Tuesday 18 September 2018

A nearly perfect village and a sad farewell


Gail's friends Janet, Helen and Sue must have been so relieved I was able to accompany them all for last weekend's wee holiday in Northumberland.

I fear these nice ladies would have been barred from staying in the lovely little village of Warkworth, had I not been there.

How so?

OK, Gail thinks I've got hold of the wrong end of the stick, but to my mind the evidence all points to an unwritten rule that only dog owners are permitted to enter this particular village.

I mean, where else do you go to the pub for an evening meal and under every single table you see a contented dog, or perhaps two?

Was there a shop that did not have a water bowl outside the door?

And walking around the quaint streets, one had the distinct impression that any dog-free humans had been rounded up and taken to the nearest person pound.

But it was only when Gail visited the village church that I gained conclusive proof of my theory.

First, Gail took this photo, then she returned me to the car and entered the church alone to look round.

Inside the church, Gail was immediately accosted by a friendly lady vicar who'd seen me in the churchyard and said "oh but you can bring your dog in here too, we don't mind at all, everyone's got dogs in this village."

I rest my case.

I bet by now you are wondering why I have titled this blog post the 'nearly' perfect village.

Need I explain further?

And yes, the irony of an establishment that advertises itself as 'Bed and Brexit' offering 'en suite' bathrooms has not escaped this sharp wee WFT.

Finally today, we are mourning the loss of one of the brightest stars in the Blogville firmament, our beloved Diva Madi. Thank you so much dear Madi (and Mom) for all the fun you've given us over the years. What a life! Gail and I loved every single one of your blog posts and also appreciated all that you did to make our little corner of cyberspace into such a warm, friendly and supportive community.

We'll think of you every time we see a sun puddle, however small.

16 comments:

  1. wow dogs are allowed in da church? that's good ;O) we are still sad for Madi,it is like our blogville furmily is incomplete now... sigh...

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  2. I'm laffin bout da "en suite" on a Bed & Brexit sign too.

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    1. Gail and I were hearing about this Beto O'Rourke character on the radio this morning. Any views?
      Toodle pip!
      Bertie.

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  3. Hari Om
    did I not tell you, Bertie lad, that you would love that wee corner of the land??? And to be able to take Gail with you efurrywhere... icing on the cake, right?!

    Already missing our darling diva... hugs and qags YAM-aunty xxx

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  4. What a loevely tribute to Madi. So glad you saved Gail's weekend.

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  5. We are putting that little village on our must see list. And our best and strongest thoughts to Madi’s Mom and all the folks who loved Madi.

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  6. That sounds like a perfect place to visit. We are all a little sad and missing our BFFF Madi.

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  7. Whew, I bet Gail is very happy you tagged along with her!

    We are also missing Madi something fierce!
    xoxo,
    Rosy, Jakey & Arty

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  8. That seems to be a very nice village to visit.

    As for Madi, we have so many tears and are missing her so much. She was a true friend to all. Soft woos and gentle hugs to her family from all of us.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  9. WOW! That was a pawfect village. In our city of over 40,000+....we know of only ONE water dish...sigh.

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    1. Gosh that's terrible. I mean, you guys live in a hot country so must get really thirsty too.
      Toodle pip!
      Bertie.

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  10. Dearest Bertie and Gail....thank you for this post that is purrfect my peeps are all about B&B. I love you in the sun puddle...loving hugs to our FAV WFT
    HUGS MADI and love Forever and her peeps

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  11. Hi hi hi! Ojo here! That is indeed a perfect village! I have never been in a place like that! I wish we had more places like that! Also we are howling for Madi tonight and sending many licks to her people.

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  12. Oh DOGGIES! That IS the pawfect village!!!! I thinks every town, village, and city should adopt such practices! I gots to go there fursure!
    Yeah, that B&B sign...sigh. Oh, and Beto is FABulous BTW! I gots my paws crossed he's gonna take out Cruz...☺
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  13. What a lovely village and made even more special with your presence. 4 paws up for dog-friendly towns and businesses!

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  14. Nearly perfect is right. Maybe that sign could just disappear!

    And yes, we are so sad about Madi. She was one of our oldest and dearest friends and we hope she and Angel Pip are dancing across the bridge.

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