Thaw

Regardless of my wishes, which I expressed in my blog yesterday, there has been thaw today. We have had temperatures of several degrees above the freezing point. I want to have winter and more snow to jump around in.

We will have to see if the thaw persists. I hope not.

Snow

Snow fell this morning. While there was snow on the ground already, it was less than a centimetre. Now I think we have at least three centimetres of snow. We have also had temperatures a little below the freezing point all day. This is good, it is real winter and I like this. 

Kisses

This evening, Paula asked Daniel for a kiss. He said he could not, however, because he was busy petting me.

Paula is such a great human, that she accepted this objection hands down. 

Nothing comes between a dog and her human.

Work

Daniel is working again, the days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. He is satisfied with this.

I cannot understand the joy Daniel sees in sitting in front of the computer reading and writing all day. For me, writing my blog for a couple of minutes is quite enough. 

The advantage of the pandemic is that Daniel works from home a lot. He did this today as well. We can have him with us, even though he is working. Life is good. 

Staying Indoors

It has been a cold day outdoors. We have spent most of it indoors, just because of the cold. Life is good, when we have lazy days like this. 

Missing Telephone

Paula has misplaced her mobile phone more than once today. I can see why this annoys her. Unfortunately, it annoys the rest of us as well, when she asks for help again and again to find it again. 

Apart from this, it has been a good day. We have mostly taken it easy. Christmas Day is a good day, this way.

Christmas Eve

It is Christmas Eve, and we get more tasty food than ordinary. Christmas is great this way.

Now I have to return to our Christmas celebrations.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Honey Moved

My granddaughter Honey moved to her new family today. This is a great family, where my brother Nemo lived. Honey will not replace him, but there was room for her when Nemo left. I do not even need to wish Honey a great life, I know she will get a great life with this family. This makes me happy.

The Kennel

Hello, Honey here!

This is my first installment in my grandmother Polly’s blog. I am at her house, at the kennel whose kennel prefix is in my name in my pedigree. Grandmother says I could write more entries in the future, whenever I visit the kennel. I would like this. It feels like a good idea, writing a blog. We will have to see when I can do this.

Merry Christmas!

New Family

My grandson Dino moved to his new family this afternoon. They were here to fetch him. It was a nice couple of humans. I am sure Dino will get a good life with them.

It feels good that my grandpups will live with great families. My granddaughter will move to the family where my brother Nemo lived. These are great people, too. 

Paula and Daniel are good at finding new families for pups. They have experience now, but also talent. This is a good combination. It makes for happy lives for the pups. 

Pups

My grandpups Honey and Dino, pups of my daughter Gertrud, went through their veterinary examination today. They passed with flying colours. I did not expect anything less. 

The pups will move to their new families later this week. They will both live in Örebro. This is a good town, so this will be nice for them.

They Are Back

Paula took Piffy and Morran with her and went over to her sister Mia's place yesterday afternoon. They did not return until this afternoon.

We did very well at home with Daniel. At the same time, I could not help remembering the summer two years ago, when Paula was gone almost half the year. She had to, she was at the hospital, and it was worst for her. It was no fun for us either. I an glad Peanut and the Chihuahuas were not around to experience this. A lot has happened since.

I am always best at ease when the whole family is at home. Life is good now, when Paula, Morran, and Piffy are back home again. 

Wooden Batteries

A new Swedish company is starting a production of batteries made primarily out of wood. This seems like a great product. I hope the company will succeed.

Swedish Heroes

There is a live show in TV tonight where heroes in Sweden are celebrated. We liked it best that there was a dog who became Swedish animal hero. This was the German Spitz Lovis, who works with her human to visit old people who needs company and activation. This is a true hero.

Lasagne

Paula had promised Daniel homemade lasagne for dinner. She is a great lasagne cook. 

Of course, I helped. I believe this made the lasagne even better. 

We all got to taste a little lasagne. It was as great as ever. It was a good evening.

Thaw

From temperatures well below the freezing point for many days, we have had +5⁰ C today. The snow and ice has thawed. Will we have a green Christmas again this year? We had our hopes up for a white Christmas. 

It is not to late for more cold days and snow, but it seems like the odds for a white Christmas has gone up. The hope is still with us, however. 

Ten Days to Go

Christmas Eve is in just ten days. This is a day of great treats. I just wonder what we shall give as Christmas gifts to Paula and Daniel. It seems like I am the responsible one who have to take charge and see to it that this happens. I will get back to this issue later.

A Day Lost

It looks like I forgot to write in the blog yesterday. I cannot figure out why. Most days, I have no trouble remembering to write in the blog. What made me forget yesterday is beyond me.

A Thrilling Final Race

The Formula 1 championship seemed to go to the same man as the last years. He led with a few laps to go. He needed to end before his closest competitor, which he would do. Then there was an accident. The Safety Car came out, the competitor changed to new tyres, and could catch up. The Safety Car left for a final lap, and the competitor passed and won both the race and the championship.

You often have to have a little luck to win. The main things are talent and a lot of work, but in the end, a little luck can be the final touch of fate that you need.

The new world champion sure is worth it.

Cleaning

Sometimes, you need to clean your home. We cleaned our home today. It feels better when it is clean. Life is good. 

A Cold that Benefitted Us

Daniel was supposed to be at a meeting with his Odd Fellows lodge tonight. Since he had a cold, he stayed at home. This benefitted us, who had his company the whole night. 

I feel sorry for Daniel for having a cold, but I like it that he is at home because of it.

Almost Overslept

Late in the morning, Paula woke up when Daniel called her om her telephone from his work. He was concerned that she might still be asleep and get late for work. It turned out Daniel was right.

You have to commend Paula on her speed, once awake. It did not take many seconds for her to dress and get out to her car to drive off. 

In the afternoon, Paula told us she was just about on time, not to the detriment of the case she would work on. This is good. We are proud of her.

Brake

Daniel took his car to the garage today. The brake that is supposed to hold the car in place when it is parked does not work properly. At the garage, they did not have the right spare parts. Daniel fetched the car, but will have to return it next week. We hope it will be alright afterwards. Otherwise, it is a great car. 

Another Blanket

It is still cold outside and not very warm indoors. Paula took another blanket to sleep under. She is wise.

Even Colder

It was even colder today, colder than ever before this winter. At the morning walk, we cut it short, because we could. It was about -15° C.

I have a feeling this will be a long and cold winter. This many cold days makes everything colder, which will affect the temperature ahead as well. We will make it through, however.

Slow Network

We have a very slow network today. 

In Heat

Our Poodle friend Laila is rather old, but she is in heat. She has never been fond of pups, but it is not easy to override your hormones. Laila says she can, but Paula and Daniel do not believe her and take precausions. I guess nothing will happen.

Just a Little Snow

It has been really cold for many days now, but when we finally got some snow, it was just a millimetre or so.

We have heard that there is much more snow in other parts of the country, even to the south of us. We would like to have more snow here. With this cold weather, it may very well be a white Christmas this year. This would be nice.

Great Breakfast

Paula got up early this morning and prepared a great breakfast. It was an English breakfast. 

Peanut says English breakfasts are the best breakfasts in the world. He usually claims anything English is the best in the world, but in this instance, I can agree with him.

We got to taste some of this breakfast. With a start of the day like this, you cannot be sad ever again this day.

Doing Fine Again

We have news about Gertrud. She is back home, feeling fine. She has regained her apetite and mobility, everything is fine again.

I am so happy to hear this. When you have had pups, the well being of your pups are always more important than the well being of yourself. It does not matter how old they become. When Gertrud is fine again, I do not have to worry, so I am fine again. 

We celebrated a little for Gertrud tonight.