My Jo's crook!!

Crikey ...... I'm still exhausted from date day but I just wanted to show you what my two legged brother in law did for my favourite Gandkid, Jo.  My Jo's got tonsilitis and she is VERY sick. Her Mummy is away for a week on a conference and her Daddy is looking after her. She was missing her Mummy so he tried to cheer her up. I must tell you she has a pet chook. I'd love to eat him but I'm NOT ALLOWED!!!  Anyway this is what Jo's Daddy did to cheer her up.

Pretty funny, aye??  He's a good Dad!!

Looking pretty crook, aye??  Crikey she loves that chook .... what's with that??

Wanna run ....  Love, Charlie

My Date with Whitley and Finley!!!

Whitley .... ain't she sweet?

 

Finley - Cute, aye??

OMD did we have a good time or what! It mightn’t have been a conventional date but boy what a date it was.  As you all know Whitley AND Finley were my dates for the day. They wanted to go on a Roo hunt and here is how it went.:-

My good Mate Zaidie owns a lear jet.  Well he owns a whole fleet of lear jets actually but that’s beside the point.  Anyway VERY early in the morning he flew over to Scotland where he picked up Bouncing Bertie.  I don’t think Bertie had EVER been in a plane before.  He'd been on a train and he climbed mountains, often ... but a plane? I don't think so!! He was very nervous. Thank goodness for seat belts.  It was the only way Zaidie’s crew could stop him from bouncing all over the plane.  You should have seen the feast Zaidie had supplied for the big trip to Australia. There was everything imaginable,  including those cat burger things.  He went overboard as usual.  He even had special Texan food seeing as my TWO dates were from Texas. The inflight movie was Oklahoma! I'd asked Zaidie to arrange this as it is Whitley's VERY favourite movie ever!!  Crikey he’s a good stick!  Once Bertie was all settled down Zaidie set off for the United States.  He had quite a few different places to go so he didn’t waste any time.  The first stop was Michigan where  Mr. Jack Freckles Sir, hopped on board.  Talk about nervous …. OMD ….. he’d NEVER been on a jet before.   Next it was  Idunno for Zoe with the beautiful eyes.  Zoe’s a Sheila but she’s wasn’t my date.  Zoe’s a bit of a bloke really. Well she’s not a bloke ….. she’s a Sheila but she kinda acts more like a bloke and I think she likes hangin’ out with blokes better than sheilas.  She’s real nice though … but she wasn’t my date.  Next stop was New Mexico for Puffy.  Crikey … everyone was so pleased to see him but sad at the same time. You see it’s always been Puffy and Coco Rose until just a few days ago. Coco Rose left for the rainbow bridge, very suddenly, and everyone is still a bit in shock.  I think being with all his mates for a day will do Puffy the world of good.  He was all ready to go.  Crikey …. What on earth did he think he was going to do with all those stuffies!!   Oh well ….. to each his own. The next stopover was in the middle of nowhere.  That’s where my mate Buddy lives.  Buddy wanted to come along too.   Zaidie wasn’t too happy with him going aboard though. Apparently he had been out exploring earlier in the morning and had found something or other to roll in and he smelled REAL bad.  Next stop was Texas for Whitley and Finley,  my TWO dates!!   OMD how lucky am I?  Those two certainly know how to dress for a good time.  I’d told them it was going to be a casual thing and they dressed accordingly.  Not that they don’t get dressed up for special occasions.  They do!  They have the BEST wardrobe of any Sheilas I’ve ever seen.  Well apart from Coco Rose that was.  Coco Rose’s dress sense was something to behold. That was one Sheila that could certainly make an outfit look good. Crikey Coco Rose …… we miss you!  But I said casual so casual Whitley and Finley were.   Whitley was dressed in army fatigues.  OMD was that sexy or what??  Finley looked incredible too.  She opted for a very stylish sporty number in aboriginal art fabric.  Crikey did she ever look the part.  They were both certainly dressed for action.  NEXT STOP AUSTRALIA!   I believe the trip out was a whole heap of fun but as I wasn’t there and only heard about it I’ll leave it up to someone else to fill you in on the details.  I was a bit worried about Bertie but I hear he was right at home.  Matter of fact I heard he was the life of the party.   Who knew?  He and Zaidie got on like a house on fire.  He lives in Scotland and Zaidie was born there so they had a lot to talk about.   Zaidie played his bagpipes and I heard tell that Bertie did the highland fling.  OMD!  Bertie did the highland fling????? I would have liked to see that! They landed at Amberley in Queensland. That’s our air force base and it’s where Wills, Kate and Baby George landed when they came to Queensland. I was there to meet everyone. I’d already picked up a few of my mates from around here. I thought Zoe would feel happier if she weren’t the only sheila without a date so I asked Flossie along. She’s a westie and very feisty. She’s a bit of a bloke too and she sure knows how to bark. Between her, Zoe, Whitley and Mr JF Sir those Roos won’t know what’s hit ‘em.  Along with Flossie there was Clancy the kelpie. Thought he’d be good to round the roos  up and last but not least and just for fun ….Paddy …. He’s an Irish wolfhound and he’s just a pup and all gangly and uncoordinated. Thought he’d probably confuse the Roos. He sure as anything confuses me. I had asked another good friend, Libby, but she's a collie and I've heard somewhere along the line that my Whitley has a bit of an issue with collies so I had to put her off at the last minute. We all piled into the jet and I told Zaidie of my plans. Off we went into the wild blue yonder and before we knew it we were at our destination. Ayers Rock or Uluru as it is sometimes known.

