I've gone, shuffled off to share the Tart's blog - you'll find me there now, when she lets me near the computer...

Monday, December 22, 2008

Delicate Disposition? ...Look Away Now

At last sense prevailed, the temperature dropped further and the STOVE WAS LIT.

Midge and I enjoyed a blissful evening in front of it... and another....


all was going well...


until the day I was whisked to the vets,

suffered the ingnominy of a SHAVE,

drugged and sliced open,

vital bits removed,

stitched up again and left to come round from the anaesthetic in a CAGE.

What NEXT, for dog's sake?

I am now doomed to celibacy, no he-dog will ever show interest again, my looks will fade and I will become an embittered old hound, out on the lonesome prairie, shunned by all...

Yeah, well, it might happen like that. Meanwhile, I was given scrambled eggs for tea, lots of pampering, and the stove was on ALL DAY to keep me warm, so in truth I have made a speedy recovery and am back to giving Midge a run for her money when she starts winding me up.

Anyway, folks, Christmas is upon us and I should wish you all a very fine holiday, with lots of bones and snacks, milk and dog chocolates and anything else you can con out of them.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ASH
Painting by Anne Mandeville 'The Marvellous Eve'





3 comments:

Wimsey said...

My dearest Ash,

I love you with or without your vital bits and am happy to see you updated your blog. I was worried.

Much love and slobber always and a Happy Christmas,

Wimsey

tlc illustration said...

Dear, dear Ash,

I am pleased to hear of your speedy recovery. I'm sure you won't even miss those 'bits', and regardless, Jack would like nothing better than to give your hindquarters a good and thorough sniffing. Truly.

Gentle belly rubs and happy holidays,

Tara and Jack

muddy red shoes said...

Dont worry Ash, Coco isnt an embittered old hound and she sends her love, get well soon xx