Puppy Pictures

This chunky chap would have been our first choice, but the owners of his father are getting first dibs. If selected, he will go on to be a "show dog". Feel a bit sorry for him, if that is the case. But there is hope for us, in that his nails are a bit white, and he might not cut the mustard. Sumo was similarly rejected by the first picker, for having feathery back legs and a bendy tail. We loved his feathery back legs and bendy tail.

The other two boys. One of whom will most likely be coming home with us.

awwww......

Bryn is in for a big surprise.

Mystery Visitor

Apologies to the gentleman at the marina this afternoon, who said "Hello Ken". We were all busy hoisting this beauty into position at the time... and when we'd finished, you'd completely vanished. Sorry... I'm a friendly chap who likes to meet new people, but I was more concerned with making sure our boat wasn't squashed..

Kind regards to your good self. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello, even if I am now completely puzzled as to who you were.

Hellooooo..

"Dogma... What a decrepit old thing."

...Indiscreet visitor to neighbouring shiny shiny narrowboat.



Nb 'Aquahobo' ~ Enjoying our spot

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. We've been getting on with things and the month of April just "slipped by", without us even noticing. Bryn has been helping a lot, and has settled into our daily routines remarkably well. Took to the boat instantly, with no mishaps (beyond misjudging where the back deck was once, and ending up doing some undignified dangling). On a test cruise, down to Windsor, he slept most of the way. Doesn't seem to mind the engine noise or the process of locking, and he loves to sniff the breeze while we're underway. The waterborne equivalent of sticking his head out of a car window, I guess.



Bryn's Cruising station

New pup will be onboard 1st of June. We still don't have a name. But he is happy, healthy and doing well. As soon as he's had his second set of jabs, we hope to get out and do a bit more cruising. It's been the worst winter on record for us. And I think we are due some happiness and sunshine in our lives now.

This is Bryn

He's Sumo's Cousin. He's 5. He Likes carrots.

Took him down to Cliveden for his first cruise today. He chilled out for the entire journey, and didn't woof in Cookham lock.

The April Fool

It would have been Sumo's 11th birthday today.

Candle for Sumo

One Week On

Spring comes to the Garden

We've come down to Devon for a couple of days.

I'm sitting in mister's favourite (land based) comfy chair while writing this, remembering the times he was upside down in it, snoring, and extremely comfy. The river was super calm on friday, and the sun was shining, so we took dogma out for a short cruise up to Marlow. Did it on an easy tickover, and everything went well. Nice to feel the boat moving again, and to enjoy the sun on our faces. Nothing popped, broke or fell off. Bonus.

Sheena wanted me to post this image, as it's one of her favourites....

The Sumo Shake

We have thousands of pictures documenting Sumo's life, and will continue to update his gallery with the best ones, when it isn't so painful to look at them. I think we've come to terms with the fact that he's gone. And it isn't so emotionally raw as it was a week ago. Thankyou once again, to everybody who took the time and effort to send us a comment. They are all very much appreciated.

Kingfisher

We got a little message from nature yesterday.

It's been warm enough to sit with the back door open recently. Winter is finally relaxing it's grip, and I was enjoying watching the willow trees swaying gently in the breeze. A Kingfisher plonked himself down on our back rail, less than 10 feet away from where I was sitting. Only for a couple of moments, and then he was gone again. I felt extremely privileged that he'd chosen our boat for his brief respite.