I’d hired a big Trakka bus (complete with a fully stocked bar) and we all piled in and headed off to climb the rock.  Crikey ….. who do you think got to the top first?  Well ….. it wasn’t fair really. After all I am built for speed. I was sure impressed with everyone though.  It was VERY hot and they scaled that rock like you wouldn’t believe.  Freckles was really impressive for an old bloke. Crikey he can move when he wants to AND the westies …. Fair dinkum …. You should have seen those little legs pumpin’. Zoe kept stopping to  bark at everything and Clancy was running around everyone like a maniac trying to keep us all together.  Puffy (being a bit older and slower) didn’t think he’d be able to manage the climb but good old Paddy told him to hop on his back and they took off together.  You should have seen Paddy.  Talk about uncoordinated. There were legs going in all directions. If only the back of him knew where the front was he might do ok  but crikey he was a sight to see. I’m not sure if Puffy enjoyed the ride but he didn’t complain. Buddy got to the top ….. took one look around and said 'Crikey …. And I thought I lived in the middle of nowhere'.  Did you note the 'Crikey'. He was really getting into the swing of things, aye?

 

Ayers Rock

Once we were back on the ground we jumped back into the Trakka and headed off for our big adventure …. an outback Australian, Kangaroo hunt!! We all refreshed ourselves from the bar. It was thirsty work climbing that Rock. Crikey those Sheila’s like a cocktail or two, aye?? Now if you thought a date should be more romantic than a roo hunt then all I’ve got to say is….bully for you.  My date,  Whitley and Finley wanted to chase some Roos so that’s what we did and we found a whole mob of 'em.  

They didn't stand still like that for long, aye?

This one's got a pouch full of Puffy's stuffies.

Crikey it was exciting.  Those Roos didn’t stand a chance with us around.  Buddy dug a hole soooooooo big you could almost have put Ayers rock itself into it.  Clancy rounded ‘em up,  hoping they would all fall in the hole Buddy dug but no such luck.  They just kept going round and round in circles.  Whitley,  Mr. JF Sir,  Bertie,  Zoe,  Flossie and even Zaidie barked ’em real good.  Paddy after confusing the heck out of her,  pinned a big female down and Puffy filled her pouch with some of his old stuffies.   Oh! …  if only Coco Rose were here. She would have fallen off her high heels laughing at the antics of everyone. I hope she was watching from above. Everyone got a bit hot and bothered so we decided to give the roos a break and headed off to Mataranka Springs for a quick dip.  

Mataranka hot springs. Pretty, aye?

Mataranka falls.

Edith falls. They're not hot so you do have to look out for fresh water crocs but they're pretty harmless.

 

Crikey Zoe ..... this blokes eyes are almost as beautiful as yours, aye?? No eyelashes to flutter but an awful good set of chompers!

Whitley and Finley had a great time.  I knew they liked a game of pool ball so I’d asked the Australian Women’s water polo team to meet us there for a game of water polo. Crikey they were good sports!  They let us win!  Can you believe that???   We had the best time.  The springs were mighty hot so we headed off to Edith falls,  for a dip under the falls. A few more refreshing drinks were consumed on the way.  Crikey those Sheilas sure liked those cocktails, aye??  We lost Zoe and Clancy for a bit at the falls.  I'd noticed Zoe fluttering her beautiful lashes at Clancy earlier in the day and I have to say I was a bit jealous. I thought she only did that for me. She's a bit of a tease that Zoe! We were just about to set out on a search for them when they, very sheepishly, returned.  Zoe looked VERY disheveled and Clancy had a beam on his face from ear to ear. Hmmmmmmmmmm!!!!  

