There's a tree in the living room...

Something's going on... a tree has appeared. In the living room. Lots of interesting little spiky bits dropped off it when they brought it in last night; I tried eating them, but then I was sick this morning, so I guess perhaps not a good idea. But this tree, though - very strange and not at all sure what that's about. Daisy is having fun trying to get round behind it and for some reason Jo and Lou spent ages yesterday evening hanging stuff on it. Mind you, they also put lights on it and when it gets dark they are all twinkly... There are new toys, too - they came out of one of the boxes, so we're all having fun - and Theo, Lily and I all have matching coats to wear in bright red with white fur trim... very smart!

Problems with Temperature

Hugo wouldn't get out of bed this morning. He's never really keen, I have to say, especially if it's a bit on the chilly side, but he hadn't got up even when I came down from Loubie's room for my breakfast, so we knew something was amiss! Jo wrapped him in a blanket and put one of our wool rollnecks on him (which actually looked really nice - he does look good in red) and he stayed in front of the Aga. Theo and I laid on either side of him to help him feel better. Jo and Loubie took him to see George the vet at lunchtime, and it turns out he had a high temperature. He had some magic injections to make him feel better, but when they brought him home Jo noticed that the Aga wasn't as hot as it should be! Disaster! (I think maybe Hugo had stolen all the heat.) This evening Hugo is much better and bounced around while supper was being prepared. He's still wearing his jumper (I think he likes it!) and I suspect his temperature is back to normal. Unlike like the Aga, which is now getting even cooler... hope they get that fixed soon, or nobody is going to want to sleep in the kitchen!

Christmas is on the way (and hopefully Loubie too!)

Loubie has disappeared! I've been looking for her everywhere, and I just can't find her... every time the dining room door has been open I've sneaked upstairs and looked in our bedroom, but there's just no sign of her. (They told me she has gone on something called a holiday, but it sounds fishy to me.) The other really weird thing is that I've been sleeping in a different bedroom, with Jo and John, and no jammies cos Jo says I would be too warm. The first night after Loubie disappeared they tried to make me sleep in the kitchen with the others (how very dare they!) but naturally I soon sorted out that little misunderstanding - following John back up the stairs each time after he'd taken me down to the kitchen worked a treat after the fourth attempt. I made sure I guarded them well - barking at the owls which made a lot of noise in the middle of the second night; you just can't be too careful.

Anyway, apparently Loubie will be back soon so I won't have to put up with this strange state of affairs for much longer. I'm just about coping by sitting on Jo's knee a lot, but I can't wait until tomorrow when Loubie gets back!

The other exciting thing about tomorrow is that we have our first Poppy Puppy Christmas event - we're going to The Blacksmith's Arms in Naburn, near York. Really hoping the new Santa coats arrive in time...!

Hugo back at the vet's again....

So Hugo was only just recovering from his last operation when he got something wrong with his eye! It all swelled up and he had green oozy stuff and everything... anyway, they took him straight back in to see George and now he's on all sorts of tablets and eye drops and things. Poor Hugo - at least he's feeling better again now.

One thing that's been very confusing this week is that suddenly our meal times are an hour late; I'm not sure if I approve of this development at all. Also, there seems to be a lot more dark around and the garden is full of leaves. (When one's legs are as short as mine, that can become a problem.) I've also noticed a distinct absence of warmth outside - they've obviously noticed that too, as the fire is lit every evening now. Daisy loves it - particularly the bit where they are screwing up the newspaper. Lily and Theo for some reason like eating the coal - I've done some investigation into that and I think it's definitely worth further research. Certainly the hearth tastes very interesting...

How to Travel In Style!

Of all the amazing presents I've received since I arrived - the Chewy Vuiton bed, the Hamish McBeth collars, the Haute Diggity Dog toys... I think I love this the best. It's pink! It has handles so Loubie can carry me about! It has a padded inside! It has little holes in the end so if I want to I can hide inside and look out! It has - best of all - a padded chin rest! Life just doesn't get any better than this...

Poppy loves Bolt!

Loubie bought me a special present today - because I loved the film so much she bought me a real live Bolt! He's fantastic - he barks when you bite his head and he wags his tail.... and he does a Superbark if you stand on his foot and his eyes glow green... brilliant! And then, as if life couldn't get any better, they brought us sausage and chips back from the pub. Om nom nom nom!

Our new shop!

Well - here it is - our exclusive new Poppy Puppy shelves in Helmsley Walled Garden! It looks very fancy, and I hope lots of people (and dogs!) come to visit... We really love our new bunting and we're looking forward to lots of parties coming up soon where we can show it off - and all our lovely products too, of course...

And some more really exciting news - Daisy has finally learned how to climb the stairs! Jo's very pleased as it means she doesn't have to keep carrying her upstairs now. I don't know whether that aspect has occurred to Daisy as yet.