Monday 18 September 2017

I'm back! And so is Gail.

And not before time...

You know what? I am so used to Gail arriving home from holidays empty handed, I could not believe my deep-set little eyes when she placed this super toy on the front doorstep and said it was for me.

This was such uncharacteristic behaviour on her part, I began to wonder is she and her friend Marse had been filling up with something other than petrol (sorrry, 'gas') on their travels in the Pacific Northwest...

Of course it all became clear when I was told the gift was actually from fellow terriers Wyatt and Tegan, and delivered via our esteemed blogging friends, Murphy and Stanley, whom Gail met (along with Bob and Carol) a couple of Sundays ago at Point Defiance in Tacoma.

Thank you so much Wyatt and Tegan!

Gail tells me she and Marse had such a super hike together with the Doods and family,  and Carol even succeeded in educating Marse's pup Josh in the fine art of posing for blog photos.

(You can see more photos of the meet-up on Murphy and Stanley's blog today.)

Now my friends, perhaps you can help resolve a wee argument I am having with Gail just now. You see she has come home with a ton of photos and a mistaken belief that she should be allowed to post some more of them on my blog later in the week. But surely this is most unfair as I was locked up in 'camp' for the duration, without access to a camera or phone?

We have negotiated a provisional agreement that at least every other holiday picture Gail posts on this blog should feature a dog or other animal, and that shots involving bicycles should be kept to a minimum. Themes to be covered covered will apparently include wildfires and smoke, Mount Rainier, Gail learning how to cook s'mores, and installation of a coyote roller...

Does this seem fair to you?

22 comments:

  1. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH BERTIE I CAN HONESTLY SAY WE WILL READ ANYTHING AND LOOK AT ALL PHOTOS OF YOU AND OTHER CRITTERS...'CAUSE WE HAVE MISSED YOU AND YOUR GAIL 87 TONS. FAIR IS FAIR THOUGH WE DO FIRST WANT A REPORT ON HOW YOUR 'CAMPING' EXPERIENCE WAS..DID YOU GET A REPORT CARD FORM THE jailers/Counselors?
    OMCs we are so excited and we love that toy the Doodz sent to you.
    we are happy Gail and Marse had fun and Josh is rather handsome...but his tail is lacking compared to yours
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  2. Hari OM
    I too am jumping up and down in my chair to have you back with is the land of Blogville Bertie lad!!! Phew - it seems like 87 years since we last shared space.

    Now as to the picture sharing arrangement - I think that will work well, though to be fair, there are a fair number of peeps out here who are curious as to what exactly Gail got up to when NOT on Blogville duty. That said, it is super-thrilling that she met peeps and pups I had met last year and thus closing a triangle. I do think, as Madi does above, that the very first repawt oughtta be from your own good self as to the state of play whilst Gail was away... hugs and wags, (and a 'sssqqquuueeee' for having you back), YAM-aunty xxx

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  3. I can't wait to hear all about your adventures in goal and of course what Gail got up to, especially the bit about meeting the Doods and their peeps in the furs...how cool is that!!!!
    Hope you are well Bertie and I'm sure that Gail WILL be generous with the TREATS to make up fur leaving you in GAOL???
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  4. Bertie - Focus on the S'mores.

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    1. Angus always cuts to the important things...

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  5. It's about time, eh? We missed you and we worried about Gail and all forest fires in Montana. Can't wait to hear what you were up to in bark camp and how Gail handled the smoke.
    Bonnie n Kenzie

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  6. Bertie, it's so good to have you back - we've really, really missed you. That's one very nice squirrel you had as a present from the Doods - how kind of them to send it.
    are you sure Gail really went by bike? Nearly every photo we've seen, if she isn't walking, then she's by a car. Yes, I know the bikes are strapped to the back, but how far did she actually ride?
    Now, if you play your cards right, you will be able to blackmail her into giving you lots of extra treats. Next time she talks about where she cycled to, you can just casually show the photos of the bikes on the back of the car !

    Love,
    Inca xxx

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    1. If only you knew how many pictures there are of Gail and friends eating in restaurants too...

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  7. So glad you liked the stuff we delivered to Gail from Wyatt and Tegan. We loved meeting your Gail!! You wouldn't believe how much they chattered on! Yes, Gail owes you big time but compromise is always a good thing. Thanks for the treats you sent to us!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy and Stanley

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  8. Negotiation....it does work. We think you've come up with a great plan!

    We just came from Murph and Stans blog, so we hear about the meeting from their view. So happy Gail remembered to pack the toy. Now....we're waiting to find out what a 'coyote roller' is.

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  9. What very cool pressies from Wyatt and Tegan via The Doodz!! We think compromise is a good thing an, as long as you are well compensated, you should let Gail borrow your blog(as long as she includes one picture of YOU per entry!
    xoxo,
    Jakey and Arty

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  10. Yes a fair agreement and we are looking forward to seeing Gail's pictures!
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  11. Glad to see you both back, Bertie!

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  12. I agree with Madi! We have missed you both and would love to see the photos! We read the post from the Doods today and saw some of the photos from their hike with Gail.

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  13. That's my guy. Making fair deals.
    You enjoy that toy

    Wags
    Addi

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  14. Welcome home Bertie! Welcome home Gail! We missed you!

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  15. that#s absolutely fair ;o) I'm so glad your Gail had such a super time... and I bet to tell you all about her adventures is a compensation for staying in a camp for some days...

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  16. A negotiated settlement is always best, Bertie lad. Await the photos

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  17. One picture of the travel time, one picture of Bertie. We have been deprived!

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  18. You are a great negotiator Bertie. We think you should add you get an extra treat for every non-animal picture.

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  19. Bertie. Dude. Hey our mom doesn't even post anything any more. We'd be happy to see pictures of HER even. Though on second thought, not really. Glad you and Gail are both home safely.

    Otto and Osa

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  20. Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Your settlement agreement sounds fair! Perhaps you could additionally negotiate a treat for each bicycle pictured?

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