I get quite a few treats Billy, mostly for doing stuff right. But HooMum would have to bring a little trailer on walks to carry all the treats if I got one every time I spotted a kangaroo. He he he ~ Bobby xx
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I get quite a few treats Billy, mostly for doing stuff right. But HooMum would have to bring a little trailer on walks to carry all the treats if I got one every time I spotted a kangaroo. He he he ~ Bobby xx
I’m packing my bag and making flight reservations right now. *excited ears* ~ Bobby xx
Thanks Luna pal. You too. ~ Bobby 👋
We can form an antihistamine support group Adrian. 👍
Yes. She can be very tough and mean. ~ Bobby 👋
I thought so. 👍
Wise move Adrian. Luffs ya pal ~ Bobby 👋
Arrrghhhh! That looks terrifying. 😱 By the way, the sheep I saw was MUCH bigger and tougher looking than that sheep. And very LOUD. ~ Bobby 👋
Oh excellent Gromit! I fully support your annexation of the scarf by the way pal. 👍 ~ Bobby 👋
Well I think lots of Dales do live in the northern areas of the UK, so it’s not a crazy assumption. 🤪 But some of us live in Australia 🇦🇺 too, despite the weather and crazy local wildlife, some of whom are deadly. Hope your week is off to a good start. ~ Bobby 👋
I know, right? 😅 ~ Bobby 👋
Yes - all the wattle trees are blooming like crazy (HM only has to look at them to feel her eyes itching), & our weather is starting to warm up a bit (sometimes). We might even get up to 17C on Sunday 😱 Are the leaves colouring and starting to fall off trees in your area? Love that. 🍁 ~ Bobby 👋
So true Susan. 👍 And just as well because I’m a very slow typist cos I’ve got no thumbs. My staff help manage my social media accounts (on my direction of course). Love the picture / meme … thanks for sharing. 😊 ~ Bobby 👋
Thanks Ola. We thought the kangaroo was reminiscent of a gun toting look out in a western movie. We expected to get a bullet to the back at any moment. 🤣😂😱 ~ Bobby 👋
*nods head and rolls eyes* 👀 ~ Bobby 👋
You’re too kind Dougal. Thanks again pal. 🙏 ~ Bobby 👋
Yes - I’m on the job 24/7 you know Dougal. 👍 We don’t currently have any livestock in our paddock so all good. 😅 Lucky that. ~ Bobby 👋
*reeling as if from a slap to his face* 😳 Thanks Dougal! I needed that pal. I must be going soft - probably from lack of treats. 😈 ~ Bobby 👋
Thanks Mooch. Yes, the tree really fell heavily and shattered the horizontal sections. ~ Bobby 👋
He he he - you’re very tricky Dougal. We have some very unique animals in Australia (where we live). This is a better photo of some of our kangaroo friends - ones that weren’t trying to spy on me. This one likes and trusts me. ❤️🐾 ~ Bobby 👋
Thanks Dougal - that’s very kind of you pal. ~ Bobby 👋
Ohhh yes, they’re delicious. 😋 HooMum unfortunately breaks the sticks in to little segments (what a rip off huh?) so I don’t get too much on a single day. Duck is very rich and can give me an upset tummy. ~ Bobby 👋
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OK ✅ thanks … I love your confidence that I’d be able to control the balls of death well enough to avoid hurting a friend. Thanks Adrian. Your support means a great deal to me. ~ Bobby 👋
Yes - I hope so Adrian. I know where the handy man who’s going to fix the fence lives, so if it’s not right I’ll go around to his house and bark at him loudly. *nods confidently* That should sort him out. ~ Bobby 👋
Yes - they give me an antihistamine tablet each morning Adrian (which I swallow courageously 😊). That helps a lot. It’s just that when spring starts I get extra itchy … hopefully it’ll settle down soon. 🤞 ~ Bobby 👋
Is that a relief for you Gromit? I much prefer cool weather to hot. Have you got a nice warm jacket to wear when you go walking on cold days? ~ Bobby 👋
Thanks for the sympathy Mrs N. 🙏🐾 ~ Bobby 👋
I know. This Spring business has bells on it. The Hoos give me an antihistamine tablet each morning and that helps a lot. 😅 ~ Bobby 👋
Thanks Ida. I’ll try. ~ Bobby xx
It’s a pleasure pal.
