My darling followers:
I post this in mitigation of my vanishing act of late. Believe me I have loads to tell you. Gracie and Mrs C’s three days on the Kent Coast; Fatima, Aisha and Leila’s travels/travails in Marrakech and the Atlas foothills and a bit of LIG (life in general) but something/someone is taking up all of my time at present.
Je present, Lyle (a Cockapoo with chutzpah):
Lyle came home on Sunday
and has taken control of Casa Carmichael.
Peter really needs to introduce Lyle to ‘the soporific effects of lettuce’.
Go on, tell me how lovely he is.
I really hope you enjoy dog day tales because they’re coming a plenty as soon as my sleep deprived brain is functioning once again.
being mrscarmichael 
He certainly looks a cockatoo with chutzpah … Looks like you are going to be BUSY….
well, you made me go back and check that I hadn’t written cockatoo – but he does have a top knot!
Well, have I spelt it wrong..thought I wrote Cockerpoo, so p’raps it’s the darn spellcheck!!
If he grows into a bird – you can say ‘I spotted it first’ 🙂
😀 😀 I hope he remains all dog….
🙂 🙂 🙂
Oho so you did it! I don’t blame you one bit – he is utterly and completely gorgeous and quite, quite irresistible. I hope he’s sleeping peacefully through the night!
Oh you kidder! I am very very tired. But he is beautiful.
Hurrah! You did it! Lyle is one darling doggie. A face that you can deny nothing too. That cute little button nose, that little mouth, that furry fur, those eyes! I think I’m in love, and will expect many more photos to keep us up to date.
Don’t worry, Angeline I already have 100’s more 🙂
Better doggie-pics than Baby-pics!
phew 🙂
dog babies are ok, though 😉
double phew!
Envy! I can now vicariously enjoy a puppy, and watch as your house, shoes, floors and sanity are tested, not mine! Cockapoos are good at bouncing too, my brother has a black one, and out walking in the longer grass has springs on his feet. Keep on bloggin!
yes, lyle certainly has a spring in his step. He’s sleeping now in preparation for another night of frisk.
I had forgotten how much work there is with a puppy when we got Totti… – but it’s all worth it! What a sweetie you have got!
Hmmm, having had an hour’s nap 4-5 I’m ready for tonight’s onslaught – bring it on!
He, he…good luck! Easier than kids anyway…
OK if you insist, isn’t he lovely 🙂 I’m just not certain I could go for a cockapoo. but p’raps its no worse than labradoodle 🙄
And why Lyle? Surely not because he looks like golden syrup?
you cruel woman and yes he does look like golden syrup. we had two wonderful retrievers before but the last years were such heavy lifting we knew we couldn’t do that again if we were lucky enough for him to live to 15/16.
I wanted a dog that everyone would love and so far it’s going bloody well.
Haha, I’m sure everyone adores him – I’m just a very jealous old woman 🙂
me too 🙂
He’s a cutie, that’s for sure. It must be like bringing home a new baby and although I don’t envy you, I’m looking forward to all the new doggie themed stories told in your unique style mrsc. Have fun!
I’m not envying myself at the moment.
The only difference between a baby and Lyle is that eventually the baby will grow up, move out and stop costing you money!
really? Haven’t found that yet?
Well, you have a lot to look forward to then!
Awww, what a cutie.
🙂 woof
Ha …. Wow, impressive computer savvy dog. 🙂
mensa!
For sure
He is sooooo cute and I will put my hand up to come and house sit him (once he is house trained and sleeping all night…. )
you’re booked!
Awwww – SO CUTE. I can’t wait for more pics 😀
you won’t have to wait long.
Oh, what a cute puppy. I wish both of you a good time together.
Thank you so much – full time job!
Aw, I knew you’d do it eventually! Lunch at yours from now on then!! What a beauty, you lucky thing. xx
hope you like being nipped – arrrgh
What a handsome ‘poo. Very clever of him to get you to bring him home. And so the rule of the house shifts…
so shifted, I’m now dressing as if I’ve just given birth 😦
Squeee! He is absolutely, heart meltingly lovely! So sweet, I can’t wait until he gets brave and we start hearing about his adventures in Casa Carmichael. 😀
he’s rather brave already – eeek
Look out, I predict much cuteness ahead 😀
How gorgeous! I am so jealous. I travel too much these days but I do miss having a dog.
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I know they are a tie and i travel too – just gotta throw money at the problem I guess 😦
Aw….Lyle and Peter Rabbit are so cute together. 🙂
They sure are 🙂
He will eat so much time – I suggest you invest in voice recognition s/w to enter your blogs. Unless you have already found a telepathic system that can interpret your thought waves? (Truth? – just jealous!)
Ricardo, my writing fingers are being bitten to the bone.
What a cutie! I always feel the main downside of travelling is being away from Rich and Sue’s pups for an extended period!
I know – some major juggling coming up and thanks for the kind words – he is.
Missed you.
thanks getting back in my stride.