Cat Collision?

I have mentioned in a number of Posts that Ray has a strong dislike for cats*. I have known quite a few cats very well and, as affectionate as they can be, they can turn into furry felines full of fiery fury ….. in a fraction of a second. Continue reading →

No Trespassing! Woof!

I have noted in numerous Posts that Ray was originally afraid of anybody he did not know, and we can only speculate on the possible reasons as he was originally picked up as a stray with no known history. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 51 (Early 1960’s – Wellingborough)

Wellingborough railway station was one of my favorite places to cycle to. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 50 (Early 1960’s – Career Decisions)

Around 1962, my Dad decided that we needed to talk about my future. I explained that I knew what I wanted to do when I left school. Continue reading →

Dog “Table” Manners!

One of Ray’s greatest assets (to us) is his love of food. Any food! Continue reading →

Oakville Mutt Strutt!

Last Sunday, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society had their annual fundraising Mutt Strutt. We participated last year with no undue problems so we once again entered Ray. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 49 (Early 1960’s – Viking Bike)

I was at the bike shop (I think on a Saturday afternoon), when he took me to one side and told me that if I wanted a really nice touring bike he would help me to get one! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 48 (Early 1960’s – Life in general)

Lots of things started to happen which began to make life more complicated. Continue reading →

Leg Wash Anybody?

Sometime ago, Ray initiated a desire to wash our hands after dinner*. We never really understood why, particularly as we rarely have “finger food”, so concluded that either he simply believes that our hands need a good licking, or it is a grooming sign of affection thing! Continue reading →