Hey pals - happy Tuesday! So yesterday Spring sprung into action - humph! My skin gets a bit itchy when all the plants start blooming … it starts with itchy eyes, and here, has moved along to an itchy neck. Yeeks! Maybe winter wasn’t so bad after all? ~ Bobby xx
No, she didn’t follow us. She waited until we had passed, then resumed grazing. We saw a little joey putting its head out of her pouch. Mostly kangaroos are very wary of dogs. ~ Bobby xx
Me too. Sometimes I’m running around so crazily that I have HooMum in gales of tears. I have sooo much fun. Hope your week is off to a great start. ~ Bobby xx
It is thanks Reggie. I inherited it from Toby (OTRB), and I love it a lot. The back is just the right height for resting my chin. I bet you have a comfy bed too pal. What’s yours like? ~ Bobby xx
Hi Ida! there’s nothing better for starting off a new week than having a good old bark and pigeon chasing session huh? Hope you’re having a great day pal. ~ Bobby xx
So true … I might have run off to join the circus. (Between us Billy, I probably would have come home … I know I complain about the Hoos but they look after me well and really love me.) ~ Bobby xx
Mmm hmmm ….
I don’t do any of those things Lucy (I’m made to treat them respectfully). I give them major stink eye and try to communicate how lucky they are that HooMum is holding me back. *struts like a tough dog* ~ Bobby xx
Duly noted pal. Thought actually, there’s nothing that could be better than an evening spent with you Billy! ~ Bobby xx
He he he … I think you’re right. Sometimes HooMum doesn’t spot them, and I have to tell her where they are. Lucky I have my finely honed security skills huh? ~ Bobby xx
Happy week to you too Luna! The kangaroos didn’t say one thing to me - just looked at me accusingly, and with a haughty attitude. Almost like they don’t like dogs! I mean, how crazy is that? ~ Bobby xx
Oh yes, I certainly do. I love my treats, especially my new favourite, duck sticks! ~ Bobby xx
I’m all over this one Luna. Someone has to be. ~ Bobby xx
Yes - I think that would motivate me to run extremely fast! Probably at Olympic gold medal speed I reckon. ~ Bobby xx
I think visiting the pub is a much better activity to be honest Luna. These magic doors are very frightening, and those flappy flags? Terrifying unless you’re a cool chap like me. ~ Bobby xx
Maybe we should play them that Blondie song, ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ and see if that cheers them up?? ~ Bobby xx
I think that’s advisable pals. You deserve only the best! ~ Bobby xx
I know, right Flora? I think they’d be up a creek without a paddle. No idea! ~ Bobby xx
No idea at all pal. Pfft! ~ Bobby xx
My HooMum would be exactly the same. *nods*. 😤
Hmmm - I’ll see what photos I can get for you pals. - Bobby 👋
At the very least. That front passenger seat looks pretty sweet too. Just saying 😈 - Bobby 👋
Thanks for your kind thoughts Susan. Yes, everyone’s safe - the tree didn’t fall near any buildings. 👍 Hope your week’s off to a great start. ~ Bobby 👋
Yep - my old favourites. Still kit allowed in the house unfortunately Adrian. When I come to live with you shall I bring the balls of death with me? They’re lots of fun. 😈 ~ Bobby 👋
Yep. I’ll have this mess sorted out before you know it. 👍 ~ Bobby 👋
Oh yes Matilda - you’ll probably be inundated with lizards before you know it. (Whispers: Do you catch them and eat them pal, or just wave and smile?) ~ Bobby 👋
Hi Dewey and Rocky 👋. Yes, it’s very cool having kangaroos for neighbours. Hope you’re having a great week. ~ Bobby 👋
Oh Dougal pal - that’s super kind of you. I think you’re a very good friend too. Only possible problem is because I’m living in Australia - will I Ibe eligible?. I really appreciate your nomination though Dougal. 🙏 I have an extra big smile on my face today because of you pal. 😄 ~ Bobby 👋
Thanks for your kind concern. No one was hurt (apart from the fence poles). 👍 Yes, I’ll definitely be on site to supervise the repairs - after all, I’m an expert in this paddock. 😂 ~ Bobby 👋
I know, right!
