Before getting to the Fun Day Rocky and Rosie had a smashing walk along a nearby canal, it was the day before the event and they were warm, happy and full of fun.
They strolled around all day and had a great big sleep that night .... building up energy for the fun to come!
We arrived that night and set up home on the village green, lovely! Rocky and Rosie had a big front garden to play in!
On entering the fun day our two hero's went off together for an explore ...
Which quickly turned into an excited playtime!
"Oh look" says Rosie, "lots'n'lots of Otterhounds"! "Let's go and say hello"!
So that's what they did!
"Come on, there's more"!! "Yippee"!!
Rocky headed off towards a group of hounds he wanted to greet.
Then walked right through the middle of them and out the other side ....? His nose must be busy, perhaps someone has food!
"Who or what was that"??
Rosie, meanwhile had headed back to Mum for a hug!
But they were soon off together again, saying hello to all the wonderful hounds.
Some of whom just wanted to enjoy the day and the feel of grass on their face!!
Soon the fun started, Rocky talked his Dad into entering the sack race!
Oh dear! Rocky just realised that he had to join in as well!!! A bit of a shock for such a lazy hound!
He soon got into the swing of it however .....
... And soon they were in front .....
... Then, somehow, they were well in front! ....
... Just as Rosie went up to congratulate them, they realised they had to race back again! .... And ...
Oh dear ....
... They were down ...
Bravely they got up again .... Still in with a chance ... Rocky was getting to like this!
BUT ... Oh Oh!
Down for a second time!!
... Oh well, win or loose they still had fun ... And Rocky discovered he still liked running !!
Next race, I thought it would be nice to let Rosie join in the fun, so she and I lined up!
The moment it was time to go Rosie had second thoughts!
Suddenly finding I was running on my own I let the lead out and decided to have fun anyway!!
Unfortunately, having reached the end of her lead, Rosie was still stopped while I was travelling at a pace in the opposite direction ... Result was ... I flew a little way ... Suddenly and in the wrong direction! What fun!!
Having had a good laugh, Rosie then decided to run at last .. but as far away from me as possible ... I never realised I was so embarrasing to be seen with!
Anyway, having finished the race, anything but first, we made a pact not to bother again. It obviously wasn't her thing!!
The day progressed with more fun and games ...
Rocky and Dad were keen to try again, so it was the egg and spoon race for them!
Lots of fun for two and four legged friends alike!
Rocky always seemed quite sad when the running ended; very bizzare for such a couch potatoe!!
Dad decided to sit out the next race and just watch the fun and talk to owners!
However, our couch potatoe had other ideas and thought he'd be a late entry for this race!!
Being a little behind the finishers did not seem to deter him, and in true Otterhound style ... Did his own thing!
The day wore on and hounds and humans relaxed and enjoyed being together.
Puppies played ...
... And played ...
...Until at least one of them wanted to do something else! ...
... Others stood around looking at what was going on and just being wonderful hounds ...
... Ah, more puppy play!
"Tut! kids .... Where do they get their energy from"?
There were the inevitable Otterhound "bookends".
There were the "sit and watchers" ... Something Otterhounds love to do!!
Then as it was refreshment break ... Food!! Suddenly, there were many, many ... "Look I'm here, aren't I wonderful" Otterhounds! ...
... Everywhere you looked! What a wonderful sight!!
Rocky and Rosie (looking like secret agent Otterhounds in their radio collars) enjoyed sitting and watching all that was going on ... A very Otterhound thing to do!
This is Fergus, the singing Otterhound. Unlike Rocky and Rosie, who love singing but need a tune to get them going, Fergus will sing on demand ... And what a beautiful voice he has too!! Apologies, lots! Thanks to Sorrel for pointing out my mistake .... It is, of course, Eros with the lovely voice ... Not Fergus!
So Fergus serenaded us ... There will be a short video of Fergus' song on YouTube soon ( when I get around to putting it there), well worth a view. (This is, of course, Eros not Fergus ... So sorry!).
Back in their temporary home our two beautiful hounds also wanted to celebrate the brilliant day they had had. So Rosie sang out her joy ...
... And Rocky sang his happiness too. Two happy, exhausted Otterhounds!
On our return home, Mij (our cat that thinks it's an Otterhound ... In a box?!), was very pleased to see her two hero's come home!
Meanwhile, our two "hero's" were very pleased to be home ... Yes, they had missed their sofa dreadfully!!!
But a wonderful day like this one leads to a very contented Otterhound ...
... Or two. So, night night Rocky and Rosie ... Dream of all your friends and all the fun it's possible to have in one wonderful day!!!
* Apologies for the quality of some of the photographs, many have been taken from a video.
4 comments:
Woo-hoo! Great that the blog's back. Just need to point out, it's Eros the singing Otterhound (not Fergus) . Thanks Rocky and Rosie and Carole and Ralph!)
Yippee the kids are back in town was worried that something had happened to them but to know they are all well is great
Many Thanks to Sorrel for pointing out my mistake, sincere apologies to Eros and his Mum. That's what I get for rushing and trying to get it out in September!.. And would you believe Rocky never pulled me up on it either!!
Thanks also to Terry for the comment, it's nice to know that Rocky has such faithful followers.
Love your blog!
Smooches from pooches,
BabyRocketDog & Hootie
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