Wordless Wednesday - Rump Day

My spot

Everytime I take the corgis into the backyard to take pictures, Gimli has to pose in his spot. It's just under the tree and quite shady. He won't move to come inside until I take a picture. Then, he waddles in with the biggest grin on his face.

This was taken a couple months ago.

Here are some other ones.

The sights of Summer

GIMLI: Ah, it's so nice and warm outside. I love it!

MERIDA: Why am I out here? Let me in! Why are you taking a picture? Don't you know it's hot out here and I want to come in?

Wordless Wednesday - Strike a pose

Something hit me

I've often compared Gimli to a barbarian. He's a furry tank, with strong muscles, and an even stronger personality... except when it comes to me.

The other day, Mike was playing indoor fetch and he threw a spiky ball down the hallway - it looked like this one.

He missed completely and it bounced off the wall and onto Gimli's head. Mike checked on Gimli, who was fine, if not a little startled.

Gimli was ready to go chase the ball, but then I called him over.

He comes walking over, his eyes closed into little squints and his ears to the side. I kissed his head and off he went to play.

Such a diva!

Sliding doors

CANDY: Wait right there, Gimli.

GIMLI: Ok, you tell me when.

CANDY: Wait right there, Merida.

MERIDA: Oh, you meant me?

Happy Canada Day!

Grin and Bear it

These bears can be found in the Wilderness Lodge gift shop. I really wanted to bring them home with me.. maybe next time.

Fancy dress

This was about 3 years ago. We were on our way to our friends' wedding and I had to take my obligatory picture with Gimli.

Wordless Wednesday - Agent of Shield?

Sir Hiss returns

I brought Sir Hiss out of hiding the other day and the corgis delighted in dragging him around the house and wrapping themselves up with him.

If you've forgotten, Sir Hiss is the red boa constrictor that I got for Gimli at the Toronto Zoo.

Oh, he's not real.  He looks like this:

Gimli delights in leaving him in all sorts of places and the other day was no exception.

I went into our bedroom to find Sir Hiss taking a nap in the middle of the room. Can you imagine if it was darker? I'd have passed out!

There was a corgi who swallowed a fly

Gimli stalked the poor fly and trapped it in the window sill. I guess he felt like an extra dose of protein that day?

He usually goes after flies, but once he tried to get a spider that was on the other side of the window.

Throwback Thursday - Girlie face

Back when Merida first came to live with us. She could fit in my forearm as I carried her down the stairs. She could fit on my chest when she snuggled to fall asleep.

And those little teeth made her a little bitey face. Now she's a big girl with a big bark... that she lets out from the safety of the house or from behind big brofur.

Wordless Wednesday - 3 times a day

Roller Girl

I wonder how much she squished the earthworm?

Year of the Corgi - June

And it's June. I... um... yeah.

I'll just admire this picture of Gimli as I try not to focus on the fact that we are almost mid year.

Do you mean me?

This past Saturday we went to a local school for a bake sale/carnival. The school was fundraising, and since our neighbor's children attend the school, we figured we'd stop by for some plants, baked goods etc.

Once we arrived, we made our way around the gym and went past a table staffed by players from a local pick up women's soccer league. Now, I don't play soccer. I've never played it, I don't know the rules. It requires a player to run back and forth moving a ball and trying to keep it away from other players. I'm so uncoordinated, it's a wonder I can run in a straight line! The only benefit I bring to a team... is to the opposing team!

The closest I ever come to soccer is when we watch the World Cup and the Euro cup. I root for Germany only because:

• I've been there
• Mike has German ancestry
• a friend of mine is German. That's it.

This is the only soccer jersey I'll ever wear

Imagine my surprise when one of the ladies rushes up from the table and beelines toward me. At this point, we are nearly past the end of the table and I've not made eye contact with any of the staffers. She starts talking to me about this local league. "They meet on Sundays and it's near to the running track. It's a big team, so don't worry if you cannot make it some days. Oh, and you don't even have to be a mom, it's open to all women."

record scratch

What gave her the idea that I'd want to play soccer? And, how did she know I wasn't a mom?

I must be giving off a new set of vibes these days.

Flat Corgi Friday - Do you want to dress a corgi?

