April 8 is Mr Darcy's birthday.

April 8 is Mr Darcy's birthday.
We adopted him from the RSPCA on the  Peninsula on this day in 2012. He's the luckiest dog on Earth.

Tonight you have a special roast chicken dinner for your birthday, Mr Darcy.
"Don't give it to him, Dad, roast chicken is my favorite."

Don't be a greedy pig Daisy. Anyway, this is Mr Darcy's special treat, not yours.

A little taste for you...

And a little taste for you, birthday boy...
"Yum, thanks Dad."

Here's your birthday dinner, Mr Darcy.
"But what about me, Dad ?!"

Ah, nothing for you Daisy, this is Mr Darcy's birthday dinner.

*in major panic mode* "Dad, be serious. What do you mean no roast chicken for me ?!"

Here's you dinner too. As if I would let you starve, my little fat girl.

Happy Birthday Mr Darcy. Are you enjoying that ?
"Oh yes thank you Dad. Just lovely."

 Si the DogBlogger.

Mr Darcy on a tour of Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy. Part three. The Fitzroy Bowls Club.

Mr Darcy on a tour of Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy. Part three.

"Now, where were we ?"

"Over there behind me you will see the regular group practicing their Tai Chi. "

"This here is the Possum Hole."

"This is the Fitzroy Lawn Bowls Club which is usually good for a sausage thrown over the fence. Nothing today so let's move along."

 Si the DogBlogger.

Mr Darcy on a tour of Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy. Part two. The Rotunda.

Mr Darcy on a tour of Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy. Part two.

"OK folks, I'll take you to The Rotunda. This way."

"Ah, here's a friend. I won't be a minute..."

"Hello there..."
"Hello to you too..."

"Now where was I ? Oops, nature calls."

 Si the DogBlogger.

Mr Darcy on a tour of Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy. Part one.

We're on a tour of Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy.
Let's go, Mr Darcy.

"OK folks. We're near The Rotunda. Follow me."

"This way to the main oval and old grandstand."

"Hang on, here's a friend. Hello."

"Excuse us a minute while we pee on a tree."

 Si the DogBlogger.

Bacon and eggs at Breakfast Thieves in Fitzroy

This is one of our favorite breakfast cafes - Breakfast Thieves in Gore St in Fitzroy

"Bacon, Dad. Order bacon."

Yes Mr Darcy, there will be bacon.
"Better be. Not like last time at that vegan cafe."

Oy. Look !

"Ah. Very good. Bacon."

Tiddly-bits coming up. Some for you..

Some for you...

 Si the DogBlogger.

Autumn Sun - Smith Reserve near the Fitzroy Pool

It's Autumn now in Australia and the days are growing shorter.
We're having a little sit in the Smith Reserve in Fitzroy, near the Fitzroy Pool.

Alright then Daisy ?
"Fine Dad. Just resting, thank you."

Hello Mr Darcy, have sniffed all the trees ?
"Yes Dad, and peed on them too !"
Good boy.

Ready to go for bacon now Miss Daisy ?
"Bacon ? Oh yes please Dad."

 Si the DogBlogger.

Ready - yes we're ready

Are we ready for a walk now kiddies ?
"Yes ! Ready!"

Are you sure ?
"Yes Dad. Ready and strapped in, buckled up, fired up and gassed up. Ready !"
OK then, let's go.

 Si the DogBlogger.