Packing for Road Trip

Today Monster went into a decline…..

…. while Daisy and I were very busy.

Obviously we had a helper (just look at that Winning Smile).

There was construction.

Some jiggery-pokery, which involved baler twine (but of course; doesn’t everything?)

Then the gaffer tape (where would we all be without baler twine and gaffer tape?)

Monster woke up and surveyed our work in a mixture of disgust, dread and unhelpfulness.

So the car is all packed now.

And we are ready to go south, for one day, to collect …..

… this little sossage (photo from when I first saw her)!

We are taking both sisters north, and giving the black one to a friend while keeping the black/tan one for ourselves.  A name – no idea.  Any thoughts?

We are all very excited (bar Monster).  Happy days ahead.  It is time.

26 thoughts on “Packing for Road Trip

  1. Becka

    She looks a little bit like Darcey’s Mum/Linus’s Granny Caffrey, who was a working Lakeland & a dog of great spirit & fun.

    I hope you guys have all the love & all the fun with her, like you did with her Maj.

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  2. Sarah carter

    The crate sort of gave it away maybe something Shetland related? Frida which means peace or dagr which means day and night goddess

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  3. Carol E.

    Pip.

    I don’t know why, but she just strikes me as a Pip.

    So glad you’re getting a puppy!! And that she’ll have a sister nearby.

    ❤️❤️❤️

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  4. Rebeccca Final

    Oh Francis! I’m SO happy you are ready for a puppy. I was just thinking the other day while reading your blog that it must be about time. Is this another Patterdale? Absolutely adorable!!!

    You will be hard pressed to find a cuter name than BeAnne, but I know you and your girls will think of something wonderful. This little nugget will fill a hole in your hearts. Nothing can replace BeAnne, but this will heal you all. Congratulations.

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  5. Linda

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see them at your home, and their reactions to all the animals!
    No names come to mind, but I bet you’ll come up with something perfect!

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  6. Judith Garbutt

    How exciting! Is she another Patterdale or Patterdale cross? The only name that springs to mind (and I don’t know why) is Toffee. I’ll look forward to pictures/videos as she creates havoc until you have her beautifully trained!

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  7. Vicki Kechekian

    I was thinking of your mum’s dog (Teddy?) coming to visit or maybe Monst going with you for an outing, so I actually gasped. What a little nugget!!! Safe travels!

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  8. Kris

    Oh gee, initially my heart sank when I got to this page and saw “Today Monster went into a decline…” and noticed there were 21 posts. I could only imagine the worst.

    What a relief to continue and find the adorable pictures of the pups. Happy news!
    That little one is so lucky to have landed in your hands.

    A name will come to you as you get to know her. 🙂

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  9. Christine

    I am so excited for you! There is something magical about the days before getting a puppy. A little like when you were a kid, waiting for Santa to arrive. It’s a very special time. I brought an Icelandic Sheepdog pup home last year to join my other two, and remember the anticipation and joy. Congratulations!

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  10. Susan Felton

    Best wishes for your new family member, hoping for many long years together in good health.

    What about Sunshine, Sunny for short? I am sure she will be spreading those rays.

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