When 3 Become 5

 woke at 6.25 this morning, an amazing stroke of luck because it was only one minute after Scrabble awoke - hence the blog being updated so early today.

Yesterday we said goodbye to Zomba - his hufamily have now got themselves pretty much organised in their new home so after breakfast we headed south to drop him off.

The day coincided with a prearranged gathering of Lappies in St. Albans and the collection of our next dogs; Kiva's grandparents Tuukka, Smuu and German Spitz Klein Scrabble.  In addition to the 3 new guests 3 other former guests at Dogs to Stay were also there; Taavi and Jaaka and Kiva's nephew Wheeto - we were pleasantly surprised to also see Finlay there (sadly no photos yet) - a rather wonderful wolf sable male.

It was typical bank holiday weather - we had sun, cloud and rain, we even had hail.  However bad weather does NOT deter the committed Lapphund walker or their dogs; 8 Lapphunds and 2 German Spitz Klein.  Apart from Kiva falling in the lake; a classic "Ooops TV2 moment and Mylo going walkabout in the restaurant it was an enjoyable way to spend a bank holiday.  The journey home wasn't too bad - however could someone please explain why the motorway has a 50 mph speed limit and signs saying "50mph to protect the workforce" when no one was working.

Once home the dogs quickly settled in, and down, Smuu and Tuuka finding their beds the perfect place to lie after their strenuous day, while Scrabble decided that he couldn't decide between one of the dog beds or the sofa.

Mylo being Mylo he too wanted to try out the beds;

I was delighted with the way that all of the dogs had integrated; the day's earlier walk had served to reinforce the pack philosophy as well as tire them out.

As I write a video recorded yesterday evening is being uploaded, Mylo is in the garden, Tuuka and Smuu are on their beds, Kiva is on the lawn and Scrabble is once again eager to jump up on my lap.




Lappy days indeed.