José The Cairn Terror

Gone in 2 seconds!

2008-07-09T21:32:00.015+08:00

The doggies and hoomans had a blast at the last DASH.
We got to run a really great trail...

And the hoomans learnt how to drink a can of beer in 2 seconds! Here's how...

Step 1: Punch a hole about the size of a quarter at the side of the can.

Step 2: Place lips securely over hole.

Step 3: Tilt head back and pull the tab!

Step 4: Everybody laugh at the aftermath!!!

And here are the 2 hoomans responsible:
Eager Beaver and VOICE of Reason from KHHH.

Hoomans!!

P.S. Check out more funny pix and videos on Kingsley's blog!

Wild Boar Lays Run #77

2008-06-07T22:54:00.032+08:00

If you remember, i was Christianed Wild Boar during the Anniversary Run in February. Well, i've had a new haircut since then, as i was panting more than i was Dashing, due to the extremely hot and sluggish weather. Anyway, looks aside, it was my turn to lay the run for this month's Dash. We went to Tagore Lane, a place i've been wanting to check out for the longest time. Woo hoo!! Boy, was i glad for my lack of fur, as we cut through a "virgin" trail. As the men were busy hacking a path for us, Mum managed to take some photos...

Aunty C is really into nature, so she stopped to look at many interesting things along the way. Luckily, we didn't run into any creepy crawlies, if not we would have lost Mum along the way!

Then came 5pm, and it was time for OnOn!! After 3 hours of laying the trail, i knew it very well, and Dad and i Dashed ahead! Bond, as usual, was with Mom. We lost them within the 1st minute as i'm the Alpha Wild Boar!!

All great things must come to an end, and it was a picture-taking finale...

Wild Boars deserve to cuddle up to their Dads some time, especially when they were the Hares...

Sleepy? Hungry? Or both?

2008-05-27T12:07:00.003+08:00

Sleepy?

A sleepy boy waiting for his food.

Separation Anxiety

2008-05-04T22:59:00.009+08:00

My girlfriend Kaylie and good friend Jaffe have gone off to Canada with their MaMa and PaPa. It has left me feeling sad and a little lost. Luckily, we got to spend one last wonderous day at Sentosa together. It was really fun, but when it was almost time to say goodbye...

I couldn't bear to show too much of my feelings, being the macho man that I am...

Mum has told me that Kaylie and Jaffe have safely reached Toronto. Thank goodness, i was a little worried, with them being in the crate and the belly of the plane for so long.

To keep me occupied, Mum brought Bond and i to the Dash on Saturday. Boy, the run, or should I say, climb, uphill and downhill, up uphill and downhill, sure left us with nothing else to think about, except putting one paw in front of the other! Needless to say, with Mum grabbing onto any branch or vine for dear life, she didn't manage to take any shots of us. Sigh...

That's me, sitting next to the ice box hoping to get a feel of some cold air. Pant Pant Pant...

In memorial of someone special

2008-04-07T01:13:00.007+08:00

This has to be the loooongest break my hoomans have taken to update my blog. Don't ask me, ask them. Sigh.... Anyway, they broke the news to me last week about the demise of a long lost uncle, Uncle Cyril. He had been fighting against postrate cancer for the longest time. So heartbreaking for us. My hoomans had just visited him less than a week before that. Uncle Cyril was really a nice man, with a ready smile for everyone, especially me. He would bring me and Bond presents on our barkday. He liked me a lot, always asking Dad about me when they used to hang out.

Uncle Cyril, we will miss you. Hope you are reunited with your 3 beautiful Shelties at Rainbow Bridge.

We'll miss you......................................................

Can you spot me?

2008-01-20T19:23:00.000+08:00

Mommy brought us to the Bukit Brown Cemetery, at long last, this weekend. The rains have finally stopped and it was a glorious day. Bond and i went wild, running here and bashing through there.

Crazy dog trying to fight with the branches and getting caught. Oaf!

Can you see me? Not easy huh? That's my commando stunt, totally blended in with the environment.
Zoom in to check out my Unidentified Object eyes. Wooohhh...

Is this a dog or a hyenna???

Me struggling against the very strong current. Push! Push!

1st DASH of 2008

2008-01-10T00:41:00.000+08:00

We didn't make it to the first DASH of 2008! In fact, we went after the event ended. Mum made sure to join the other hashers just as the circle started and the beer flowed. Gee Mum!

Spending quality time with Jaffe and Kaylie in the incessant rain

WE sure had a lot of fun, even in Daddy's absence. He flew off to Bangkok last Friday. He must have fallen in love with travelling; Hong Kong in Nov, Krabi in December and now Bangkok. Wonder where he's going to next month. Sigh...

Our hoomans lost track of time and they chatted till 11pm!! No worries though. Bond and i made good use of the time exploring and exploring the surrounding coconut trees. Bond even found a 1 1/2 metre long monitor lizard! Kingsley, Ink and Jake were nice and dry cozy-ing up in the pavilion. When we went home, Bond and i were showered at 12mn!! Brrr!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2007-12-31T21:17:00.000+08:00

Bond and i would like to wish all our friends...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

May we get more HUGS, WALKS & TREATS in 2008!! Woof Woof Woooof...!!!!

Going away... Again

2007-12-16T12:04:00.000+08:00

It's been a long long long time since i last posted. And it has been a rainy rainy rainy three weeks. Bond and i have been bored to tears. We haven't seen any of our friends at all, cos it has been too wet for anyone to go out. We were supposed to go swimming at Tanjung Beach yesterday, but it was cancelled as Daddy is down with stomach flu. Boo hoo hoo...

Anyway, Daddy is flying off to Krabi, Thailand later this evening. This time he's going alone cos everybody is busy with their own thing. Even mum is not going. He thinks it's gonna be fun as he prepared his photography equipment and he can't wait to click click click away. I think he's going to miss us all.

Bon voyage Dad!

Good memories of Auntie S cuddling up to me at the beach...
3 long weeks ago...

He's back!

2007-11-27T21:20:00.000+08:00

Daddy's back finally, after being almost a week in Hong Kong. Guess he must have enjoyed himself very much. He bought a lot of treats for Bond and i, as promised. But surprisingly, he only got himself 4 T-shirts, what a miser! He was busy for the past few days processing his photographs taken, and mind you, it's more than 700 of them. Geez, he sure was trigger-happy! Technology (the SD Card, dunno what that is) these days sure can make hoomans crazy...

Oh, and he also got something for MY car.

It's a sticker for the windscreen. "Bad dog in car". Hmmm... i think that's a for warning other road users of Bond, it can't be of me. Must be that. Hehe... Bond Bond bad dog! Bond Bond bad dog!

Going Away!

2007-11-16T10:16:00.000+08:00

No no no, it's not me. It's my Daddy. He has been so busy preparing for his trip to Hong Kong this weekend that he's had no time to update my blog. Life's been the same -o same-o routine for Bond and me, visiting the park and walkies every night around the neighbourhood. Nothing significant happening. Yawn...!

Being a good boy, i had to help Dad for his trip.He can be quite forgetful at times.

Hey Dad, maybe I can hide in the luggage and you can bring me to Hong Kong. Good idea?

After much thought and a lot of packing and re-packing, Dad managed to keep the bag half empty. And you know why? Cos there is a Pets Megamart in Hong Kong, and he is going to buy lots and lots of toys and treats for us, to make up for going away!! Right Dad?!?! Baileys' hooman says it is cheaper to get treats from Hong Kong, especially greenies which may be half the price. Guess we gonna miss him (or is it the anticipation of the treats?). Come back soon Dad!

Bond's Barkweek

2007-11-03T17:49:00.001+08:00

What a week it has been! Not as colourful as my barkweek, if i do woof so myself, but still lots of fun. It started with a visit to the park. It was very warm that day so we didn't really run around much.

pant, pant, pant

So, to keep cool, we went to Sentosa again the next day. It was rather quiet that day but we had fun swimming to and from the islet.

And guess what Bond did???

Yo, that's too small for our dinner. Please get a bigger one next time!

As we swam from the islet towards the mainland, he spotted a fish and happily brought it back to Daddy, much to everyone's amusement. Hello Bond, you are not a fisherdog ok?

The week ended with a visit to great grandpa's place. Bond was showered with lots of attention from Lena and her friends.

Bond Bond's Barkday

2007-10-27T14:16:00.000+08:00

As promised for Bond's Barkday, i'm giving him this rare opportunity to use MY blog. Ok, here you go Bond!