Yes - very lucky. It was a really big tree but had long been dead - just the very end of the branches hit the fence. 😱 ~ Bobby 👋
No, Joey doesn’t play with me, but he does play with other young kangaroos. I’m too scary 😈 The sky is often pretty here - I think cos of our elevation. It was also quite cold according to HooMum. (She’s a bit of a sook about cold weather.) Hope you have a great week ahead. ~ Bobby 👋
Mmm I think you’re right. Our lizards down here are probably still sound asleep (🥶) … though we’re supposed to be getting some warmer weather this weekend. ~ Bobby 👋
Awww - that’s great Heidi. ❤️❤️❤️ You’ve made my day. 😄 ~ Bobby 👋
Mmm hmm - that’s what I was thinking Adrian. Anyway, we’ve got photos now and have sent them off to the handy man we know. He can fix it pretty easily he says. 🤞 ~ Bobby 👋
We sure do have prices and quotations. Cheapest isn’t always the best but we think it’ll be less expensive to fix than it looks. 🤞 Plus we’ll get some firewood for the fire. 🔥 I love the fire. ~ Bobby 👋
Well done indeed Mr Samsung! Likewise, my ‘heavier’ toys are strictly for outside play only. 😤 Hope your week’s off to a great start Lucy. ~ Bobby 👋
I bet they’ll be happy to see you Matilda. I’ve been ‘looking’ in the agapanthus for lizards too. None have said hello to me yet. 😤 ~ Bobby 👋
Uh oh - a big tree fell on part of our fence in the recent stormy weather. Don’t worry - the fence inspector (aka me) was quickly on the scene checking the situation. I’ve arranged the repairs. ~ Bobby 👋
Hope you slept well Frodo. Boop to you too. ~ Bobby 👋
Hello Bob! ~ Bobby 👋
Hey Bob - great to see you. Sounds like you had a fab day pal. 🎉 ~ Bobby 👋
Nice photo Mr D. 👍
Oh, great idea pal. Hope you and Heidi have a lovely evening. Send pics please. 🙏
Very cute Heidi. Luffs ya pal - Bobby 👋
That’s annoying. Maybe they’re still sleeping in. 🤔
*nods in agreement*
Those lizards can be cheeky fellows huh? 🤔 ~ Bobby 👋
Oh yes, good point. I can be a very fast runner. 👍 ~ Bobby 👋
I’m too nervous to eat treats when I’m in town, but I got some treats when I got home. And lots of praise at the time of bravery. 👍 ~ Bobby 👋
Yep. You’re absolutely correct. ✅ - Bobby 👋
Oh, and where did you see a bigger one by the way?
He he he! That would be a ginormous field mouse for sure pal. That kangaroo would have been about 1.5m tall … boing boing boing 🦘 - Bobby 👋
It’s the craziest of stories isn’t it. 😂🤣😁 - Bobby 👋
Yes. The mother kangaroos are extra wary when they have joeys that are starting to leave the pouch. hooMum makes me treat them with respect. 😤 - Bobby 👋
I was fairly brave Adrian. Stood at the magic doors of one of the major supermarkets and watched them open and close (swallowing & disgorging people). 😱 Some nice ladies stopped and talked to me and showed me it was all OK ✅ & that helped. I think I’m getting braver each week🤞 - Bobby 👋
I get allergic eyes 👀 The Hoos give me Claratyne which helps. 😅 Ohhh! That’s brave of Muv. We were just in the depths of the coldest winter days last week (e.g. max of 5C and gale force winds) so we aren’t quite ready to wash winter clothes and store them yet. - Bobby 👋
Yep. Cant trick you pal. 😊 - Bobby 👋
More to the point, do you know if sheep bite dogs? It was very big Adrian - taller than me and HooMum estimates, a lot heavier. I’ll look out for him next time we walk that way, and will make a judgement on the day, not that I’m scared or anything you understand. 😳 - Bobby 👋
Yes. If I played bitey face with the sheep do you think he’d like it? BTW: it can baaa *very* loudly. ~ Bobby 👋
Hi Harriet and Matilda 👋 Yes, we have a pretty nice day today thanks - it’s quite cool but not wet. 😃 Happy Spring pals. Hope you don’t get allergies. ~ Bobby 👋
The joeys are very cute. 🥰
Yay - that’s great news Adrian. 🎉🎉🎉 We’re off to town for a walk around. I’ll be facing down those magic doors and flappy flags. 😱🐾 ~ Bobby 👋
You’re welcome pal. HooMum almost bought a packet last week too - talking about them with you made her yearn for their chewy caramel-ness … 😋 Glad you’re enjoying them.
Yep. And she had a little Joey in her pouch. 😊❤️
Out walking early this morning I got the sense that someone was watching me … can you see who it was? ~ Bobby 👋
Did you break the TV screen? 😃😱 My rope & 3 balls toy is banned from coming inside the house too Luna. HooMum doesn’t want to get whacked by it, and doesn’t want me to break anything (else) inside the house. 😤 Where’s the fun in that? ~ Bobby 👋
Yummy 😋
Great digging there Frodo pal. 👏👏 ~ Bobby 👋