ARRIVAL OF THE CYGNETS

Well our patience has finally been rewarded and after weeks of walking and watching we finally have SEVEN cygnets and it doesn't take long for them to be swimming about. Not that they go far from Mum and Dad and their nest just now. Already though some of the ducklings on the canal are quite big and nearly the size of their parents. A bit like me really. I was only a pup for a short time then I was a big Dougal !!

I've been a bad boy again today. Down to the canal this morning with Nanna and off I go. Next thing there's a duckling in my mouth. Don't know how it got there really but I can remember a lot of shouting and a whack on my back. Think he was ok. Seemed to swim off alright. His Mum was making a lot of noise as well. Only having a bit of fun really. Don't want to hurt them, just play.

Have learned this week that I like Magnum ice cream. I get to lick the end of the stick still with some chocolate and ice cream on it mind you.

Think we are trying a different walk on Saturday. Down the old railway line near Market Weighton I think. Hope there's no trains !!

By the way my jabs came and went and i'm still ok. Even had worm tablets as well so i'm functioning well. No ill effects for Dougal.

Well I hope you are all ok and i'll let you know how the cygnets get on.

Bye for now from your Doggy Mate DOUGAL XX