Just-woke-up face! Give a smile boy!

Bond: Thanks kor kor! Play, Play, Play anyone??? Where's my ball??!!

Sigh... as i woofed, only one thing on his mind.... Can't wait for the treats and adventures to come. Yeah!

Young Bond

2007-10-20T16:53:00.001+08:00

It will be Bond's Barkday next Saturday, cool! More treats and outings for me too. Anyway, Dad was going through some old photos of us and i think it's quite timely that i put some photos of that rascal on my blog (in exchange for more treats). Here they are...

Bond on the way home for the 1st time

When he was only 9 weeks old.

When it was still very easy for me to bully him...

5 months

Still a baby at 1 year...

I must woof that he was pretty handsome as a puppy. Now that he's bigger than me in size, it's got a bit more difficult to bully him. He will be 2 years old next week, but Daddy suspects that he will never grow up, at least in the brain department.

Summary of B-Week

2007-10-08T11:26:00.000+08:00

Daddy and Mummy made good on their promise! I had a pAwsome Barkday week! Check it out...

Day 1

Skipped Bukit Brown cemetery and went for a short off leash run at Lower Seletar Close instead where there was supposed to be less traffic. Then again, a truck had to apply the emergency brakes to avoid me, cos... he was going too fast (plus i sort of blended into the background). Reckless driver, hmph...

Day 2

Met up with Baileys and some other friends at Bishan Dog Run. We spent 2 whole hours there.

Day 3

Taking a breather at our void deck after a long long walk, waiting for Daddy to come home.

Day 4

Went to BDR again, but Mum forgot to bring the camera along. Dad's basically the photographer of the family.

Day 5

We prepped for the Dash. Mum brought us running, pant pant... Very sad to hear that one of our canine friends had just passed away. We'll miss you Herbie...

Day 6

Our monthly DASH at Seletar Air Base. My second time there but a totally different route. There was lots of cooling water in the drains. But, er, once i got in i couldn't jump back up. They were way too steep man! It's amazing how i kept being the only canine left there. How did the others get out?!?! Mum developed some biceps and triceps having to lift me out at least 5 times! (Blessing in disguise for Mum, hee hee!) I panted rather loudly again and got Uncle B, who was helping Mum take care of me, into the 'punishment' circle. Oops!

Day 7

Went out again, to Grandma's house. We were still in our On On mode and pulled Mum all the way there. And last day of my BarkWeek. Time really flies.

I had an excellent week. If only it was so happening all the time. My unfit hoomans were rather pooped today. Geez! Anyway, Bond's Barkday is coming soon.Let's hope he gets the same treatment too, cos what he gets, i'll get too. Yay yay yay...!

It's MY BarkDay!

2007-10-01T11:56:00.000+08:00

Today is the 1st of Oct, it's Children's Day here in Singapore. But most Important Important Importantly, it's my Barkday! I'm 3 already. Which means every kid in Singapore celebrates my BarkDay too, right? Daddy says they are not going to just celebrate my Barkday today, but a whole BarkWeek from today! Cool! He promised to treat me like a Prince (he says he is still after all the King, hmph!) for this whole week, no 'helicopter' (holding me by the scruff of the neck) treatment and no yelling at me if possible.

For a start, Mum bought me some cheese muffins and a piece of small cake, just enough for me. Sorry Bond, you've got to wait till your Barkweek on the 27th of this month. And please don't drool on my cake. It's MINE!

Wondering what plans they have in store for me... Hmmm... Off leash running and hiking the whole week? Yeah Yeah! Anyway, Mum says i can have one barkday wish. Let me think.... more daily treats? Walkies 3 times a day? Allow me offleash to chase the cat? Never 'helicopter' me again? Hmmm.. too many wishes. I've got it! I wish that all my wishes will come true. Haha... that should cover all bases. Heehee...

Can i have MY cake now Pleaaassseee?

Baileys' Barkday Pawty

2007-09-28T22:47:00.001+08:00

My whole family went to Pawtobello Cafe this evening for the celebration of Baileys' 2nd Barkday. (Remember the toy and treats in my last post? Well, some were for Baileys and were carefully wrapped up by Mum.)

Happy Barkday Baileys!

Many of my friends from the dog run were there too with their hoomans. There were Ginger, Angel, Herbie, Bear Bear, Scuba and many many more. There were more GRs than any other canines and you can imagine the scene there. Mummy was particularly proud of us for good behaviour. We sat her feet quietly most of the night. Actually, we were waiting patiently for the food to be served, but Mum doesn't need to know that...

Yummilious healthy brown riceball with potato chowder

Smackalicious muttloaf

Gulp gulp!!!

The food was gone almost immdiately the moment the bowls were placed in front of us. I don't usually eat that fast, but with so many pairs of hungry canine eyes around us, it was the only way to go! Oh, and we were given individualised goodie bags too before we left. Cool pawty!

It Works!

2007-09-23T21:19:00.000+08:00

Due to my constant reminders about going out more since my last post, we went to Bukit Brown cemetery and subsequently Petgamart today!! Yay!! Seems like grumbling works. Hee hee...

Excellent targets for chasing and growling

As usual, we had hell lot of fun, terrorising many small canines (small kids too) at the pool. And Bond was in his usual 'ball crazy' mood, jumping in and out, in and out, in and out... of the water and shaking himself vigorously in front of other hoomans.

My new ball

Mum bought me a new ball to play with. I really liked it and was happily chasing it until i heard her and Dad laughing at me for slipping while chasing the ball. It was really not a very graceful slip and it was so embarrassing! Before we left the pool, we realised that Pumpkin IV had been 'ball-napped'. It was nowhere to be found. Anyway, i don't think Bond will be too sad over it. Why???

Are they all for me? Okay okay, Pumpkin V is for Bond.

Cos Mum went into the shop there and came out with all this stuff. So many things, i wondered if it's for my barkday which is just around the corner. And Mum is keeping mum about it. Grrr... Overall, it was a wonderful day except one incident about rude cashiers at the mart which left Mum fuming but she's not talking about it. Let bygones be bygones, i woof...

Dad's new hobby

2007-09-21T13:56:00.000+08:00

Lazing around, with no fur......

Life has been moving rather slow lately, no exciting adventures except for my daily walks and Bishan Dogrun and meeting up with some friends. Feel so naked walking around without my fur. Oh, i miss my fur. Sigh...

Anyway, Dad has been very lazy to update my blog (the longest break so far). He's been busy playing with this tiny ball called golf. He bought a putting mat too. Silly game, pushing the tiny ball into the hole with a stick. I tried to snatch the ball away from him, but he soon caught on. Bond was amused initially but not for long. I guess Dad won't be at it for too long too. His hobbies don't usually last.

Anyway, WE WANT OUR OUTINGS!!!

Bad Hair Day

2007-09-07T17:48:00.000+08:00

Leave-me-alone!

Daddy brought me to the groomer yesterday, Damn... Doesn't he know that i don't like to have my gorgeous and nicely shaggy fur cut? He has been looking for a good groomer ever since my favourite one left to work far away from our house. So he just rang one up nearby to try. TRY! For Me? To TRY??? That's insane to even think about it. Anyway, did i have a choice?!?

No photography please... at least for the next 2 weeks

The worst was yet to come. After more than 2 hours of hell, i went back home hoping to get some TLC from Mummy. And guess what the first thing she said was? She exclaimed,"OMG, Jose looks like a rat!" That's so humiliating! She's really upset and plus the cut has made me look fatter than before. And you can imagine how i felt about it. Hmph! Sob! I'm not woofing to her anymore. Unless she gives me tummy rubs for the next 3 days. Which might or might not make me feel better...

Oh ya, she even realised that "it's time to diet, Jose". That really doesn't sound good at all. The only consolation is that i now feel cooler. Sigh...

Please Dad, i'm really not in the mood to pose. It's a sad sad ugly day....

The Bookworm

2007-08-28T10:36:00.000+08:00

This is the result of an ongoing investigation in the house. It was the 3rd time already that books had been torn apart every time our hoomans were out, but there has been no evidence of who the culprit is so far. Bond and I just look at them so innocently when they discover the mess, and they just cannot confirm who the guilty one is. Or could it be some worm eating up the books?!?

But not this time...

Who's the culprit??? Woof you it's him, but you guys just didn't believe me.

