Sunday, February 19, 2023

Taken seriously.

 

Sophie heads off to the waters edge at something approaching a sprint. The PONette has a philosophy that says enjoying life is something that must be taken seriously.


We have the beach to ourselves. The weather is keeping other dog owners and start of day runners indoors. Further down the beach half a dozen surfers show up. The tide is out so they have to wade out to where the sand falls away and the deep, wave rich, water begins. Sophie looks at them as if they're mad. Angus has to agree with her. Somethings are just plain unnatural in a Scottish February.


The year is picking up pace and moving along. Our local farm shop is taking orders for Easter lamb. It only seems like  a few days ago that we were getting ready for Hogmanay. Time to order the Simnel Cake -  https://www.bettys.co.uk/apostle-simnel-fruit-cake  I see that courier shipments in the week before Easter have been cancelled so it's best to order early.


This being Scotland the farm shop has an unusually wide range of oatcakes for sale. Sophie has discovered a liking for oatcakes. 


We briefly consider some Haggis bon bons.


There was a time when we had half a dozen grooming combs like these. They are ideal for dealing with long PON fur.  The last of them is showing signs of old age. They were bought, we think, in a pet shop in Montecino. There is no makers name on them but a large sign running along the top saying ' Made in USA '. Nothing similar can be found on Amazon in the UK or Germany. Are they still sold ? Anyone know of the makers name ?



11 comments:

suej said...

Hello Angus, we have the same type of comb where the teeth rotate - brilliant for Airedale fur as well as PON. The name on the top of ours is Untangler and it's made in the US. And there is a US website. Good luck in finding one.

WFT Nobby said...

Easter lamb. Yummmmm.
Gail and Nobby.

Coppa's girl said...

We too, had the whole world to ourselves on the morning walk - cut short when the threatening rainclouds decided to release the beginnings of a deluge. Who can blame anyone for staying indoors on a cold miserable Sunday morning? Only keen joggers and dog walkers venture out under a leaden sky.
Those Haggis Bon Bons look suspiciously like meatballs to me! Another way to re-brand and appeal to wider (unsuspecting) customers?
Haven't seen a dog grooming comb like yours - can your cost centres in the US locate them for you?

Angus said...

Sue J - Many thanks. Found and ordered. They used to be sold in Europe but now seem not to be.

jabblog said...

Easter is early this year - throws everything out.

Stephanie said...

Adding oatcakes to her list is one more proof of how well Sophie has adapted to life in Scotland. Haggis bonbons sound most unappealing. The second picture of Sophie makes me smile.

Taste of France said...

Down by Toulouse, the weather is a balmy 20 degrees. Not a cloud in the sky nor the slightest puff of wind. Went for a walk this afternoon and I don't think a single resident was indoors--the parks and sidewalks and cafés were thick with people enjoying the first sweet smells of spring.

rottrover said...

I agree with Gail about the Easter lamb -- YUM! And Im glad you found the comb!

Janice said...

I Googled the image and came up with hairdocotrproducts.com . They are an American company. I love that Sophie is so happy in Scotland.

Megan said...


I can thoroughly recommend the "Your Piece" oatcakes made in Fife, I have boxes of them sent down to me in Llandudno regularly. The Betty's menu tempted me greatly...unfortunately!

Travel said...

A very wise dog, very wise.