Still Growing Up: 2 years old
Gillie October 18
Gillie October 17
Gillie October 2
There is a cat that lives across the road...I like to get out on the balcony, under a chair and peer beneath the blind so that I can watch his every move...I'm fascinated by cats!
Gillie September 26
Many of the qualities that come so effortlessly to dogs - loyalty, devotion, selflessness, unflagging optimism, unqualified love - can be elusive to humans.
~ John Grogan
Many of the qualities that come so effortlessly to dogs - loyalty, devotion, selflessness, unflagging optimism, unqualified love - can be elusive to humans.
~ John Grogan
Gillie September 18
Just back from my Groomer's...she did a great job...short back 'n sides ...feels good!
Just back from my Groomer's...she did a great job...short back 'n sides ...feels good!
Gillie September 17
“Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift.”
~ Mary Oliver
“Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift.”
~ Mary Oliver
Gillie September 14
“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.”
~ A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Gillie September 11
Gillie September 10 2014
Gillie September 1
Happy Springtime to all my friends! ~ Gillie
Happy Springtime to all my friends! ~ Gillie
Gillie August 31
Life is like a flower. You don't realize how beautiful it really is until you take a closer look.
~ Ash Sweeney
Life is like a flower. You don't realize how beautiful it really is until you take a closer look.
~ Ash Sweeney
Gillie August 30
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.”
~ Luther Burbank
“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.”
~ Luther Burbank
Gillie August 29 2014
Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others! If you want love, give love, if you want honesty, give honesty, if you want respect, give respect. You get in return, what you give! ~Unknown
Be a reflection of what you'd like to see in others! If you want love, give love, if you want honesty, give honesty, if you want respect, give respect. You get in return, what you give! ~Unknown
Gillie August 28
I love to help with the orchids....always have loved flowers!
I love to help with the orchids....always have loved flowers!
Gillie August 25
I love to give Dave cuddles every night while he is reading.
Humans are like that...they like to feel loved...
just like us Westies do!
I love to give Dave cuddles every night while he is reading.
Humans are like that...they like to feel loved...
just like us Westies do!
Gillie August 21
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~George Bernard Shaw
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~George Bernard Shaw
Gillie August 14
I've been thinking...
I've just about got Dave trained on our walks now!
He was forgetting we need to stop all the time and sniff every clump of grass, have a really good look behind us often...and of course the best fun is to take off suddenly at lightning speed - just because I can!
I'll keep working on him. He'll get there...he's just a slow learner!
~ Gillie
I've been thinking...
I've just about got Dave trained on our walks now!
He was forgetting we need to stop all the time and sniff every clump of grass, have a really good look behind us often...and of course the best fun is to take off suddenly at lightning speed - just because I can!
I'll keep working on him. He'll get there...he's just a slow learner!
~ Gillie
Gillie August 6
You can get through life with bad manners, but it's easier with good manners. ~Lillian Gish
Gillie August 5
The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it. ~Michel Houellebecq
Gillie August 2
“Come what come may,
time and the hour
run through the roughest day.”
~ William Shakespeare, Macbeth
“Come what come may,
time and the hour
run through the roughest day.”
~ William Shakespeare, Macbeth
Gillie July 26
"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does." ~ Christopher Morley
"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does." ~ Christopher Morley
Gillie July 22
“As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.”
~ A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Gillie July 21
My bark is worse than my bite!!
I wouldn't bite anyone...but I do enjoy barking at everything...
I love my groomer!
Gillie July 11
I'm watching you....
If you go near the fridge or the treats I'll be right beside you!!!
I'm watching you....
If you go near the fridge or the treats I'll be right beside you!!!
Gillie July 8
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. ~Confucius
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. ~Confucius
Gillie July 6
“May you look back on the past with as much pleasure as you look forward to the future.” ~Paul Dickson
“May you look back on the past with as much pleasure as you look forward to the future.” ~Paul Dickson
Gillie July 5
Beauty is...
Beauty is...
Gillie July 4
Giving my Westie stare...
Giving my Westie stare...
Gillie July 3
I'm just checking out this dark, cavernous corner in the garden.
Who knows what monsters could be lurking in there!
I'm just checking out this dark, cavernous corner in the garden.
Who knows what monsters could be lurking in there!
Gillie June 28
“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Gillie June 26
"Sometimes,"said Pooh, "the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." ~ A.A.Milne
Gillie June 25
Hi! I went to see my groomer yesterday...I really love her...and now here I am sporting a brand new look. What do you think?
Hi! I went to see my groomer yesterday...I really love her...and now here I am sporting a brand new look. What do you think?
Gillie June 18
Time Passes...