Hmmm... silly boy walks happily to Mum as she steps into the house, with shreds of paper in his mouth. Good grief young boy, how much more blatant do you wanna be??! Bond is found guilty under Section 129(a) of Canine Penal Code for Mischief. He will be dealt with very serverely, with a fine of 5 deer tendons and 5 mutton shins. Ooooh, that's heavy... Serves him right! And thank goodness i won't be suspected and subjected to those stares from my hoomans the next time. Yeah!

Our First Video - Bond & Pumpkin IV

2007-08-20T14:47:00.000+08:00

Daddy has been very free lately, so he thought why not perfect the tricks he has been teaching Bond. So here we go, our first video. Starring Bond and Pumpkin IV, his fourth orange squeaky ball.

Yawn... Nothing much actually. I can do better than that (er, if i wanted to). Grrr.... Anyway, time for Bukit Brown now.

INKed

2007-08-15T17:54:00.000+08:00

OMG, Daddy came back this evening with a bandage on his left arm. I wondered what might have happened to him. The bandage was so big, so Bond & i thought it must be a very serious injury. We thought maybe another canine bit him! Growl, grrrr, who dared to do that to Daddy?!?! But he seemed fine, and even had a little smile on his face when he greeted us. Puzzling...

A couple of hours went by and he finally revealed what had actually happened. He got a tattoo on his arm. (Chey! And i snuggled up to him and was all nice to him for nothing!)

Cool, Dad! No offence Dad, but I think this is VERY VERY nice compared to the previous two. That rascal Bond kept woofing that the tattoo was most probably inspired by him, cos he thinks it looks like him. Yeah, right. Maybe, maybe your whiskers bear some resemblence, Bond... Helloo...! You are definitely nowhere near looking like a creature of the wild, especially in terms of character. I think it looks more like me (at least character wise cos i'm fearless like a wolf), it's GOTTA be inspired by me. Yeah yeah! Daddy was kind enough to say that it was inspired by both of us. Dad's so kind to Bond... Hee Hee!

AVA New Ruling

2007-08-08T05:32:00.000+08:00

Daddy saw this article on The Straits Times yesterday. It's about a new ruling that requires all canines to be microchipped to curb irresponsible ownership here in Singapore. Pawsonally, Bond and i are all for it cos close to 10,000 unwanted animals are abandoned each year and canines make up more than 25% of it.

Daddy says that some irresponsible people buy a puppy on impulse, only to realise later that we need more than just food and water. Some are so taken by us when we are puppies as we are sooo... cute at that stage, not thinking that one day we will grow up and become like hooman adults, not sooo cute anymore. And of cos there is our teething stage, where we don't have pacifiers to soothe our irritated gums. There are so many reasons they get us in the first place, but some fail to realise that pets are for life. So sad... Luckily I've got Daddy and Mummy who care and love us so much.

Well, let us keep our paws crossed that this new ruling will really keep such sad irresponsible acts at bay.

DASH August 07

2007-08-04T20:55:00.000+08:00

Went to the much awaited DASH this afternoon at Mandai Quarry with Aunty C and Aunty S. Daddy was there too after his last one 3 months ago. It was a lovely day for On On..!

Conserving energy before the run

Bashing thru the bushes, and getting a little stuck.

This is the state of Daddy's shoes after the run

This is the state of Bond after the run

Hello, can someone pass me a 100 plus, please?

The Circle after the run. Those were the Virgins of the run.

I was charged for being "the least exercised canine" as someone noticed me panting too loudly. It was rather embarrassing. And suddenly i become Daddy's Boy cos Mum was very quick to point her finger at him when the host asked who my owner was. So Dad was asked into the circle to down one for me. Not that he's complaining.

Training for the DASH

2007-08-01T21:16:00.001+08:00

In preparation for the DASH this coming Saturday, Daddy brought us out for training last weekend. We went to Pet Movers Dog Run for some agility training. We went up and down, up and down the ramp to simulate going uphill and downhill. We chased some canines (more for me instead of Bond) to simulate dashing after the hare.

It was fun fun fun for us, but the smell that permeated the air almost made Daddy and Mummy kneel over. The place was definitely not in the same state as Bishan Dog Run.

Yo Bond, no frisbee during training please...

We then walked to U- Petgamart, which is about 2 km away, for a dip in the water. It was actually to clean us up before we were allowed back into the car.

After a couple hours of such intensive training, Daddy was satisfied and he declared us ready for the DASH. I wonder if he is though, cos the last time he DASHed with us was at the Turf City run 3 months ago, where he suffered from leg cramps and had to be left behind! Tsk Tsk...

Super Watery Sunday

2007-07-22T22:59:00.001+08:00

Bond and i had a Super Duper Sunday! Went to Bukit Brown cemetery this morning with Angel and his family. Unfortunately, Jaffe and Kaylie couldn't make it. I was disappointed... Anyway, thanks to the heavy downpour last night, the watering holes were filled nicely.

Angel couldn't wait to plunge into the water. I couldn't wait for him to come up so i could do my usual 'alpha male' growl at him.

The GR swim team.

Poor Mummy's leg had a little meeting with the ground. Bond and Angel were too excited at seeing each other and Bond started chasing Angel. Angel didn't see Mummy and ran into her while she was walking. Mummy was just embarrassed that she fell in front of Angel's family. Very uncool, she says.

This is called "Green Grass Ointment". It is Daddy's trusted remedy for all cuts. It also makes the person scream. Daddy isn't usually so caring, but he took great joy and TLC in applying it for Mummy. To ensure that the ointment really worked, Daddy held onto Mommy's leg rather tightly so that she couldn't "escape" while the treatment was in progress. I wondered what the high-pitched sounds coming from Mommy were just now.

It was unbelieveable, but Daddy brought us to Sentosa, two hours later. How awesome is that!?!?!? Many of Daddy's friends were there but there were only 4 canines. It was good! Plenty of attention was lavished on me, the cutest and most KL one!

Water again!!!

Bond found a frisbee at the beach. It took precedence over his usual "Loopies" for a while, until it sank into the water all of a sudden!

Chester was afraid of the water, so i decided to be his chaperone to make sure he got to shore safely.

That was really tiring for me. Finally found a mat to relax on and take forty winks.

Romantic Surprise

2007-07-16T21:21:00.001+08:00

Mummy came back today with her eyes glistening with puppy love. To our surprise, it was for Daddy! Because guess what! Our spontaneous Daddy sent her a bunch of her favourite flowers to her school, and it was presented to her by her principal, much to her embarrassment!

Mummy's colleagues said that she had a glow on her face the whole day, but Mummy swears that it's because of the new moisturizer that she's using. Anyway, the lilies smelled so heavenly that Mummy kept sniffing and sniffing them, so now she has the sniffles herself! Good Job, Daddy!!

A boring Sunday... NOT...

2007-07-15T22:13:00.000+08:00

My Daddy's a very spontaneous person. This morning he was nursing a hangover from too much drinking last night, the next moment he just stood up and said "Lets go to the beach today!" And we 'chop choped' and prepared everything in 2 minutes and left for my favorite Tanjung Beach at Sentosa. I'm not complaining here. Heehee...

There was quite a crowd at the beach today, canines and erm... bikini babes

Me leading Bond to the islet across the "channel"

Prey spotted. Getting ready.

The chase begins...

Bond, the clown.

That's Bond trying to rip his toy apart. He was a bit cranky today.

Me in my usual 'lifeguard' pose. My motto, "Protect life, not property."

What a wonderful Sunday! Daddy, please remember to go out next Saturday night and drink a lot again... Nguk Nguk Nguk...

To The Park... Finally

2007-07-12T20:41:00.000+08:00

Daddy had been very very busy for the past week. He worked so hard and he was too tired to bring us out. Luckily there was Mummy. Whew! Daddy, there will always be tomorrow, we don't need you to bring back extra $moola$. Family is more important than work, right?

Well, finally he came back early today and we all headed for the Bishan Dog Run! And, guess what? The run was closed cos they had just sprayed our enclosure with some chemicals. Of all days! Argh! Well, not wanting to disappoint us, Daddy let us off leash at the field beside the run, which was just as fun.

Woohoo!!! That's me going at full throttle, which must be around 30 miles per hour, i think.

That's silly Bond with his frisbee. Never leave home without it.

Taking a breather in the wet wet grass.

After running and rolling here and there and everywhere in the very wet brown patches in the field, Daddy said we were too filthy for the car. So we crossed over to another side and into the canal.

Water again!

Guess what Bond's doing? Daddy initially thought he was fishing cos he kept putting his mouth into the water. He was actually trying to pick up an empty can which was stuck at the bottom. Crazy boy...

