A chilly 17 degrees this morning - a sure sign that the seasons are turning. Not that the raw start to the day bothered Wilf who was off like a Zippo firelighter on his morning walk.To the fishmongers for some prawns and salmon. Wilf sat dutifully outside on the front door step while I waited in line - he knows that he's going to get fish for dinner so shopping is no hardship. There was only one salmon tail out on display so they had to go and trim two others. Maybe its only the Scots who ask for this most tender and boneless of cuts. Shopping done it was off to join the beer and absinthe crowd for our morning coffee and bowl of water. As I read the paper and ate my croissant Wilf put on his ' I'm an orphan dog whose never been fed' look. He was rewarded with the tasty, curved, slightly crunchy bits from either end. He tenderly nibbled these with all the deference due to a great treat.
Oh, a special morning thanks to Petey in New York http://www.peteysplayhouse.blogspot.com/ who has an uncannily similar lifestyle to Wilfs.
Wilf certainly has the starving orphan look down pat. Especially, in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
17 degrees. Remember where you're from Angus. That's almost a heat wave! (And yes it was 'Scotch mist' you saw on the photos of Bertie's Sunday walk).
ReplyDeleteWe've just read Petey's blog too. (Uncle Petey to Bertie). That's globalisation for you!
Cheers, Gail.
Wonderful photos! Clive is a huge 'fish' fan too!
ReplyDeleteJust been over to Petey's to read about the similiarities between the two of you!! Brillant post - we loved it!
take are
Clive and Murray
Never a fan of salmon, I'm not sure I'd be willing to give the tail a try. Happy to stck to tuna steak, crab cakes and grey sole from our Saturday fishmonger...and of course, a treat for Petey.
ReplyDeleteI think that if Wilf were a person he would be able to speak several languages, however his "orphaned look" is a universal one that needs no translation! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe've just finished with Uncle Petey's blog - what a dramatic similarity!
ReplyDeleteHey Mongoose...
ReplyDeleteNow that is one thing I don't enjoy...Fish!...uuuuh, I mean I don't enjoy COOKING it!...the smell freaks me out! Eating it however is an entirely different story...but not raw!
Enjoy your scaly menu! :)
MAXMOM IN SA
Wilf! That hairdo in the beginning must make Mr. A&F green with envy! You look just like one of those models who just rolled out of bed!
ReplyDeleteThat Wilf has *the* life! Lucky boy - fish, croissants... I can't let my dogs read your blog or I'll have an uprising on my hands!
ReplyDeleteThank's for the link to Petey. That was a fun read this morning. We always enjoy hearing of your morning walks.
ReplyDeleteLOL I can't imagine Jack tenderly nibbling anything :) Except my toes.
ReplyDeleteSo you're Scottish! I've always wondered where you're from. One of these days I'm going to take the time to go back through your archives and read from the beginning.
ReplyDeleteI'd say Wilf and Petey have very similar lives! lol
Petey in Noo Yawk and Wilf. Whod have believed it?
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