Time Passes...
Gillie June 7
Little Ted & I trekking...
Little Ted & I trekking...
Gillie June 3
Did you get a storm yesterday too? Teddy & I were safe inside cuddled up on Di's lap so we weren't scared...we definitely don't like storms!!!
Gillie May 31
Gillie May 29
Well...here I am looking forward to the day...I just love Thursday...actually, I LOVE EVERY DAY!
Well...here I am looking forward to the day...I just love Thursday...actually, I LOVE EVERY DAY!
Gillie May 23
Just heading off down for a stroll along the Boulevard with Dave ...and guess what?
We saw a whale ...it was magic!!
Just heading off down for a stroll along the Boulevard with Dave ...and guess what?
We saw a whale ...it was magic!!
Gillie May 16
Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend.
~Corey Ford
You know...I think that is very true...I've worked pretty hard on D&D, but it has all been worth it...I've got them well & truly trained now to answer to my every desire.
Right now I simply desire a warm lap to snooze on & a soft gentle cuddle...zzzzzZZZZZ
Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend.
~Corey Ford
You know...I think that is very true...I've worked pretty hard on D&D, but it has all been worth it...I've got them well & truly trained now to answer to my every desire.
Right now I simply desire a warm lap to snooze on & a soft gentle cuddle...zzzzzZZZZZ
Gillie May 12, 2014
“Sometimes you don't need words to feel better; you just need the nearness of your dog.”
― Natalie Lloyd, A Snicker of Magic
Gillie May 11, 2014
Gillie May 10, 2014
Little Ted & I love to go on long walks around the lake...
Yesterday we saw lots of little red-browed finches!
We also encountered a huge dog that growled at us but we stood very close to Di, on a short lead, and she said she was very proud of us!!!
Little Ted & I love to go on long walks around the lake...
Yesterday we saw lots of little red-browed finches!
We also encountered a huge dog that growled at us but we stood very close to Di, on a short lead, and she said she was very proud of us!!!
Gillie May 8, 2014
Mmmmmm!
This is a special time of the day...drinks before dinner time!
I always like to get the best spot so I can join in on all the conversation and get little cuddles at the same time.
Mmmmmm!
This is a special time of the day...drinks before dinner time!
I always like to get the best spot so I can join in on all the conversation and get little cuddles at the same time.
Gillie May 6
Little Ted & I love it when Di comes home from shopping....
Little Ted & I love it when Di comes home from shopping....
Gillie May 5
Gillie May 2
Here's the latest pic of me & my best mate, Little Ted.
Dave calls us 'the Barker Brothers'...
Here's the latest pic of me & my best mate, Little Ted.
Dave calls us 'the Barker Brothers'...
Gillie May 1,2014
I'd love to have a beer with Dave, cause Dave's me mate...but I can't get the top off my bottle... it's all rubber & not really a top at all!
Dave doesn't ever have any trouble with his bottles!!!
I'd love to have a beer with Dave, cause Dave's me mate...but I can't get the top off my bottle... it's all rubber & not really a top at all!
Dave doesn't ever have any trouble with his bottles!!!
Gillie April 30
You know 'apple bobbing' right?
Well ...Di reckons my whiskers get very dirty and she knows just how much I love carrots and ... you guessed it...I now go 'carrot bobbing'.
It works!
I get some nice juicy carrot to chew and Di is happy...she says I look beautiful with a clean face!!!
You know 'apple bobbing' right?
Well ...Di reckons my whiskers get very dirty and she knows just how much I love carrots and ... you guessed it...I now go 'carrot bobbing'.
It works!
I get some nice juicy carrot to chew and Di is happy...she says I look beautiful with a clean face!!!
27 April 2014
Can you guess my favourite thing in the whole world???
Can you guess my favourite thing in the whole world???
24 April, 2014
At last we had a BBQ! Yummieee!
At last we had a BBQ! Yummieee!
23 April, 2014
21 April, 2014
Little Ted & I were really looking forward to an Easter BBQ.
The weather was fantastic...all was ready & Dave went to start the BBQ... Guess what? No GAS!
Oh well...we still got some little treats as Di cooked it all inside...Yummy!...but it just didn't have that BBQ smell about it!
Little Ted & I were really looking forward to an Easter BBQ.
The weather was fantastic...all was ready & Dave went to start the BBQ... Guess what? No GAS!
Oh well...we still got some little treats as Di cooked it all inside...Yummy!...but it just didn't have that BBQ smell about it!
17 April, 2014
Little Ted & I are hoping for some beaut BBQs over Easter...looks like the weather will be perfect.
Hope you have a good time too!!
Little Ted & I are hoping for some beaut BBQs over Easter...looks like the weather will be perfect.
