Monday, 20 July 2015

Hope bounces eternal...


Hooray! We are over in Torridon, it has finally stopped raining, and we are going to climb 'my mountain', Beinn Alligin.*


So the peak is in cloud, but hey, it's the middle of summer, for sure it'll clear by mid morning...


Oh dear. Perhaps I was being optimistic...

Well if you can't enjoy the view at the summit,

Then for sure you can enjoy a chicken chew before tackling the steep descent.

But I have to tell you I was not feeling in the mood to appreciate the view from the kitchen sink during my post walk paw wash...

*Note from Gail: Bertie's 'official' kennel club name is Granddach Beinn Alligin, the Granddach being from the kennels where he was bred, and Beinn Alligin being my favourite Scottish mountain.

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19 comments:

  1. Bella Roxy & Macdui20 July 2015 at 06:21

    We would have preferred the chew to the view, anyway...chasing a chicken would be good.

    Glad it stopped raining so you could go hiking...AND glad you weren't dunked in an icy mountain stream...

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    1. WFT Nobby20 July 2015 at 06:58

      Regret to report there was a 'pre-wash' in the mountain stream.

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  2. Hand Knitted Things20 July 2015 at 07:18

    Fabulous views from the mountain and the kitchen. No mention of any midgies...

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  3. Craig20 July 2015 at 07:49

    The indignity of being photographed with your paws in the kitchen sink Bertie... I'd sue. Your view from the kitchen window is magnificent.

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  4. Gus20 July 2015 at 12:03

    We greatly appreciate the fact that you suffered such indignities to share the view from your kitchen window with us. It makes the scene all the more charming.

    Gus n' Teka

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  5. My Mind's Eye20 July 2015 at 12:18

    One thing for sure your WFT tail was a happy fella.
    MOL MOL post paw wash!!
    Well Bertie you are just the purrfect WFT to handle that very grown up name!!
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  6. tubby3pug20 July 2015 at 13:14

    these pictures look so middle earthy I expect to see a hobbit poking out around a rock

    retro rover

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  7. Yamini MacLean20 July 2015 at 15:08

    Hari OM
    Crikey Bertie, hae ye nae learn'ed yon lesson aboot 'summer' and 'Scotland' being used in close proximity??!!! I can barely see the hills from my window this morning. Hey Ho..... Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  8. Matilda the Boxer20 July 2015 at 15:59

    A chicken chew is as good as a view, right?

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  9. easyweimaraner20 July 2015 at 16:13

    what a great idea to meet the place what got that name to honor you :o) and that black boots are super stylish... how bad that your Gail washed it away... that were no wellies, right?
    easy rider

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  10. Two French Bulldogs20 July 2015 at 16:22

    You need a little nourishment along the way. Forget the view
    Lily & Edward

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  11. Angus20 July 2015 at 16:26

    Bertie - Saw this and wondered if you're planning a summer evenings drive down the coast :http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jul/20/scotland-chip-shop-deep-fried-mars-bar-birthplace-beats-council

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  12. The Adventures of the LLB Gang20 July 2015 at 17:24

    Wow...nothing better than a chicken chewy and some nice scenery!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  13. Cowspotdog20 July 2015 at 19:55

    Oh we love the view from your kitchen window !

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  14. Murphy20 July 2015 at 20:17

    We knew from those dirty paws that you were having fun. It was good while it lasted!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  15. Kinley Westie21 July 2015 at 00:03

    Chikken chews are always good.

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  16. Tootsie21 July 2015 at 14:26

    Pawsome post, Bertie! The video, the sink, and the view from the sink!

    Lots of love,
    Tootsie

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  17. Sweet William The Scot21 July 2015 at 14:30

    Bertie I could hear the wind on your Beinn Alligin. I think looking out your kitchen window is terrific with the flowers why could you not love everything.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  18. Sweet William The Scot22 July 2015 at 14:25

    Thanks for the birthday wish Bertie. The 22nd is both Lee's birthday and Downunder Daisy's HER birthday! We share a birthday with Prince George of England.
    We have cool temps and low humidity in Nati City today one could not ask for a better day.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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