An Island Off an Island

Dear friends

Apologies for the communication blackout over the past few months but it’s been hard to get near the keyboard. I suspect M & D thought I was getting airs above my station (or more ‘likes’ than them!) and made sure the office door was closed. But then they went on a mini break and left me in the care of Aunty Regina (AR) who is fully supportive of personal expression. I was almost ready to press the ‘Publish’ button when AR realised I was a wolf in sheep’s clothing and that avenue was firmly locked off. But today I saw my chance and acted! Read on …

Although she is our most frequent visitor, this was the first time AR has been left in charge of me for more than a night so I was on full alert to make sure our time together was memorable. Each morning we explored the rock platforms (as is our practice when she visits) and every afternoon we walked the length of Nebraska Beach, often in the company of my buddies Norman, Pearl, Sneaker and Baudin ( and their M & D s) I may have pulled AR over on the sand one day in my eagerness to reach Norman but we’ll keep that between ourselves

During the day AR worked at her computer on the dining room table and I, Ruby, kept watch from my position in the red chair.

All was good … until AR accepted an invitation to Baudin’s house for dinner leaving me home, alone. Having heard unproven reports of my behaviour when abandoned she checked and re-checked to make sure that nothing was within my reach. Satisfied with her reconnaissance, and lulled into a false sense of security by my exemplary behaviour, she headed off to the deliciousness that awaits at Chez McAfee.

I was 11/12 of the way through a dozen eggs from Norman and Pearl’s chooks when she arrived home. Don’t know who was more surprised! She immediately phoned M & D who were wining and dining on the Mainland (dobber!). From that point keyboard access was denied. Between us, I think she was secretly thrilled to witness my prowess and we remain firm friends (this, despite the fact that she gave M her professional opinion that I need to loose weight! Bloody vets).

The remaining friends thing is just as well as AR loves Bruny so much she has bought a house down near my beach to come and stay in. She was back a few weeks ago and I took Norman and Pearl on an inspection of the premises. I may have stretched the friendship when I raced into the bedroom and bounced on the bed before grabbing AR’s hairbrush and doing zoomies around the house, dodging between the legs of the many humans who seemed to be taking up space. It’s a house made for zooming and I look forward to many more laps.

Happy Saturday ( especially to my friend Mel in Newcastle)

Rubes xx