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Thursday, 9 August 2012
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Gelert
GELERT'S GRAVE
IN THE 13TH CENTURY, LLYWELYN, PRINCE OF NORTH WALES, HAD A HUNTING LODGE NEAR ABER. ONE DAY HE WENT HUNTING WITHOUT GELERT "THE FAITHFUL HOUND" WHO WAS UNACCOUNTABLY ABSENT. ON LLYWELYN'S RETURN, THE TRUANT STAINED AND SMEARED WITH BLOOD, JOYFULLY SPRANG TO MEET HIS MASTER. THE PRINCE ALARMED HASTENED TO FIND HIS SON, AND SAW THE INFANT'S COT EMPTY, THE BEDCLOTHES AND FLOOR COVERED WITH BLOOD. THE FRANTIC FATHER PLUNGED THE SWORD INTO THE HOUND'S SIDE THINKING IT HAD KILLED HIS HEIR. THE DOG'S DYING YELL WAS ANSWERED BY A CHILD'S CRY. LLYWELYN SEARCHED AND DISCOVERED HIS BOY UNHARMED BUT NEAR BY LAY THE BODY OF A MIGHTY WOLF WHICH GELERT HAD SLAIN, THE PRINCE FILLED WITH REMORSE IS SAID NEVER TO HAVE SMILED AGAIN. HE BURIED GELERT HERE. THE SPOT IS CALLED BEDDGELERT.
Meeting a GIANT!
I had another encounter recently too!
Nik has been taking us to a large wooded area that is quite a long way from where we live.
It's called Bishop's Wood and its a very popular place for people with dogs,
and horses. On one of our excursions we came across a giant. And I mean GIANT!
Nik ran off into the woods with Benji and Fudgie, and mum shouted something like,
'There goes Bear Grylls' after him.
We could hear him crashing through the undergrowth.
He was a bit bothered that Benji and Fudge would be frightened and
start a fight - not that they ever have - he was just being safe!
I have to say I was startled when I saw this collosus walking towards me and
even more so when he got up close.
We could hear him crashing through the undergrowth.
He was a bit bothered that Benji and Fudge would be frightened and
start a fight - not that they ever have - he was just being safe!
I have to say I was startled when I saw this collosus walking towards me and
even more so when he got up close.
How big are your feet?
Are they the same on the other side?
Even your shadow is bigger than me!
I can't even look into your face when you sit down!
Why is my dad letting that big dog lick his head?
Hey lady, wouldn't you prefer a little girl like me? I won't eat as much!
Help me someone, he's drooling down my neck!
This is my new friend Dillon.
He is an Irish Wolfhound.
I know a story about an Irish Wolfhound who lived many years ago.
His name was Gelert.
Meeting Milo
Recently mum took me for a ride in the car. I quite like riding in the front seat and
watching all the other vehicles, I'd really like to chase them.
When we got to our destination mum got me out and took me over to
where I could make out two people and another dog. I wasn't sure who the other dog
was but when I got up close I recognised his smell. It was my brother, Milo.
He has grown so big! I was somewhat overwhelmed with the occasion
and at first I wasn't keen on all the attention he was giving me but then
we went on a nice walk.
Here are some pictures of our time together.
I couldn't believe how big he'd got!
and I didn't like all the fuss...
I don't think he liked me telling him off!
But he wouldn't leave me alone all the same.
Now normally I don't like water, but it would seem Milo loves it.
and of course he had to splash me!
So I just had to have a word about it...
But mum told me off for being a spoilsport.
I listened to what she had to say...
...and I said 'Sorry.' (But whispered 'If you ever do that again hairy,
you'll be the one who's sorry!)
I hope I see him again soon.
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