Hope you have a good time too!!
16 April, 2014
Here I am , just after my grooming this week.
Pretty cool dude with short back & sides!
Here I am , just after my grooming this week.
Pretty cool dude with short back & sides!
15 April, 2014
WOW!
He was a really special guy!
Born 562 years ago today!
WOW!
He was a really special guy!
Born 562 years ago today!
12 April, 2014
I'm trying to impress Jaz the Westie.
Do you think this will do the trick???
I'm trying to impress Jaz the Westie.
Do you think this will do the trick???
9 April, 2014
Hey...look who I met in the garden...
Hey...look who I met in the garden...
8 April, 2014
Had a fantastic walk yesterday...the kangaroos were lazing really close to our path and I was able to have an up close look at them.
I didn't bark...just gave them my Westie stare...they weren't game to come any closer!
Had a fantastic walk yesterday...the kangaroos were lazing really close to our path and I was able to have an up close look at them.
I didn't bark...just gave them my Westie stare...they weren't game to come any closer!
7 April, 2014
5 April, 2014
4 April, 2014
3 April, 2014
2 April, 2014
1 April, 2014
27 March, 2014
26 March, 2014
20 March, 2014
I'm relaxing out in the pergola...wonder if we'll have a BBQ today?
I'm relaxing out in the pergola...wonder if we'll have a BBQ today?
19 March, 2014
A new all soft Pinkie Monster to play with...
A new all soft Pinkie Monster to play with...
17 March, 2014
Top o' the mornin' to ye!
Top o' the mornin' to ye!
3 March, 2014
I was ready...
I was ready...
2 March, 2014
Dave & I sat & listened to the cricket again last night. I really wanted to play but I wasn't needed....they managed without my help...
Dave & I sat & listened to the cricket again last night. I really wanted to play but I wasn't needed....they managed without my help...
27 February, 2014
22 February,2014
I'm just having a rest in my 'curlup' waiting to see what's on the agenda for today...I'm ready for anything...
I'm just having a rest in my 'curlup' waiting to see what's on the agenda for today...I'm ready for anything...
Yummy!
BBQ Day!
BBQ Day!
19 February, 2014
Here is a really good photo of my best mate, little Ted...
he's all soft & dreamy...
Here is a really good photo of my best mate, little Ted...
he's all soft & dreamy...
18 February, 2014
I couldn't believe my eyes!
We had a visitor that looked just like my mate...there were two Little Teds!
I love visitors!
I couldn't believe my eyes!
We had a visitor that looked just like my mate...there were two Little Teds!
I love visitors!
17 February, 2014
Tucker Time!! My favourite time of the day!
Just LOVE Tucker Time!
Tucker Time!! My favourite time of the day!
Just LOVE Tucker Time!
Yes... I am a Westie who loves Australian Literature...Banjo was born this day, 150 years ago...
15 February, 2014
Dave & I listened to the cricket again last night......
Dave & I listened to the cricket again last night......
11February, 2014
Hi...here I am in the tub at my groomer's...ready for the big clean up...a shampoo then a Westie short back & sides.
Is this a brave face?
Hi...here I am in the tub at my groomer's...ready for the big clean up...a shampoo then a Westie short back & sides.
Is this a brave face?
Raspberries to you!
9 February, 2014
Sometimes I get so happy I just have to DANCE!!
Sometimes I get so happy I just have to DANCE!!
6th February, 2014
Little Ted & I ..all dressed up ready to hit the town...
5 February, 2014
Di is going through another one of her funny stages...now she wants to dress me up all the time...embarrassing!!!!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." Charlie Chaplin
Di is going through another one of her funny stages...now she wants to dress me up all the time...embarrassing!!!!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." Charlie Chaplin
3 February, 2014
Goodbye to the Poms...it was great having them visit...and especially so cause the Aussies won!!!
Dave & I spent hours watching it...
Goodbye to the Poms...it was great having them visit...and especially so cause the Aussies won!!!
Dave & I spent hours watching it...
27 January, 2014
Did some brave jungle trekking today...I ventured into the depths of Di's garden...
Did some brave jungle trekking today...I ventured into the depths of Di's garden...
I braved the tortuous terrors of rock climbing while Little Ted supervised from above....
So watch out little lizard...
26 January, 2014
Happy Australia Day everybody...
Hope D cooks a BBQ! Yummy!!
Happy Australia Day everybody...
Hope D cooks a BBQ! Yummy!!
