Saturday 16 December 2023

Deal Does Dog Drama

Next stop Deal in Kent - via Folkestone to pick up Hugo’s Animal Health Certificate for our trip to France as Pet Passports no longer exist thanks to the sovereignty of Brexit.


A true lapdog 

Sixty nine Pounds and two hours later we arrived in Deal to a frenzy of dog fighting as Hugo asserted his authority (in his own mind) over our friends’ resident border terrier, Teddy. It calmed down quite quickly as long as Teddy kept his distance from me and Graham. Jealousy is a curse and it comes with bared teeth and a curled lip.

Chaotic scenes as they vie for ownership of the Conservative candidate’s leaflet which has just been thrust through the letterbox.

Thanks to Suzi and Scottie for putting up with the dog drama and for serving us with such fine food at their restaurant, The Dining Club, last night. We’re now at the Aire in Canterbury for an overnight stop before we head for France tomorrow.

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