Last night, dad found 3 tics on me, which he duly removed. This is a bit of a worry because he doses me with some stuff that's supposed to deal with them for a month. When he read the instructions, he found that it can take up to 48 hours before they drop off. Out came the i pad, and on to the internet. So now, apparently I have this electronic device coming, that will go on my collar, and it will send pulses that will stop them coming anywhere near me. On top of that he has added to our nightly paw inspections, tic inspections. These are very very thorough and yet another invasion of my dignity. Mum wants to know if they will work on humans - I'll keep a very close eye on my device when it comes. In the meantime, it has proved an excellent way of persuading her to leave the shorts in the pack - result!
Dad was a bit giddy this morning, when Altberg called to say that they had re-soled his boots and they were winging their way home. The current pair aren't too bad, but you would think he'd won the lottery - which unfortunately, none of us did last night.
For most of this morning, we walked through forest, carpeted with bluebells, and the perfume was almost overwhelming. After a while they decided to play a game which mum invented, called 'If I had one of these I would......'
The idea is that an object is selected, and players take it in turns to say what they would do with it. It may be converted by amendment, using tools, but new materials may not be introduced. These two know how to live! Today's object was a pallet, and to make it tougher they decided the turns had to be alphabetical. Dad came up with some crackers, like; H for headache (when one lands on your head), mum went for glockenspiel until she realised she was going to end up with X and rapidly changed it to gate! Well.... It kept them quiet for 10 minutes, and it meant I could have a good old sniff round uninterrupted.
Mid-morning, dad lost his hat - heartbroken. He said he thought he could probably make do with a knotted handkerchief, and looked forlorn when he realised we only had tissues and that this solution might prove difficult.
Lunch on the high street in Innerleithen was interesting, and a tad noisy. But this afternoon we have been on an old railway track, easy walking and more wonderful views. The Tweed continues to produce charming offspring, and sightings included a heron, and best of all, a yellowhammer.
When we got to Peebles, we received a wonderful reception at the hotel, and were asked to pose on the steps for a photo for their Facebook page. The hotel is a proper hotel, which understands everything about service, and they couldn't do enough for us.
Tomorrow, we head for West Linton over an old drovers route - could be challenging.
Keep spreading the word
M
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Madge I'm back with you again my finger is on the map. Well you have galloped up the country and reading your blogs had some exciting time's. As for ticks just don't let dad wear a kilt and I recommend cycle clip for mum. Love jean xxx
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