Rocky the Otterhound: Just to say ...... MORE!!!!!!!!

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Hi folks, this is just to say that due to a technical problem (yes, still!); there will be a delay in the publishing of this weeks blog.

Do stay tuned though because there is one on it's way and I will publish as soon as I am able.

Thank you for your patience .......

Rocky's mum .......

Rocky the Otterhound: Take Three Otterhounds ........

How d0 you put together the perfect afternoon walk?

Well, first of all "take three Otterhounds" ....... (We were so lucky as Oscar and his owners came down to spend some hours with Rocky and Rosie) ....... Mix in a wonderfully sunny day and the fresh green and beautiful colour of early summer blooms ......... Then ensure a pub at either end of the walk .......

Start in a beer garden ...... Walk to another beer garden for lunch ....... Then walk back to the first beer garden!! Fantastic!!!

But most importantly; enjoy the sight of three beautiful Otterhounds having a wonderful time

Oscar and Rosie having fun while we partake of a beer!

Rocky is first in line for the yummy crisps!

Oscar, as gentle as Rocky and Rosie, enjoys one too!

Last but not least, little Rosie gets her treat!

Oscar limbers up for the coming pub crawl.

A quick pose before setting off ......

Immediately the "three musketeers" meet the first of many new fiends.

Oscar realises that we are having a lovely walk along the canal ....... Oooh! Water!!!

Rocky and Rosie experience extreme confusion!??????

In a flash, Oscar is enjoying a quick dip!

Rocky ad Rosie ignore this behaviour and ignore their confusion .......

"He's a guest but perhaps a little eccentric"!

However, a little further along .......

....... "Hang on Oscar, don't go any further; that's stuff wet you know"?!

Acquiescing to his hosts; Oscar, Rocky and Rosie enjoy the sights and smells of a glorious summer walk.

Getting a little too close Rocky experiences a "slip and dip"! While Rosie has a good giggle to herself Rocky climbs out hoping no one has noticed!!!

"Yuk! It's wet"!!!

Onwards through the gorgeous countryside, experiencing the joys of being alive on a day like today .........

Rocky and Rosie prefer to keep cool by drinking, so Rocky happily takes on the job of water monitor.

Oscar and Rocky, the two new friends, enjoy each others company.

"What's this"???" Oh No ...... Help someone; Oscar seems to have voluntarily got very wet indeed"!!!!

"An Otterhound who likes water ...... I don't believe it"!!!!

Although now considered an "oddball" by his peers; a very wet and happy Oscar is having the time of his life!!

Meanwhile; Rocky and Rosie had discovered a way off the towpath and had gone in search of their favourite plaything ...... MUD!!

Fortunately there was a lack of this particular plaything, so they hurried back to join their new friend and see what else could be enjoyed!

Tickled scenting bones were fun to use and all three pals had an overload of smells to enjoy!

A lovely pile of vegetation to go rooting around in ........

What's this? Oh good grief ....... There's no stopping him when he's having fun! A walk with a water baby .... How refreshing!!

Rocky remains confused (but he often gives that impression!) .......... Our two hounds are very accommodating though and are really just happy to have another Otterhound to play with!

Our three musketeers move forward, having as much fun as we were!

"One for all and all for one, Lets tickle some scenting bones chaps"!

While our hounds went happily bouncing along we had our wonderful stroll and pleasant conversations ........ What a gorgeous setting to do it in!!

Nearing moored boats means ........ Nearing a pub! Isn't this a great country?

So it was up over the bridge and through the village to the pub ....... Shade and refreshment for all!!

Rosie enjoys the fruits of a large jug of Pimms (if you'll excuse the pun)!?

Rocky sleeps in the shade while Oscar has a laugh and a joke with the grown ups!!

After a refreshing stop it was time to head back to the other pub!

No we're not booze mad (honest) it just made a lovely day better .... Hot sun, cool beer ....... Smashing!!

The three pals make a new friend ...... Everyone is drawn to these beautiful hounds!

Relieved of his backpack Rocky enjoys the freedom that comes with a lack of responsability.

But well done Rocky, you are a star!

What fun was had, especially in the long grass ...... "There has to be something wriggling about in here"!!?

Rosie was enjoying the smell and feel of the long grass so much, she didn't see the lads move on!

"Hey guys, wait up ......... I'm coming"!!

They carried on, running and bouncing and laughing ........ What fun!!

Oscar carried on doing what he loved best?!!?

"You know Oscar old pal, the only one not getting wet today is our Rosie ........ Next time she gets close to the edge ........."!!!!!!?

Oh yes ....... Guess who was next for the "slip and dip"!!!?

But as usual, Otterhounds are too full of life and fun to worry about much for long!!

It was almost instantly back to the bouncing and the running and the laughing!

Guess who????

They couldn't have had any more fun if they tried ......

"Oh my; Rocky ....... I wonder who this is in the water"? He's insatiable"!!!

"Ta Da" ....... "It was me silly"!!!

Back at the final pub call ....... What do tired and happy Otterhounds do?

They rest and sleep and relax ........

........ "Go away Rosie ........ I need to rest and sleep and relax"!!

"Man that was a great walk"! Sigh!

What a great day to "take three Otterhound"!!

