Hello! I’m back, and earlier than I thought, as I fully intended to be heads down over the felting needle this week. However, the sun’s been shining and it’s been too nice to stay indoors, so Higgins and I went off to our favourite wood for a walk and I thought you might like to share our afternoon.
Here is Higgins, looking smartly colour co-ordinated for Autumn.
Unfortunately the afternoon didn’t end so well for him, I don’t know what happened, it could have been the quick dash about he did with a passing Springer Spaniel, but by the time we got three quarters of the way round he was limping and he ended up being carried back to the car.
So it was a visit to the vet today, where alas my perky little pup, up for anything, turns into a legless jelly who collapses into a puddle of pee with panic. SO embarrassing! As I had thought, it’s probably a pulled muscle or an awkward twist and he’s got painkillers and has been told to rest and NO JUMPING! This is going to be a problem. All the books say Dachshunds must be careful, with their little legs and long backs. Unfortunately, Higgins hasn’t read the books.
So healing vibes sent to Higgins will be very welcome, and some luck in my direction would be good!
Anyway, I hear you wondering what good things I’m thinking of sharing out. So this is my cunning plan.
I realised too late that, although I had celebrated my 150th Blog Post with a prize draw, my 200th post slipped by without me noticing! So I thought I’d celebrate belatedly with the 210th post.
So what am I going to share? If you’ve been visiting Planet Penny for a while, you will know that back in June I met up with Penelope by the Sea, and she gave me a birthday present, and it was the fabulous Julie Arkell book…
and since then, by a circuitous route, I have been given another one. Well I love it, but it seems selfish to be looking at it with another one sitting on the shelf which I know would be so much appreciated by someone else. SO…. I though I’d do it this way.
I’ve had some great suggestions for the name of my little cow, so from the list of names, you choose your favourite. Obviously, the name with the most votes will be awarded to the cow, and I’ll put all the names in the famous hat and award to the first name drawn out the Julie Arkell book AND a teeny tiny blue Planet Penny sheep!
So, here is the list of names…
- Esmeralda
- Ermintrude
- Petunia
- Lucy
- Daisy
- Dandelion
- Burdock
- Flora
- Marguerite
- Lola
- Besse
- Moomin
- Marilyn
- Molly
- Gertrude
- Pearl de Lait
- Miss Marple
- Pamela (this last from my husband as he feels the cow looks just like Pam Ayres!)
All you have to do is leave a comment with your choice of name, and if you put a link to the draw from your own blog I’ll put your name in twice . I’ll let it run for a couple of weeks into October and then ask Higgins to draw the winning ticket, I’m sure he will have recovered enough by then.
Thanks so much for all the name suggestions. I now have enough for a whole herd!
There is still time to vote for Planet Penny on the Dorset Cereals Little Blog Award and it would be lovely if you would. There’s a draw for all those participating so there’s potential for another prize!
Oh poor Higgins. Digby dog sends his condolences as he has had a nasty op on his ear today and is wearing a huge lampshade collar and feeling very sorry for himself.
As for the name – definitely Flora. It was my Grandma’s name and I think it is very pretty.
I think Ermintrude works for a cow better than the others. Hope Higgins is better!
Lovely shots of your walk but poor Higgins, do tell him that I am sending healing vibrations to him.
That little sheep is just adorable!
I think the cow should be called Ermintrude.
Oh poor Higgins, I’m sending you zillions of positive thoughts and NO JUMPING! Tsssk.
Well, yes, I can seen a teeny tiny resemblance to the great Pam Ayres but I see more of a a Marilyn (Monroe), she has a very saucy eye.
Carol xx
Poor sweet Higgins, his little legs just decided that they were no longer going to cope with his running, jumping personality. Hope you can manage to coerce him into chilled out still days for a while. Bless him !
Wow two books hey? Hmm me thinks I’m going to put my name forward to see if the book come full circle (he he) and I’m sticking with my Petunia please for your moo cow xox Cuddles to Higgins x
Ermintrude – when I saw her first, I just thought of the Magic Roundabout!
Well, Daisy, of course! Poor Higgins. I think he is in need of some Glucosamine and MSM. It does the Mighty Quinn a world of good. He is always twisting things trying to make spectacular Frisbee catches. The Glucosamine and MSM seem to really keep him from getting the limps. Especially good as puppies grow older – maybe even goats. I know it works for humans too.