Now for the good part …. I had arranged a huge surprise for Whitley and Finley. I had organised a special dinner for them so it was back to Ayers rock to get ready for the date part of the day. I’d sent all the others off for a bit of a barbie and a hot air balloon ride over the rock  at sunset so they were happy. Well … all except Bertie. You see I had a feeling that Finley was a bit keen on Bertie and as I had two Shei…  ummmmmm … wee lassies I thought Bertie might like to come along as Finley’s date for the night. He agreed. How good was that?  I’d bought real pretty dresses for Whitley and Finley and I’d arranged a room for them at the swanky Rock resort so they could change out of their casual outfits. Bertie and I got all spruced up too and just before sunset we picked the Sh …. lassies up and headed out to watch the beautiful sunset and then to enjoy our romantic dinner, beneath the stars, at Ayers rock. 

Dinner under the stars!

 Whitley and Finley looked amazing and I think Bertie and I looked pretty good too.  Crikey we had a good night.  That Bertie sure knows how to treat the Sheilas. What a gentleman!  I tried so hard to be gentile like him. I hope I succeeded. The sunset was incredible and we saw all our mates go sailing right over the top of the rock in the brightest blue hot air balloon you’ve ever seen. I had to control Whitley when she saw the balloon. She wanted to bark at it but when I told her how all our mates were in it she got herself under control.   Fair dinkum ….. we had the best time!!!!!!  And I don’t know for sure but I think Bertie and Finley really hit it off.  Finley was all shy and gooey.   Who’d have thought?  Finley and Bertie?  Crikey!!!   All too soon the others joined us and Zaidie said it was time to head for home.  Zoe was a bit reluctant to board the plane and Clancy looked downright forlorn. He'd get over it though ..... I saw him wandering off with Flossie and Paddy. What a good time we had all had and what a wonderful date day it was. Thanks so much Whitley and Finley for being my date. You two are the BEST!!!!  

Can you see all my mates in there??

A perfect sunset after a perfect day!!

Wanna run …. Love, Charlie.

Bellbirds!!

Remember ages ago I said I'd post a video of our Aussie bellbirds so you could hear them. Well Mum tried and tried and couldn't do it so gave up. She had another go today and IT WORKED or at least she thinks it works so if it has have a listen to this.   If it DOES work I'll be AMAZED but I've gotta give her credit for trying, aye?? So here goes ...... hopefully you'll be able to hear the bellbirds. Mum loves 'em. So do I. I do the head cocking thing when I hear them. Do any of you blokes do that head cocking thing when you hear different noises? I do it all the time.

Crikey ... I think she did it ..... the woman's a GENIUS! I take back everything I've ever said about her being hopeless. 

Can you hear them??? Bellbirds!! How beautiful are they??

Wanna run .... Love, Charlie.

My microchip!!

This is for my mate, Buddy!  On his last visit to the Vet they had trouble finding his microchip. It had migrated. Who knew microchips migrated? Mine has too. Like Buddy's mine was put between my shoulder blades  and now it's heading toward my front leg. The last time I was at the Vet Mum asked him if it would keep going and maybe come out through my paw.  As if?  Crikey she can be embarrassing sometime! The Vet assured her that wouldn't happen. Fair dinkum ..... she didn't need a Vet to tell her that. She never thinks to ask ME! I'm so skinny you can see my microchip. Mum says it's GROSS! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmph! thought I'd show you a picture.

Crikey .... I hope it's not GROSS!

Can you see it here?

What'ya think?  It's NOT gross is it???? 

Wanna run .... Love, Charlie!

Zaidie's in!!!!

Listen to this everyone!   Zaidie's in ..... I just got this message from him "Da jet r fuelded an' weady tu go, Charwie! Dadda r takin' baycayshuns startin' Fwiday, so I r fwee tu fwy yu pupses whereber yu wanna go!! Jus' gotta teech Dadda how hook up da Bodka Dwip(tm) fur Momma an' I r gud tu go!"
HOW GOOD IS THAT!!!!

This is going to be the best date day EVER!!! I've got a busy day today organising everything so I might be a bit quiet. I've gotta do something on Sarge's page. I don't know what ..... I'm new to all this stuff but I'm sure he'll set me straight or forgive me if I mess up a bit.  BUT Hey .... we're all set!! Whitley, Finley ..... remember it's casual but pack the togs, aye? Mr. JF Sir, Buddy, Puffy, Zoe, Coco Rose and Bouncing Bertie are all in so far. Anyone else want to tag along you're welcome but only if Whitley and Finley approve. After all it's their date. Just let me know, aye?? 

Gotta run ... Love, Charlie.

Sarge's Date day!!