To end this weeks blog ...... While Rocky and Rosie rested and slept and relaxed ...... A postscript .....

....... On the way home lucky Oscar got to pop in on Pub Otterhound Max!

What a lucky Ottehound, so much fun and three more new friends ........ How do you make an Otterhounds day ....?

....... It just takes three Otterhounds!!!

Rocky the Otterhound: Rocky and Rosie go camping!

What a clever "daddy" Rocky has got!! Guess who retrieved the photo's from the dead computer then??!!

Thank you for all the supportive emails we had, by the way. They are always gratefully received, even if I can't always work out how to reply! Duh!

Anyway, as a result of "daddy's" help, here are lots of photo's showing you what a truly super time Rocky and Rosie had when they went camping!!

As there are quite a few photo's I will keep the story line brief, so that the blog doesn't take up too much of your time .........

.......... Enjoy!

The first day we spent checking out the walking possibilities.

We went to Fleet Lagoon behind Chessil Beach ........ FROM THE JURASSIC MUD PIT TO THE JURASSIC COAST!!

Not too far from home to reduce the discomfort for Rosie, but far enough to enjoy a complete break ...........

.......... 'Cause Rocky and Rosie really need a break?????

The lagoon was beautiful, the weather was sunny but with a cool wind ..... We didn't mind!

Rocky was big and brave and even went in for a paddle ......... Only up to his ankles you understand ........... Don't want to overdo things!!

That evening, Rosie wanted to take her new bone to bed ......." Oh No you don't"!

Not too upset, and exhausted by all that sea air, it wasn't too long before they (and their otters) were fast asleep!

I said fast asleep Rocky!!! Stop peeking!

On getting up the next morning - This was our bed ............

This was Rocky and Rosie's bed!!!!!!!!

I had a cuppa and thought I'd go back to bed .......

....... No room for me! They're all asleep! Sigh!!!!

Rocky and Rosie spent the morning enjoying the space, and their bones.

Time for today's major walk ...... Rocky was proud - He had the job of carrying the water for himself and Rosie ..........

What a grown up Otterhound!!

Fun at the lagoon!

Big discoveries ........ Boats don't bite!! Yes, ....... It took us a while to persuade them of that one!!!!

Time for a nap and relax!

Windswept and Beautiful!!!!

Enjoying the sun and the sea.

If only Otterhounds drank "Bud's" it would be the perfect scene!!

What's round the next bend?

"I'll just cool my feet in the water .... I can now 'cause I'm all grown up"!

And Rosie came too!

"Oooh"! Lot's of grass and lot's of smells for those all important scenting bones!!

Heading inland.

Looking back at the lagoon and the beautiful birds!

The view from the top of the hill was well worth the climb.

Then it was into the woods for some extra special smells!

Seeking out woodland creatures!

Oh well, maybe next time!!

A reward for our fearless explorers!

And what does Rosie think of her first ice lollie??

"Can't speak ........ Too yummy"!!!!

That evening back at the tent .......

Who's that with his sleepy head peeking out from our bedroom???

Mornings were for bones and relaxation ........

For some reason our hounds chose the bones??

The next walk went through "the grasshopper field" as usual.

Why "the grass hopper field"? Well here our fearless duo hunt the huge amount of grasshoppers that inhabit this field .....

Tell you more later ........

The drizzle didn't dampen our spirits as it was still warm and there was lots left to explore.

Heading the other way, we went past our lagoon spot and along the cliffs.

Into interesting groves ......

Along wooden walkways ...... Which Rosie didn't like .........

........... So she made sure she was the first one out!!

Soon we were back on the cliffs, the drizzle had stopped and life was fine!

We all stopped for a break!

The youngsters got time to explore all the yummy smells!!

And play at being great explorers!!

Back along the cliffs .......

....... And home in time for tea!!

Aaah! "The grasshopper field" ..... One of the biggest hits of the trip for our two hounds .....

Ever seen two (one rather large) Otterhounds undertake enormous pounces???

Well it ALWAYS went like this ......

Hunt the grass hoppers ....... See one and POUNCE!! .....

......... MISS (as usual) ....... Then proceed to STAMP with your front feet (in a crazy way) through the undergrowth in the hope of getting the hoppy thing!!

Very funny to see ...... and Rocky and Rosie would spend ages doing this ...... Who needs a telly???

At the top of "the grass hopper field" is the stile - Here they enjoyed seeing badger and pheasant and grouse and deer - There was also the smell of fox and bunny ...... Hound heaven!

Over the stile and it was down to the lagoon.

Today was a walk to the pub for a lovely lunch and a beer before going home!

Our two hero's behaved impeccably in the pub!!

And when we got home Mij was pleased to see us .......... Well, our cases anyway!?

And what of our two Otterhounds ......

Well in the blink of an eye they were Errrr ......

...... Hmmmm

........ Fast asleep!!

Unpacking to do? ....... Well, let's take a break!!

That night ........ It was night night Rosie .......

........ And night night Rocky, dream of fun and smells on your first ever camping trip!!!

DISCLAIMER:- No Otterhounds were harmed during this holiday, in keeping with Rosie's tender age we didn't walk that far ....... and had several restful breaks!!! But we still all had fun and lots of fresh sea air ....... Lubbly Jubbly!!!!