What a lovely wood to walk through – did you find any sweet chestnuts worth taking home to roast?
It’s just got to be Pamela (because Tim’s spot on!)
How do you tell Higgins not to bounce? I’m glad it’s not my problem :-/
Celia
Oh look! I’ve found something to occupy Higgins while resting …
http://www.noodleandfriends.com/
C
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I love all the names too – I think though I will plump for Petunia!! – hope higgins is feeling better!
I’ll vote for your hubby’s name, Pamela! :OD
Oooh I’d love to win your giveaway, I won the last one but maybe I’ll be lucky again ha ha
92 days till christmas huh? I’ve made my first present!
Have a lovely weekend and lots of healing love to Higgins from Raymond and me XXX
Count me in! I love Petunia for the name….seems so right. I hope Higgins feels better! I always smile when I see him…
Val
Those are all great names! But I’ve always loved Besse for a cow. So, that is my vote.
its got to be Lola so that you can sing the song every time you greet her. love your walk in the woods photos, thats just the sorts of things i love to photograph too!
Your sheep is so cute, I love it!
I like Ermintrude the best and you can call her Trudy for short.
I like Petunia.
Vof Higgins, be careful and don’t run or jump now to get well soon! I shouldn’t jump but just can’t resist! Hugs from Nero
Hi Penny! I vote Petunia because she just looks ‘Petunia’!
Thank you for a wonderful giveaway and looking forward many many more posts!
xxx Teje
Ps. I’m not expecting to win because I won your most sweet coffee cup which is my favourite!
I am a secret detective show addict so I think she suits Miss Marple
would love to win as would give her to My mum as she would adore her! Will link to the post from my blog 
She’s got to be Flora. I name all my herd/flock after plants (Bluebell & Mistletoe the collies) and my rescued duckling is called Flora! They’d make firm friends Flora the Duck & Flora the Sheep & gang up to tease the collies!
I go for Penelope!! She is v cute
Poor Higgins – what a shame to be confined to base in such lovely weather (at lease it is here). I hope he’s soon back to bouncing health. I think Marguerite would be a good name.
Chris
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She looks like a real Lady to me so I’d say Petunia. Get Well Soon Higgins!
Happy to hear Higgins is now on the mend and feeling better. Hope you manage to find a solution to patch the cushion! Such a naughty dog!
Flora I think for the little cow.
Kier x
Pamela!
I can see the resemblance.
i think shes really sweet and looks like an Elizabeth
Angie
Well there I was admiring your gorgeous Robins and then you mention A Julie Arkell book I’ve planned for my christmas wants list for a while now. So here I am a joining in Penny. Now that cow looks like a Margot to me. Definately a Ledbetter woman as she has a fixed don’t mess me about as it’s really not very funny stare about her. She might even sing Jerusalem if you listen carefully.
My sympathy for Higgins waned when I saw what he did to your beautiful cushion. The terror. Oh and that wicked farmer destroying the sloe tree. I’ll try to remember to bring you a wee nip of the stuff once it’s brewed.
X
Just to hazard a guess but I believe the woodland in question looks like Mousehold? (Though I could be wrong.)
I’ve also featured a little blog post (from my site) to you competition blog post too! *phew there were a lot of ‘blogs’ and ‘posts’ in that last sentence*
Thanks for reminding me about the draw. I have revisted it after not being able to think of anything sufficiently erudite when you originally posted. It’s also made me leave a comment instead of just following your wise words.
my choice of name is Miss. Mooriel Milkshake.
Lucy is my favorite. Classic name for a beauty!
She definitely looks like a Gertrude, Gerty for short. Although Angelina seems to suit her, with her soft, gentle looks!
Poor Higgins! Positive energy winging its way to the poor boy.
Jak x
Aw poor Higgins. Speedy recovery little man!
I love the names Lucy, Lola and Esmeralda!
Cheers!
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Now I know I chose the name Moomin but I think she’s more like a Gertrude
She looks like a miss marple to me, out on the hunt for clues as to who did it! Have fun at ally pally, im off there on sunday.
Definitely a Petunia!
I like Dandelion as name for a cow.
I hope Higgins is feeling better by now.
The woods look lovely.