Saturday, August 11, 2007

[blogfocus saturday] know thy pet

Otherwise known as the Great Pet Quiz. Your task - to match the "posts and pics" [which do go together] with the personage listed below. Those with eight right win three bags of chaff.

1 Holly can't understand why Harvey is apparently standing, staring into space; she doesn't realise he's adapting my 'I'm just admiring the scenery' approach when I stop, panting, halfway up a hill. And this evening he ate some fish skin and a bit of dog food - hand-fed by me. One is born every minute.

2 Simi has had the first of her summer haircuts today and is very pleased with herself. She got lots of treats afterwards for having proved herself to be "educata" [well brought-up] at the doggie grooming parlour!

3 I had posted this in the past but thought I`d throw it up again for a laugh. I had this doilie on my computer chair and there must have been a crumb of food there because next time I turned my head, there was Elvis wearing the doilie!! LOL He stayed that way long enough for me to grab the camera near by.

4 Tiny "circling the herd" on Sunday as diners played defense with their lobsters, clams and mussels during the Down East Clambake at Goomp's

We're posting a cute kitty pic because we didn't want to leave that somewhat unnerving image of the Shellfish McToast at the top of our blog overnight.

5 The RSPCA had sent him there after they had made five unsuccessful attempts to find him a permanent home. It is a little known fact that the RSPCA do kill dogs they are unable to re-home, unlike the National Canine Defence League. But they give them a last chance – before the final deed is done. So he was on doggy death row and staging 24 hour barking and dirty protests.

6 As you know, I am the proud owner of a wonderful Jack Russell, called Gio. I am pleased to say he has never behaved quite as badly as Bert, a Jack Russell owned by Tory MP Andrew Turner. Bert took it upon himself to embarrass his owner while visiting the Isle of Wight Show when he savaged a Polecat to death.

7 The grey mare and I have just celebrated our fifth anniversary together. As far as relationships go, I think it’s very satisfactory: she carries me on her back, and I feed, worship and adore her. Prior to the grey mare, I had acquired my horses: she is the first one I paid for. Hunting for a horse can be a harrowing business.

8 OK, no. They aren't champs. They have various "not quite perfect" traits. But I love 'em. To bits. And not for the world would I hold their tails out, raise their heads unnaturally or flick at them with a brush like a demented game show contestant (not in public anyway).

And the personages for this evening are:

Iain Dale, Tea & Margaritas, Mopsa, Liz, Mutley, Welshcakes, Sisu, Mutterings and Meanderings.

8 comments:

  1. Simi is very flattered to appear, Uncle James! Well, of the others I knew the animals of Liz, Tea, Mutley and I knew ID had a Jack Russell. Followed the links for the others. More pets posts, please!

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  2. What a delightful post James. I can identify quite a few but I'm afraid I cannot claim the three bags full of chaff.
    Echoing Welshcakes, more pet posts, please.
    regards
    jmb

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  3. Mutley is surprised and has attempted to kill an Irish Wolfhound in celebration. When this proved impossible he attempted to drown himself....

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  4. Mopsa and half sister Fenn are blushing with pride (do Bernese blush?).

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  5. So pleased it seemed to please. Will do another one some time soon.

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  6. Admin said:

    I want my dog to be on here! He's the best! Everyone loves him :)

    26 August 2007 08:47

    Then who are you, Admin?

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