My Dad's Barkday

Yesterday was a special day - it was my Dad's barkday! Aroo... roo... roo...

I felt so excited, even though it was not my barkday (boo... hoo...).

My first instinct was to wake him up...

...but he's such a ‘lazy bones’!

With a little help from Missus, I had bought him a card...

... which had a cute version of me on it!

As I did not have any money to buy him a new present, I decided to give him the 'floaty balloons' which I had received on my barkday.

"So, what do you think Dad? Do you like them?"

As this was such a special occasion, we celebrated with a feast!

As usual, this was me in the kitchen worshipping the 'Lamb God'!

"Must... Resist... Temptations."

And, finally, here’s my portion!

"Happy Barkday Dad! I woof you with all my heart!"

Love,

Homer

A Day in the Pool

Quite some time ago, my humans took me to a place in Singapore where I could go swimming in my own 'private' pool!

As this was my first time at a swimming pool, it took me a while to figure out how to get in and out. Don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid of water, it's just that I'm used to swimming in the sea or in lakes (Garda and Como). The swimming pool proved to be a lot trickier. The tiles were slippery and my paws were sliding in all directions so I had to be extra careful.

Still, I eventually managed to master the art of getting in and out of the pool without making a complete fool of myself. Let me show you how it's done...

First of all, you've got to check that there are no sharks or crocodiles swimming around.

Then, you have to test the water to make sure that it's nice and cool.

When everything is fine, off you go!

Diving and jumping into the pool were not exactly my forte. I was more comfortable with the slow (and graceless) slide technique.

See what I mean?!?

Once I was used to getting in and out, my humans started to throw tennis balls for me to retrieve!

They made sure that the balls were as far away from me as possible.

At first, I thought I could get this ball without getting into the pool. If I just stretch a bit further... Unfortunately, I couldn't quite get there. If only I had a bigger mouth!

My 'psychic powers' were not much use either.

I had no choice but to get into the water! Good grief!

Yikes!

Once in, I had no trouble getting my ball...

...there was just one problem. Although I'd mastered the art of getting into the pool, no-one had told me how to get back out!

I couldn't make it up this way...

...so I went searching for another escape route.

Finally, I discovered the 'easy corner' of the pool.

Once I'd gotten the hang of things, there was just no stopping me.

Before long I was retrieving two balls at a time!

Each time I got out of the pool, it was time for the obligatory shake!

Just one more for luck and I was fully dry...

...and ready to play 'fetch' on terra firma.

Off we go...

Yippee!

Puff! pant! You didn't have to throw it so far Dad!

All in all I had a great day out. I can't wait to go to back to my swimming paradise.

Goofing Around at Home

Woof!

It's been ages since I last blogged. Believe it or not, I'm still in temporary accommodation and waiting to move in to a new home in Singapore. Anyway, that hasn't stopped me from keeping myself busy. Here's a few pictures of my daily routine. 

As you know, one of my favourite pastimes is to stare out of the window and watch the world go by.

Hey, what's that down there? Has this place got a swimming pool?

It sure has, and I soon went down to check it out!

Before long, I was lounging in the sun with my beach ball and my floppy hat!

I think it suddenly got cloudy. I can't see a thing!

It must be night. Time for a snooze.

Which reminds me, besides lounging by the pool, I also spend a lot of time in one of my other favourite pastimes... 

... Sleeping! Ahhhhhhhh, in Singapore's heat and humidity, there's nothing I like better than to switch on the air-con and cool my nuts!

Of course, for most of the day, I'm just whiling away the hours until Dad comes home from work. 

Sometimes I watch TV...

... at other times I lie by the gate waiting for his car to arrive.

Eventually, he arrives home and we get a chance to partake in yet another of my favourite pastimes...

... the 'tickle-my-belly-rub!'

"AHHHHHhhhhhhhhh..." I love it!

We always end the day with a quick 'snuggle-up'!

That's it from me for now. Catch up with you all again later!

A Doggie Tea Party

A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to a special Doggie Tea Party. Yay!!!

The event was held at a very swanky hotel. Here's the welcome sign.

The turnout was great! There were dogs of all different varieties - big dogs, small dogs, fat dogs, skinny dogs, old dogs, young dogs, crazy dogs, lazy dogs and even hot dogs!

That's me sniffing around for FOOD...

...and checking out the babes!

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't get this lady's attention.

Nevertheless, I did make tons of friends during the afternoon!

For instance, I got to know these friendly Labradors, Rae and Audie (sorry if I've spelt their names wrong).

I also got on well with these two Jack Russells, Joey and Jack.

But there was one special guy who I was dying to meet.

This is me with Helios . It was Helios who first inspired me to start blogging. Well, actually, it was Helios' older brother, Herbie, who was my initial inspiration. Unfortunately, Herbie passed away a few years ago, but his protégé Helios has now taken-up the blogging reins.

As well as making lots of four-legged friends, there were some (not so) serious competitions to take part in at the pawty. First there was the 'best teeth' contest... 

I thought I couldn't lose with these 'pearly whites'...

...but this guy, Pinot, obviously uses better toothpaste than me!

Next though was the competition which I'd been training for my whole life. Can you guess what it was? 

Believe it or not, this was for the contest for the 'biggest dog at the pawty'!

And the winner was...

Aroooo! Yours Truly was the Champion!!!

Before we all left, the organisers held a lucky draw. Guess who won the star prize...

Arooooo, me again! The prize was this huge cake.

I was all ready to scoff the lot. Unfortunately, Missus agreed to have the cake cut into pieces and shared with all the other doggies at the pawty. Bah!

Anyway, I had a fantastic day. My thanks go to the Singapore ASD (the Action for Singapore Dogs Society - a local doggie shelter) which organised the festivities. I can't wait for the next one!