大象传媒

Well, we did have a good couple of days. The first exciting thing to happen was the power went off on Wednesday night. Just as they were settling down to watch some telly. So that meant I got more attention instead - and quite right too!

Thursday we travelled up to Mallaig via Fort William. We kept stopping so I could get out and stretch my legs. When we got to Mallaig the B&B was very comfortable -I loved stretching out on the bed. They kept throwing me off but I never gave up!

I was a very well behaved boy so they have decided they can take me to more away days and nights in the future. I didn't bark at the sound of other guests or anything. I did cause some amusement when I decided to sleep under the bunk beds that were also in their room. There was hardly enough room for me but I just managed to squeeze in. During the night I did manage to creep up onto their bed and steal all the covers from her. Didn't take them from my Dad though (he needs extra warmth at his age).

Friday morning I had a great run along the silver sands of Morar. It was great fun. I kept dashing backwards and forwards, swam in the sea trying to reach seagulls and generally enjoyed myself. I met a couple of friends who also had a run with me but then we had to go our separate ways. I must tell Paddy and Fingal all about it next time I see them - I am sure they could persuade their humans to take them there too. I don't know how it would be for my dear friend Tilly - she is a bit vertically challenged and I think her wee paws would sink into the sand. Her mum and dad would have to keep digging her out.

We came back across the Corran narrows on the ferry - nothing for a well travelled dog like me. Then home after a visit to Tesco - looks like they got some tasty treats for me too!

Today (Saturday) I have had a bit of an adventure. My dad let me out whilst he was chopping some sticks for the fire. Now when I say chopping, that is stretching the truth somewhat. He cuts them up on his circular saw - no muscle development there then! Anyway, whilst he was busy I decided to have a little stroll to myself, see who was about, what was happening. There was a visitor on the island doing some work on the plinths that are to be put up for the Luing Trust so I tagged along with him for a while. Then I saw Dad in his car and tried to follow him - but he didn't see me, so I had to follow the post bus for a while. Next thing I know it is a couple of hours later and I am enjoying the view from Bardrishaig and talking to my new mate Rusty. His Mum was lovely and brought me back down to the shop where my Mum was about to get her paper - all worked out like clockwork. I then decided to race Mum back home by running as fast as I could in front of the car. Stopped off at Paddy and Fingal's - they have a rabbit in their garden which looks delicious to me but I got a row from my Mum for going near it - sorry rabbit.

Spent the rest of the afternoon with my paws up, having a snooze. Glad I am not a cat - just think what they must miss out on!