Millie's Take On The World: June 2023

Friday, 30 June 2023

June 2023 - Holidays and Heatwaves

My new ride

We had a return visitor at the start of the month when the Man's Mum ended up in hospital. Molly was no problem and made herself at home. But it got me thinking: when do I get a sleepover?

Me: "You just want to hog my limelight."
Molly: "You're not the only one who's cute, you know."

The heat in June was blooming marvellous. Too hot, at times.

Do I look cool or is it just the mat?

I wish the plant pot was a bucket of ice

I'm not confessing 'til the DNA reports come back.

One warm evening, we drove down to Irvine, to Vanilla Joe's, for ice cream.

They claim they're the Best Gelateria in Scotland but I never got to find out. The Man only bought two: one for him and one for the Woman. I couldn't believe they ate the whole lot without offering me any. Even the passersby with their ice creams never gave me a lick, despite me giving them my most gorgeous looks. I had to make do with a bowl of warm water from outside the local pub. (I did get a tickle from a retired nurse who couldn't walk past without saying hello).

Afterwards, we headed towards the beach along the Ayrshire Coastal Path. The sun was setting and there was a gentle breeze.

I think one gentleman (and his horse) had had a little too much sun. Their tan was so bronzed they were unable to move.

We passed a tea room with a sign in the window that read, "SIT IN QUEUE". I'd understand asking dogs to sit but humans? There weren't even any seats outside (maybe because it was closed). Why aren't more people complaining about this? The heat, probably.

We weren't the only family who thought it was a good idea to visit the beach that night. We spotted lots of rabbits gambolling about on one hill. I don't know how they could eat all that sandy grass. Maybe they don't notice it with such big teeth.

I didn't spot any rabbits the evening we visited Rouken Glen Park. I wasn't allowed in the pond because of the blue algae (why does it get preferential swimming time?) so instead had to settle for a paddle in the burn.

I can smell water

I can taste water

I can taste pee. Was it you again?
No? Must have been me then.

It's cool here

Then a miracle happened.

On Wednesday the 21st, the Man and Woman drove me out to Kilbarchan with my bed and a bag of essentials. I was going on holiday. Staying with Malcolm and Lindsay, I got to sleep over for a few nights with a couple of my Pawz&Co pals. We went on walks, watched movies and I even got to spend some time in our hosts' bed. I had a great time. I'm even allowed to go back.

Naturally.

No one can avoid my charms.