Moving to...

In my last blog, I told you about the packing materials which had mysteriously turned-up at our house. 

Well, pretty soon, boxes started appearing everywhere.

Some of them were even filled with my favourite toys!

"Who put these here?"

"If you can't beat 'em...join 'em!" I decided to take matters into my own paws and pack stuff myself .

Now that we're all packed, I suppose I'd better tell you where we are headed...

...are you ready?...

...five years after I last lived there, I'm going back to...

SINGAPORE!

On the Move - But where to?

A few strange things have happened over the past few weeks. First my Grandma turned up out of the blue. Then I got a new, huge, crate. Finally, this morning, some familiar materials arrived... 

...I'm not stupid! I've seen these things before here, and here and here.

Closer inspection confirmed my suspicions.

So Missus, where are we going?

My New White House

In my last blog, I told you about Grandma's unexpected visit to see us. Even more unexpectedly, a few days ago we received a surpise package... 

What's this Missus?

Is it a new swimming pool for yours truly?

I watched eagerly as Dad cut open the wrapping.

Hurry up Dad!

It's got too many holes for a swimming pool.

Hmph!

Two swimming pools?

I watched as Dad and Grandma started to put all of the pieces together...

Now it looks familiar. It's a new (bigger) crate for me!

I'd better check it out.

Look at the difference between my 'old' crate on the left and my new 'White House'.

Of course I love my old home. After all, it has taken me from Singapore to South Korea; South Korea to China; and China to Holland in the past.

But, a man's got to upgrade his house now and again...

Out with the old...in with the new!

Making myself at home!

Night-night!

As I lay there, I couldn't help wondering: "Why have I got a new bigger crate?" Something must be up...

Another Visit from Grandma

Remember last summer when my Grandma visited us in Italy? Well, she recently came back to see us again. Here's a few special pics taken while she was here... 

My booti-ful Grandma during a visit to Como.

Me, Grandma and Dad in front of Lake Como...

...and again in front of Como's Duomo...

...and once more on one of Como's quaint shopping streets.

Finally we took a photo in Como with just me and Missus in the picture!

During another day out, we went across to my favourite swimming spot - at Lake Garda.

Grandma had a grandstand seat to watch my swimming skills...

...and I didn't disappoint her!

While we were at Lake Garda, we met up with our good friends, Lucille, Nicoletta and Mario.

Let me show you a short video of Lucille and me frolicking on the beach...

Homer and Lucille at Garda from Vimeo.

By the way, Grandma was here especially because my humans are planning something significant. Watch this space for more news...

Welcome to Crufts 2011 - (Part 4 of 4)

Well folks, here's my final posting from Crufts 2011. Hope you enjoy...

A Trip to Crufts 2011 .

Welcome to Crufts 2011 - (Part 3 of 4)

This is my third post on Crufts 2011. The show can be a very tiring experience for all those involved. Whether you are involved in the show ring; promoting a charity; helping to educate the public; or performing in the agility/obedience disciplines, the days there are long and demanding. So, it's not surprising that many of the participants catch up on their beauty sleep at every available opportunity.

Here are some photos where the saying: "let sleeping dogs lie" springs to mind... 

The Boxers trying to catch forty winks.

A snoozing Malamute.

Three tired Mastiffs, sprawling on the floor...

"Wake me up, before you go-go..." This Mastiff was literally sleeping in the show ring!

A Golden Retriever taking a well-earned rest on his owner's chair.

A couple of Irish Wolf Hounds snuggling up to each other.

Drowsy Newfoundlands...

...and, finally, a pair of Saint Germain Pointers. They look so cozy.

Of course, it wasn't only the dogs who were 'dog-tired'...

"Hey - wake up! It could be my turn in the ring".

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

And here's a few more candid shots of our four-legged friends with their loving owners...

A Doberman practicing her stacking.

... and a booti-ful Rottie getting ready for its turn.

Smile please!

So in love...

A proud owner with his two Dobermans.

A Bernese Mountain Dog. The owner has stolen its bench!

A Saint Bernard wearing a bib. Is it dinner time?

"Oi! Pay attention to me."

Huskies and their young friends.

A very happy owner with his Malamute.

That's all for now folks. I'll show you the final batch of Crufts photos in my next blog.