Merry Christmas!

Somebody Tried to Conquer My Kudde - Hopeless!

Look at My Paws - White Boots!

Today I Helped Out in the Garden Once More

This morning something looked strange in our garden. It had snowed heavily again overnight and our sunshades had come down. I had been telling my people all week to put them away, but of course they didn't listen. Now it's official: They are unexperienced, young house owners. I helped them tidy up anyway.

I'm Not Tired of Snow Yet

Still a Great Deal of Snow

More Snowy Pictures

When I Woke Up This Morning It Was Snowing - Great :-) !!!

It's Very Cold, But Beautiful in Beek

Even My Favourite Drinking Spot Is Frozen

Last Weekend I Helped Make Our Garden Winterproof

Meet My New Friends Spock and Mario

Tired From Tearing

Couching

Hi all, apologies for not updating the blog on a regular basis. We had many visitors over the last couple of weeks and were busy settling in and working in and around the house (see photos below). Other than that, everything is fine. Margriet's belly is getting bigger and bigger, but that's obviously a good thing. Gunnar and I have discovered lots of nice walks in the forest around the Duivelsberg. He started talking to me in Dutch though ... I find that confusing. First German, then English and now Dutch. How am I supposed to always get what my people want me to do. Anyway, I just concentrate on guarding the house. The good thing is that I can do most of it from my favourite spot on our couch.

Dinner With Margriet's Family

Maurits and Gunnar Fixing the Carport Roof

Gunnar's Parents Visited Us

We're Having a Baby!

Some of you might already know, but we'd like to inform everybody now that we're having a baby next year (~ in May) :-) !!! Today our midwife checked Margriet's blood pressure, the baby's heartbeat and so on and fortunately everything is fine! We're happy, proud and curious about what's going to happen next.

Sonia and Sven's Wedding on Mallorca

Last week I enjoyed myself in Dwingeloo and kept everybody there busy, meanwhile my people went to Mallorca for Sonia and Sven's wedding. The ceremony was magnificent and the party afterwards fun. Margriet and Gunnar had a great time and additionally explored the island (see below).

Cala Mayor

Cathedral in Palma

Flamenco

The Gardens of Alfàbia

Wylerbergmeer

Today we went for a walk to the Wylerbergmeer, a beautiful lake and recreation area nearby. It's only ten minutes from our home and I can run, jump, swim, sniff, play there as much as I want to. Looking forward to showing you around when you visit us.

Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

In the pictures you can see Margriet outside and inside her new workplace at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen. She's got a comfortable office on her own, very nice colleagues and looks forward to the upcoming tasks.

Our House Is a Great Place to Relax

There are many places in our house where we can have a rest. The terrace always invites us to a nap, but my Kudde is just as cosy and I'm happy to share it with Kwak, my new friend who was sent to me by my breeder family.

I'm Two Years Old Now :-) !!!

Hi folks, long time no blogging. We were very busy with our move to Beek-Ubbergen, but we're almost done now and enjoy our new house very much! I will tell you all about it another time. For today is my birthday! I'm two years old and mature though my people don't always agree ;-) . In the morning I got a parcel from my mum Anjoo, my sister Belia and their people who took care of me when I was very little. Unpacking the parcel was fun already, but the content was even better: a squeaky duck, lots of treats and a wonderful birthday card. Thanks a lot, guys :-) !!! Afterwards my people and I went for a looooong walk to the Duivelsberg, a beautiful nature reserve at our doorstep. That was fun, but now I'm very tired and have to go to bed. I will keep you posted about what's going on here.

Duivelsberg

Rest at the Pannenkoekenhuis

Interesting Tree

A Well Deserved Nap After an Eventful Birthday

Back in Dwingeloo

I'm back in Dwingeloo. Hanneke (Margriet's mum) picked Gunnar and me up in Oxford last Friday and now we're enjoying the farm again. Unfortunately, Margriet had to stay in Oxford for another two weeks to finish her project at the university, but she's fine and we'll finally move into our house in Beek Ubbergen in four weeks time. Very exciting!

We Are Off!

Yesterday a big van arrived at our house and men took away all our stuff. My people assured me that that was ok ... I thought I better keep an eye on them from the window anyway!

Boxes

My people seem to be serious about moving to the Netherlands. There are boxes everywhere. Fortunately, I didn't have anything to do with the packing, but I will definitely help unpacking in Beek Ubbergen. That'll be fun!

West Ham United

Yesterday Gunnar went to a West Ham United game for the last time (for now). Despite the result (Hammers-Spurs 1:2) Katie, Paul and Gunnar enjoyed their trip to London. Thank you very much for sorting out the tickets and for the shirt :-) , Katie and Paul !!! Looking forward to the next game. We'll keep in touch.

Méli

In the picture you can see me and my friends from 'Méli', the place next to our flat, where you can get delicious Greek food. Thanks for having been great neighbours and the treats :-) !!!

Summer Event

Two days ago we went for a fantastic walk with our friends from the Banbury & District Dog Training Society. About 20 dogs and their owners enjoyed the sun and spectacular landscape. It was the last time we spent some time together though (before our move to the Netherlands) so we were a little bit sad too. Take care everybody and thank you for teaching us, Carla and John :-) !!!

Kangaroo or Dog?

Along the Canal ...

... and Across a Field

U2

Margriet and Gunnar already went to the U2 concert in Amsterdam a month ago and Gunnar couldn't resist going for a second time at Wembley Stadium yesterday. What a band, what a show!

Storm

I'm very sorry, folks. I forgot to mention last time that we got to know Margriet's nephew Storm during our stay in the Netherlands. In the picture Margriet and her sister Judith are beaming with joy thanks to the new family member.

Dwingeloo

We were on holiday in the Netherlands! Dwingeloo is a great place. Margriet's parents live there together with four horses, two donkeys, five chickens, one cat, five fishes, reams of insects and birds and ... two dogs: Varro, a German Shepherd, and Coco, a Hollandse Smoushond. Since my people were very busy organising our move to Nijmegen in September my friends and I had lots of time to explore the farm and fool around. Brilliant! We're back in Oxford now and I miss all of them. Luckily, it won't be long before we see each other again :-) !!!

Flora and Fauna

My Sweetheart Coco

Catching Flies Is Not Easy

Picking Berries in the Garden

Afternoon Nap With My Mate Varro

Gunnar Relaxing in the Hammock

Family Reunion