Paula Understands Me

 Paula and Daniel had a little bite to eat in the evening. I asked if I could have some. Daniel said I had already eaten today, and did not need anything. Paula gave me something, anyway. Paula understands me. Daniel does, too, most of the time, but not quite as often. This evening, Paula understood, Daniel did not.

Longer Nights

For the first time this autumn, Daniel wore a reflective vest on the morning walk. Dawn came during the walk, but it was not much light at the start of it.

In the evening, the darkness was fully upon us, when we went outside around eight o’clock in the afternoon (really more like seven, since we still go by daylight saving time). 

There is something cozy about this darkness. I like it. 

Feeling Sick

Paula is feeling sick tonight. She could not even stand the smell of food. This must be awful. 

Meanwhile, Daniel had sat down to eat. He was hungry. He could not really do much for Paula, but fetched her some water. 

I hope Paula will be alright. She said she was getting better. 

Small Flats

As a Shiba, I am interested in Japanese culture. In Japan, there are people who live in cupboard sized flats. These do not look great, but I canunderstand that you save money by living in them. I hope, however, not many dogs need to live their lives in flats as small as this. 

Cheese

Paula and Daniel had some cheese as late night snack tonight. This is great, since I got to taste some. Cheese is such a marvelous invention, tasty, healthy, and easy to eat. I wish I could get cheese more often.

Currency Controlling You

China has plans to launch a digital currency, DCEP. This will be a digital version of the Chinese currency yuan. It will be controlled by the central bank of China, thus by the Chinese government and the Communist party.

In my mind, there is no need to explain why nobody in the free world should use this currency, as it is controlled by communists. Using it would also mean transferring personal data to China, so it would be illegal for any controller of personal data in the EU/EEA to use it. I hope the DCEP will be a complete faliure.

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We had some bacon this evening. Bacon is good.

Not a Granny

Hello, Gerstuhl here!

I went to have an ultra sound examination today. Unfortunately, I am not expecting pups. Mum has told me, over and over, how great it is to have pups. It is not that I know, this wouldhave been my first litter, but I trust Mum on this. She has to wait a little longer before she becomes a granny for the first time. We hope it is better luck next time.

Rehabilitation

Paula felt ill today, so she spent the day in bed. We mostly kept her company. This is one of the duties of pet dogs, helping humans to rehabilitate themselves, when they feel ill. Paula appreciated this.

Lost Blog Entry

The blog entry for yesterday was quite long and pleasant to write. It was about tasting minced meat when Daniel cooked meat sauce. For some weird reason, this blog entry has disappeared. I am quite certain I finished it and uploaded it, but it is gone. Information technology has its flaws.

Grocery Shopping

 Paula and Daniel went grocery shopping in the new car. Dogs are not allowed in grocery stores, for some unfathomable reason, so I did not come along. It is often better to stay at home, anyway. Now, however, I missed another opportunity to ride in the new car. 

I hopeyou do not get tired ofmy rants about the new car. You have to comment, if this is the case. I will write about other things in upcoming blog posts.

Long Trip

Daniel went to Stockholm and back today, in the new car. I still have not travelled in it. I guess I will, eventually.

Ear

Laila went to the veterinarian today. She has recurring problems with her right ear. It needs to be cleaned, because it is so narrow and has a lot of hair growing in it. This is not Laila’s fault. It is not Paula’s or Daniel’s fault either, they take good care of her, as they do with all of us.

I definitely do not envy Laila for the visit to the vet. However, she got to ride in the new car. I envy her for this.

Riding in the New Car

 Daniel gave Paula a ride to her work today,in the new car. She could not drive herself and park there, because she had not register the registration number of the new car in the parking system. In the afternoon, when Daniel went to fetchher, Morran got to follow. She was, thus, the first of us dogs to ride in the new car. I envy her a little. My turn will come, eventually.

A New Car

Paula has bought a car. It is a little car, with the fitting name Mini. The model is Cooper S. This will be good when she needs to go to and from work in the dark seasons that are coming. 

Peanut likes the car, since it is British. Morran, however, who has German roots, points out that Mini is owned by German car manufacturer BMW. My foremost concern is that itis a good car, and from what I have learned so far, it is. I am looking forward to riding in it soon. 

Late Night Eggs

 Paula fried some eggs late at night. This was very tasty. I got to get some. 

Cats Disappearing Into the Night

Late tonight, Daniel went out to the barn with some stuff we did not want to keep indoors. The cats took the opportunity to sneak out. Paula, who had planned to give them a late night snack, tried to call them back. This was tono avail. Daniel said the cats just went further away in the darkness of the night. 

