I'm having a grrrreat week!

We're just back from a few days in Mansfield, where we stayed at a lovely B&B - Rosedale House (see picture below). I think it was lovely because it was a dog-friendly place and I was allowed inside (yay!). The house was large, well equipped and had a beautiful big log burner. It was very quiet, and had fabulous views to Mt Bulla. The best thing about the place from my perspective though, was that there wasn't a dog-proof space outside, so I had to go everywhere with Craig and Jude - it was brilliant!!! 

Jude and I went for long walks each morning to buy the papers and get Jude a coffee - while Craig got the fire going (or so he said ... I think he just slept in, and stoked up the fire at the last moment). I had to go with them when they went out for lunch - which meant that they had to sit outside the 'Produce Store' no matter how windy it was - lucky it wasn't too cold. The food must have been delicious there because I didn't get passed anything. LOTS of people stopped to give me a pat and say how cute I am. I must say that the people of Mansfield seem particularly insightful! 

Craig took us on a walk around a local wetlands - a place he'd read about in the visitor informaton centre. Jude found out later when chatting to a local that the wetlands are infected with tiger snakes and that the locals don't go there when it's warm because the snakes come out to sun themselves! Maybe Craig was trying to get Jude and me killed for the insurance money - I think I'd be insured for a large sum, not too sure about Jude! 

Anyway, we had a great time. I'm even getting better at clambering in and out of Jude's car, which I have previously mentioned I didn't like. I've worked out that it's better to go with the humans (even if the car's suspension is a little firm) than to stay home alone or worse, be sent to a kennel. 

While we were away I must have really bonded with Craig and Jude - they went out this morning and bought me a smart new bed! Jude had been worried that I was getting too big for Ted's old bed ... How cute do I look? I got other booty from the petshop too - my special very expensive dog food, some new charcoal biscuits (not sure why they got the charcoal flavour?) and a new hair brush. 

So all in all I'm having a GRRRRREAT week. Hope you are too.

Woofs,

Toby

Bathurst Day!

Jude was laughing her head off when she saw this Mark Knight cartoon in the newspaper today ...  The humans think this Bathurst thing is a big deal - they were watching qualifying and practice sessions with great interest over the past few days - lots of 'arghhh's and 'eeeeks' when drivers crashed - which happened a fair bit from what I heard. Don't tell anyone but I think Bathurst is a bit boring! It goes on all day and no-one in this house wants to throw the ball for me while they are watching. I'll have to see if I can time things for the ads. 

Went for a walk early this morning, so the humans could be home in time for Bathurst. The only thing that might make this a less boring day for me is if Craig shares some of his delicious 'big race breakfast' with me 

Woofs,

Toby

Plant is blossoming

Hi ho and woofs!

I've just been enjoying the evening on the verandah - noticed that one of Craig's plants has flowered. It looks good - I just wish it wasn't so high up on the wall because I'd like to taste it.  Turns out Craig is a good at gardening ... who knew?

No post on my blog would be cmplete without a picture of me ... so here it is. If I look pensive that's because I'm thinking about which toys I'll be taking on holidays next week. We're going to Mansfield, to a lovely dog-friendly place. Should be fun - though Jude is a bit worried about my smelly farts. Ooops!  Woofs, Tobes.