Long shadows

It's mid-winter now in Melbourne.
The days are short and cold, and the shadows grow long.
Still, I take the kiddies out every day for some fresh air - and it's fresh today !
Si the Dogblogger

Don't like being washed

*grumble grumble don't like being washed*
Did you say something Daisy ? Just wait, I'm on the phone.
*grumble grumble maybe I can escape while Dad is distracted...*
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What did I do ???

''Dadddd. What did I do to deserve this ?!''
Rolled in every stinky thing you could find, Daisy-Mae.
Dirty dogs... in the tub !
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Wandering the alleys.

This is our turf, wandering the Fitzroy alleys.
There's Monty. Hello Monty.
''Hello Dad. It's nice to be out and about.''
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We're ready. Put yout boots on.

''Dad, can we go for a walk, huh, can we ?!''
*Groan* I've just finished work.
''Daddddddd. I need a poop.''
*Groan* OK then, let's go.
Just wait until I find my winter boots.
Si the Dogblogger

Bacony bits

''Daddddddd ! What are you cooking ? ''
''Daddddddd ! Can we have a taste ?''
I'm making a bacon, mushroom and tomato pasta, kiddies.
''Bacon ? Yum.''
''Daddddddd ! We want bacony bits please.''
Sigh. Yes, you'll get some bacon. Don't panic.
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Snuggy Wuggy 2

'' Shhh. Dad and Mum have gone and left me a nice warm bed. Shhhh. Don't tell.''

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Daisy is too fat

There's Daisy, trying to crawl her way up the Possum Tree.
''She'll never squeeze in to that hole Dad, she's too fat.''
Yes, I know Monty.
*muffled* ''am not !''
Yes you are Daisy-Mae.
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Big important things with Dad.

OK kiddies, jump in the car. We have lots to do.
Are you ready to do big important things with your Dad ?

"Yes Dad."
"Me too Dad."

First we go to Swords Wines to stock up in red wine.
Monty knows to wait by the door.

Then to Zacs Pet Supplies for chewies for Monty and Daisy.
Then to the Microwave Man to buy a new motor for the microwave turntable.

"Can I come in Dad ?"
No, you wait outside Daisy.

See ?! New motor.
"Yes Dad."

Then to Loafer Bread for a loaf of stone-ground unbleached white bread. Yum.
"Yum."

Look at that. That's a good morning's work.
Wine, newspaper, motor, dog chewies, groceries ...

Thanks for coming with me kiddies.

Si the DogBlogger.

Monty wants more pizza

When I have pizza, we all have pizza.
Monty gets a few bits of bacon and some crusty bits.

"Thanks Dad, but can I have some more please ?!"

Monty you big pig, you've had lots. There's no more.
"Dad, you wound me ! Am I really a pig ?"

Yes you are and there's no more pizza.
You've licked the box clean remember ?!

"Serious ? No more. *SIGH*"

"I'll just have to go to bed hungry then."
Poor Monty.

Si the DogBlogger.

Hot Buttered Toast

Sigh, these two pooches are spoiled rotten
Look at this !
I was having toast and coffee for breakfast, when along come Monty and Daisy.

Would you like some toast, Daisy ?
"Ooohhh, yes please Dad."

What about you Monty ?
"Let me taste it first."

"Mmmmm, yummy. More please Dad."

"Me too some more toast too, Dad."
OK Daisy. Here you go.

"Mmmm, hot buttered toast."
Sigh, I'm a slave to these mutts.

Si the DogBlogger.

Puddles after the rain

Something witty about puddles, but I can't think what...
Anyway, these two will never pass up a chance to splash in a puddle.

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Racing home

He's a bit slow, the old Monty, but he trots home when he thinks it's tea time.
Monty, let's head home for dinner.
''Ooohh, hot dinner in my bowl. I'm hungry. Let's go !''
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Not too far from Dad

Daisy doesn't like being too far away from me.

If I lag behind or stride ahead, she will come running to find me.

Monty, well Monty is old and blind and deaf, so I really don't think he cares much about where I am. Poor boy.
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Ghost Dog

Monty ! Monty ! Do Ghost Dog for me.
''OK, hang on Dad, 1 2 3 Boo !! Ghost Dog !!''
Whoa, cool. How do you do the eyes like that ?
''Little trick I learn from Roger Rabbit.''

Si the Dogblogger.

Sunset in the park

It's mid winter now in Melbourne, and the days are short.

We have to race to squeeze in a walk before sunset.

Hey there you two, let's have a nice pose.
Lovely.
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Snuffle and sniff.

'''Sniff sniff.''
''Snuffle snuffle.''
Ah, the fresh Melbourne winter air.
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Stand clear

''Yay hooray it's walkies time. Stand clear and let me through. Time to run, roll, pee, poop, sniff and snuffle.''
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We have to 'wait' here.

We don't do much in the way of discipline, Monty and Daisy and I, but we do know WAIT !
What happens if we don't WAIT at Queens Parade, Daisy ?
''We get a tweak, Dad.'' *mumble mumble we don't like tweaks mumble mumble*
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Snuggy Wuggy

It's Winter now in Melbourne town.
It's cold out there.
Mum makes sure that Monty and Daisy are all snug in their new coats before we go out for a walk.
Snuggy wuggy.
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No.2 stare

That's a Number 2 Stare from Miss Daisy-Mae.
She's just as capable as Monty at throwing out a penetrating gaze.
That one is a cross between ''I love you Dad'' and ''How about a bit of those meatballs please ?!''
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No. 3 stare

See that ? That's a Number 3 Stare.
It means I've just had MY supper and it was pretty good, all in all, but I'm still quiet interested in YOUR supper. Any chance ?
As opposed to the Number 1 Stare which cuts like a diamond tipped drill, when per chance I happen to eat MY supper before giving Monty his ! God forbid.
Si the Dogblogger

Posing by The Rotunda. Edinburgh Gardens

Hello readers.
We're out for our evening walk, but we've taken a detour to check out The Rotunda.
Righto you two, how about a nice pose ?!
''Righto Dad.''
''OK Dad, how's this ?''
Lovely. Click. Beautiful. Click.
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Tiddly bits

Mmm, breakfast time for me.
''Dad, where's ours ??? ''
''Yes Dad. We want cheesy-bits and hammy-bits too.''
OK, you can have a little bit if cheese.

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Cold and wet !

Brrrr, it's freezing outside.
Oy, you two, it's cold and wet, are you sure you want a walk ?
''Yes please Dad.''
''Me too Dad, 'cos I need a poop.''
Right then, let's go.
Si the dogblogger.

Relaxing

''Hello everyone. I'm having a lovely time with my Dad in The Park.''
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What we like most

''This is what we like most, just relaxing with our Dad in the park.''
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We've finished ours

''Um, hello Dad. We've finished our supper, can we have some of yours ?''
Sigh, OK you two, I'll make you some hot buttered toast.
''Oh thanks Dad, that will do nicely.''
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The 'verandah'.

Daisy's fringe is growing back again after being trimmed for surgery. We call it 'the verandah'. Seriously, you could park a car under it.
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Little adventures.

We lead a life of little adventures, Monty and Daisy and I.
Each day and each walk is a new exciting discovery.
''What's in here ?''
''Oohh, what's this ?
''I wonder where this path leads ?!''
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