A discussion on trees – Sunday 5th July 2026

A discussion on trees

Mum and Dad have been having a discussion on trees. We’re back on the maples again. Dad thinks we already have enough trees. Mum says you can never have enough trees. Dad doesn’t think having trees in the main lawn is a good idea. Mum is thinking of more shady spots for dogs to lie. Based on that analysis, you can probably guess whose side we are on. Mum would ideally like to put enough trees in to provide some shade for Pebbles pen, but that would need a little more than one or two relatively small maples. Having said that, Mum has been carefully considering where to put them to give the best case scenario. I think she’s planning to put a seat underneath one of them for her to sit on as well.

I know what Dad’s going to say about a seat. He’s going to say we already have enough of those too. At least Mum isn’t planning to buy another. There is a bench that was at Granny’s house that she is going to bring over at some point, so I think that will go under ‘our’ tree.

Keeping me happy

Keeping me happy is not awfully easy at the moment. I have decided that I don’t want to be in a crate any time, ever. That’s not awfully helpful when I’m supposed to be resting at least some of the time and when Pebbles and I do not get along. Does Mum spend less time with Pebbles and keep me happy, or accept my constant crying so she can have some indoor time with Pebbles? I know I should be more understanding, but that does not translate into helpful behaviour.

On the bright side, I will be quiet for a while if Mum gives me a frozen Kong to chew on. It’s definitely a consideration. I know that makes me shallow, but I’m a dog.

Love and licks

Wilma

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