Crikey all you sheilas out there in blogville I’ve got a proposition to put to you?  You all now the love of my life is Enid and you all know how Enid is missing in action. Well …… I asked for advice as to what to do to find her and to get her to go to Sarge’s date day with me. Well I’ve received lots of advice and, after much consideration, this is what I propose to do.  It seems Enid is missing for some VERY important reason, like her Secretary is crook or busy or something or her computer is kapoot and all my mates reckon I should still paint the town red on Sarges date day. They reckon Enid wouldn’t want me to be sitting around moping all the time so here’s what I’m asking of all you sheilas. Would one of you PLEASE go on a date with me? One thing I have to make very clear from the start is that I would have to remain true to Enid so it would be a purely plutonic (big word, aye?) relationship. Like…  definitely NO hanky panky. I suppose we could hold paws or something but that’s about it. I would show you a good time. We Aussie blokes are a bit rough around the edges but deep down, where it counts, we are pretty decent sorts.  I’m a pretty good lookin’ bloke or so everyone says. I know how to dress for an occasion. I got all fancied up and went to see Prince William and Kate and they smiled at me so they approved of my dress sense and they sure know how to present themselves, aye??  So how about it. Anyone out there want to be my date??  I’d ask all my sheila friends but I don’t handle rejection very well and if one of them said NO I’d be devo!! Sarge’s date day is VERY soon(the 19^th of this month) so I need to know pretty soon, aye? 

AND all you blokes out there ….. thanks for all the advice.     Crikey ….. I HOPE THIS WORKS!!

This is how I dressed for Wills and Kate!!

Pretty cute, aye??

Wanna go on a date with me AND run ... Love, Charlie

Oh the worry!!

Crikey .... So many good wishes for Mum for Mothers' day. You blokes and sheilas remember everything, aye? How good are you? Thankyou to everyone and Crikey .... I hope all your Mum's had a great day! It was a beautiful day here. Perfect weather!! Oh it's good to be warm again!! We went to the beach and then the whole family came over for lunch. Dad cooked! How good is he? A big baked dinner ..... yum!! I got some leftovers. Vegies and gravy! No MEATZ ..... Bet Zaidie's got something to say about that. It was pork. Mum thinks that's not good for my cast iron tummy so no MEATZ!  It still tasted pretty smacko though.   Mum had a great day but she was awful tired at the end of it. Those little people take a lot out of a person.  Crikey ..... they take a lot out of me too!!  They are hard work ....

Now I have a few dilemmas. I'm awfully worried about Enid. I'm soooooo upset.  Frankie and Ernie reckon I'm going to go BALD with the worry of it all.  Now I'm doubly worried. First about Enid and second about going BALD!! Please tell me I won't go BALD! I have precious little fur already.  I couldn't stand it if I was BALD!!  My Dad's going bald and, believe me, it's not a good look. Sarge's date day is getting closer. I've got until the 19th May to find her so I need a bit of advice. I found this really pretty picture and I thought that, just maybe, if I sent it to her she might talk to me for a bit. What do you reckon? Should I send it to her?  It's got a love heart on it. Oh and if you turn the love heart sideways it looks a bit like a map of Australia. What do you think? should I give it a go? Please help me ...... I need all the advice I can get? I'm not good at this Sheila stuff!!

Pretty aye?  Do you think Enid will like it?

Here's something else I wanted to show you.  Someone had a thing about socks the other day.  I missed it as I always seem to do. We, in Australia, are about 16 hours in front of you blokes upover, so how the heck do I miss everything??  A halfways decent Secretary would help!! Anyway these piccies are what I wanted to show you. This is what Dad does to me when he has too much time on his hands.  e.g.  on holidays!!!

Why do I have to put up with this?

this is VERY embarrassing!!

give me a break!!

Fair dinkum ...... some people need help!

Now for all my dogster mates. I got ANOTHER DDP today and Mr. JF Sir did a special picture for me. It's got birdies on it. Very pretty birdies. Thankyou so much Mr. JF Sir .... I love it.  You should have seen my, very lacking in ability, Secretary trying to open it. Hahahahahaha!! BUT ... open it she did!  Here's the proof ...

Thankyou Mr JF Sir .... the birdies make me think of Enid! Crikey Enid .... where are you??

Talking about birdies.  Here's some Mum took a picture of in our garden today. They are rainbow lorrikeets and they love our tree when it is in flower. So do bats!! Last night I went out for pwivacy pwease (Zaidie speak) and a bat flew out of our tree almost right into my face.  Isn't there a song about that ..... bat fly in de face or something?

Don't forget ...... any advice you have re Enid'll be really appreciated.  I'm so worried and I REALLY don't want to go bald!!

Wanna run .... Love, Charlie.