We hated to leave but Daddy said it was getting dark and we could come back anytime. Hmmm.. wonder what he meant by 'anytime'? En route back to the car, I think i heard Kaylie barking in the far distance, or is it just me hearing sounds from missing her? Hmmm...

The Shit Sisters' Run

2007-07-08T15:46:00.000+08:00

Went to Springleaf Avenue again yesterday afternoon to lay the trail for the Shit Sisters' Run (Leadershit and Chicken Shit). The whole laying of the trail took us more than 2 1/2 hours and it was completely different from the one we recced last week. Boy, that was hard work man! Bond and i were completely tired out after the set up. We just sat back and relaxed when everybody else started their run around 5 pm. Only Aunty C went for the run again with them. She is definitely On On!

Sorry, but no picture cos my official photographer, Daddy, wasn't there during the laying. He did come to bring us home later though. It was so tiring that we knocked out after our bath and dinner.

3 Recce photos

2007-07-02T22:22:00.001+08:00

Few photos for the exciting recce yesterday, courtesy of Uncle J.

Water! Woohoo!!! I got so excited that i jumped in immediately. And errr.... i couldn't get up later and had to be saved. Rather embarassing.

Bond straining his muscle to get up the steep incline too.

Bashing thru the dark forest.

Hash Site Recce

2007-07-01T20:25:00.000+08:00

Phew! Just came back from site recce for the next Dog Hash (7th July 06) with my family at Springleaf Avenue. We were together with Baby and Chinky, and their humans. Not forgetting Uncle B too. Boy, it was tiring but fun fun fun!

We started the recce at around 3 plus and the whole thing lasted slightly more than 2 hours. Uncle F and Uncle B could have gone on forever, but we were tired after literally cutting through the woods and swim, swim, swimming in the water. Oh, this is also the first time Baby jumped into the water on her own! No photos taken cos Daddy left the camera in the car, too bad.

For now, i just wanna take my well deserved rest after my bath. See you... snore.... Zzzz...

Just some pics

2007-06-23T14:44:00.000+08:00

Just wanna share some pictures taken when we went to Bukit Brown Cemetery for our weekend walk this morning. It was a bright and very sunny glorious day!

Freedom!!!

Stone soldier standing guard beside a tomb.

Many yummylious durians.
Too bad we couldn't get to taste any. Hmmm...

Me in a 'longkang'. Oh, did anyone notice my new hair cut?

Bond and i cooling off in a puddle of "brown" water.
Dad is certainly not amused...

The little injury that Bond sustained last Monday left him with a scar. Looks kinda endearing, don't you think? Heehee...

A very interesting pattern...

The whole family is very excited about going receeing next week for the next DASH site . Even Mom's friends Uncle B and Auntie C are joining us. On On!

Mum's back!

2007-06-16T11:46:00.000+08:00

Mummy's back from Istanbul! Yipee! More outings for us from now on. Swimming, hiking, dog run..... Yeah Yeah Yeah!! Life wasn't good for Bond and i in her absence cos Daddy only brought us out for short walks after his hectic day. And one of the days he came back only after midnight, fed us and went to sleep before waking up for work at 4am again. But he did gave us one big bone everyday before he left for work. Better than nothing...

I have been a good boy so far, not so for Bond. Daddy was pretty upset with him cos he played with newspapers, plastic bags and coasters, leaving pieces of them everywhere. Daddy knew it was Bond cos that silly boy had a piece of newspapaper stuck at the side of his mouth when Daddy came back. Gotcha, bad boy! Me Angel!

Basking in the sun when no one is around...

Can't wait to go out this weekend with Mommy and Daddy. Totally miss all my friends at the BDR. Saw Baileys and Chester with their humans there last Sunday and we had loads of fun (& freedom).

Daddy says i'll be going for grooming next week cos my fur's getting long and messy. Hey, shouldn't that be the way we Cairn Terrors look? Anyway, i know i'll look handsome with whichever style they give me.

Well, til we meet again, my friends! Soon, i hope...

Mum was knighted!

2007-06-03T20:01:00.000+08:00

Had a wonderful weekened again. Went to the DASH yesterday again with Mummy, Uncle B, Aunty C and Kaylie's family. Bond couldn't go cos his paw has yet to fully recover, and Dad had to stay home with him. It was a wet wet DASH for us canines, with many refreshing watering holes. Shiok!

Mummy was nominated to be the hare for the next DASH and will be assisted by another hare named "CHICKEN SHIT". She was also knighted "LEADERSHIT" (not misspelled here) cos she introduced Uncle B, Aunty C and Kaylie's humans to the DASH thingy. She now belongs to the SHIT group, thanks to Uncle Gerald from the DASH. I sure am looking forward to the next recce for July's DASH. GO LEADERSHIT GO!

To make up for what Bond missed out on yesterday, we all went to the BDR this evening. This was to also make sure Bond's joints don't get too rusty, even though his paw is still tender.

Com'on Bond, let me show you the way.

Treats for me, Mum?

Just happy to be sitting around and watching the world go by.

I've been Tagged!

2007-05-30T02:07:00.000+08:00

Sorry for the long disappearance guys. Daddy has been busy learning about Photoshop, reading tons and tons of books, and he has had hardly any time for anything else. No time for Mummy, Bond or i...

Anyway, I've been tagged by Ume. Hmmm... let me think..................................

Ok ok..

1) I didn't really like Bond initially... he was such a major attention seeker as a puppy. (He still is...)
2) I'm terrified of vaccinations.
3) I love Mummy more than Daddy, cos she gives me treats for just loving me.
4) I hate baths. Grrr....
5) I am a beach bum.
6) I love to jump onto the sofa when Mummy is watching TV cos she will give me a good scratching every time.
7) I'm more afraid of Daddy than of Mummy. Hehe...

Now, who shall i tag???

I'm NOT FAT!

2007-05-17T13:58:00.000+08:00

I have been hearing comments from many humans that i'm overweight. When they see me, they go,"Oh my! Jose is so fat now!" Grrr... that is so not true! I pawsonally think that i am at the pretty ideal weight of slightly below 8kg. (See breed standard) Now, let me set the record straight.

Daddy is a strict controller of my diet and he is also my physical trainer. Although he is fat (i didn't woof this, he admitted it himself), he still makes me jog with him once a week. That's in addition to my everyday walks. I have shorter legs, which logically translates into more miles for me, doesn't it?

I seriously don't eat alot, as compared to Bond. You can see what we have everyday, only one meal a day hor...

This is what Bond gets everyday.

And Me?

Isn't this miserable for a canine who exercises alot?

This is what i get everyday, topped with ONE cod liver oil capsule.(Ahem... Minus the mutton bone and secret treats from Mum everyday) Okay, so who still thinks i eat alot and is fat? Thank goodness Daddy knows that i'm more fur and less 'meat'. Whew!

Anyway, some updates on Bond. He just went back to the vet a couple of days ago to have his bandage removed. It seems that water had penetrated his bandage and there were some hot spots around the paw. His wound had even become infected. Poor Bond Bond! He was given an even BIGGER E-Collar and the vet advised Mummy to wear his shoes when he goes for a SHORT walk. And another 10 more days of medication, yucks!

Not Again!!!

2007-05-10T19:12:00.000+08:00

Just when Daddy was thinking that Bond has been such a good boy cos he hasn't bitten off his bandage, the expected BOND thing happened this morning. As Daddy left home to get lunch, OF COURSE that silly boy had to bite off part of his bandage and he tore the stitches too. Daddy was very angry when he came back and gave him a lecture.

Fearing it might lead to an infection, Daddy brought him to the vet AGAIN to change his bandage. The vet said that the wound would still heal but there might be a scar. Hmmm... i really think that Bond really likes to go to the clinic. Or maybe he thinks the clinic might give him a VIP card for being a regular there. As it is, the receptionist already knows Mum by name! So, not wanting Bond to bite his bandage again, the vet suggested.....

Tada!!! An E Collar for Bond. He sure looks like cartoon with that collar on. Anyway, hope this is it for the vet for at least a year!

The 'neglected' kid...

The road to recovery

2007-05-09T19:55:00.000+08:00

Just went to the vet AGAIN to change Bond's bandage. The vet said that Bond was healing well. It was also the first time in 3 days that Bond got to go outdoors. Daddy has been rather protective of Bond, he even took leave for 5 days to make sure Bond didn't run or walk too much. And he's also been kinda neglecting me. First thing he does when he wakes up in the morning, he will go and sayang Bond. Last thing before he sleeps, same thing. It's been BOND, BOND, BOND. Hmph! Daddy, you'd better not spoil him too much hor...