The cats will come back inside tomorrow morning. They always do.

Broken Glass

A glass fell off a table today and broke. Daniel picked up the pieces and threw them away. I am glad noone put theirpaw or foot on any of the pieces, before Daniel picked them up. Broken glass is often sharp and can hurt you really badly. There may be some small pieces of glass left, but I do not think so. I hope novody will find out the hard way.

The Kittens

Two kittens moved in with us earlier this year. They have grown and are more like adult cats now. This also means they are on more equal ground to us dogs, who are all adults. Paula and Daniel have started to let them in to our bedroom during the nights, they are no longer afraid that some kitten would happen to come to harm. This is nice, the cats are interesting and friendly fellows. I like hanging with them, when I have the opportunity. The kittens are a nice addition to our household. Dogs still hold a majority.

Nine Eleven

My grandmother Sunni came from America. She lived in America on the 11th September 2001, when terrorists flew into the buildings of World Trade Center in New York City.

I wish the terrorist attacks would never have happened. When they did happen, I wish I would have had the memories that my grandmother Sunni had. 

It was terrible that the attacks happened. We should commemorate the memories of the humans and dogs who passed away.

Shorter Walk

 There are mornings when the morning walk is a little shorter than usual. Thisis usually because Daniel is in a hurry. This morning was one of those mornings, but it was not the fault of any of us dogs. While it is better with the usual length of the morning walks, I also like that we do not take the same path every morning. This is the advantage with the shorter morning walks. I try to see the positive angles of these walks. It usually works, so I do not mind the shorter length, and it worked today. The rest of the day was a good day, nevertheless, and this is the main thing.

Diversity Requirements

There are new rules on how to win Oscar awards for movies. You now have to have diversity on and off screen in order to be eligible for awards.

I guess the mostly historically correct film Patton, about white men who fought the Nazis in the Second World War, would now be ineligible for Oscars. It won the Oscar for best film, and several more Oscars, in 1971.

Wedding Anniversary

 It is nineteen years ago today that Paula and Daniel got married. We celebrated them with style. This is one of the most important anniversaries for all of us dogs. If it were not for the marriage of Paula and Daniel, who knows what would have happened tous? Who knows if I would have even existed? I love Paula and Daniel! Congratulations on your day!

Birthday

It is Paula’s mother Gertrud’s birthday today. She is the one whose name my daughter little Gertrud got. Paula and Daniel was there to celebrate yesterday. I would have liked to come, but I was busy. I heard the celebration was a success, I hope the true birthday was as well. 

Three

 Hello, Gerstuhl here!

It is my birthday today. I turn three years old. It has been some great thre years so far. Since I live a good life, I believe the next three years and many more will also be great. 

I had a nice birthday.

Lost Game

Sweden lost to France in the Nations League in football, on home turf, 0-1. It was close, but a lost game is still lost. France is the reigning world champions, so it is not really shameful. It is still a result we cannot be happy about. Sweden will hopefully do better in coming games. 

Chopping Wood

Daniel went outside to chop wood for a while this afternoon. Not fun for us, who were left indoors, but good preparations for the cold days of winter. When winter is here, our humans sometimes light fires to make the house warmer and cozier. This is one of the great things about having humans: their control of fire. Winter will be good. 

New Bed?

Paula and Daniel came home this evening after running some errands. Paula was very happy about a new bed she said they have bought. They did not bring the bed home, though.

The new bed is due to arrive next month. I believe in it when I see it. A new bed may be nice, but just talk about it does not really convince me. I want to try it out, to rest in it, before I am sure it is here and that it is a good purchase. We will have to see when it arrives.

Nothing Special

There are days when nothing special happens. This is one of those days. It is Thursday, normally a working day. Paula was free from work today, however, and Daniel was working from home. Due to the pandemic, it is not odd that he sits at home, while at work. It is nothing special. There you have it, a blog entry about nothing special. I believe I can have something more interesting to write about tomorrow.

Be Careful On Line

India has banned over a hundred Chinese apps over security concerns. Even though these are not banned in Sweden or the EU, this is a strong signal you have to be very careful before ever using them. I would advice against it. China is a dictatorship and they have little concern for the wellbeing of dogs or humans. We should not support anything from China. 

Ears

Our Toy Poodle friend Laila has problems with her right ear. Dirt often accumulates in it, and Paula and Daniel have to clean it for her. We are lucky to have our humans, who do this. Even though Laila is uncomfortable when her ear is cleaned, she feels much better afterwards.

I am lucky to be a Shiba. Our standing ears have much lower risk of getting in the kind of trouble that Laila’s right ear has.