Spud having a fun run
Gerry left a comment over on her blog about the nature of dogs…
One of the nice things about dogs is that whenever you get around to taking them for a good walk they are glad to go and joyful at the discoveries of the day. They do not waste time being resentful that yesterday’s walk was short on amenities. They do not spoil today’s pleasures with yesterday’s grievances. I should pay more attention to dogly virtues.
Mr Uphilldowndale and I were looking for the ‘Roving Lunch Box’, that moves around Derbyshire on a monthly mission to confuse and challenge: we never did find it. The Lunch Box is a long story, but it is sort of geocaching for fell runners, only with less of the satellite navigation and a lot more in the way of mind bending riddles. Spud didn’t give a monkeys that we never found it, everything is an adventure for Spud. In the end Spud and I retired to the car whilst Mr Uhdd continued to pit his wits against the clues; for entertainment whilst I waited, I read the only available thing, the A-Z of Derbyshire and I marvelled at the richness of place names in this county. Who wouldn’t want to live at a farm called ‘Puddingpie Farm’. Delicious.
November 27, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Oh no – I feel quite bad now as I didn’t take Freida out today – must get well wrapped up tomorrow and take her up the lane – Spud – adoreable!
November 27, 2011 at 7:49 pm
I should add that whilst we didn’t find the lunchbox on this outing, we did find the clue to lead us to it. I’ll go out again on Tuesday to visit the lunchbox itself now I know where it, is before it moves again on Wednesday/Thursday.
November 27, 2011 at 7:54 pm
The Cowboy begs to inquire whether Mr. Uhdd is certain that the Roving Lunch Box was not, perhaps, hidden away at Puddingpie Farm? Because to the Cowboy’s way of thinking, that is the perfect place to secret a treat. Miss Sadie, of course, does not give a rodent’s, and is ready to go wherever Spud is going. (She is secure in the knowledge that wherever she wanders, she is greeted upon her return with excellent treats, some of them even hers.)
It would appear that you are having a fine weekend, and for that we are all glad.
November 27, 2011 at 11:35 pm
I could take a lesson from dog virtues too. I find that I like to harbour a grudge a bit too often for the good of my soul. Good to see dog and husband out and about.
November 28, 2011 at 3:34 am
Having been a cat person all my life, I’ve recently discovered dogs and the lessons they teach. I’ve learned some of those lessons from your Spud on Sunday posts. Thank you.
November 28, 2011 at 9:00 am
Those dogly virtues sound good to me. xx
As you can see Carlie the cocker spaniel agrees -
http://charliespaniel.wordpress.com/2011/11/27/pup-in-the-woods/
November 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Lo, the graceful spaniel in full flight … legs going like mad, ears flapping and tongue lolling. Such elegance. Okay, maybe not, but I’ll take enthusiasm over glamour any day of the week!
November 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Yes, a great reminder to live in the present, lapping up every moment. Go Spud! Love the name Puddingpie Farm ~ it sounds like a homey place that would welcome visitors with a welcoming smile and a steaming bowl of puddingpie. Good luck with the search today
November 30, 2011 at 9:28 am
Glad Mr UHDD is up and about after his really nasty injuries, especially the knee one. If you find the roving lunch box, do you get to eat the lunch?
November 30, 2011 at 11:04 am
Yes, I’m pretty mobile again now thanks.
Well, I found it yesterday …eventually – it wasn’t easy! There’s usually food of some sort in it, just a few sweets yesterday, but often there’s a whisky miniature to take a taste from. The idea is that you sample its delights and place something in it in return.
Just the December location to find and that will make a full house. There aren’t any clues as to where it will be yet.
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