A very happy Golden Retriever living life to the full.
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Hello to all of Ted's friends & followers.
My name is Ralph & I am going to be living with @JohnNicholRAF's family.
I know Ted is missed & was hugely loved, but would you mind if I now use this account so you can follow my adventures?
ALT Ralph, a huge 8 week old cream coloured Golden retriever fluffy puppy
Disastrous news chums!
Just been to vet for annual check-up & vaccinations. The lovely Caroline says I am in 'great condition', have a 'beautiful coat', am a 'darling', & 'so well-behaved'.
BUT...
I have put 2kg on since last year & am a 'tad chunky' so need to lose some beef!!
Had a lovely walk this afternoon. And a lovely roll in something which really doesn't smell very nice...
ALT Ralph lying on the lawn covered in mud
Dear everyone, do not disturb until dinner time. Thank you.
ALT Ralph curled up on a large dog bed surrounded by toys
Ralph The Retriever retweeted
Looking forward to attending this event with @VETERANSCHARITY as they recreate the incredible journey in 1920 of The Unknown Warrior from the WW1 battlefields of France to his final resting place in Westminster Abbey.
Between 8-11 November, thanks to some truly incredible support, we are creating a tribute to The Unknown Warrior in a poignant act of Remembrance for the fallen.
On Sunday 8th, we will begin a special journey from the town of St Pol-sur-Ternoise in France. The journey will retrace the same route, timings and modes of transport that were used bring The Unknown Warrior home in 1920.
Using a special wreath to represent him, our route will be fantastically supported by the Royal Navy’s HMS Ranger and HMS Puncher, South Eastern Railway and The Royal Logistic Corps Horse Drawn Heritage Team.
On 11th November, Armistice Day, the wreath will travel on a horse drawn WW1 GS Wagon via Hyde Park Corner, Constitution Hill, past Buckingham Palace, The Mall and then after a rest at Horse Guards, will continue on Whitehall, past The Cenotaph and complete its incredible journey at Westminster Abbey where it will be laid next to the famous Tomb.
There will be many highlights and highly poignant moments along the way and we have plans to capture it all in images and video.
We also hope there will be a great deal of media coverage in order to share this amazing story and help us to pay our respects not only to the fallen but to the millions who have lost a loved one in service.
#Remembrance #TheUnknownWarrior @JohnNicholRAF @wabbey @ArmyInLondon @DefenceHQ @theroyalparks @RoyalFamily
Morning walk involved a smart 'About-Turn' today as Mr & Mrs Swan were having a little doze on the path.
ALT Ralph standing on the river path with 2 swans in the background
Ralph The Retriever retweeted
My young chum @Jacob_The_Pilot is not spending his half-term on the sofa. He's currently climbing Kilimanjaro to raise much-needed funds for the @RAFBF .
If you have a quid spare, perhaps pop it in his pot? And do please share his appeal and challenge.
justgiving.com/page/jacob-ne…
Two weeks to go and I’m off to climb the highest mountain in Africa for the RAF Benevolent Fund, reaching the top on my birthday 🎉
justgiving.com/page/jacob-ne…
I am led to believe all the clocks in my house have been wound back by an hour for some reason. But no one has dialled my internal dinner-clock back so I am decidedly unchuffed!
ALT Ralph sitting in the kitchen looking miffed
Ralph The Retriever retweeted
Really good to see the ever-wonderful @almurray helping launch the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal @PoppyLegion.
Well done for spreading the word Al - but that is a truly SHOCKING tabard!
Collecting this morning at Turnham Green tube station for
Chiswick Poppy Appeal
@ChiswickW4 @TheChiswickCal
@PoppyLegion
The village swans were sunbathing on the path this morning as I had my morning walk. They were not overly impressed to see me & as @JohnNicholRAF always says, "oh, they'll break your arm they will", we executed a smart about-turn & headed home!
ALT Ralph on the river path with 2 swans about 10 yards ahead
Unbreakable rule in my house...
NO dogs allowed on the sofas.
However, I have adapted this unbreakable rule to add... "UNLESS, the family dog needs to look out the upstairs patio doors & guard said family against neighbour's cats!"
Pretty reasonable I think?
ALT ralph the golden retriever sitting on sofa looking over the back
2 long walks today so my evening stroll involved a lot of cooling my coat on the damp grass in my field.
ALT Ralph lying flat on brown and green grass
RT @JohnNicholRAF: Some dodgy looking ageing Beefeaters from Tower of London are rowing the Thames Great River Race on Sat raising funds fo…
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Ralph The Retriever retweeted
Delighted to receive my certificate & badge markng 25 years as a Guide Dog volunteer.
@Ralph_Retriever remains singularly unimpressed...
ALT Ralph the golden retriever sitting with the certificate & badge resting on his paws.
Happy birthday to me,
Happy birthday to me,
Happy 4th birthday... handsome but also water & mud-loving Ralph the Golden Retriever....
Happy birthday to me. 🥂🥂
ALT A very handsome Ralph sitting on a wall
ALT Ralph as a puppy aged 8 weeks
ALT Ralph lying in a muddy pool
ALT Ralph covered from head to foot in black mud
Ralph The Retriever retweeted
It is currently 45.1°c in the sunshine at the moment. Ralph is around the side of the house, in the shade & a draft, lying on his much-loved ice bed.
If you are walking your dog, or have them out in this heat, you are deranged & need to give your head a wobble.
ALT Ralph the golden retriever lying in the shade on a blue ice blanket
Ralph The Retriever retweeted
Mrs N at Goodwood races enjoying champagne, Miss N travelling in Montenegro, so me & @Ralph_Retriever on own.
I am enjoying a fab sirloin steak with wedges, peppercorn sauce & token green garnish. & a jolly pleasant Mouton Cadet after 3 cans of Stella...🍻🍷🍷
Ralph The Retriever retweeted
Excellent evening @FrankRGardner book launch BALLISTIC last night.
A phenomenal book & well worth a summer read.
Had a drink/natter with your mum & dad (we ranted😂) @jackwhitehall - they really are jolly nice people! @fatherwhitehall & @whitehallhilary
ALT John with Frank Gardener and his book
ALT John with Michael and hilary Whitehall
Oh my GIDDY Aunt. My bestie Toby has just arrived with Grandma & Grandad for a visit!
I am SOOOO excited!
[Vid is Ralph barking at a black Cocker Spaniel with an orange ball]
For some very unclear reason, I have been forced to sit on the patio table so that @SuzannahNichol can show off her delightful lilies...
ALT Ralph sitting up on a patio table in front of a large group of pink & white lilies growing in a box