I think Merida is more Anna, than Elsa.

Merida Goose

Merida does not like birds.

Little birds like Robins or Pigeons. Large birds like Geese and Crows, she hates them equally.

You only have to say the word, "bird", and she runs to the backdoor with a low growl.

So, imagine her delight when a few Canada Geese have started hanging out in the farmer's field behind our house.

Yesterday morning before breakfast, she saw these three and then the hunt was on!

She barked at them a little, ran around the yard, and then ran back! One cannot leave breakfast unattended with Gimli around!

Flat Corgi Friday - New Heads

This picture was taken in front of the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop at Disney's Wilderness Lodge resort.

I count 6 heads, how about you?

In order from top to bottom:

• Mickey Mouse
• Goofy
• Merida
• Donald Duck
• Gimli
• Humphrey the bear

This picture is one of my favorite Flat Corgi renditions. I love how Donald is upset at Merida. You can almost hear Donald say, "Oh yeah?", his line from the cartoons. Humphrey is accommodating to Gimli.

Your roots are showing

Pembroke's come in four main coat colors:

• Red and white
• Red headed tri-color
• Black headed tri-color
• Sable and white

You can see some examples here: Pembroke Welsh Corgi colors.

Both of my corgis are red and white. However, within the red and white category, there is variation. Some may be a lighter red, known as fawn, while others are a deep, dark red.

You can see some examples of the variation here: Red and white variation.

Merida is in the middle range, while Gimli sits in the dark red range.

This is why. He has black roots along his shoulder blades and the top of his back. The black hair makes the surrounding hair much darker than Merida.

Wordless Wednesday - Best spot in the house

Running - May

I haven't done a running update in a while, so here goes.

1. I've lost 2 lbs and an inch so far. I'm losing weight slower than I'd like, but I'm warming up to the idea that it's slowly coming off.

2. I'm down to the last few weeks of the 5k training. I'm up to a 4k in the training, but I'm not yet at the point where I am able to run for the entirety. I'm getting there, though. I run the same route each time and I can tell that I get further along before I feel like I need to walk. This is good, albeit unexpected - if that make sense.

3. My speed is starting to increase. I range anywhere between 8-9 minutes a kilometer. For the majority of my training, I've always been anywhere from 9-11 minutes a kilometer. Will I get down to 6 minutes a kilometer? Who knows. We'll see, but I'm glad the speed training has started to work.

4. It takes me about 35 minutes or so to do 4k - in the run/walk combination. When I did the 5k in January, it took me about 37 minutes. I'm calling a fluke on that race and I'm using my 5k times from last year as a guide.

My first time goal is 40 minutes. Then, we'll progress from there.

5. I have a 5k planned for the end of June and I hope to be able to run it all. We will see.

Saturday Smiler - Can I go in now?

The days have finally started to warm up and Gimli's enjoying the outside. He rolls in the grass, sits in the shade, and lets the breeze blow through his fluff.

Merida does none of these things. She goes outside to use the washroom, then promptly sits at the door to go back inside.

Flat Corgi Friday - Watching some tv

This is the children's play area at The Grand Floridian Resort. Surprisingly, there were no children about so we were able to snag this picture.

Wordless Wednesday - Butt

Year of the Corgi - May

These past few months have been Merida-centric, but never fear, Lord Gimli returns in June!

This flowering shrub has such pretty flowers. Sadly it hasn't started to bloom yet. There are buds though, and little sprouting leaves. I'm sure it will be in full bloom by the end of the month.

Saturday Smiler - Behind

She's behind me isn't she?

Flat Corgi Friday - We are from the UK

And when you have British/Welsh ancestors, you must stop for tea in the Grand Floridian.

Wordless Wednesday - Thinking

Darth Gimli

You are unwise to lower your defenses.

The fluff is strong with this one.

P.S, he ate all the dark side cookies.

Saturday Smiler - Lord of Mischief

Surely she's not referring to me?

Flat Corgi Friday - May flowers

April showers bring May flowers, but sometimes you end up with Corgi flowers! No ordinary plant food will do, they require cookies and treats twice a day. Not to mention walkies and plenty of cuddles.