Thursday, 2 May 2013

A mighty fine newspaper

Taking a break from my exertions in Nottingham last weekend (see previous post) I cast a glance over Human Granny's newspaper. She has recently switched from the Observer to the Sunday Telegraph.

Look what I found on the letters page (you might need to biggify the image).

Wow!

That's what I call a fine newspaper. I mean it is so true, isn't it, that a dog has never deliberately mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance? When Lord Byron was extolling the virtues of his canine companion*, he never thought of that one did he?

I pointed out these splendid examples of correspondence to Gail and asked her if they sell the Telegraph in Scotland and if so, why isn't she already a subscriber?

After all I can't imagine that Daisy Springer (c/o Michael Davies) would ever get a letter to the editor published in one of Gail's beloved Guardians.

*Epitaph to a Dog
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26 comments:

  1. Craig2 May 2013 at 07:21

    Without giving away too much information Bertie, I did, uh hum, see those letters and was very heartened to read them. Never a truer word was barked.

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  2. Ziggy Stardust2 May 2013 at 07:26

    I am so pleased to see that we get our due consideration in the newspaper.

    Loveys Sasha

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  3. Bella Roxy & Macdui2 May 2013 at 07:39

    Usually, we wouldn't even wee on The Telegraph; but this is wonderful. We especially like the grumpy-misanthrope-free area.

    Daisy Springer said it all. Must be the name Daisy.

    XXXOOODaisy, Bella & Roxy

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  4. Yamini MacLean2 May 2013 at 08:59

    Hari Om
    Oh that IS a good bark out - even by the humans in defence of doglets. It would be fun to think this paper showed such a balanced view overall - but perhaps Gail is onto something more in the bigger picture frame. And you never know - have you tried writing to the Big Sheet?

    Heh heh. (YAM-aunty's going a bit wild again...) Hugs and wags! xx

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  5. Unknown2 May 2013 at 09:40

    Well about time a newspaper took us seriously Bertie. Have a terrific Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  6. Anonymous2 May 2013 at 11:07

    Excellent read in the paper! Oh BErtie, we mailed you box yesterday to you...so be on the lookout!

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  7. asta2 May 2013 at 11:29

    Bewtie
    That is indeed a vewy fine newspapew. I love the commentses about the dangews of two leggewds and the joys and benefits of us fouw legged cuties.
    Smoochie kisses
    Asta

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  8. My Mind's Eye2 May 2013 at 12:08

    Bertie I'm sure you'd be pleased as punch to retrieve the Sunday Telegraph for Gail. Nothing better than a good newspaper!!
    Hugs Madi your BFFF

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  9. Lovable Lily2 May 2013 at 12:44

    Wow, that was soooo pawsome to read! Wahoo ~ dog's rock! (butt we aleady knew that.)

    Thanks for sharing the paper with us today. We really enjoyed reading it.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  10. Frankie Furter and Ernie2 May 2013 at 14:25

    Excellent !! About time fur the print media to take up our cause(s). baaaaaWaaah.

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  11. Anonymous2 May 2013 at 14:45

    Well put reader comments!

    The Mad Scots

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  12. Matilda the Boxer2 May 2013 at 14:55

    What an excellent printing of letters! I couldn't have said it better myself. (Well, I probably could've, since I'm highly talented and wordy, but they said it just fine, so I don't NEED to say it myself.)

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  13. Two French Bulldogs2 May 2013 at 15:05

    That's right. Kudos to Granny's newspaper!
    Benny & Lily

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  14. rottrover2 May 2013 at 16:12

    Those readers of the Telegraph are a highly intelligent lot!

    -Bart, Ruby and Otto

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  15. GizmoGeodog2 May 2013 at 21:33

    Here in Florida I don't know the difference in newspapers but if asked to vote I'm all for the one whose readers have the proper respect towards us members of the superior species :D

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  16. Angus3 May 2013 at 11:55

    There's lots of grumpy misanthropes in France but none of them would dare complain about dogs.

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  17. Bicontinental Dachshund3 May 2013 at 12:28

    Those letters are great! I guess I should start reading The Sunday Telegraph myself!

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  18. Sweet William The Scot3 May 2013 at 16:22

    Why that is a fabulous paper, it prints the truth and is not a tabloid rag.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  19. Jake of Florida3 May 2013 at 22:39

    Thank doG those who appreciate us dawgs outnumber the pitiful curmudgeons who don't have a clue as to how extraordinarily pawsome we are!

    Wirey love,

    Jake and Just Harry

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  20. The Black and Tans.3 May 2013 at 23:28

    Your human granny reads a very fine newspaper. Have a good weekend Bertie.

    Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

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  21. STELLA and RORY from Down Under5 May 2013 at 00:10

    Howdy Bertie, what wonderful readers the Telegraph has. The first letter was perfect. Say hi to your Ganny from us mate. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  22. Arran, Arthur and Mum5 May 2013 at 19:13

    I think you should get a letter in there Bertie. I is afraid that TNP's family gets the telegraph and TNP reads it online and they is often quite dog friendly, but some of the readers seem to not be so Scotland friendly. Anyway, sorry for the long absence from me. I like your new fur do and your fox!
    ~Lickies, Ludo

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  23. Pippa Sheltie7 May 2013 at 21:20

    That's wonderful Bertie, I must really try and read that! My reading is not very good though, I just read the p&j, I have not advanced onto the telegraph yet!
    Pippa :)

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  24. Jed and Abby in MerryLand11 May 2013 at 21:17

    No idea what the political orientation of The Telegraph is, but they're spot on with printing great responses to curmudgeons. Of course, one expects nothing less from the GBP when it comes to dogs.

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