Really Early Morning

Paula called home really early this morning. It was around a quarter to 4, and the staff at the hospital were done with her, so she wanted to come home. Daniel got up and drove off to get Paula home, while the rest of us stayed at home watching the house. In about forty minutes, they were back home. 

Daniel changed the time of his alarm clock. He could not stand the thought of just sleeping for another hour. He got up at eight and started to work around nine. This also made for a later and shorter morning walk than usual, which suited me fine. The day turned out nicely, regardless of the very early morning. This was good.

Night Away

Paula is not at home tonight. She had to go to the hospital, it had something to do with the heart.

Paula has a big heart of gold. It should manage. We are not afraid. 

Hamburger

Paula had a hamburger for dinner, but did not finish it. This meant she left parts of it for us dogs to taste. I liked it. Hamburgers are great food.

I wish we could have gotten more than just taste bits. Sure, we had already eaten, but tasty food is always tasty food. More of it would have been even better. I am grateful for what I got, nevertheless, one can always wish for more. It might come another day. 

Long Day

We got up earlier than we usually do this morning, because Daniel would take an early train to Solna, close to Stockholm. This was in the line of duty. He came back home to Örebro in the afternoon, but went directly to a meeting. This meeting went on for a couple of hours, then Daniel returned home.

I do not envy a busy day like this. Fortunately, my duty is normally at home, watching the house and so on. This means I do not have to take train rides for several kilometres. My duties are important, but on a day like today, easier than Daniel’s. I like this. 

Late Meeting

Daniel had two meetings this evening. Both were on line, so he was at home. The later meeting was very late, however. It started at 19:30 and went om for an hour. I am glad we did not have to wait to get food until after the meeting, as Daniel did himself. Now it is time to rest, hopefully to go to sleep. Life is good when you have had food and can go to sleep. 

Thunder

We had thunder and heavy rain in the afternoon. Thunder is unusual this late in the year, but not unheard of. If there is thunder, you hear it. We had a cozy time inside. 

Final Show of the Year

Daniel has been working at a dog show today. This was most probably the last show of the year where he were supposed to work. Summer is over and the season for outdoor dog shows is almost over as well. There are not many dog shows in the winter, because there are few indoor facilities big enough for dog shows. There will be a new season next year, however. This is good for everyone who likes dog shows and for every dog who needs dog show results that can be registered. Life goes on. 

Friday Treat

It is Friday night, and we got minced meat. This is about the best treats there are. I think this is much better than crisps or candy.

Taste varies, however. Some would rather have other kinds of treats. I can respect other tastes, even though I do not agree with them. It may leave more minced meat for me. 

Obstacle Course

We watched a TV show with Paula tonight, where humans would run an obstacle course. For dogs, this is called agility.

I have never really understood the joy of obstacle courses. If there is ever an obstacle in my way, I rather walk around it, than try to pass it. This is the most intelligent way, in my mind. The TV show was rather funny this way, because everybody took the obstacles dead serious. It was better watching it than to participate, anyway. 

Electricity

Paula and Daniel have discussed contracts for electricity. They might change suppliers of electricity.

While Paula and Daniel know how to make and control fire, they purchase electricity. Daniel says that human control of electricity is of equal importance as human control of fire. I have got no reason to doubt him, even though I do not know much about electricity. It provides heat and light, et cetera, which is good, I just do not know how. It is good to have humans who know. 

Fire or Walk

Early this morning, Daniel lit a fire in the living room. The room got warm and cozy. Then Daniel wanted me to come along on the morning walk. I usually like to go on morning walks, but this time I hesitated. It was so nice to lie in the sofa, watching the fire. 

Autumn is really here, with colder weather. I do not mind the temperatures outdoors, but the warmth indoors is still better. 

Cough

Daniel has a cough. This is annoying, not only for him. It disturbs everyone when he coughs. This is usually the early stages of a cold, which is a common virus infection with humans.

Dogs never have coughs. I do not know why, but I am thankful for it. When Daniel coughs, I wish the same would be the case for humans. 

Another Lazy Sunday

For the first time in many weeks, we have had a lazy Sunday. There were some Sundays in August when Daniel worked at dog shows, then he campaigned for the election. Last Sunday was election day, and he went around to different places where votes were cast, inspecting them, since he is a member of the city’s election board.

This Sunday, there was some cleaning and then Paula and Daniel went to visit a friend. In the morning, we did not need an alarm to wake up early. In the evening, we all could just take it easy. Life felt good today. 

Flies

It is autumn, but a couple of flies are still flying around inside our house. They are really annoying. Peanut tries to catch them with his mouth. Daniel tries to hit them with news papers. One of the good things about autumn is that the annoying flying insects go away. These flies have not understand that they are supposed to go away, since it is autumn. I hope that this will soon cross their minds. 

I See.Fire

It was rather cold this morning, not just outside, but also indoors. After the morning walk, Daniel lit a fire in the living room. After a bit work, the fire took hold. The living room got warm. 

I laid in the sofa, watching the fire. I thought of the song, I see fire.

Humans sometime say they belong to the only species who can control fire. Dogs do not need to be able to control fire, our humans do this for us. You have to have your priorities.

Bath

It was time for Peanut to take a bath this morning. At least, this was what Daniel thought, since Peanut had roller himself in horse manure on the morning walk. Peanut did not like to take the bath, but he had to.

I am glad I did not have to take a bath. I knew this was a probable outcome of rolling in horse manure. Peanut later asked why I did not warm him, but he learns better if he faces the consequences.

Life is good in a Shiba coat, because you seldom have to take baths. 

Queen Elizabeth Lies in State

Mourners can pay their respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. We watched some of the procession on TV. It was very graceful. Peanut mourned the most, it was his queen. 

Long live the King of the United Kingdom!

Late Night Meeting

There was a party meeting late tonight, which Daniel attended. It dragged on and on. We wished he could have sent us a message that it did drag on and on. When he finally got home, he told us it had been an important meeting, as if this had stopped him from Sindings a short message that he would be late. Now that he is home, we can finally take it easy and go to sleep. 

Not Done Yet

The election result from yesterday was very close. Nobody is quite sure that the predicted result will be the final result. Some votes will arrive late and will not be country until Wednesday. Until then, we do not know which parties can form a cabinet. The preliminary result lean towards a conservative prime minister, but we will have to see later in this week. The thrill is still with us. This is exciting, isn’t it?

Wake

It is a very close election for the Swedish Parliament today. For the moment, it looks like a majority for the opposition, but nothing is clear yet. We will have to see what happens.