Somehow, I never really jumped aboard the TinTin bandwagon, or whatever vehicle he and his friends are riding on. I don't know why, I have vague recollections of a cartoon on TV. I didn't 'get' The Adventures of Asterix either. Maybe it's because they were graphic novels, because I have small 'c' catholic and small 'l' liberal reading habits. I read what I like, regardless of who the book is meant for. I was thinking about this because there have been some articles about feminism about and it was discussed on the ABC today. I was thinking that although I was too young to be involved the first flush of feminism, women my age have really benefited the most. I never thought about whether I could do or be anything I wanted because there was no-one telling me not to. I could enjoy feminine clothes and books and pastimes, but I could also have equal opportunities in education and when I wanted to borrow money eg. So I still don't know why I like Biggles but not TinTin, but I'm definitely not off to watch the new TinTin film any time soon.
Today we went to The Vet to see Dr Tim, There are no photos because with Peri and Gilly in the same room this is what happened: Peri is being examined and Gilly sits in the corner crying with happiness and impatience because she wants it to be her turn. Then it is Gilly's turn and Peri sits in the corner crying with excitement because it has just been her turn. Then Gilly tries to eat everyone's worm tablets.
Dr Tim said he was very proud of how much health Peri has gained, and then we all went home and The Labradors cooled down in the paddle pool.
This time of the year is trying for the Labradors. It's a good thing they like it when I gently use the hose too cool them down. We are expecting warm weather until at least next Tuesday. The temperature on the news yesterday was 28*C but outside our back door it was 36*. Nothing if not obsessed with the weather here.
I've noticed lots of Americans embroider their states and/or country and I thought I might too. So I've started Australia and I am embroidering each state and territory in their state/territory colour. Who knew ours was Bottle Green???? I can see I've missed a stitch too.
The rhubarb has not died yet. Peri and Gilly are a bit interested when we water, but my exceptionally secure MacGyver-ish barrier of dowel and acrylic wool seems to keep them out!!
You would think The Labradors loved me:
But one squeak of the neighbour's screen door, and the promise of a seaweed rice cracker, and I am persona non grata!!
Good news the girls are fit and healthy.
Great way to keep cool, a splash in the pool!
Will your embroidery be framed and hung on your wall, or is there a larger project looming?
Hope the weather cools soon.
Posted by: Janette | Thursday, 19 January 2012 at 11:23 PM
How wonderful that the girls are healthy, and behave so lovely at the Vet's! I'm not going to see the TinTin movie either.
I used to embroider, and at the time I really liked it. Ha! How fitting, that your territory is green!
Our neighbors ignore the dogs mostly, and I'm just happy they don't charge the fence and bark at them, like Biko did in her old days. Who could resist a rice cracker? ;o)
Posted by: Monika | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 12:38 AM
Good to hear the labs are well. I was amused to hear about their vet antics. Our kittens get very clingy when they go to the vets but we've not taken them together yet though.
I love the photos of them all happy in their paddling pool. Your new embroidery looks great.
Posted by: mrspao | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 01:28 AM
Such fun at your house! Shall I send you some of the snow we are getting today?
Enjoy the season.
Posted by: Linda | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 02:53 AM
lovely doggie pictures - what fun at the vet's - just as well they love going there !
Posted by: deb | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 06:13 AM
I don't know how you deal with that heat. I would be a tiny little puddle of sweat in a corner.
Look how beautiful my little Peri looks today!
Posted by: April | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 08:30 AM
Glad to hear your doggies are well.Calypso (our ginger cat)hates the vet and sheds so much fur you can literally see it hanging in the air!!!!
Im over summer......roll on winter!!!
Posted by: pixie | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 11:27 AM
Glad the girls received a clean bill of health!
I never got into TinTin either. I remember trying but it just didn't interest me. The movie is supposed to be very good, but I will live!
I am so pleased you are living in the Green state! I will be interested tosee th.e colours of the other states (I know NSW and Qld).
Posted by: RoseRed | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 12:22 PM
Dear Cindy,
It's so good to hear both Peri and Gilly are doing well!!
Anyway, I don't really know Tin Tin. I'm only aware of that character :P
Posted by: Michelle Lee | Friday, 20 January 2012 at 12:45 PM
i wish sky loved going to the vets, she can't wait to get out :p
glad the girls are healthy :D
never got into tintin, always thought it was boring , i was more a thundercats kid :p
Posted by: Jennifer Rose | Sunday, 22 January 2012 at 09:07 AM
My son used to get TinTin books out of the library repeatedly. I was glad he was reading! Though I never read them myself, I may watch the movie when it comes to Netflix.
Is the Australia embroidery a kit or did you make a tracing?
Posted by: Kristen | Monday, 23 January 2012 at 08:28 AM