That's it, that's the last time....

Www. The adventures of Gryff..... That's it, that's the last time.... I come in to work all brave and ill and look what happens... That Merlin arrives in a motorbike and side car. Who the devil does he think he is.???? I'm the one that's sick and pawly, I'm the one that needs spoiling and fussing over. And what happens.... He turns up in a forty year old CLASSIC TRIUMPH ENFIELD MOTORBIKE AND SIDECAR? He goes off for a weeks RandR and has the nerve to come back like that.  He gets all the girls, he's got cars and carts everywhere, and now he's started collecting motor bikes with his mate ROB. They are even talking about doing the carnival this year with it. Well if they do , I want the vintage cart that's in the garage. That and the smart red and black leather harness. AND I am going to put all the bells that I got given for Christmas on it.... Which reminds me, got to find out which one is the loudest for summoning the two legs when I am draped all over the settee BEING ILL! (thanks uncle Mike and Aunty Kath, . Don't think you will be too popular in my house for a bit! The bells, the bells LOL) . I heard them saying that they had taken some photos so perhaps they will be in the FB album. Better ask AJ to have a look..... And the old so and so's went to bed last night and  wouldn't let her in .... Pair of @@@@@'s. strikes me ROB and Merlin are a bad combination. I think it's their age. They are both getting on and now have started behaving like teenagers.Just wait till I see AJ, I shall make such a fuss of her that Merlin won't get a look in, and the  lovely LOLA. That dog has got the longest legs I have ever seen. Drop dead gorgeous she is!  Time to turn my charms on and see what the old boys make of that! Where's my bell? Let's start as I mean to continue! DING DING. Cool runnings Gryff

Lot of clucking over nothing....

Www.the adventures of Gryff... See I told you I was fine but nobody listens to me... I'm just a dog! Sexy good looking , handsome, intelligent, and a perfect gentleman but you still don't listen. Got the vet with the rock on her fingure so not as bad as it could have been. She waggled my toes and tickled my foot ( for that read I was having hysterics because I was laughing so much. Not a SUPRISE I couldn't stand still) she squeezed up my leg, wriggled my knee around, squeezed pushed and flapped it all about, and then had the nerve to tell me that it looked like my sox had fallen down. Cheeky mare! Anyway the upshot is I have some pills to take and if it's no better on Monday morning she is organising a photo session. See I told you I was good looking.! So this weekend I get to be pampered and spoilt , waited on paw and foot, and get to lie on the settee with a little bell for maid service when I want something. COOL! Got to say the old girl knows how to treat a bloke when he behaves. They had some of those Jumbone things on the counter so she bought me one. She took the wrapper off it and told me to hold it till I got back to the van, infront of everybody. You should have seen the other dogs faces. I just took it off her gently, waved to the crowd and trotted out with it hanging out my chops. Even the vet was impressed with my manners. Then the receptionist spoilt it all by asking after the brats. That's right take away a blokes fame...... Anyway time for tea, if i still have room after my treat. Not telling the rest, they will only get jealous. Usually it's all for one, one for all, share and share alike, but this was my special treat. Cool runnings Gryff

Sexy three legged dog seeking female company....

Www. The adventures of Gryff. ... Well I think it's fair to say that a lot of Berners and their two legs are having a @@@@@ start to 2013. .... Hope you are not one of them, but life is being a bit of a bugger all ways round. ... Including me unfortunately. Been hopping around on three legs on and off for a week or more, and then yesterday I thought I had it cracked. Heard the magic word sausages and all four legs got me there at double speed , NO PROB. This morning I couldn't even get out of my basket....so what does she do.... Straight on the phone and I have to go and see the vet tonight. I told her I'm fine but she's turned her hearing aid off. She just won't listen! I have three  more perfectly good legs and I REALLY REALLY don't like going there. I know what the first question will be when I get through the door.... How are the puppy's???  Like I am bothered... They are fine and I want to go home NOW. She will expect me to be polite and well mannered, which in fairness I always am, but I DON'T WANT TO GO! I mean if I was really ill I wouldn't be eating like horse or wagging the old rudder, would I????? You two legs get a bee in your bonnets and that's it... I suppose I could be blackmailed into going. A nice rare steak, a piece of beef like Christmas.OOOOPs shouldn't have said that! There's still an official enquiry on that incident going on (lol) . ... But I mean, make it worth my while. Wouldn't be so bad if I get a lady vet.. Although one just got engaged... Noticed the rock last time I called in... Perhaps I an ask for the one that's still single. Bet I get the bloke,  be just my luck! Anyway I will let you know how I get on. Fuss over nothing I say.... Cool runnings (well not for me LOL) Gryff

Canine heaven on earth....

