Sam Reed

Friends! We’ve had a rather STRESSFUL morning! Mum came downstairs to hear some sort of screeching noise and the Triplets behaving like this. Mum knew she should move the Toybox and look behind it, but she was scared! However, it didn’t take long to see what it was… you may spot it before Mum did. She successfully caught it and released it into the garden! 🙀

Friends! It’s Dad’s birthday today so we’ve been getting in the spirit of it by playing some games. As some of you recently predicted, my new energy levels mean I have felt up to a game of #StairWars - Mum provided the commentary and I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Let me know your thoughts on everyone’s tactics in this game! 😸

Friends! We found my old Garfield Treat Toy. Remember it? We put it out for the Triplets to try, but they weren’t that good at it. Percy refused to even try, and he didn’t want Ron to try either! Funny to watch them… I wasn’t prepared for the cute ending!

Friends! It’s #RemembranceDay and so I wanted to share with you a poem written by my favourite author, A.A.Milne. It’s about the need for peace, and he wrote it after serving in WW1. I think it is a beautiful poem: From A Full Heart In days of peace my fellow-men Rightly regarded me as more like A Bishop than a Major-Gen., And nothing since has made me warlike; But when this agelong struggle ends And I have seen the Allies dish up The goose of Hindenburg - oh, friends! I shall out-bish the mildest Bishop. When the War is over and the Kaiser's out of print, I'm going to buy some tortoises and watch the beggars sprint; When the War is over and the sword at last we sheathe, I'm going to keep a jelly-fish and listen to it breathe. I never really longed for gore, And any taste for red corpuscles That lingered with me left before The German troops had entered Brussels. In early days the Colonel's "Shun!" Froze me; and, as the War grew older, The noise of someone else's gun Left me considerably colder. When the War is over and the battle has been won, I'm going to buy a barnacle and take it for a run; When the War is over and the German Fleet we sink, I'm going to keep a silk-worm's egg and listen to it think. The Captains and the Kings depart It may be so, but not lieutenants; Dawn after weary dawn I start The never-ending round of penance; One rock amid the welter stands On which my gaze is fixed intently - An after-life in quiet hands Lived very lazily and gently. When the War is over and we've done the Belgians proud, I'm going to keep a chrysalis and read to it aloud; When the War is over and we've finished up the show, I'm going to plant a lemon-pip and listen to it grow. Oh, I'm tired of the noise and the turmoil of battle, And I'm even upset by the lowing of cattle, And the clang of' the bluebells is death to my liver, And the roar of the dandelion gives me a shiver, And a glacier, in movement, is much too exciting, And I'm nervous, when standing on one, of alighting - Give me Peace; that is all, that is all that I seek… Say, starting on Saturday week.

Friends! Ron continues to help me look after Baby Dog. He’s even getting quite squished here, but he doesn’t mind. He’s such a good Ginger Boy 🧡 Baby Dog’s hoodie needed a wash, so temporarily back in the body suit, which he wasn’t impressed about. Ron made it better though 🧡

Chums! Baby Dog here. Did you know it’s #NationalHugABearDay? I hope you’re all hugging your Bears today - I am! 🐻 🤎

Friends! Who wants some GOOD NEWS? I am feeling great on my thyroid medicine. It’s like I’ve got a new lease of life. Just watch me… I’m almost 18 but I’m full of beans! 🫘 😹 #Caturday

Excuse me! It’s Ron here. I’m keeping Baby Dog company this afternoon whilst Malcy has a nap. We are all a bit tired because we were up later than usual with all the firework bangs! I think Baby Dog and I might have a little snooze in a minute ❤️

Friends! Last night in the UK was Bonfire Night when lots of fireworks go off everywhere. I’d like to show you how I’ve taught my Team not to be scared by the Bangs and Cracks in the sky. I lead by example. Put your volume up to hear what we were hearing 🔥 🧨

Friends! I’m afraid to say that the Triplets are taking full advantage of Baby Dog being Under-the-Weather. We are getting full on NAUGHTINESS without the usual supervision that Baby Dog provides. Goodness knows where this will end! 🙀

Friends! I’m feeling pretty good on my new medication so I’m focussing on looking after Baby Dog who is a bit Glum with his itchy skin. Don’t worry, he’s in safe paws with me by his side ❤️

Excuse me! It’s Percy here! Remember the Box I told you about? Someone moved it into the living room and took the Brown Crunchy Paper out. Suddenly, the Brown Crunchy Paper seemed to be ALIVE and behaving SUSPICIOUSLY! I had to take charge of the situation…

Excuse me! It’s Percy here. Newsflash! Mum put a box in the hall, ready for the recycling, but I thought… “that would make a nice house!” So I’ve moved in. I might stay here for the evening… see how I get on.

Friends! Baby Dog was SO grateful for all your supportive Get Well messages yesterday. They really helped him. He would tell you himself, but he’s a bit embarrassed about his DRAMATIC reaction to the Ear Drops. He’s such a Drama Queen! Have you ever seen such a fuss?! 🙀

Friends! Update on Baby Dog. He’s feeling a bit better. He’s had a couple of steroid drops in his ears which really soothes his itching all over his body. He’s also changed to a hoodie which he can’t scratch through, so his sore bits have a chance to heal. He’s feeling more comfortable. Thank you for caring about him ❤️

Friends! You may have noticed that Baby Dog has been quiet. He’s really struggling with his skin allergies at the moment. October/November is the worst time of year for him. Something to do with spores coming off wet leaves. He’s got to go back to the Vet today and he’s not happy… as you can see 😿

Excuse me! It’s Percy here! FIREWORKS! I hear fireworks! 🧨 Don’t worry, none of us are scared! I’m fascinated! 🌟

Friends! Wow! We have been so lucky to be given new Halloween toys by @MrsBandMinnie and @JeanwithMLandL Thank you so much to them because we had an Amazing Time playing - especially when Mum put some Treats in the Mini Coffin! I got first dibs, of course! 🎃 👻

Friends! Hope you are having a #HappyHalloween2026 🎃 We send you all our spooky love and cuddles 🎃