Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Alpacas




Air France are on strike . Again . A sure sign that today's a national holiday here in France .

Upstairs Aude is replastering the walls in the bedrooms facing the war memorial . She's working over the holiday to earn money for a new hand loom that's being delivered from Dijon on Friday. It seems that the womens cooperative has recently become the proud owners of a herd of extremely bad tempered alpacas . Their goal is to produce their own clothes . For a moment Angus wonders how a group that wears dungarees and t-shirts can ever hope to clothe themselves. However, ever the politician , he keeps this thought to himself .

Wilf has had a haircut. This has removed most of the honey that had become entangled in his muzzle and ears . The whole procedure took two minutes and was accompanied by a high pitched grumbling . This morning he will be heading off with me in the car to the local supermarket to stock up on Carrs Water Biscuits . For some reason Wilf finds these to be quite irresistible .
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  1. JacksDadNovember 1, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Well I'm glad someone likes those crackers! :)

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  2. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    The ever so sweet and so well tempered Wilf grumbling - well done to get some biscuits...
    Bacetti sul nasino - I hope there is cheese and honey and biscuits on the menu - love Susanne, Daisy and Foxiee
    We just had our morning greetings and cuddles...

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  3. WFT NobbyNovember 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Wilfy dear boy, could you please ask Angus to post details of how he executes the 'two minute haircut'. Even I might manage to stand still for so short a time...
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.
    PS We look forward to reports of the latest French chic - alpaca dungarees, as modelled by Aude.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Wilf looks positively sprightly! Sadly however, I have missed a kiss on that delicious nose topped with honey. Still as sweet without the dressing! x

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  5. WFT NobbyNovember 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Ps So nice to read about a 'haircut' that actually is a haircut.....

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  6. ~Kim at Golden Pines~November 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I've no idea why I can remember hearing once that Queen Elizabeth likes Carrs crackers--But it's another show of Wilf's good taste!

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  7. Winchester whispererNovember 1, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Very smart haircut

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  8. Bella Roxy & MacduiNovember 1, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    We love those biscuits, too.

    There are lots of alpacas around here. Apparently they keep the foxes away from the sheep....that's what we're told.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  9. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsNovember 1, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    If you add a bit of cream cheese or caviar or pepper jelly, those biscuits are worth eating!! I always keep a box in the cabinet for unexpected guest - when Wilf comes to visit, I'll be ready.

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  10. KBNovember 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wilf's fur, without a haircut, looks a bit like an alpaca's! He has you wrapped around his dew claw - driving to the supermarket specifically for his crackers. He's a very lucky dog to have you and the font catering to his needs.

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  11. CamilleNovember 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Sweet Wilf has lovely taste in crackers - we love them also but find the Carr's price tag a bit steep for us over here.

    Apparently Alpacas do a good job of keeping predators out of the sheep fold - but they also have a bad habit of spitting when angry *shudder* Perhaps that's what keeps the bad things away?

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  12. houndstoothNovember 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Chin up, Wilf! The haircut was over faster than a thorough face washing would have been, and at the end of it all there are crackers!

    I'm waiting for the post when Angus gets a fuzzy pink alpaca wool scarf from the women's guild!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    aahhh. his last experience with honey then?
    i like his new shorter locks.
    shows his expressive wee face more.
    the last picture says it all...
    "enough already! what i endure for my public."
    we love you little shorn rock star!
    hugs and sticky nose kisses,
    tammy j

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  14. Ina in AlaskaNovember 1, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Just keep the honey off the biscuits!

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  15. Kari in AlaskaNovember 1, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I hear there are lots of strikes in France..

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    dogisgodinreverse.com

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  16. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Wilf, the Honey Pon! Somewhere in there is an aside to Winnie the Pooh. Enjoy your crackers :).

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  17. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Those crackers are a staple in our house as well! Topped with a bit of cheese, even the 15 year old teen delights in them! Hopefully Air France will soon be up in the air! Love the haircut!! Keep on going Wilf, handsome boy!

    With love from your Canadian pals,
    Dianna along with Tor, Willow and Tucker

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  18. Narrative jewelryNovember 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Lovely hair cut Wilfee ! Hope you had a beautiful Tuesday, full of crackers and dreams.
    Bonne soirée à vous trois. Bisous to my beloved Wilfee.

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  19. sprinklesNovember 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I had to laugh at the thought of Wilf with honey all dried up in his fur. That's one nice thing about chihuahuas -- they never require a haircut.

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  20. Maggie Mae and MaxNovember 2, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Looking good Wilf!

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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  21. DSSNovember 2, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Please do tell Wilf that we find his haircut most appealing. He's such a handsome fellow.

    The idea of these women, as you describe them, with alpacas and a loom? We cannot wait for the pictures :)

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