Www.the adventures of Gryff.. I just love Sundays, they have got to be the best day of the week, every week. A nice early bit of breakfast, a little snooze, a trip out along the river, two at a time, talking to the other dogs, ducks swans horses and what ever. Home for a nice hot breakfast.... Today's being pizza with toast and pâté followed by a couple of digestive biscuits, forty winks and impromptu carot party courtesy of the terrorists. And it's only just turned 10am. Told you.... It doesn't get much better. Her indoors is in a mega good mood aswell. She took Lace out with Merlin because she started barking at dogs in the distance, especially when it's misty like today. Seven dogs greeted in silence with a wagging tail, and then when a Terrior type four legged bad mannered  rat went for her, she recalled immediately, and nearly tripped over her halo in her haste to get back to mum. See with a bit of patience we can all be PRACTICALLY PERFECT. Lol..... Till the next time of course!  Mind you I would have said the carrot party was pushing it a bit, especially as its the second one in about four days.  Been catching up on PAWBOOK and various other Berner sites. Can I say to all who are not too well, we are thinking of you, and sending love to you all. Irrespective of the number of paws you possess, we are all on your side and if you need a bit of support or info.....JUST ASK. We will always be there for you.......Cool runnings Gryff

Meatballs a la Freya

Www. The adventures of Gryff.   Well as you all know, Freya is the matriarch of our family, and the proud mum of the Terrorists Asti and Lacy. She is also the Trolls most treasured dog, and as such can commit no wrong doing, can cook and run the house, can PLAY guard dog till the troll gets there and takes over, and is one of the best bed warmers that nature has ever created. After giving the matter some consideration, she gave the troll a shopping list and got him to hop off to one of the well known supermarkets because she was in the mood to cook. On the menu when we got home was..... Meatballs (on offer buy one get two free) with a hint of Black pudding (left from New Year) in a tomatoe cream sauce (again cream left over) with mixed herbs and seasoning.  First u put the meatballs chopped up in a saucepan with the cream , seasoning , some water and the mixed herbs and cook till done, or warmed up. You can add the pasta aswell and cook all together, or if u have some already in the fridge, it can be served layered as follows.....put a crunchy layer of kibble in the base of a bowl, then a layer of pasta, then a layer of chopped up meatballs in a runny sauce so it goes through all the layers topped off with grated carrot garnish. It was absolutely wonderful... Seconds thirds , just bring it on puppy. In all it cost about £8 but served twelve portions, so 70p a good healthy meal each. Perhaps this healthy food thing is going to be more fun than I thought.... Anyway the rest is in the freezer for another day, and tomorrow being Sunday, I know it's a nice long walk along the river ,followed by savoury porridge and a nice long lie down. Then IT'S SUNDAY DINNER..... Wonder what that will be? I know there's pork stock off the joint to be used.... The question is, what will be with it? Can't wait!  Oh and just to make you smile, the terrorists had a carrots party in the van the other night. A new net of carrots was purchased and left in the back of the van with the pups.Of course they couldn't wait, but her indoors face was a picture when she opened the doors. She got flattened by this wall of carrots as they poured out on top of her closely followed by half a dozen Berners with huge great smiles on their faces.... Keep smiling folks lol. Cool runnings Gryff

Poop poo dung scat manure fertiliser ......

Www. The adventures of Gryff.  Doesn't matter what you call it.... It's all the same, but without doubt the best of all is FOX POO! A large dab here, a roll around the neck, a slide down one side of the shoulder, a quick roll and then down  the other..... Then move out before you get caught! Life can be so sweet  (relatively speaking that is lol) . Do we do it to smell nice, to mask our own scent. As a power play because it belongs to the biggest dog  fox in a five mile radius or just to wind you up as a good start to the new year?  Guess its fair to say.... I GOT THE LAST LAUGH....Cool runnings Gryff :-) :-) :-)

Happy New Year Everyone

Www. The adventures of Gryff.  Well I started the new year as I mean to continue it.... Limping, hungover and with roast beef withdrawal symptoms. All I seem to have done is eat ,walk, get covered in mud and play with my Christmas presents (or eat them lol) for the last ten days. Can't say that's what her indoors has planned for us though! The limping is really good  except I can never remember which leg to use twice running! Oooops! Tried the growing pain thing to shorten the walks and get back for the tv and sausage rolls quicker but she rumbled me. .... So now we have started doing loads of new walks which we never turn back on.... She rumbled that one too.... Twenty minutes out, ten to get back! A bloke needs his sausage rolls. As for the headache, been practising that one. You just hang your head, look miserable and let the reds  of your eyes show . You know, bloodhound style! Do you know what she said.....A bit of fresh air would do me the world of good, and to go to bed earlier. Where was I when the silly @@@@@ said I had to get up at 4am for work every morning before Christmas .RIGHT BESIDE HER!! And as for the beef withdrawal symptoms, pork is only my second favourite! Mind you I did get my own back on Asti yesterday.... She accidentally on purpose bounced off my butt which just happened to be standing right on the edge of the river. OOOPS! She came out absolutely soaked.... Pinch my beef if you dare again. Merlin is going to take care of Lace....pair of beef rustlers. As for the pork....it will just have to do I suppose.  Suppose the new walks thing is good really. Never know where I am going to find myself when the van  door opens, but there seems to loads of totty about. Taking one of the terrorists is a bonus because she's more concerned they show respect to the golden oldies and it means Merlin isn't there for competition. I had one lady rubbing my ears for nearly ten minutes yesterday, and I was talking to her gorgeous goodie all the time. As Merlin aways says.. Nothing like a blonde with long legs and a wagging tail.  Well here is wishing everyone a HEALTHY HAPPY and LONG LIVED 2013 , BERNERS! canines and two legs alike. Cool runnings Gryff