Sleeping most of his time away... Something Daddy is very pleased about.

That rascal with his new bandage. Hmmm... I still prefer the old one, more colorful than this.

See what Daddy wrote on his bandage. Sigh... Daddy can be so child-like at times.

The vet advised that Bond should go back to change his bandage every 3 to 5 days. Daddy said that the last DASH was a very costly one. $500 and still counting... Poor Daddy, he's got to wait slightly longer before he can get his new camera lens.

Bond's back!

2007-05-06T17:03:00.000+08:00

Went to Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital again with Daddy and Mummy this morning. The hospital called very early in the morning to inform Mum that Bond was ready to come home. I was still sound asleep then, but Dad woke me up so that i could go along to cheer Bond up.

When we reached the hospital, Bond was still sleeping. He looked rather dazed. I was glad to see him again. The vet advised us to keep Bond home for the next two weeks and to allow him to walk as little as possible, or the wound would open up and he might have to go for stitching again. Oh dear oh dear! I wonder if hyper-active Bond can cope with that. I know i can't; my joints will get 'rusty' after 2 days. And they gave him medicine for the next 2 weeks, lots of different kinds. Yucks! Bond will have to go back again to change his bandage after 3 days, earlier if the bandage gets wet. Sigh...

One might easily mistaken this for a pig's trotter.

Daddy warned me not to 'provoke' Bond during this period so that he can recover faster. Don't worry Dad, he's the one who usually 'provokes' me, and not vice versa. I'll take good care of him, he's in good paws.

In a daze for the whole day.

Bond in hospital!

2007-05-05T20:26:00.000+08:00

Went for the DASH again this afternoon, Uncle J and Baby were there too. It's their first DASH. Think they had fun too.

What's a horse doing at a DASH?

Baby got struck in the small drain.

However, after we reached the finishing point, Daddy realised that Bond front left paw was bleeding profusely. Upon closer inspection, Daddy saw that Bond had a real deep cut on his paw pad. Boy it was bad, really bad. He was leaving bloodprints all over the place. With the help of Aunty S from the DASH, they managed to put a bandage on poor Bond's paw and we quickly left for Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital at Stevens Road.

The injury prone Bond

The vet examined Bond, and said that Bond needed some stitching. However, due to his hyper-activeness, Bond had to be put on General Anesthesia and be warded at the hospital for one day. Poor Bond, he was caged up for further examination by the vet. Mum was very reluctant to leave Bond but there was nothing much she could do. So we left for home without Bond. SO SAD!!

Sigh... Now we can't celebrate Daddy's birthday as a family tonight. And Daddy and Mummy will have to pick him up tomorrow morning. Think Bond must be missing us now, as much as we are missing him. Poor Bond!

SKC Doggie Show

2007-04-29T19:11:00.000+08:00

We went to Singapore Expo for the SKC Doggie Show this morning, together with Chester, of course. It was kinda weird cos i was expecting quite a lot of canines there. The turnout and the number of stalls were definitely the lowest i've seen. That didn't deter Mummy, though. She went on a shopping spree. She bought a lot of treats for us (drool drool), something Daddy is not very happy about cos he prefers to give us natural ones. But i'm totally fine with that. Hehe...

Meeting many canines there, big and small.

Grrr... Someone is staring at me!

We also met JD, a 3-year old Cairn Terrier. His humans were talking to Daddy and Mummy about our characters. We are very different. I'm dominant, he's submissive. I'm not into ball games, he loves playing fetch. And he's hyperactive while i'm...ahem! And i'm way darker than he is!

Although Daddy kept grumbling about
Mummy's impulsive buying, he just couldn't
resist buying this 'naked chicken' for Bond.

And they got me this set of 'dumbbells'.
You trying to tell me something, Dad?!

Guest in the house

2007-04-28T23:06:00.000+08:00

Is that a white cat in the house?

Oh, it's Chester!

Last Thursday night, Chester came to stay for the weekend cos his humans went on a vacation. He seemed lost initially but after a while, he was running around checking out the house. He soon got very comfortable and he made himself totally at home. Even on MY sofa.

Bro, do you know the sofa belongs to me?

I think Chester really likes Daddy cos he kept following him around, he didn't let him out of sight for a second. It seemed that he had totally forgotten about his humans. Bond was a bit worried that Chester was here to stay cos he was an attention seeker, which is Bond's job. Daddy even let Chester eat first during mealtimes. So Bond not only had to wait for me, he now had to wait for Chester too!

This afternnoon we all went to Sentosa again with Kaylie's family. We had a lot of fun there. Can you imagine the 5 of us in the car? It was FUN!!!

It was my first time seeing Chester getting into the water on his own, with Daddy's coaching. Is it the power of Daddy? Hmmm...

Chester seemed to get the hang of it. Well done, Chester!

Paws off my girl, Chester!

Guess Kaylie still prefers the dark and macho ME!

It was too much fun, as usual! So much for now, I'm sleepy already. Yawn...

The Other Side Of Chestnut Ave

2007-04-23T18:54:00.000+08:00

It has been a hair-raising weekend at Chestnut Avenue. On Saturday, my family, minus Daddy, went to Chestnut Ave with Kaylie's family. We were all ready for another fun trek through the forest, when i lost everybody! The slow pokes couldn't keep up with me, and by the time Uncle C caught up with me, i had already gone around the forest and back, all alone! Please read about my really exciting and amazing adventure on Jaffe's blog. Thanks for, ahem, finding me, Uncle C!! I promise to wait for everbody from now on, Aunty S! My MIL really tells a good story...

Wanting to practice her recall with me, so that she wouldn't get lost from me again, Mum and Dad decided to go to Chestnut Avenue again on Sunday. This time, we went to the other side, the dry side. There are many many paths for mountain bikers, and they were endless. Well, it seemed endless cos it was blazing hot, and the only liquid we came across was mud...

There were also some unidentified wild life that we didn't care to meet!

We were attacked!

2007-04-19T21:58:00.000+08:00

Our whole family went to Fort Canning Park this evening after dinner, it was Daddy's idea. He said that we had never been to town, and he wanted to take some "touristy" pictures of us. That's when everything went wrong. We were attacked by thousands and thousands of ants almost immediately after we took the stairs up to the peak of Fort Canning Hill!!

We, Bond and I, were whimpering and crying in pain as Daddy and Mummy were desperately trying to get those painful black ants off us. Bond was the worse casualty between us. He had many many ants on him, especially his tail. He was screaming so hard that it drew the attention of the staff at the Fort Canning Centre! Oh dear, Oh dear!

Daddy and Mummy decided it was best to come home to comb those ants out, ending our less than 20-minute walk. Our moaning really broke Mum and Dad's hearts and she nearly cried. Daddy was really distressed for us too, and he kept hugging us.

Daddy, we understand your good intentions. It's just bad luck that we crossed a path of the ants. We shall name Fort Canning Hill "The Ant Field" from now on. Whimper...

Our New Digital Camera (Part II)

2007-04-13T23:32:00.000+08:00

More pictures before Daddy and Mummy leave for KL tomorrow.

This fence is mine from now on.

Our New Digital Camera (Part I)

2007-04-11T20:59:00.000+08:00

Daddy just bought a new DSLR today, it's a Nikon D40X. Cool!!! Daddy says he got it at a much lesser price, thanks to my sworn uncle Joseph. (Daddy's sworn brother = my sworn uncle, right?)

He was telling Mummy about the camera's specs; 10.2 megapiglet, 3 frame per sec, 2.5inch LCD monitor, with a 18-55mm lens, and blah blah blah... Mummy didn't seem to understand most of the things he said. She just nodded her head (& pretended to look interested). Guess the only one who is so excited is Daddy. And if Mummy can't really understand, you think i can catch the ball? Hmmm...

Of course we then headed for Bishan Park in the evening to test the camera, even though it was really muddy. For good pictures, rain or shine right?

Bond, i hereby confer you 'OC FOS'. Full Of Shit, that is.

There's Daddy's amatuerish shots for you. Anyway Daddy, for the effort and dedication, i think i'll give you a 4-5% pay increase with immediate effect. If you continue to do well, i'll increase it further at the end of the year. How about that for some motivation? Hehe..

More pictures coming up soon..

