Sunday, 26 February 2017

Short but sweet

So several passengers could have slipped unnoticed through the ticket barrier at Aberdeen station while two of the staff kept me entertained and another disappeared for a few minutes and came back bearing shortbread..

It is a long train journey to Nottingham. For the first part of the ride, the Edinburgh and Newcastle bound Hen Parties kept me entertained...

But after light refreshments kindly provided by Virgin trains at Newcastle (although where were the complimentary dog biscuits Mr Branson?)...

...I settled down for a wee snooze. Which Gail assures me is the best way to travel through Doncaster.

Of course I was impatient to visit Human Granny...

And we enjoyed a mutually satisfying half hour together comparing notes on poorly paws.

Then Gail spent some time - actually quite a long time - instructing HGY in use of the laughably named 'EasyCall' device linking her hearing aid to her mobile phone...

And all too soon it was time to depart.

We head home to Aberdeen tomorrow. Gosh I hope it is not too long before I visit Nottingham again.
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23 comments:

  1. Bella Roxy & Macdui26 February 2017 at 20:19

    Have you notified everyone that you're travelling through, so there will be shortbread ready? HGY is lucky that Gail can EVEN hook a hearing aid to a phone. It would be beyond HER!

    Enjoy your little holiday.

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  2. Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady26 February 2017 at 21:04

    Treats and travels, sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy time with HGY and give her a lick from us.

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  3. Julie26 February 2017 at 22:03

    Do you always get SHORTBREAD on Virgin trains Bertie????
    'cos I've just noticed Mum book some tickets and I LUFFS shortbread!!!!!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  4. Fay27 February 2017 at 02:13

    What a lovely photograph of Human Granny, Bertie! Of course, you're looking handsome, as well. And I particularly like your (plural) 4-paw photo!

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  5. rottrover27 February 2017 at 02:13

    SO nice of HGY to commiserate with you about poorly paws! We're glad you got to sneak in a quick visit.

    -Otto and Osa

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  6. Kinley Westie27 February 2017 at 03:21

    Glad ya got in a good visit!

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  7. Charliedownunder27 February 2017 at 05:52

    Crikey Bertie ..... sounds like you had a nice visit with HGY and it was good you could compare foot troubles. It's always hard when you have to leave them, aye? Me and Mum know all about that. We hated leaving our Nan when we had to go back home. HGY is looking good! Is she keeping well.

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  8. MOPL27 February 2017 at 07:06

    What a lovely photo of HGY. She certainly looks well. Looks like a lovely trip on the train. You just will have to get a season ticket so you can pop down there more often. You being the boffin that you are could manage it on your own I am sure.

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  9. Coppa's girl27 February 2017 at 07:16

    Shortbread - oh wow ! Bertie, you're such a smooth operator, you know how to twist everyone round your paws. How do you do it ?
    Glad you had a good time with HGY -she looks very well. A kiss from me, because I don't have a HGY.

    Love,
    Inca xx

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  10. easyweimaraner27 February 2017 at 07:57

    wow that's a fabulous service you have at your train stations... it's nearly like riding on simplon orient or british pullman... maybe the french sncf-crew will read your post and they will learn a little bit? Glad to see your bestest HGY, love her smile... bet it was not because of the phone, it was because of YOU ;o)

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  11. Gus27 February 2017 at 11:54

    very good to see HGY looking well...and also to Gail for helping her with the technology link to here hearing aid.

    Do you think the two of you could come and help the muzzer with her "Smart" Phone

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  12. My Mind's Eye27 February 2017 at 12:01

    Bertie!!! WooHoo obviously train staff recognized Prof. Boffin Bertie and paid you proper attention!! OMCs what a pretty 'refreshing' station.

    Bertie and Gail your HGY is a most beautiful lady and what a smile. Mom loves the royal blue sweater she is wearing too.
    Hugs madi your bfff and mom

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  13. Doggie's Doing A Comedy Turn27 February 2017 at 14:05

    Sounds like you've had a lovely time and especially enjoyed those shortbread biscuits. I bet you were a wonderful treat for those ticket officers.

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  14. Leigh27 February 2017 at 14:13

    That sounds like the perfect trip - lots of attention, biscuits, refreshments at the station and a chance to catch up with HGY and share paw experiences. Nose licks and love from Moth xx

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  15. Yamini MacLean27 February 2017 at 15:56

    Hari om
    Crikey...blink and you miss it! Glad there was some quality time with HGY. Hugs and wags from a tadly jet lagged YAM-aunty xxx

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  16. Matilda the Boxer27 February 2017 at 16:02

    What a lovely trip!

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  17. Murphy27 February 2017 at 17:41

    We are glad you had a good visit. Your hooman g'ma looks in good health!
    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  18. The Adventures of the LLB Gang27 February 2017 at 17:50

    What a wonderful visit with HGY!! We are so happy to see you are being treated as the first class terrier you are!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  19. Louis the Blogging Dog28 February 2017 at 08:00

    Your HGY looks so nice...and Bertie, you are such a grrreat traveler. I luff watching your adventures.
    Your Furend,
    Louis Dog Armstrong

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  20. Sweet William The Scot28 February 2017 at 21:09

    Those devices for seniors require a tec youngster to install. Lee went through all of them with her Dad ~ what a pain in the backside! Wish I could take the Amtrak here in the states. You are so lucky.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  21. Unknown1 March 2017 at 03:45

    Human Granny is looking so elegant and you cut a very smart figure yourself, Bertie. You should be treated to shortbread wherever you go.

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  22. Ojo3 March 2017 at 20:02

    Hi hi hi! Ojo here! I wish all people who disappeared came back bearing shortbread! That should be a new rule!

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