Shail's Nest

When I reached Yeshwantpur station yesterday morning and had to wait for a cab, I saw this. What was in the box?? On a closer inspection I found it was a dog-in-a-box. And that reminded me of this. For some reason Goofy fitted her ample self into this small box in the new house we [...]

Hey Mom!! Whaddya know Mom, lots of carrots here Mom. You know how I love carrots Mom. I found boiled potatoes and oranges too Mom. Yippeeeeee. You know how much I love oranges Mom. Hey Mom, don’t be shocked.  They have plenty of chocolates too and don’t mind us doggies gorging on them too. It’s [...]

I woke up to a beautiful morning today. There was a nip in the air. Once I was done with preparing breakfast I walked out to the front yard and looked up at the sky. The clouds looked like fluffy cotton wool against the beautiful blue sky. I decided to get my camera and take [...]

It was all done in the spirit of good fun. I had just returned form an early morning inspection of the grounds. The fresh air full of all the ozone thingy that humans speak of had put a spring in my step. Sadly enough there were no moony love-sick Labradors around to do that. Sighhhh. [...]

I sensed rather than saw him behind the curtains. I remained motionless waiting for him to make his move. He was headed for the kitchen for sure. Today I was going to catch him red-handed, the fatso! All he could think of was food, food and more food. When he got the chance he even [...]

………is the time to sneak on to the sofa for a nice cozy nap!! From Goofy and sundry things Egad, I have been found out! Shall I make a run for it or act cute?? From Goofy and sundry things There she goes click-click again. I bet I am the most photographed dog in these [...]

“Amma! Amma!” Son Junior calls out. “Where are you??” he shouts. I had just finished my bath, and was combing my hair. “Coming!” I reply. He sounds impatient, I thinkt to myself. “Ammaaa! Where are you?” More insistent now! “Come here fast! I have something to show you!!” I pause, warning bells ringing. What could [...]

At last the day has come. Everything is packed and I am raring to go. Fond of travel?? You bet I am!! Get down from the Omni walk up the steps of the railway station. Scores of eyes watching, following your every move. Nothing unusual. That’s the way things are where I live. You don’t [...]

……..continued from the first part: Danny and others….. The little Martians with big plans disproportionate to their own size wanted German Shepherds and/or Labradors. Awww… I mean who wouldn’t want them?? But I paused to take a look into the future and saw myself walking an energetic dog, all out of breath and panting (Me [...]