Chestnut Ave trekking

2007-04-07T15:23:00.000+08:00

Had a wonderful weekend again! Went to Tanjung Beach for a swim yesterday and this morning, we (together with Jaffe and Kaylie) headed to Chestnut Avenue for trekking! It's Daddy's first time there cos he didn't join us the last time we went for a DASH there. It's my third and i can't get enough of it!

Our starting point. Wonderful weather!

Excellent scenery!

All of us couldn't wait to plunge into the cool water.

Deeper into the woods. More water.

Swim, swim, swim...

My private swim with my love, Kaylie.

We move ahead while our humans take a breather.

Off again.

All of us tired after almost 2 hours of walking and running. Smart Jaffe enjoying the shade in the car boot.

We had so much fun, yet again. Our humans almost lost their way too. Exciting...! Hope our humans find more places like this for us to go to...

See some photos of us at Tanjung Beach at Jaffe's blog.

That Rascal's Corner

2007-04-03T11:17:00.000+08:00

Many humans have been asking Dad why only i have a blog and Bond doesn't. Dad thinks that it will a duplication cos Bond's life evolves around ME. Since there was so much interest in that supposedly "cute", argh, rascal, Daddy thought that maybe we would just have something different for him instead of a new blog. He bought something to 'bribe' me with so that i wouldn't notice that some space has been allocated to Bond on MY blog.

Any idea what these things are? It's dried abalone!

Since the negotiation ended after i ate the extremely fragrant dried abalone, i had no choice but to agree to let Bond have a small corner in my blog.Guess everything comes with a price. I eat, I pay! Sigh...

Do you notice that?

Well, that's all the space i can give to him. So guys, go take a look at his Web Album if you're very very very free.

5th Anniversary DASH

2007-04-01T17:22:00.000+08:00

Went to the DASH yesterday with Jaffe's family at Seletar Air Base. It was the 5th Anniversary Run. Many many humans turned up with their many canines. It was the largest turnout since we joined them. We had lots of fun, despite the rain. Because we had to cross quite a few roads, Daddy leashed me most of the time, except in the forested area. So sad! Grrr...

Before the run

Off we go... Errr, my mummy was slow, but luckily she wasn't the last...

Last shot seconds before the rain.

Ahhh! So refreshing! Obviously a human thought so too.

Resting after the run. Definitely looking rather shagged eh...

Of cos the rascal was way tired. We ran approx. 7km, he must have done 10km by running to and from Mummy and Daddy along the way.

My sweet Kaylie. O, isn't she cute while sleeping?

To top off such an exciting event, my MIL brought the most lip-smacking lamb ribs for our dinner. I had 2 ribs, each the size of my whole leg. HEAVEN!!! How many more days to the next Anniversary Run? I can't wait!!!!

My PC is back!

2007-03-30T14:59:00.001+08:00

Just got my Pawsonal Computer back! Yeah!!! I haven't been able to blog cos Daddy sent it for repair. And Mummy said it all started becos of his itchy hands. Daddy, you need Frontline? It could be ticks that's causing the itch! Well, now that it's back, i'll keep my paws crossed that it won't happen again in future!

Guess what i've been doing during this period?

Sleep lor, what else can i do? Sigh...

THE BALL

2007-03-19T23:59:00.000+08:00

Last Friday, my MIL gave me THE BALL. This is the only ball that I play with. It has a very distinctive squeek, it nicely massages my gums, and it fits into my mouth perfectly!

Doesn't it look so special?!?!?

Of course "who else" loves THE BALL too?!?!

Look at me waiting for THE BALL to drop into my mouth...

You might have noticed my rather dreamy expression. It's ecstacy, actually. Hmmm...

MY BALL...

You'll Never Bark Alone

2007-03-15T14:03:00.000+08:00

Daddy has been on medical leave these past 4 days as he had to extract 2 of his wisdom teeth, hmmm... that means he's less wise now??? Anyway, he has been on the computer most of the time and he started to think that my blog was too plain. So he came out with an idea, to draw a logo for my blog. Mummy says he's just too free, I'm afraid he might "add legs to a snake"!!!

After changing the colour, font size and the slogan many many times, this is what the final product looks like.

So now you know which football team Daddy has been supporting. Hehe...

Photo of Sentosa Outing

2007-03-12T19:01:00.000+08:00

Had a great time at Sentosa last Saturday with many of my friends. Just wanna share some of the pix.

Baileys wrestling with Bond.

Jaffe and Kaylie

Chester

The rascal looking for somebody to disturb.

See what that rascal did to Daddy's arm. Hey Dad, it's partly your fault too. You forgot to trim his dewclaws.

Bond the "GOLDen" Retriever. Daddy is hoping that the rascal might one day dig out some gold bars.

Me, the Beach Patrol.

Jaffe laughing at me being the lifeguard.

After Sentosa, our humans drove to Blooie's where they had their dinner. Let me stress; THEIR dinner. We did have some mouthwatering H2O, courtesy of Blooie's.

Alright Baileys, I know i'm sweet. Just stop licking me please. I was already dry!

Oh! And for Mummy's birthday, Daddy got her a white and pink Nokia mobile phone. Mummy says the phone comes with a 3 Mega-piglet camera (dunno what it means, a camera is a camera to me), which means she can take more pictures of us in future. Hmmm... we shall see.

So girly!!

More photo on Jaffe's blog.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM ! ! !

2007-03-10T00:16:00.000+08:00

Wow.. It has been a rather busy week for me. Daddy told me just 3 days ago that Mummy's birthday is coming up and asked me and Bond to surprise her with a birthday gift. Hey Dad! Show me the money man! No $ how to get anything for Mum? Anyway, he said Mum prefers something money can't buy. Arrgh... How???

Been trying to get Bond to brainstorm some gift ideas for Mum, but he seems more interested in his kong.

Silly rascal, no sense of urgency! Leaving me all by myself to use 110% of my brain cells, sigh... Hmmm... what in the world doesn't require $$$? Man, this is too difficult.. arrgh!!! But i must, i must...

After totally exhausting myself, i thought a birthday card* for Mummy would be the way to go. So meaningful right?! As what Daddy says "It's the thought that counts." So... there we go, Tada!!! Our card for Mummy!

*It's a simple card with a lot of hearts.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MUM!

As Mummy goes, you are No. 1 ! We Love You!!!

Photo Hunt?

2007-03-03T12:50:00.000+08:00

Hmmm... wonder how Daddy can still smile while carrying that 30kg rascal..

Car-Toon

2007-02-26T14:53:00.000+08:00

CAR + ME = ???

恭喜發財! (Gong Xi Fa Cai)

2007-02-17T00:19:00.001+08:00

Tomorrow will be the Chinese Lunar New Year again! How time flies! Daddy and Mummy have been busy doing their spring cleaning. And Bond has been helping them to wet the floor. Drooling, i mean. Daddy is having headache cos that rascal is shedding now. What timing!

It will be the Year of the Pig. Hey Dad, you are a Pig! Don't get me wrong, i'm not woofing you're the animal, but you were born in the Year of the Pig... Oink oink...

Daddy says many people have a tendency to get a pet animal for the new year as they believe it will bring them good luck. E.g. pet dog in the Year of the Dog, pet rabbit in the Year of the Rabbit, etc. Hmmm... will they get a pet pig this year? And will many dogs be abandoned cos the Year of the Dog is over? I certainly hope not.

Daddy also says that the Dog is the 11th animal of the Chinese zodiac, followed by pig. I wonder why such intelligent animals like us ended in the 11th position? Rubbish! We should be in the 1st position. Guess the judge then didn't really like canines.

Anyway, Bond and i would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a "Happy Chinese New Year 恭喜發財! "

Angbaos pleassseee...!

Me look-alike?

2007-02-10T17:13:00.000+08:00

We were at our usual hangout this morning. I'm a bit disappointed cos the water level of most of the longkangs was kinda low. Daddy says it's becos it hasn't been raining for the past few days. Sigh...

Is this me? Look closely...

Having double vision? Haha... Which one do you think is me?

She's Baby, another Cairn Terrier and around my age too. It's her first outing in this wilderness. She didn't really run with MY pack, guess she was just shy. Maybe Uncle J should bring her here more often.

Hey Kaylie, i assure you it's purely platonic. Aunty R and Angel were there too. They can vouch for me.

Hey, why am i not in this photo? Rascal Bond, you blocked me. Grrrr....

Anyway, i scrapped my escape plan. Where in the world can i find another two humans so willing to be my maids? I'll face this vaccination phobia like a man.

