Hi, I wanted to put a comment in about Crabgate, coz I hee hawed when I read it, and it brought back lovely , yup I know, memories of my beloved family dog Glen. Firstly your wee dog was very clever, ( and beautiful), to steal a lovely dressed crab, how good is that? I wanted to tell you when I was young,( many years ago), it was in the day when a dog license was bought, but you didn't walk dogs the way you do now. We just used to let Glen out alone ( imagine that nowadays), and he d go away all day then come back for his dinner, but come back he did. Once a year he d be gone for hours and when he came back he d be absolutely stinking. We d wash him in the back garden before he d go in the house. We never ever knew what he d rolled in, but he was very happy. I loved him. So thanks for that wee tale.
I visited my in-laws on the coast and took our lab for a walk on the beach. After rolling in the "regurgitation" of a large seabird, she announced her arrival to the rest of the family by jumping on the sofa.
Oh god. Suitably traumatised. Respecting your sense of humour failure and rage - also I KNOW THAT SMELL 🤮 All I can say is please rest assured it’s a good thing it was Jan and not Aug heatwave. Trust me. Road cooked version is horrific.
And only because you are an insanely brilliant writer, I’m ashamed to think a sequel might be on the cards .. Lupin, sensing some fun, may not be finished yet!! Reminded me of a similar and unfathomable stench of dog having rolled in something. Weeks later, I spotted same dog creeping into a hedge. She carefully lifted out, ever so gently, in her mouth, a whole bantam egg, (laid at least 6 months earlier as that’s when last bantam dispatched by fox). Whilst I watched in disbelief at the sheer pleasure she derived, the egg was gently placed on the lawn .. admired and then rolled in! That was a shocker too!
Oh poor you, that sounds complete pants and deeply traumatic. Aren't pets disgusting? And blokes just... Not getting it? Thank you for writing it in a hilarious way when it's so grim. I wish you nice smells.
Hi, I wanted to put a comment in about Crabgate, coz I hee hawed when I read it, and it brought back lovely , yup I know, memories of my beloved family dog Glen. Firstly your wee dog was very clever, ( and beautiful), to steal a lovely dressed crab, how good is that? I wanted to tell you when I was young,( many years ago), it was in the day when a dog license was bought, but you didn't walk dogs the way you do now. We just used to let Glen out alone ( imagine that nowadays), and he d go away all day then come back for his dinner, but come back he did. Once a year he d be gone for hours and when he came back he d be absolutely stinking. We d wash him in the back garden before he d go in the house. We never ever knew what he d rolled in, but he was very happy. I loved him. So thanks for that wee tale.
I subscribe already but if I didn’t this is exactly why I would. It cheered my day enormously. Thank you!
I visited my in-laws on the coast and took our lab for a walk on the beach. After rolling in the "regurgitation" of a large seabird, she announced her arrival to the rest of the family by jumping on the sofa.
actually snorted, sorry, truly grim but such a feast of relatable life with dogs🙏in no way princessy, entirely appropriate responses x Onwards !!
How did you find the muntjac?
Oh god. Suitably traumatised. Respecting your sense of humour failure and rage - also I KNOW THAT SMELL 🤮 All I can say is please rest assured it’s a good thing it was Jan and not Aug heatwave. Trust me. Road cooked version is horrific.
Pure gold! But horrid at the time, I'm sure.
Oh my god, I am crying with laughter! Thank you for this, but so sorry you had to go through that!
Omafg India 😳
A twist in the tale - didn’t guess a muntjac. I was thinking a badger!
I can practically smell it! And I’m in Sydney visiting family. Alas, I still 💜💜💜 Lupin 😃
This made me laugh a lot. Also very sorry for what foul scenes you endured! Also Lupin is very sweet x
And only because you are an insanely brilliant writer, I’m ashamed to think a sequel might be on the cards .. Lupin, sensing some fun, may not be finished yet!! Reminded me of a similar and unfathomable stench of dog having rolled in something. Weeks later, I spotted same dog creeping into a hedge. She carefully lifted out, ever so gently, in her mouth, a whole bantam egg, (laid at least 6 months earlier as that’s when last bantam dispatched by fox). Whilst I watched in disbelief at the sheer pleasure she derived, the egg was gently placed on the lawn .. admired and then rolled in! That was a shocker too!
Oh poor you, that sounds complete pants and deeply traumatic. Aren't pets disgusting? And blokes just... Not getting it? Thank you for writing it in a hilarious way when it's so grim. I wish you nice smells.
I have a new idea for a monthly segment, India: The Dog Days. Feat. revolting, charming adventures from Brodie, Tails and Lupin
Actually crying with laughter, thank you and so sorry, sounds horrific