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Nancy as a lap dog

Hi there again.

This is Nancy back again. Grandpa Trevor has gone on a long holiday interstate and so I have to hold the fort here on his blog. He has gone with Grandma Corinne to visit Uncle Simon and Aunty Leanne in Sydney.

I wish they had taken me with them. I would have been really well behaved. I would sit quietly and watch all the sheep and cattle in the paddocks as we went along. I would sit quietly when I saw a kangaroo hopping over the road. I wouldn’t even bark if I saw an echidna or a wombat.

I would have a very responsible job while taking them on holidays. They have a habit of wandering off into the bush and leaving the car unattended. Grandma Corinne is always looking at the ground, seeking out a new wildflower to photograph. And Grandpa Trevor always had his head in the air looking at birds though his binoculars or his camera. I would stay and guard the car.

Perhaps they will take me with next time.

In the meantime I thought I’d show you a picture of me as a lap dog. It shows Grandpa too. He will be furious when he gets back to see that I used this photo of me on his lap.

Never mind; I’ll just cuddle up on his lap again and he will forget all about it.

Talk to you soon.

Nancy

Nancy on watch for dangerous animals

Hi there.

This is Nancy again.

I am so pleased that you could come over here to read more about my adventures. This one is quite serious. A few days ago I wrote to you about helping Grandma Corinne in her native plant nursery. Well, something just happened that makes me a little worried and just a bit hopping mad.

There I was, minding Grandma’s business, when alone came this dangerous animal.

Western Grey Kangaroo

Well – I ask you. What right does that stranger have coming into my back yard. I think he just jumped to conclusions and invited himself. No excuse me, or may I come in. No – he just bounds straight up to where he does not belong.

Boy – did I send him off quickly. We can’t have dangerous animals like that around here. Next thing you know he’ll be hopping all over us. And the last thing Grandma wants is him eating all her precious plants. No sir, no way.

Well – that’s another good day’s work done. We won’t see him again in a hurry.

Talk to you soon.

Nancy.

Hi.

Nancy here again.

How have you been? I like hearing from all of my readers. You can leave your comments in the comments section.

Today’s photo shows me busy at work.

Nancy working in the plant nursery

Grandma Corinne runs an Australian native plant nursery and she often needs help and supervision. That’s where I am so useful. I make sure that she keeps on task all the time. Every so often I wander over to where she is working and lean against her leg. That reminds her to give me a rub. This is very important; it as it is very encouraging for her to have this attention.

Sometimes I position myself on the mound of dirt in the middle of the nursery. The sun is lovely and warm there so sometimes I might appear to nod off to sleep, but don’t be fooled. I am watching carefully for those bossy Red Wattlebirds. They can be very domineering and chase away all the smaller honeyeaters, so I watch out for them and chase them away if they get too rough. They need to learn to share the lovely honey in the flowers.

If you would like to read more about Grandma’s nursery you must click here. BUT DON’T FORGET to come back here to read more about me.

Talk to you soon.

Nancy

Nancy relaxing by the fire.

Here is a photo of me sitting by the fire relaxing for the evening. After a busy day supervising Grandpa Trevor in the garden I need a little rest and relaxation. Sometimes I sit on his lap. That is very comfortable. The best spot is right in front of the fire. Very cosy. Sometimes I get so tired out playing games of chasey with Grandpa that I am quite tired out by bed time. Still – he needs the exercise – having a bit of a game is not such a burden. I have to do my part in keeping him fit and healthy.

Notice the beautiful rug I am resting on? My Mum Rose bought that for me in England when she went to the Cruft’s Dog Show. She sent it all the way home for me to use while she was teaching in England for a year. That was very nice of her. Still, I was a little disappointed she didn’t take me to the best dog show in the world. I am sure we would have won the champion of the show ribbon.

Maybe next year.

Talk to you soon.

Nancy.

Hi there again.

I am Nancy – the dog with Attitude.

Cats!

I hate cats. I have yet to meet a cat I didn’t hate. Why – only this afternoon the neighbour’s cat went slinking past the lounge room window as if he owned the place. Oh, it makes me so mad – if only I could get at him I’d show him who is boss of this place.

Cat up a tree

Last year I was staying at Grandpa Trevor’s place. I like wandering around the garden. Well, one afternoon I was minding my own business sitting in the sun. When I say “minding my own business” I mean I was busy supervising Grandma Corinne in her native plant nursery. Sometimes she needs a little help.

Nancy supervising Corinne's plant nursery

Without warning and with never an “excuse me” or a “may I please come over” that Ginger from over the next door’s fence comes parading through the nursery. I mean, the cheek of him. Who does he think he is?

I showed him who is boss around here. It only took a few well chosen barks and a little snapping at the tail and he was up a tree in seconds. Didn’t think the old fellow still had it in him! There was a nice patch of sunlight at the base of the tree, so I sat down there to continue my nap work in the sun. Poor Ginger must have thought he was going to spend the night up that tree.

Just to show that I don’t hold a grudge I went inside for the evening. I am sure Ginger has learned his lesson: don’t mess with THIS dog.

Talk to you again soon.

Nancy

Further reading:

• The Adventures of Nancy – a dog with attitude.
• The Adventures of Nancy – introducing my Mum.
• The Adventures of Nancy – travelling home.