Seems like only a short time ago we were on our way home from Swallows Dance; yesterday we were on the way back – our longest trip in the BeastBus. To be honest it was like we'd never been away – for those of us who were here last time that is, because this was the first time for Lucy, Mack, and Rosie. As soon as we arrived Monty took up his position by the back gate looking for the cats that live on the farm next door, Troy went and lay on the bed and Jack and I just chilled – after a run in the garden.

My Aunty Beryl couldn't meet us as she was looking after Jason as his mum and dad were out, but I?m looking forward to seeing her again soon.
It’s a long way here, so after a walk down the fields and some tea we all crashed out.

Today was a bit of a slow start – well, we are on our holidays. You'll never guess who we’ve got as a neighbour this week (you won't – honest); Beano – the Beano who we met when he was little and staying with Lynne and Colin, and who Monty was up against for the Handsomest Black Hound at April's Gap show. Monty might be my mate, but against competition like he didn't stand a chance.

This afternoon the sunshine came out and we went to the beach. It was a little bit sad because Maple wasn't here to enjoy it – and she was so looking forward to going to the beach again, but we had a nice time. No-one else really wanted to play much – I think they were all a bit tired after the journey yesterday.


Me and Monty


Beasts on the beach

We did meet two very handsome lurchers that looked like they had to be twins: Coyote and Dingo – brilliant names. They were very polite and waited for us as we walked down the path. Shame they were on their way home as I think they might have been fun to play with.


Coyote and Dingo

On the way home mum went to the human hunting ground, and like they always do, managed to capture lots of stuff for them to eat. We stood outside with Dad while she hunted and lots of people came and said hello. One lady said she thought that we were all very lovely – she liked my beard, but her favourite was Rosie; that girl certainly has something about her.

This evening, as we went for a walk down the fields, we met Carol and Trevor – the humans that look after this place for us hounds. it was nice as they remembered all our names and knew Lucy's, Mack's and Rosie's. Trevor liked Rosie a lot, and when they came round for tea (we'd had ours by then) he made lots of fuss of her. Like I say, that girl has something.

Time for bed now; plan for tomorrow? Beach – Yeah!!