Bert: Cavan’s next top model
Much excitement today then – there was a lady postie today (she’s afraid of Bert, even though he’s inside, so I saw her spy him through the window, chuck the parcel at the front door, then run back to her van… chicken). The parcel had so many stamps on it, I couldn’t quite believe my eyes. I was even more amazed when I saw that it had come from Australia. The contents, though, had us in stitches, in hysterics and in tears – all at once!
Let me explain. The contents were for Bert, from my friend, the amazingly clever Coastal Aussie – the best, most exciting pressie I’ll open this Christmas by a country mile. First up, we have Bert’s inside coat (well, he’s a bit skinny and he gets very chilly), complete with polo neck and little holes for his legs:
This was followed by a really trendy, thicker outdoor coat, with a gorgeous skull design on the back (‘corrr, it’s got a skull on it Mum… deadly!!!;), complete with matching ‘snood’:
Bert loved both of them and had to be restrained from disappearing to his bed and curling up for a snooze (they were obviously comfy) before the photoshoot was finished. And before anyone starts whining on about people dressing up their dogs – these are COATS, people, not outfits. They serve a serious purpose and took Aussie an awful lot of time and effort. So what can I say. What an absolutely, wonderfully, thoughtful and kind thing to do. Thank you, Aussie, you’re an absolute star xxx
Now if some were to turn up in the post for them as a present he would have to accept that a present has to be used! (hint hint)
Go Bertilicious – you look adorable young man x
What a lovely gift – we are spoilt little bloggers are we not!!!
With careful management he should last at least a week.
Where does one insert the Paxo?
Bert – looking good! You are a star.
Kate: Aren’t we! I love a parcel, me. And Bert does look a bit dashing, doesn’t he.
Grandad: LOL! In the front end, if Bert gets his way
Ma: Poncy? My Bert? How very dare you.
Bugs: I agree. Aussie should start a business. She’s bloody clever too – the skull design is awesome x
I suppose matching socks would have been OTT?
is it snowing here or am i seeing things?
Sandra: He definitely will – he usually just waves out the window but I bet he stops this time!
Baino: Isn’t he? I think the polo neck is really trendy too – added to the fairaisle knit and he’s completely on trend this A/W. Hee!
Tina: I’m surprised how much he loves it. He wagged non stop when #1 put it on him this morning. And yes, there might be a gentle flurry
…wait, let me do the conversion…
…-34.44 (-30F). I’ll bet he’s not complaining a bit.
I actually LOVE dogs in costume. Nothing is guaranteed to cheer me up more than a picture of a Pug dressed up as a pumpkin or an English Bull Terrier in a santa outfit.
Cheesey but hilarious!
As you all know by now, The Princess has an entire wardrobe of coats and jammies, because she does get cold! Greyhounds just do. For those who still think we shouldn’t be dressing our dogs up, consider thoroughbred horses vs native ponies – TBs have thinner skins and no subcutaneous fat to speak of. Same with greyhounds.
Bert looks gorgeous in his new jumpers – but do you realise, you cruel woman, that you have snow falling all over his poor naked belly in that first one?
Shame on you! LOL!
Jay: Exactly! It’s as much as I can do to persuade Bert out at all at the moment. He’s not a fan of frost. And yes, for some reason as soon as he got them on he wanted to roach. He’s such a tart