Day One Hundred and Sixty Three

Miss Pancake 

When I went outside to smell the world this morning, it was so cold I did not stay out so very long today. My goodness.

Even the very furry badgers had to wear their extra warm socks today. My goodness.

We did not drive Niamh to her Trees store today.

Because she is teaching little children today. At the very big building. 

Sometimes Zita and I see it when we go for all over walks.

But we did not go for a good morning walk today because it was a bit too cold.

And today is the spic and span the house day for us. 

So we were very busy inside the house. 

When Zita was using the very dangerous floor cleaning machine I stayed in the den to guard my friend Craig. Good for me.

Then when the den had to be all very clean too Craig went into the living room and I went outside. 

So I could be a big help to my badgers friends, by smelling everything all over. 

So I would know who is where. Ha. 

Festis and Furrgus. 

Well winter made an unexpected appearance this morning. 

Fortunately Miss P was up before us and warned us of the frigidity awaiting us. 

So we found our Marino wool socks and our Tilly hats and ventured forth. 

We noticed nothing untoward so we thought something more substantial than a muffin was required, so we went to The Wild Oat.

As we have memorized the menu and they have memorized just how we like our omelettes. 

And today the cinnamon danishes were freshly cooked. My goodness what a treat on a cold day.

And their sticky buns are ever so portable, so we got several to maintain our spirits on the walk home. 

We have learned that Mrs. T will be travelling back to Ireland on Friday to confront the Irish hospital system. My goodness.

Her mother is still quite under the weather due to her operation and some assistance is required I do say. 

So unless we hear otherwise Mr. T will be in charge. 

A balanced diet is in danger we fear. Oh well. It takes weeks before scurvy sets in. 

Miss Pancake 

Before I had my lunch Zita and I went for a lovely walk on our street right past our empty pond park. 

But we did not go too far because it was still a bit cold.

But it was not so cold as this morning, because it was a sunny all the time day. Ha. 

And we we got home it was just the right time for our lunch. 

Craig had a peanut butter and honey sandwich today. And there was even an extra piece. My goodness.

Then I had my own lunch. 

I minded Craig by myself because Zita had to do important errands. 

The badgers told me that my friend Zita is going to Ireland very soon. Oh my goodness.

Because her own mother is still in the not so very friendly hospital. Oh dear. That is not so good.

Maybe I will sleep with my friend Niamh. Maybe. 

I slept with her when Zita was there in Ireland when her father had to be in another hospital.

It was a nice hospital. My goodness me. Hospitals should be nice.

We have very nice hospitals.

Even Emmet’s nasty food hospitals Poppy told me about were very nice hospitals. My goodness me. 

Yesterday the mailman brought Niamh a package. 

And there was an elephant in it. 

Not a real elephant, it was beautiful green little elephant. 

It was from Mister Holden. He is in way way far away. 

And he is going all over everywhere to see everything. 

And try brand new food everywhere. 

But one time he got a very sick tummy. Oh my goodness. 

When Zita came home she had lots more things to do. 

So I went with her. And I guarded everything. Ha.

And we went to the store for nice dogs. And Zita’s friend Miss Sue was there. 

Because that is her store. Ha. 

She thought I was beautiful. 

She sat on the floor with me. 

And we brought more of my favourite liver treats. Just for me. That was a good idea. 

Then we came home. So Zita could talk to Auntie Eileen. 

But I was so dirty that I had to get in the bathtub to get all squeaky clean. Oh well.

I only have to mind Craig and Zita tonight for dinner.

Because it is Niamh’s hoppy dance classes night. 

And it is in the same big building where she was teaching. That is a good building.

So we had lots of time to sit on the comfy sofa and watch our detective program.

Before we went to fast asleep.