kindly provided by Originals by R. Gough http://www.bbdl.co.uk/

Green Fields of France


1916

Please listen to these and remember all those who have died in wars.

Lest we forget.

An Erotic Experience

This is an x-rated post, and as such should only be read by those of you who are over errrrrmm 10!!

I had a clip today. Have you ever had a clip? Because as experiences go that rates very highly.

Well it does in my book! You may have other ideas of what constitutes an erotic experience -please don't leave comments - I am young and impressionable. Plus I'm a dog and I can't read so it would be a waste of your time.

Anyway, I digress, my hair was getting a bit wild and woolly and when it get likes that I look as though I have gained a few pounds, which is not good. Mum noticed my discomfort, she's good like that (I am) and got the the clippers out. At this point I got very excited and started jumping about and looking extremely happy.

Mum put the No. 2 attachment on and we were good to go. You would not believe how good I am when I'm being clipped. The sensation of the clippers going along my back is very soothing, I just stand there and enjoy the experience. When Mum has finished I nudge her to ask her to go over me again, even if it's not cutting any hair off !

Unfortunately my hair doesn't grow that fast and so I am thinking of investing in a bottle of hair tonic. I figure that if I bath in it every day (yes I know a bath everyday will be a struggle!) I will need a clip every week wooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!

After my clip I am back to my usual self. Just sad the clip is over but glad to be looking like a racing snake again, ie slim in the hips and slinky!!!!!!!





Me relaxing in my muscle vest.

Power to dogs!!!

The Billster is Back .........

............cue fanfare of trumpets and other triumphant celebrations!!

However, all is not as it was in my household, certain personal events have kept my Mum away from the keyboard and her knitting. Whilst she is now back typing for me her knitting needles remain idle.

Therefore my blog may have a different look for a while until she gets back into the swing of things.

Although I was always very important in my Mum's life I am now even more so and she has another name for me.

I am her main man!!!

I know this because when she gives me a cuddle, which, I have to say is quite often (well who could resist quite frankly), she says 'Billster you're my main man!' Sometimes she says Badgkin, but we'll gloss over that embarrassment!!

On the subject of resisting me, there is still a distinct lack of interest from blond, lady Afghans. I cannot fathom this at all as I am, as you know, extremely handsome and debonair (in a sort of rakish, devil-may-care sort of way). I model myself on Captain Jack Sparrow but as yet do not seem to have had his success with the ladies. Their loss is all I have to say!!

Little Mummy and George send their love. Little Mummy is getting very doddery now and is mostly blind and deaf. She sleeps for even loooooooonger but can still sort me out should I get too cheeky with her, she is still as beautiful as ever. George is my best mate and assistant in security, his bark does come in useful. Why have a dog and bark yourself, that's my opinion!!!!!

The tiddlypeeps are also well and my girl goes to big school next year. They are both practising for the X Factor competition at school but to be honest I can sing better than both of them! I don't hold out much hope of the prize money coming their way, but it's the taking part that counts. Which is all well and good if only they would practise somewhere else................like down the far end of the beach!!!!!!!

Back to the Main Man

Mmmmmm! Ponders deeply!

Shall I forgive Mum or not?

How many doggy munchies will it take to appease my anger?

Is this going to be a frequent occurance?

Answers in a later post, I think I'll keep her dangling for a bit!!

Hi-jacked

Sorry Billy B and everyone out there, I have hi-jacked Billy's blog completely this time. The whole post is mine......all mine.

As I have a lot to show you I thought this would be the easiest way. I know that BB is a pretty amazing dog, but all this is knitting related, and so to block out the scathing remarks, little sneers and sniggers ( I have to type EXACTLY what he says you know) I thought I would take this dangerous route and live with the consequences!!!

Firstly, following a request from Kazza, I have taken some pictures of my progress on the Scotch Thistle Stole. I am really enjoying knitting this and after pinning it out slightly for the photographs, am even more pleased by the way it is looking. I think it will look pretty amazing when it is properly blocked, even if I do say so myself. I love the colours (Lorna's Laces Purple Iris) and am very impatient to get it finished, but as usual time and other unfinished projects are not on my side.

