Friday 14 February
Today's crew; Jock, Spud, Batsy, Timone, Rocky, Birdie, Chanel and Piki.
Jock has come to stay a spell - welcome home buddy, literally.
It was a long hot walk so thank goodness for the water. Unfortunately there are 3 dead geese RIP that the doggies must leave alone in case of infection. All complied after a few reminders.
Thursday 13 February
Today's crew; Tink, Spud, Nuku, Kasey, Batsy, Apollo and Piki.
Far to busy enjoying my furry companions to remember to video. My apologies for the lack thereof.
Master Murphy was noticeable by his absences today due to health issues - Piki ki te ora e hoa😘
Wednesday 12 February
Today's crew; Jock, Spud, Batsy, Timone, Rocky1, Kotiro, Sandy, Rocky2 and Piki.
German Shepherd Rocky2 joins us for the first time today without his mum and what a successful walk it was 🥳 They kept him busy in particular Rocky1 and Sandy. Kotiro wanted to participate but couldn't keep up. Now it's just a case of introducing him to the full contingent which given his disposition should be relatively straightforward 🤞
Meanwhile Timone helped himself to the treats in my pocket - the greedy goblin. Note to self; zip pocket!
Jock tried to step up but l stood him down just in case. Batsy barked approvingly. Piki did he beat to stay out of the way.
We made it to the stream finally but a hell of an effort to do so 😩
Stopped at the river for a clean up but the shore was muddy so fail.
Tuesday 11 February
Today's crew; Tink, Nuku, Batsy, Murphy, Spud and Bongo. It's hot out there🔥
Sunday 9 February
Today's crew; Red, Spud, Batsy, Kasey, Bonnie and Piki.
One last pack walk for our mate Mr Red before he goes home, I'll miss your cheerful disposition buddy 😘
Ranger on the other hand will be delighted to have his kingdom again. Thanks for your tolerance my darling. Piki will miss her playmate.
They all enjoyed a change of venue 👍
Saturday 8 February
Today's crew; Spud, Batsy, Kasey, Bonnie, Piki, Red, Chanel and Birdie.
Mr relentless Red, inspired us to walk today and tomorrow. Just as well we did - we had Waahi to ourselves yay but had to share Puketirini for a clean swim. No video possible while swimming with the dogs. Very refreshing.
Friday 7 February
Today's crew; Tink, Jock, Spud, Batsy, Timone, Rocky, Willow, Piki and Red. The forecast says 28 but it felt like 30+°C and there's no escaping it out there.
Willow kept me busy as usual but seemed calmer🤔 Rocky is great except when it comes to men - sorry fisherman 😔 Red focused on Timone so got some unwanted attention from me. Tink went off on her own adventure - love it. Jock is stepping up by barking at the dog under scrutiny - thanks buddy. Batsy continues his second puppyhood. Piki got a bollocking for almost tripping me up —scary.
Friday 6 February
Today's crew; Nuku, Batsy, Spud, Murphy, Red and Piki. It's an easy 30 out there today and bound to get hotter - thank you global warming!
Wading in the shallows was the order of the day. I found a pyrex oven dish in good nick buried in the mud. Bought it home - it scrubbed up well and lives again. Murphy and Red were best mates but l think Spudley was a bit miffed. Batsy was feeling the joy prancing around like a young one, aww😘 Piki and Nuku kept an eye on proceedings occasionally participating - you've gotta keep them wanting more aye ladies 😉
Wednesday 5 February
Today's crew; Jock, Spud, Batsy, Timone, Red, Rocky, Sandy, Kotiro and Piki
It's blistering out there 🥵
Our lovely mate Red has come to stay awhile - nau mai haere mai ki roto - hangaia koe ki te kainga 🤗
We spent a lot of time in the shallows in fact l got to involuntarily sample the water after one or other of them took my legs out from under me. Thank the gods l didn't get impaled on one of the many sharp stumps therein 😮💨
Meanwhile Bonnie, Ranger and Macie were walked by team A👍
Tuesday 4 February
Today's crew: Tink, Nuku, Batsy, Spud, Murphy, Bonnie and Piki.
Far to busy enjoying the day and my furry companions to remember to record - oops sorry
3 February Monday
Today's crew: Spud, Piki, Batsy, Bonnie, Bongo, Rocky, Birdie and Chanel. The humidity must be pretty high it certainly felt like it so we waded in the shallows to keep relatively cool. The lake feels like it's receded even more. Took them for a swim in the clean lake. Birdie, Chanel, Rocky and Bonnie were the only takers. The rest stood and watched. The wimps 😂
Friday 31 January
Today's crew: Spud, Jock, Timone, Rocky, Bonnie, Piki, Willow, Birdie and Chanel.
Had my hands full today keeping Willow safe from herself as her social skills are sadly lacking. Birdie and Chanel were the objects of her attention who sort a kinda tolerated her🫣
Anyho' we spent a lot of time in the lake shallows and attempted another failed mission to reach the stream mouth. Willow trees and reeds defeated us this time but we'll be back😠