Bad weather today. Freezing rain, rain and some snow. Better wear my new hat.

We were up early the other morning so SUM and I took opposite ends of the couch for a nap. Sum went to use the litter box and on return found out I stole her end with pillow and blanket.

I always get my walks to the park. I get  to meet the people who look after the best public gardens in Kingston. So here I go just to wonder where all the flowers have gone.

Even without flowers I still enjoy the park.

Here I am trying to duplicate Skippy's picture with nasturtiums. This batch is belongs to my neighbor.

My favorite park that I visit at least 3 times a day. In spite of the dry spell the Girls keep the flowers looking great.

Sorry I have not posted for a while. First it was too wet for the camera. Then the heat wave hit and although I got all my walks in they were shortened up. My water bottle even went with me for my 6 am walks. One morning during a 4 blocker I drank half the bottle. With the heat I have only seen 2 weddings in the park. At the last one the pictures were being taken in the shade. The limo driver was nice and asked if I needed my water bottle refilled. Except for a couple of burs I am doing well. I have not been swimming yet. But I have relatives who did very well (won categories) at the PWDCC National Specialty. Special congrats to my Dad Nemo. The PWDCC published a list of what judges consider a great show dog. I got to play with the tape as all my measurements were taken. I meet all the ratios. It seems I am just big for the breed. Still even at 5 1/2 everybody I meet thinks I am a Puppy.    

    

Two of us had birthday parties last week. I turned 5 and my new friend Daisy turned 3. We must have had good parties as we are both tired. I have not met Daisy in person just through e-mail. SUM will get to meet her this fall when she visits Scotland to visit Daisy's Mom.

Spent some time at my hairdresser this week so had to do a power walk around the neighborhood to show off my new cut. I liked it all and walked with my normal attitude even through the micro burst we walked through. Ya I got wet but I think I sill look good. And I am wearing my new bandanna. Every time I go to my groomer she dresses me with a new one. And except for my first walk (generally in the dark) I wear one and like having it put on, it makes me look stylish. And like allot of the humans in Kingston I wear red on Fridays.

   

I got my new copy of the Waterlog yesterday. It is my breed newsletter. Included was a supplement of how I should measure up for a show judge. I had lots of fun trying to chew the tape my 2llgd parents tried to measure me with. The end result was I measure up. Yet I am the top end but all the ratios are there. My length to height ratio were perfect. My tail is was the correct length measured against my hocks and my chest is the correct distance off the ground based on my size. My paws seem to meet the criteria but they did not give extra marks for white front socks. Eyes, eyebrows, nose and snout all seem to be perfect to what they describe. But I am at the top of the list in size. I am just in the list in overall size but there is no fat on me, SUM and SAHD make sure of that. Maybe this summer I will do what my breed was meant for-SWIM.     

Yes I know I am a Portie. Yet one day a year I allow SUM and SAHD to dress me up so they can show off. Not allow but tolerate.

On a side note still not sure if I cracked a nail or damaged a web. No doc required just some TLC and allot of tea tree oil. A couple of visits to the table for look sees but no hair dryer to blow my paw dry for a better look. I have heard the word OFF several times but the hair on my paw tastes so good. Cannot be too bad as I am not wearing a sock or a plasma bag to protect one my best features. Before I once had to wear one to protect myself on walks. A great tip from my Doc was the plasma bag. Heavy natural rubber and held on with a Velcro strap to keep my paw dry on wet walks. May look funny but the sound it made as I walked was interesting. But I did and still do get all my mileage in. Looking forward to the warm weather and maybe a dry backyard. Plus SUM's broken wing is getting better so she is at the other end of my lead more often. Poor SAHD he gets to be the caddy, carry the water and the bags. And with the weather going the way it is water may soon be a must carry.

 

  

It is either too cold for the camera or too wet. I got some pics of friends but with SUM's broken wing I have not got many pictures of myself.  She is getting better and I still get all my mileage in. Plus last week I saw my Stylist. I used to go to a Groomer but when Kim called to confirm my appointment she is now my Stylist. I like Kim, what is not to like, bath, blow dry and a fantastic cut. Plus Kim gives me some special treats.

No outside pics but here is then and now. I am a Big Guy. That is me now and me in 2007.  

      

This week I met Maggie for the second time. She is a nice friendly young girl. I hope she likes snow as last night we got lots. Maybe I will see her this weekend and ask her.

No vacuum cleaner.

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Just plain indoor fun

Time to get the road dust and salt brushed off. And use my leave in conditioner so my hair is soft and fresh smelling.

Sorry about the lack of new pictures. The weather has prevented the camera being used outdoors. It has been either too cold (-19c) or too rainy (+5.5c and very wet). Plus lots of ice underfoot. I still go for my walks but play times outside have been put on hold. I have gotten used to the routine. When I enter the house. Lift the front left to get washed and dried then the front right and turn around for the back two. In spite of the weather SUM and SAHD keep me busy enough that naps are appreciated.

I went to St. Maarten and had some pictures taken.

This is me checking into the resort.

I like the bed and am allowed on it.

This is the view from my balcony.

I got to see the ocean.

A trip to the pool bar.

Got to see the pool but I am not allowed in.

Break for lunch.

Check out the beach.

Then a drink at the Palms Grill before heading off for a nap.

I had a great time in St. Maarten.