At last the flowers are appearing now and brightening things up a bit, and the sun is shining - at least occasionally! We have been busy here at the Hotel and are looking forward to more time in the garden . . . and less mud! Boris has started a five a side football team, although he does tend to hog the football. Roxy has her own ball and isn't sharing that with anyone. So there. Spud couldn't care less about a ball and Noodles doesn't approve, but then there is a lot Noodles doesn't really approve of including rain, wind, or any weather if it's too cold. It's a Crestie thing I think.
We have had some really lovely doggies to stay already this year including many of our regulars. It's great to see our old friends again and welcome them back as they know the place and settle in so quickly to our routine. These discerning guests know what they like and what they can expect from us too. We have also enjoyed the company of some new doggies and it is always interesting to meet new breeds as everyone is different of course.
We have been creative in the Hotel kitchen and some of our guests have been enjoying tempting treats - even our most picky eaters- to supplement their own food. On the menu are our house specialties with delights such as roast chicken wing and sweet potato soup (all bones removed of course), ox liver jus with peas, pheasant and mixed veg casserole, and, for afternoon tea we sometimes serve our delicious sardine cakey. For those of a delicate constitution we can also provide more subtle dishes such as poached white fish or chicken with rice if they require it.
Walkies around Hucking Woodland Trust is as beautiful as ever, if rather a muddy assault course at the moment. We all really enjoyed the snow when that happened and had some great fun in that. Bramble the Doberman, one of our regulars, was with us and it was her first time in snow as she is still a young lady and hadn't had the opportunity to see it before. My jacks love rolling in it and making snow angels and getting covered in snow bobbles. Noodles wasn't that impressed. Roxy thought it was ok until she nearly lost her ballie in it when it got buried in a drift.
Well that's about all our news for now, lots of love Spud, Boris, Roxy, Noodles and M x