Christmas in July

Hi Readers, as summers are very hot in our part of the world we decided to have a Christmas in July party with the GAP family. It was a lovely day at Decker Park and everybody had a great time. There was a basketball court, beach walks, Christmas lunch and lots of snacks bought along by everybody. Yum and Fun at the same time!

I hope you enjoy the pics -

Christmas in July means Christmas costumes for the hounds!

Not a party goer but Halo dropped in for a drink on the way past.

 A  greyt crocheted raffle item (and its inspiration?).

It was a lovely day for a paddle once things warmed up a little.

Even the big guy dropped in to say hello today.

Pumpkin and Jay-Dee taking things easy.

Charlie and his mini me Bailey.

Um, somebody call tech support!

 Checking out the esky raffle prize!

 The gorgeous Luna was there with her family.

The RQ team chatting to mum. Chef is in the background.

In the center we have Ozzy and his Mum catching up. Don't they look similar!

Ozzy didn't know what this thing was but was sure he could catch it. It did sound like a lure as it went past.

A panel of the lovely quilt that was raffled today. It was made by Sue's mum.

Sandra with her mum and Sister. Look at those cakes!

This was the cake for the humans. Isn't it terrific.

 And this is the doggy cake. It was delicious!

And speaking of snacks!

Nothin' but net when Air-Murph is on the court !

Eddie and Ozzie having some down time at the end of a long day.

Shirley chilling out.

Chatting about greys.

Teddy checking out his new cooler!

Yours truly doing his "this bed is just right" impersonation.

 Kyle waiting for lunch...

.. and some of the snacks that the humans bought with them.








A small selection of today's attendees. Thanks for coming guys!











Thanks to everybody for contributing today and for making the day a success. It was so good to see everybody with their humans. See you again this time next year. Bye for now - Murphy.

2013 Samford Show.

Hi Readers, this weekend was the Samford show. You might remember last year was a wash out with some greys developing webbing between their toes to help navigate the grounds. We had much better weather this year, although Sunday was a little damp.

I hope you like the photos from around the grounds -

O Rly? Yarly, the powerful owl is found in Samford and its surrounds.

I think its still dryer than last year's show!

Mum and aunty Sue at the GAP stand.

Mum with my aunties Gail, Gina and Mel.

 Prancer getting some love on Saturday.

Did somebody say "Girl Guide Cookies?"

Prancer did defect to the guide display but they sent him back because he doesn't have a blue card.

Working the crowd.

 What a load of ... great sand sculpting at the show.

Oz and Pranny with our first visitor to the stand.

Prancer having a quiet moment between rushes.

The local minstrels singing oldies for the crowd.

The most popular form of transport to get to the show. Who needs those new fangled automobiles?

 Murphy cam out and about near the cooking hall.

I think some people should only ever have this type of pet.

This sheep was just walking down the street when suddenly....

All tired out after a big day getting pats and cuddles.

Aunty Gail and Mum getting ready for the next rush.

Brother Ozzy catching some rays at the show.

Ann and Julia joined us on Saturday to talk about greys to the crowd.

 Ozzy gets another fan.

Looks like the monolith from 2001 a space odyssey ?

Teddy won a lot of hearts this weekend.

 Julia and Ozzy represented team fawn.

Roley out and about at Samford.

It was hot work on Saturday so Dad shared his milkshake with me. I got the ice cream!

Some sort of child sacrifice ritual at the show.

 "But where are the chops" asks Ozzy?

The vomitorium ride in full swing.

 Mum gives Teddy a cuddle.

Are greyhounds good with kids? Could be!

Me pacing myself at the show. Somebody has to show the noobs how its done.

The copperhead road still display was very popular before it was shut down by the sheriff.

"Yo Dog!". Claire goes gangsta.

Yours truly waiting in the car for Mum to arrive on day two.

Team blue with Eddie and Dreamy on day two.

Talking about soggy hounds.

Bella was all glammed up on Sunday.

Eddie having a special moment at the end of day two.

"OK Lady, hand over the cupcake and nobody gets hurt". Mum learnt that this wasn't the best place for a snack.








Well Readers, I must pop off for dinner and a snooze now. Thanks to everybody who volunteered this weekend and to all those who came for a pat. See you soon - Murphy.