As anyone can see from my blog header, my rightful place is on Gail's lap. This is especially so when she is relaxing in the study on her pre-historic (and very comfortable) reclining chair.
Apparently not all guests understand this.
My wee poodle neighbour Ella came to visit on Saturday afternoon. I sensed from the off that she had her eyes on the prize.
I wasn't too happy when she edged herself closer to the launch position but, being the perfect gent, I stood aside.
I pretended I didn't care (although Gail says my tail angle tells another story).
Before you could say "cheeky wee poodle" she was up there on Gail's knee, looking ever so slightly smug.
Sometimes a chap has to recognise that girls rule!
Later, when Ella pulled the same stunt a second time, I made sure she understood I had better things to do...
Bertie.... hahaha yes, we agree there are much better things to do LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, Bertie - that's rather impertinent of Ella - after all Gail's lap is yours!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you had a quiet word with her and pointed out the error of her ways? She's very sweet, but that's taking familiarity a step too far.
Love,
Inca xx
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteOh Bertie lad - I think you do well to let Ella have the prime territory on her short(ish) visits. Then Gail will appreciate all the more when you have sole rights!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
The nerve of Ella and you were the perfect gentleman, Bertie. You have a pretty good place there with your blankie and heater!
ReplyDeleteI wore my red boots for 45 minutes or so and they never loosened up or came off.
Deletethanks or the SMILES today, your better thing to do made me smile, the video made me GRIN.. you look so I DON"T CARE, ho hum is what you said. she is so cute, sorry she poached on your property
ReplyDeleteOh Bertie darlin' WFT friend. I'm am ALMOST speechless (BOL Bryan will tell you there is a 1% chance of that happening); however I am 100% stunned. Ella surely made herself at home. Cheeky Poodle indeed. My goodness she is obviously in need of a review of the 'guest in your house' handbook. HOWEVER, all this being said you handled the 2nd leap wisely. By showing her you had better use of your time and energy. One only wants what one thinks someone else wants.
ReplyDeleteI just adored this post.
Hugs and thanks to you and Gail for the Monday smiles
Cecilia
Yes, Bertie, I was watching your tail tell its story! A rug and a fireplace is a decent, if not perfect, substitute.
ReplyDeleteBertie, you are a very good host to let your guest have what is rightfully YOUR spot on Gail's lap. You are a perfect gentleman!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Redford
You are such a gentleman to let Ella have the prized spot on your mom's lap, Bertie. We do think you picked a good one too as it looks like you are right in front of the heater.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteGail, I'm trying to catch up with you to say hello because I miss our conversations but the only way I can find you is via Bertie's wonderful blog! Working at Cambridge (from Scotland). I have a new email address (I can't log into my old account) anniemaree33@gmail.com. Not a typo, there is an 'i' there in the 'annie'. Hope you and Bertie are well. Anne-Maree
ReplyDeleteWhat a true gentledog you are Bertie...Sunny and I have been known to get into big arguments over who gets to sit on Mama's lap.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy(who usually wins the arguments)
A lap stealer is a home wrecker in training.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheeky wench!
ReplyDelete