25 January, 2014
Hmmmm! It's nice to relax in front of the tele and think about everything I did today...little bit of breakfast, then they had a BBQ...we got a tiny taste...then our proper meal, YUMMY! I greeted a parcel delivery man and raced the postie down our fence line (just love doing that!)...we didn't go on our walk today (Di said it was far too windy!)....no wonder I am tired...
Hmmmm! It's nice to relax in front of the tele and think about everything I did today...little bit of breakfast, then they had a BBQ...we got a tiny taste...then our proper meal, YUMMY! I greeted a parcel delivery man and raced the postie down our fence line (just love doing that!)...we didn't go on our walk today (Di said it was far too windy!)....no wonder I am tired...
Friday, 24th January, 2014
Stairs were never a problem for me...when I was little I was carried on the stairs, but I soon was racing up & down...even faster than Little Ted.
Stairs were never a problem for me...when I was little I was carried on the stairs, but I soon was racing up & down...even faster than Little Ted.
Monday, 20th January,2014
"Stacks on the Mill"
Teddy tied with my record!!!
Di stacks our beds up ready to be taken outside to air for a while and Little Ted climbed onto a pile four high!!
I don't really think that counts though as the bottom one was a flat one and he used that to step up!!
"Stacks on the Mill"
Teddy tied with my record!!!
Di stacks our beds up ready to be taken outside to air for a while and Little Ted climbed onto a pile four high!!
I don't really think that counts though as the bottom one was a flat one and he used that to step up!!
Must have been comfy up there...he settled in for a snooze...
Saturday, 18th January, 2014
It's great to have a good giggle!
It's great to have a good giggle!
Tuesday, 14 January, 2014
We have two new curl-ups...but we still like to sneak onto a chair.....
Here's Little Ted...caught in the act!
Sunday, 12 January, 2014
Little Ted & I had another lovely morning walk today...
We met Tucker along the way...
Little Ted & I had another lovely morning walk today...
We met Tucker along the way...
Tucker is related to me, so we had a lot to talk about...
Friday, 10th January, 2014
I just love it when friends come for a chat...
I just love it when friends come for a chat...
Thursday, 9th January, 2014
Stacks on the Mill....
Way back in December on this page there's a photo of me on 2 curl-ups...I'm working on a record! I've made it to 3!
Only thing is I have to get in by myself and I only have little short legs. Di says the rule is 'the curl-ups have to stay neat & tidy!' ...so I can't take a running jump.
Stacks on the Mill....
Way back in December on this page there's a photo of me on 2 curl-ups...I'm working on a record! I've made it to 3!
Only thing is I have to get in by myself and I only have little short legs. Di says the rule is 'the curl-ups have to stay neat & tidy!' ...so I can't take a running jump.
Wednesday, 8th January, 2014
Di had a birthday today...I'm not supposed to say just how many she has had...but I am counting the glasses of bubbly!
Di had a birthday today...I'm not supposed to say just how many she has had...but I am counting the glasses of bubbly!
Sunday, 5 January, 2014
Bath time...I really don't mind being fussed over because I get lots of good cuddles when I'm clean!
From this.......
Bath time...I really don't mind being fussed over because I get lots of good cuddles when I'm clean!
From this.......
to this....
After all of that I just relaxed and listened to the cricket for the rest of the day...
Saturday, 4 January,2014
Friday, 3 January, 2014
We had friends over for drinks this afternoon and I was really on my very best behaviour!
We had friends over for drinks this afternoon and I was really on my very best behaviour!
I sat very quietly under the table hoping someone would accidentally drop some food...but nothing landed on the floor!
Thursday, 2 January, 2014
Dave cooked a BBQ lunch...Yummy!!!
Dave cooked a BBQ lunch...Yummy!!!
Wednesday, 25 December, 2013
Just got back from my morning walk with Dave...
Little Ted & I are waiting for the turkey to cook...it sure smells good and we have been promised a little taste!
Just got back from my morning walk with Dave...
Little Ted & I are waiting for the turkey to cook...it sure smells good and we have been promised a little taste!
Little Ted is 11 years old and I am already a tiny bit taller than he is...
Friday, 20 December, 2013
We had to really be bribed to pose for this one!!
Thursday, 19 December, 2013
It's thirsty work helping Dave cook the BBQ...
It's thirsty work helping Dave cook the BBQ...
Received Christmas greetings from my very best Westie friend, Wee Jessie...she was all dressed up in her Brigadoon costume...pretty cute!!
Thursday,3 December, 2013
Grooming day again tomorrow...just when I start to feel comfy & all hairy they have me trimmed!
Grooming day again tomorrow...just when I start to feel comfy & all hairy they have me trimmed!
I'm not really very fussy about where I sleep...I can settle down in any old place!
even on the floor!!!
Wednesday, 6 November, 2013