Went for the vaccination with Bond this afternoon, actually it wasn't that scary. It's the anticipation that is. Daddy says i've improved (no more yelping, but still trembling) and he's sure i'll get used to it eventually. Paws crossed.

PS. The vet says i've lost weight, now 7.4kg. And Bond still maintaining his 'ideal weight'. We are healthy canines!! Thanks Dad.

"D" Day is coming!

2007-02-08T12:11:00.000+08:00

Was on the computer this whole afternoon while my humans were out at work, and guess what i saw on Daddy's calendar? OMG, Bond and i will be going for vaccination this Saturday! This is not good, NOT GOOD!! Oh i'm feeling nauseous now. Daddy, why you do have to subject me to this kind of misery. I'm suffering from Vaccinophobia remember? Tremble Tremble... Do they have the tablet option?

Seriously, i'm comtemplating on leaving home to escape from this cruel event. Should i just run away when we are at Bukit Brown cemetery on Saturday morning? I think i've got to start planning my escape route. Hmmm... I'll have to prepare my backpack now. What should i stuff into that small little backpack? My kibble, deer tendons, pilliow, stuff toys, more treats? Damn! Daddy didn't apply a sup card for me the last time.

Now, where i can stay after running away??? Is there anywhere where i can get a comfortable bed, a fan (preferably air-conditioner), a daily dose of mutton bone, someone to scratch my back, a car to get me to the park and the beach, someone to play "one snake, two snake" with??? Arrgh... too many things to consider. Now i'm both nauseous and tired, i really don't feel well! Faint.....

What a weekend!

2007-02-04T17:57:00.000+08:00

What a weekend it has been! Three solid days of happening! Went to U Petgamart again on Friday to collect our membership card, but was informed it was not ready. We were quite disappointed when we found out that the pool only opens on weekends, sigh...

Not wanting to waste the trip there, we walked around the store. We were greeted by this huge Great Dane. Boy, it was at least 12 times my size. It tried to get close to me but i made my "I'm no pushover" statement. Keke... it then went for Bond instead.

Guess what that rascal got? He got this huge beef bone and doggie bed. Arrgh...

And on Saturday afternoon, we went to the Dog Hash with Aunty C, Uncle S and Uncle K. Jaffe, Kaylie and Bear were there with their humans too. Daddy was not there cos he had to work. That explains why there are no photograph, he's my official photographer. It was a great Hash, the best of the 3 i've been to.

Sunday afternoon... My family went to the SKC Dog Show at Singapore Expo. There were many many dogs, of different size and colour.

SKC officials setting up the Agility course for the competitors. I wonder if Bond will ever be able to make it there in the ring, if he does attend the agility course.

That's me being very well-behaved at the Dog Show.

Guess what! Daddy bought that rascal a new pair of shoes again at the Dog Show. It's called Neo-Paws and the sales person said it is very durable and gave a money-back guarantee. He probably doesn't know what Bond is capable of! Hmph!

Sunday evening... Blooie's Roadhouse Bar & Grill at Science Park Road. Okay, this one excluded me and Bond. Only Daddy and Mummy went. They liked the place very much(canines allowed). They said they needed some time together and they would bring us there the next time. Not that i'm complaining...

Hmmm... how i wish every weekend was like this. Except instead of buying so many things for Bond (bone, bed and shoes), i get something too.

My Workstation

2007-01-29T19:49:00.000+08:00

Finally, Mummy brought us to Bishan Park earlier this evening. Finally got to breathe some fresh air. Man, i had really missed the outside world!

After serving my 'sentence' for the past few days, i almost went nuts! All i could do during the confinement was surf the net and sleep, surf, sleep, surf, sleep...

This is where i spent most of my time for the past few days. I know it looks a bit untidy but i guess we terriers are never so particular about such minor things. Wait wait wait, those two packs of cigarettes don't belong to me okay... I don't smoke at all. And don't think that glass is filled with just Coke, it's with bourbon man. The alcohol fumes almost made me ball over. Choke!! Ack!! All these belong to Daddy. Daddy, maybe it's time to quit all your unhealthy habits. I would rather you spend the money on our treats. Do consider my suggestion; it's a win-win situation for you and me.

I'm Grounded!

2007-01-24T23:34:00.000+08:00

Just received an email from Daddy; he sounded really upset. He couldn't bring himself to speak to me...

"Dear Son,

I heard what you did at the dog run today. Seriously, I'm very pissed. I heard about you taking a chunk off Bear Bear's tongue and snapping at Joey's human, just because of a ball. I'm totally warning you that this type of behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

I'm ok with you being dominant and marking your territory, but you have crossed the line from being just alpha to being a GANGSTER!!! As such, I will be administering the following punishment upon you for the next 3 days:

1) No treats for you; deer tendon, beef jerky, etc... NOTHING!!!
2) No dogrun, no walks, not even for 5 minutes
3) No sniff of the sofa or cushion, and last but not least
4) No sayanging from Mummy!

Your status as "MaMa's boy" will be revoked for this period of time. Don't think of gazing pitifully at Mummy. She has been warned against falling for your deceiving "charming" tactics, especially in my absence.

I hope that you understand that much as we love you, discipline must always be observed at all times.

Daddy"

OMG, this is really bad..... Daddy, I am, I am, I am absolutely repentent. I really am...!

Bond's new shoes

2007-01-21T20:01:00.000+08:00

Went to 'U Petgamart' at Pasir Ris yesterday with my family. We took a dip in the pool there, but i think it's kinda small; 5m by 2m, max. I still prefer longkangs and the sea.

Anyway, we went there cos Daddy wanted to get some doggie shoes for Bond as he always hurts his paws, especially the hind ones.

Tada...

So we find out that Bond's a size 6 :) They look rather smart actually...

Bond in his new shoes

And this afternoon, Daddy thought that we should test the durability of the shoes. Mummy predicted that we would come home without one, at least... So off we go to Bukit Brown Cemetery!

The state of Bond's shoes after one cemetery walk

Well, surprise surprise! All 4 came home with us!! However... totally torn, "soul-less" and filthy. I wonder if the brand is B.A.T.A. ( Buy And Throw Away) Looks like Daddy's gotta get better shoes for him, if it's possible to find some that Bond will not destroy. Metal ones?!?!?

Hindu man in the house

2007-01-20T18:12:00.000+08:00

Bond and I got a shock yesterday when we saw a man in a traditional Hindu punjabi suit walking in the house. Bond kept barking and barking at him, only to discover that the man was actually Daddy! He was going to attend his Annual Dinner & Dance and they were required to turn up in a traditional Asian costume. OMG, he really looks hilarious in that outfit. Oh man!!

Daddy, next time give us some advance warning okay? I might just land my powerful jaws on you. You know i don't play play with strangers in the house!

Training or not???

2007-01-17T16:30:00.000+08:00

Daddy is thinking of enrolling Bond for the SKC Agility Course. He thinks that Bond needs an extra outlet for his undying energy. I pawsonally don't think it's necessary, cos i know the 6 weeks of training will take away MY outing, e.g. swimming and cemetery walks. And worse, i just have to sit there quietly and watch that rascal having fun with Daddy. This is just not right. Grrr....

I used to attend training classes before Bond came into our family. Back then, i had to squeeze into my blue doggie carrier and be placed on Daddy's miserable small motorbike. At times, it could be rather warm and uncomfortable. Well, I did enjoy the training cos i got a treat everytime i responded to Daddy's command. It was peanuts for me.

My graduation for the Good Canine Citizen (GCC) Course

Me with my Pre-novice course trainer, Mr Loh.

Mr Loh always used me for demonstrations cos i was totally more reponsive than the other canines. Unfortunately, and to Daddy's great disappointment, I flunked the test. Sigh... The testers were too strict. In fact, only 1 or 2 passed. Daddy, however, is considering to send me for more training after Bond's turn. Great, more treats for me then!

Latest issue of "clubpets"

2007-01-12T00:23:00.000+08:00

Daddy bought a copy of clubpets magazine yesterday and guess what... We Cairn Terriers are finally featured. Some of the things mentioned are quite true to my character while some are not. I pawsonally don't think all the recommendations made are good.

Seriously, I agree with the following:

Fearless and hardy (need i explain more?)

Alert and rough-and-ready appearance (meaning?.. Handsome lah!)

Tends to bark excessively and is destructive without attention and proper guidance (Okay Daddy, now you know it's your fault when i destroyed that sofa and bark at passersby)

A bath A MONTH is more than enough

Needs lots of outings.

Has a tendency to gain weight. (Aunty S, it's not my fault here, it's hereiditery.)

