Booming Banter

Stinking weather yesterday. Rain rain and then more rain!

So the morning trot was tiny and we had to find other activities.

Fortunately the deer gave us some morning amusement and then we made Belfast Baps to go with our VEGAN lentil soup!

I decided to completely ignore the niece and take some downtime and dream of venison!

It’s very eco friendly you know!! Grass fed by us!!!!!!

Blessing#1942-Alternative Amusement

Have you ever remarked how closely knitting needles resemble harpoons?

As I was mesmerized by the clicking last evening it dawned on me I could stick one or both of the pointies into Trouble and be done with her forever.

Now all I have to do is work on a firing mechanism.

I could make it look like a self inflicted injury and then she’d be out of my life for good.

Pity I don’t think so!!!!!

Blessing#1941-Ingenuity

We watched Society of the Snow this weekend about that plane crash years ago. Man those guys were brave.

Anyway while watching, don’t ask why Ma remembered the old slogan « One Man One Vote » which got her thinking that we could translate to « One Dog One Bone »

I laughed and snatched a Nyla from Nala just to show that on this ranch there is but one head honcho and that’s ME!

As if to reinforce my position the Bro decided to scratch my stomach which nearly drove the niece insane with jealousy.

I am most certainly numéro uno!

Blessing#1940-Latino

Over the past few days we’ve watched the Netflix series YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.

It’s all about comparing the health impact of eating vegan versus an omnivorous. It’s a twin study so one twin goes vegan for eight weeks. They both do a lot of exercise and the bottom line is the vegans loose more visceral fat but they also loose more muscle or build less muscle as the case may be.

It’s run by very reputable scientists who conclude that the vegans had extended telomeres over just eight weeks and that this may be an indicator for improved lifespan.

There’s also a very big push towards the environmental benefits of going vegan.

Now as you know both Ma and Pa worked in the food industry so they have an understanding of these sorts of issues. They know that animal products generate huge environmental footprints in intensive rearing settings but switching for example from cows milk to almond milk is not a sustainable solution. Almonds eat up huge quantities of water and that sooner rather than later water is going to be the big issue

That being said the sight of all those poor chickens and piggies and cows that were shown in this series touched Ma’s heart.

So bottom line I have to prepare the meat loving bro for a shock! At least one or maybe even two nights a week, if Ma can manage to conjure up some tasty dishes, we are going vegan. No milk, cheese, eggs or meat!!!!

Dad has also been informed that next week he’s making soy yogurt rather than our usual whole fat milk.

As for me and the niece we are safe for now kibble is not being culled!

Blessing#1939-Greening

One of Auntie Marsha’s gifts to Mom this Christmas was a personalized two year diary.

Yesterday Mom took to filling it in.

I watched carefully to see what’s going on and you wouldn’t believe but things are planned out as far as end of the year!

I’m exhausted already!!!!

Just as long as September 6 is written in stone and highlighted I’ll be fine. After all I’ll be SIX that day. It’s a Friday so everyone should be all set to celebrate!

My latest and greatest invention must be a doggie tea party. Do you want to come?

Blessing#1938-Red Letter Days

Ma as you know is a nutter.

Her latest scheme for the tearoom is a murder mystery. More dressing up!!!!!

I’m petitioning her to make me part of the plot.

Didn’t every famous detective use blood hounds at some point? Isn’t my name Scooby

She has already set the date now all she needs to do is plan the gruesome get together.

Clues, cast, casualties, cause and culprit!

Watch this space!!!!

Blessing#1937-Mind Games

Ma did a little reset at the Tearoom yesterday for Valentine. It’s never to early to start talking about hearts and flowers!

I’m so glad I have my Mom and I know from the bottom of my heart that she’s equally glad she has me.

True love is hard to come by in this big world.

It’s especially important to recognize that it’s the best gift of all.

It’s the same with the Bro and my nemesis

While she may drive me round the bend she does love the Bro to bits.

So I suppose if I love him I should love her a little bit too.

That may be taking things too far!

Blessing#1936-Amore

Precious Peeps it’s Pits Perfect here to wish you all a wonderful 2024.

What a great start to the year I have had.

Granny has been exceptionally energetic and took me and Grumpy for a car ride yesterday morning.

We went to the Bluffs.

It was so exciting to roam through the forest and get down by the river.

I got a little excited and generated some drool decor to enhance my beauty!

The ugly jealous Stinker said I looked like I’d been iced like a cookie with snot!

Personally I consider that nothing detracts from nature’s gifts to my gorgeousness.

Onwards omnipotence!

Blessing#1935-Outward Bound

Ma has cast on a New Year.

Last time she took seriously to knitting was in 2013 when she packed in the ciggies.

I wasn’t around then as you know but I understand that for weeks the needles were clicking at a tremendous rate and she hardly spoke to a soul. Had to concentrate!!

She found an inspirational pattern a few weeks ago and bought all the wool last week so now she’s off!!

This time she is cutting the alcohol back to 250ml of wine a day or two cans of beer that may seem a lot to y’all but it’s essentially half of her usual intake.

She is also limiting post dinner eating to a small desert rather than a bucket full of nachos or chips that are usually followed by chocs and bikkies!

It’s a shame because she was always quite generous at sharing these delights with me and the niece except of course the chocs that are toxic!

She has become way too chubby and she can’t get into many of her pretty clothes so she’s taking action.

She has been psyching herself up to this for weeks so of course every choc in the house had to be eaten except an extra special box’s from auntie Alicia next door that has been hidden away for her birthday weekend.

Please think of me and Nala and Dad and the bro as we endure this new cottage industry and are forced to watch the entire series of Allo Allo!!!

Blessing#1934-Situation Comedy

None of this nonsense and superstitions about old year out and new year in around here.

Just set the werewolf on any inauspicious intruders who might happen to darken your door.

No need to dust or clean or flush out the cobwebs.

That’s all too much like starting off on the wrong foot. You should be tucked in bed at that time getting set for your morning trot!

I may not be dark or that tall for that matter but I sure am handsome and who needs coal when you have a free gas generator like the niece around.

Have a great year ahead and remember I’m running so take steps now to elect me and make this the most outstanding and memorable year in history!

Blessing#1933-Presidential Power