The Long Ride Home.

Not much to say except that we made sure that our Big White Bird was safe in its towable kennel and than we set of Eastwards in the Metal Cart. We stopped part way and I had a short walk. By the time we were home it was dark. I had a quick run round the garden and a sniff about just to check everything was OK. I had a nice time away with my family but I was happy to go to bed in my own home.

A Sunny Day At Last

Lots of nice warm sun for our last full day in Wales and again lots of people here to ride the Big Birds...and more importantly, to pet me and give me a stroke. One nice chap even let me have a small piece of his donut - but don't tell my family as I'm not really supposed to eat them! I had a lovely day in the sun and was petted by lots of people - I especially liked Anne & Tony and spent time lazing around near Anne as she kept some sort of log, and did my best to look cute! Tonight my family had fish & chips which smelled great, but I decided not to indulge as I like to keep trim and I'd already had some donut earlier.

Soaked!

Today the wind was calm with grey skies and an odd bit of sunshine now and again. It was a good day for lazing around and watching the activity. There were a lot more people at the Bird-Field today all wanting to get a ride. My master had a long ride on our Big White Bird but luckily they landed just before the heavy rain shower hit. We had to help our Big White Bird to her resting place as she was so exhausted from her long flight - she is graceful in the air but cumbersome on the ground. The other Big Birds were hurriedly herded into the Big Shed so they could dry off and have a rest, but we all got soaked in the process, so we ran to the Club-House to get warm and dry.

The Big Insect!

A bright day but the cloud was hiding the top of the hills this morning. I decided to cheer my family up and take them for a walk and explore the lane to the East of the Bird-Field. We saw a very noisy giant insect land on the hill near some Army fellows and then take off again and skirt round the hill below the cloud. We also saw lots of sheep and a couple of rather grumpy farm dogs who clearly didn't want to be friends. We arrived back at the Bird-Field as the clouds rose off the top of the hills and the Big Birds set off giving rides again whilst I watched from my quiet spot.

New Friends

A Sunny start and an early walk. We ventured up a long lane starting near our kennel past our usual places and onwards to the top of the hill. As we reached the brow I spotted some large shapes and sniffed the air. The shapes started to move towards us and I moved towards the fence to meet the horses as they appeared from their sheltering place beneath a tree. They were curious and very friendly, if a little skittish as horses tend to be. We sniffed each other and said hello. All too soon it was time to head back and off to the kennel and up to the Bird-Field to laze about and watch the Big Birds and their riders. Tonight my family and I went for a pub meal with our friends, but I was tired so decided to stay in the Metal Cart and have a snooze. Later we all went for a short walk in the moonlight before bed.

A Rainy Day

Last night it rained heavily and made lots of noise in our kennel and kept waking us up. Eventually the rain eased but there was no hurry to get up and we wandered slowly to the Bird-Field where it was a soggy day. I was let into the Club-House where it was warm and dry, but it was a frustrating day as it was rubbish for walks. Still, I decided to make the best of it and to cheer people up by allowing them to stroke me so they felt better.

The Noisy Bird was poorly and a man came and spent a while making it well. Eventually, around teatime, the day brightened and the Big Birds took some of the people for rides. Apparently someone went very high and everyone was a lot happier.

Watching the Birds

Up early and and off for a walk before breakfast. Then in the Metal Cart for the short trip to the Bird-Field. Our Big White Bird was still asleep and remained so all day - it didn't even bother taking its pajamas off - lazy thing! I sat in my usual spot out of the way and watched whilst some of the Big Birds came out from the Big Shed and took people (including my family) for rides. They always follow the Noisy Bird to start with and he shows them where to go before coming back to help the next one. Later we went for another walk. I like this place.

A Cloudy Day

We left the relatives behind and wandered back to the mountains in the metal cart. My family checked on the Big White Bird and she came out of her trailer and stretched her wings. More big birds came out of a huge shed and sat in a huddle at one end of the field. A bell was rung and a lot of people gathered in the Clubhouse for news about the day. The cloud was still low on the hills so the the man in charge said it wasn't safe to let the birds fly unless the cloud went up. Everyone seemed sad about this and my family put some pajamas on our Big White Bird to keep her warm and she went back to sleep. I decided to cheer my family up and took them for a long walk around the field, and I saw a flock of sheep nearby. Later we went to our nearby kennel where we live when we are here. It is much smaller than our home but I like it because I get to sleep near my family, unlike at home where I prefer to stay downstairs away from the possibility of ending up in the bathroom.

Go West Young Dog!

This morning we were all up early and soon off in the metal cart to the Big Field to collect the Big White Bird which was asleep in its trailer. Then a very long drive West with only a quick stop for lunch, but enough for me to stretch my legs and have a sniff around. I had a sleep on the way but when I awoke was intrigued to find myself in the Black Mountains again where we had visited earlier in the year. We left the Big White Bird in another field, asleep in its trailer and drove off to see relatives. At the house I was again accosted by the 2 young terriers Hippy & Hogan, or Rough & Tumble as I call them! They were very excited to see me again and we bounced on each other for a good long while. They are a very excitable pair. Hippy is a softy really. Hogan on the other hand always wants to be Top Dog, but he eventually saw sense. We were left for a while whilst our families went out to a party, which gave me a chance for a quick snooze in the hallway with the terriers in the kitchen. After a couple of hours my family returned, and then it was time for bed proper.

Great Expectations.

Lots of activity tonight packing stuff up. Apparently we're all off on another holiday in the morning for a week and I can hardly sleep with the excitement. Must try though so Good-night.

Magic Moments.

Photos of me having adventures.

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Boat trip in Scotland

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At the beach.

The time I found a fish!

My name is Buster and I am about three and a half. After a difficult start in life I was rehomed from Wood Green Animal Shelter on New Year's Day this year and now have a great new life in a country village. I've made many new friends. My new family take me on long walks all over the UK and we have lots of adventures.

Yesterday I had a bath because we are going on holiday next week to see relatives - bathtime is not my favourite event but I put up with it because I don't like being itchy!.

Recently I broke my collar whilst out walking, so today I was bought a great new leather collar.