Enjoys playing with children. ( Of cos i love children! They are my toys which make noise and run, of course i find it fun to growl and pounce on them!)

But i totally disagree with one particular point:

It's advisable to be sparing on treats (That's total nonsense! I'm sure Jaffe, Kaylie and Bear will agree with me with all paws)

Don't believe everything you read, the facts are not always right, especially if the author probably does not own an irresistable Cairn Terrier like ME!!!

Limping Bond Bond

2007-01-09T20:45:00.000+08:00

Went to the vet with Bond this evening. Daddy suspected he might have broken his toes cos he had been limping for the past 3 days.

The vet concluded that it's just a case of a sprained toe. Bond was given one week "MC" and was advised not to go for long walks. And the cost of the whole consultation... about 3 kg of deer tendon!

Okay Daddy, let me clarify certain things here. That 3 kg of deer tendon is not under my account hor... And it's Bond who's on MC, not me hor... I will still need my daily dose of deer tendon and walks. Please remember that, or i'll tell Mummy what you told Bond about that young and pretty vet, ok?

P.S. I guess Bond was probably not woofing "On On!" last Saturday at the DASH. He was definitely crying "Ouch Ouch!"

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The Dog Hash aka DASH

2007-01-06T21:54:00.000+08:00

Went to Bukit Brown Cemetery this sunny Saturday afternoon together with Uncle B and Aunty C. Uncle TK and Bear were there too. This is our second DASH. The humans had fun, we canines had even more fun, everyone had a BASH!

Gathering for the DASH.

Off we go!

I, being the Alpha One, had to be at the head of the pack, of course. I was ahead most of the time with the FRBs (Front Running Bastards in HASH terms). Man, they sure needed a leader like me. The last time i was behind only because i was on leash. Not anymore! Daddy was chasing me all the way. Don't worry Daddy, i know this place well, remember? Mummy was nowhere to be seen...

How could i miss the opportunity to plunge into the water? I've been in this longkang many times, but not in this part of the wilderness.

Bond is such a show-off. He kept barking "On On" and "On On" and "On On"... all the way. Char Si Nang! SUMO Bond; Shut Up and Move On.

Hmmm... how do they expect Daddy and Mummy to get thru this tunnel? Poor them!

After an hour and a half of running here and there and everywhere, we finally reached the finishing point. I was among the first few, as expected.

Being Virgins (First timers), Uncle TK, Uncle B and Aunty C were invited into the "Circle". They had to give a self-intro and later bottoms up from a doggie bowl.

Cool!

Casualties of a clumsy oaf. Alright alright, poor Bond Bond!

It's finally here!

2007-01-05T00:39:00.000+08:00

It's been a LONG LONG LONG time! My "Fan Club" stuff that Mummy had ordered online in mid-Nov is finally here. Daddy is kinda pissed off that it took so long (Daddy suspected that it was delivered by foot, not shipped as claimed!).

But of course, they look nice.

Com'on, everyone has always known that I'm...

They HAD to get something for Bond...

Sticker for MY car! Daddy and Mummy got that car because they needed it to bring me out, so logically woofing, it's MY car.

Look Bond! Only one item for you. This means Daddy and Mummy still love me more than you. Haha... I'm Mama's Boy oh... I'm the Special One oh...

New Year, Great Beginning!

2007-01-02T13:47:00.000+08:00

Welcome 2007!

We went to Tanjong Beach with Uncle C, Aunty S, Jaffe and Kaylie yesterday. It was a New Year's Celebration with friends from the Dog Forum Singapore (DFS). Met so many friends there; Uncle R with his 4 GRs, Aunty R, her family and Angel (my long lost friend whom I swear, behaves exactly like Bond), Uncle HL, the site administrator of DFS, and many many many more.

I love the sun, sea and the sand.

Don't i remind you of something...?

A beaver perhaps?

And this is unmistakably...

I love swimming. I swam to that lone island, which is probably like 5km away, to and fro twice man...! Daddy could only manage this feat once, sigh... Time to exercise, Daddy! How in the world do you expect to pass your IPPT this year eh?

Hey Brother, you wanna give me a ride on your back?
If not, SIAM!!!

Rascal! I won't lose to you. 'pant pant pant...'

No winner for that last round. "Ahem". Back on shore with Kaylie. She was waiting to give me a victory kiss. You see, new year, new "gf" too!

New Year's Resolutions

2006-12-30T11:50:00.000+08:00

The sun was finally out yesterday and we went to the dogrun! All my friends were like 'ki xiao' after such a long break. It was MUDDY, but who cares? Even Mummy was enthusiastically shouting:"Run, boys, run!!"

Later on that same night, Daddy suddenly realised that there were only 48 hours left before the new year, 2007. He came up with this bright idea of having me come up with my new year's resolutions.

"Deep in thought"... Ahem...

Deeper in thought...

O, o, it's morning already! Ahhhh, what a good sleep can do for inspiration...

2007

1. Get more exercise at the dogrun instead of hiding under the shade everytime.
This is to shed some extra flesh so that Aunty S won't complain about having a backache everytime she bends down to carry me. (Hey, i'm only 8 kg, you know! I still have that little bit of hourglass figure okay!)

2. Try not to shiver everytime they place me on the vet's table.
I know it doesn't do much for my macho image, but Daddy, don't you know i have Vaccinophobia? It's true!

3. Try to be more friendly to the cats at the void deck.
They should know by now that i'm a little K.L. ... Just like Daddy ... Hehe... But i'll try, i'll try!

Hmmm... i think that's all for me. Daddy says thinking too much will make me look older. I'm going to wrestle with that rascal again. Oh ya, Happy New Year to all of you! Woof! Woof!

Morning Cemetery Walk

2006-12-24T06:50:00.000+08:00

It was a beautiful Sunday morning at the Sime Road cemetery. No rain, no sun, just cool and windy. Perfect weather!

"sniff sniff"

Uncle R kept telling Mummy to let me go off leash, but Mum, knowing my independent character, was very apprehensive about it. Thanks to Daddy, he was willing to take the risk as he had his sneakers on today (so he could sprint after me in case... ahem). Freedom... Freedom...! There were a total of 6 GRs, Sky, 1 Rottie; my friend Bear Bear; and little ole me, the only terrier in the group. I did Mummy and Daddy proud alright.

Uncle R is a very nice man, an unpretentious man. Uncle R's got 4 GRs. Hmmm... Wonder how he copes with them. Guess his GRs aren't that disobedient and hyper like Bond that rascal. Bond was running here and there and everywhere, as if there were "things unseen" flying about. Good grief!

Pant pant pant ...

So nice to see Bear Bear again, but he was rather in need of training for some stamina. It was his first time in the "wilderness", so I guess he was just wanted to enjoy the scenery.

That's Uncle TK, Bear's Pa, and Uncle R. They were chatting about healthy living. Breathe in the fresh air! Uncle R also gave us a commentary on the who's who of the 'residents' there.

The water's cool, why wait? Bond and I waste no time in plunging into the longkang. Whoahoo!

Fear Factor contestant, Jose the Great Cairn Terror! Yeah yeah, that's me! They thought i was stuck there, hah, but i just wanted to make sure everyone saw fearless me mah.

What a successful outing! Excellent for training for the next HASH. Hope to see them again soon.

Welcome To Jose's World

2006-12-23T20:29:00.000+08:00

I'm Jose the Cairn Terror. My daddy named me Jose cos he thinks it sounds like "Ho Say" in Hokkien. He must have thought i descended from the God of Fortune, sigh.. Anyway i like it. Oh ya, I'm 2 years and 2 months old now.

This is my younger brother, Bond the 14 month old Golden Retriever. I thought his name used to be No! Bad Boy, cos Daddy and Mummy seemed to be calling him that all the time. I was confused for the longest time. Anyway, he is the one who always thinks he can get anything from me by force. Only i in this house can tolerate his s**t, how magnanimous i am! You can ask that rascal who fights off other bigger dogs when he is being bullied at the Bishan Dogrun. It's me, his GeGe. As the Chinese proverb says "Drink water must know where the water come from hor". Sigh..

Actually i wanna put Daddy and Mummy's photo here, but they are a shy couple. So... next time maybe..

Wanna share some photos taken at Tanjong Beach, Sentosa on Wednesday. It was fun!

Allow me to clarify.. that beer can there is not mine hor... I'm no alcoholic man...

That rascal having fun in the water. Anyway, he knows play, play, play only.

Well, that's all for now folks! Adios amigo!