Next, my latest book purchases. Whilst on my usual round of blog reading I came across The Shetland Triangle shawl from Wrap Style, thank you Lara.

Also I came across the Counterpane Carpet Bag from Handknit Holidays, thanks to Rachel. Both very clever ladies and prolific knitters, they put my limited efforts to shame.

I found both of the books on Amazon and unfortunately my '1 click' order option was turned on. Wouldn't you know it, I only caught it accidentally! Well, actually I caught it twice by accident but as they were so close together it only counts as one, doesn't it? Before I could register what had happened they were both being delivered to my address!

These photographs of the Shetland Triangle haven't come out that brilliantly but if you check out Lara's finished projects there are some lovely pics of her daughter modelling the one she knitted. I now have to learn how to knit from a chart, any helpful suggestions appreciated.

The Counterpane Carpet Bag.

I think when I do it I will do it shorter than this, the pattern does give you that option. There is also a matching purse. I think that is what Rachel is doing, I love her choice of Noro Kureyon #95.

I also love these two, Evergreen Shawl on the left and Wisconsin Winter Stole on the right. My mum would find either of those useful I think.

If you read Billy's Stashing Up post you will know that I had just discovered Elann and placed an order. Well the Super Kydd arrived in less than a week from Canada! How good is that? I will definitely visit that site again. The price was very good considering I had to pay shipping, cheaper than some things I've had from within the UK.

I ordered Blue Mist and the colour is more grey than blue, but still lovely. I only have one problem now.

Originally I was going to use it for the Leaf and Acorn scarf, a free pattern from Elann (one of the many) see left. However the Knitty Summer mag is out YIPPEE!!!! So obviously I had to check it out didn't I? So I did, and I found this, above right and below. It's called Wisp and I love that too so now I might do that with my Super Kydd as I think it will be an easier 'pick up and put down' sort of knit. Decisions, decisions.

Well there you go. A whole Billyless post. I hope you forgive me Billster and can see why I did it. Hopefully some doggy munchies will pour oil on troubled waters and all will be peace in the household.

Until the next time that is!

My Garden in Early Summer

Hello everyone (especially Kazza and Buster). We've just had a lovely sunny day so Mum took some more pictures of the garden, I just happened to be passing so got in on the act. I think I look very happy in this picture, and you know what, I was! I like days when Mum is at home and not at work. Plus look how quickly I got her to post!



Little Mummy wandered out and promptly fell asleep, she does that a lot lately, especially out in the sun (it's her age). It gets a bit embarrassing when she starts snoring! The Tiddlypeeps were still at school so she was able to have a long sleep and a bit of peace. I hope I look as good as that when I'm sixteen.


It's all right for some but I couldn't relax for long because I have my regular perimeter patrols and checks to do. If you look carefully you can see me checking out the undergrowth for intruders. I think this part of the garden needs some attention. I'll have to mention it to Mum.



There's a man that sits in my garden, he's been there ages and hasn't moved. Mum says his name is Buddha and he's meditating. Bit odd if you ask me. Still he looks quite good, sat there in amongst the bushes. I sometimes go and sit near him in hopes he'll have a chat but no luck so far. Mind you he's a bit foreign looking so maybe he can't speak English as well as me.


These are some of Mum's herbs, the Sage flowers are quite pretty and one of Mum's favourite colours, she likes blue and purple best.


Now for some Foxgloves (never seen a fox wearing them though!) Mum took some pictures from a distance and some close ups to show the detail on the flowers, she likes Foxgloves, so do the bees.

Well, there you go. What do you think?

My garden isn't like one of those on that gardening programme on the TV. It's a bit haphazard and usually not very tidy. But you know what, that's just how I like it. It's a place for the Tiddlypeeps to play, Little Mummy to sleep, George and me to chase cats (sorry Buster), and Mum, Dad and and the Grandpeeps to relax (?). It's also an excellent place for barbecues, now that sounds like a good idea!

'Mum I could go a couple of sausages!'