116. Chiswick - London - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 38

 

A change of pace indeed. Driving into London wasn't too bad considering we were travelling in peak time. We pulled up in a lovely leafy street and found ourselves in a little oasis in a very ordinary part of Chiswick. (Pronounced Chizz-ick)


Initially, we were to look after one dog and we ended up with two... of the most dysfunctional dogs we have had the pleasure to look after. The owner and her friend briefed us on the dogs when we got there and it was then we realised, we couldn't just leave. If there is a problem with sits, it's that sometimes you don't get the full story about the pet(s) until you get there or, find out for yourself. 

Harvey

Teddy

As cute as they looked, both had a habit of indiscriminately snapping at us for no good reason. Teddy is a rescue, one can understand but Harvey... Oh well, we've had a good run with sits to date and being just small dogs, it was more of a nuisance than a danger. Chiswick itself was nothing to speak of either. I could tell it was a beautiful area in an earlier time, but like many inner areas of London, they are deteriorating fast.  Apart from daily walks with the dogs, I worked on the video project and Max huddled up reading books as it was icy outside and she didn't want to take chances slipping with her ex-broken leg. 

On a more positive note, we managed to catch up with a good friend's brother in the centre of town. Niels is a very personable guy and our meeting, brief as it was, was most enjoyable.

How can you tell you're outside an Italian restaurant?


The tree looks like it's on fire










Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM

    Lovely to hear about your little London adventure and how some small city dogs can have the same temperament as city folks 😂 Stay safe and well and hope 2025 is an ongoing happy adventure. 🍾🥰 Mario and Jane 🇦🇺🌈

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  2. GabiJanuary 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM

    Where are you off to next? Sounds like the country sits are a winner!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM

    so good to see, and I love the description of the two dogs xxxx keep your fingers covered!

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  4. Mary Lawrence January 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM

    Again, stunning colours! Happy new year to you both. I'm looking forward to seeing where this year takes you.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM

    Good photo of Max and Paul. The one in the middle looks a bit dodgy.....U

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