Ollie, my loyal canine companion, is six today. He was born on the 12th of February, 2012. Never have I owned such a trouble-free pet, and one that takes loyalty and good behaviour to the next level too. Not only did he fast become one of the family, he also gave me reason to walk outside every day, and to meet many of the people in this area that I would otherwise never have encountered.
His adventures became the mainstay of my blog, and he has attracted fans from all over the world. I rarely go anywhere without him, and he has accompanied me on all of the recent holidays I have taken too.
He is notoriously camera shy, so I have had to use old photos for this post. On his birthday walk today, he was able to spend it all with his friend Toby, the Jack Russell Terrier. He went for a dip in the river, and enjoyed all his favourite spots and smells.
Later on, he will get a new toy, and something special to eat. He is middle-aged now, having reached half of the years usually lived by his breed. But he hasn’t changed at all, and is still just as much fun as when he was a pup. Happy Birthday, Ollie. X
(Both photos are by my great friend, Antony Kyriacou. https://antonykyriacou.com/ )
I’ve a years worth of blog to catch up and another birthday! Looking well here Pete.
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Thanks mate. The photo of me is a couple of years old now. Up in the Lakes, with Tony Kyriacou.
Cheers, Pete.
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Sorry, Ollie, for being late – I had severe problems with my internet access. Happy birthday! ♥ I wish you and your two-legged friend all the best.
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Thanks, Kerin. Ollie sends you a tail-wag!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday Ollie, hope you and Toby hooked up with some bitches.
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Toby has been ‘done’ unfortunately. Ollie likes to flash his intact plums though! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Haha.
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This gave me much joy in reading! Happy belated birthday to Ollie
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I am very pleased that you enjoyed this so much.
Ollie says “Thanks!”
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday, Ollie!
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Thanks, James. He had a great day!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Our Patterdale was 13 on 6th February. He seems fine but is getting more clingy and devoted to hubby. He’s started whining when he goes out without him, even when I am home!
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13 is a good age, Julie. I suppose we have to think of your dog in terms of being a very old person indeed. Ollie is similarly concerned when one of us goes out. He likes it best when we are all at home.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday Ollie and a good roll in wet grass to you!
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Thanks, Elizabeth. He went for a dip in the freezing river water instead!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wanted to smell good on his birthday, no doubt. Eau de river.
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Except when he has been to the groomer, he usually smells like a combination of ‘wet dog’, and ‘mud’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday handsome boy, Flora would approve – not sure that George would though!
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Thanks, Gilly. Ollie has not been neutered, so George would almost certainly not approve.
Best wishes, Pete. 🙂
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Happy birthday Ollie. Hope he had a grand birthday.
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He had a good walk, sliced chicken for dinner, and a new stuffed owl toy.
By canine standards, I reckon that was a great birthday, V!
Cheers mate, Pete.
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Yes, I agree that it sounds like an excellent birthday.
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Happy Birthday Ollie, albeit belated, I hope your dad takes you to The Lakes again this year 🙂
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No holiday plans this year as yet, Eddy. That’s in the ‘wait and see’ folder!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great photos, Ollie looks less than impressed in the first one. Good to have such a loyal companion to share your days with (or maybe that should be the other way round 😉 )
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Ollie is hard to get a photo of, but Antony did well with these two. (And others)
I think that companionship does indeed work both ways, Jude. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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What a handsome chap! Happy birthday, Ollie!
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I told him what you said, Abbi. His jowls blushed! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday Ollie! 🙂
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Thanks, Teagan. Ollie sends a tail-wag!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy belated birthday to Ollie. Sorry I missed it yesterday. I hope he had a fantastic day!
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Thanks, Olga. He is still carrying his new toy owl around this morning!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday, Ollie!!!😁💙💚🐶🐕🎁🎊 I hope for many more years to come! I LOVE the photos, Pete!!!😍 Thanks for sharing this sweet post with us! He is too freaking cute with his wrinkles!!!😍🐶 I love the photo of you and Ollie together! He sounds like an amazing dog and always love hearing about him!😘🐶💙
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Thanks, Dani. Glad you like the photos.
The wrinkles make both of us cute! 🙂 🙂
(OK, only him…)
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Happy birthday, Ollie. A wonderful companion for you, Pete.
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Even though there are times when I wonder about having a dog, I wouldn’t be without Ollie, that’s for sure. Thanks, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Happy birthday to Ollie! Also from here. Sorry, i am always a little bit late. Hope you all had a wonderful day. Michael
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Thanks very much, Michael.
And the reblog is appreciated too.
Best wishes, Ollie. 🙂
(it took him ages to type that, using his paws)
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Happy, happy birthday Ollie. it’s nice to see you both again Pete 🙂
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Thanks, Arlene. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dear Sweet Ollie! I’m sending him a ton of virtual hugs.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Thanks very much, Kim. He looks very pleased to have received those hugs! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’mgad. I wish I could send him a toy to go with his owl but the hugs will have to suffice.😊
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Thanks, Kim. He has enough toys, believe me! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday, Ollie.
Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. He sends a tail wag back.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A warm hearted birthday to dear Ollie. Every dog must have its day..and I’m sure Ollie’s special day was filled with bliss from you and your wife’s unconditional love for him. I hope the day went well for you all. Great captures by your friend Anthony. Picture perfect. x
Sincerely Sonea
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Thanks very much, Sonea. Ollie appreciates all the love. He is currently running around with his new toy owl in his mouth!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Well…what else to say but…Happy Birthday Ollie!
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Thanks, TA. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday to Ollie. Sounds like he’s had a perfect day. Glad you said where the photo was taken. I’ve never been to Norfolk but didn’t think it had hills like those in the photo!
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No hills like that here, Mary. It was Cumbria. (Norfolk is mostly flat, except by the coast.)
Never been to Norfolk? I will happily be your tour guide, anytime! 🙂 It has lots to offer, honestly.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Might take you up on that some day, Pete, especially if I get to meet Ollie.
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Rent a nice place (like the windmill rooms at Cley, or the lighthouse at Cromer) and I will meet you to show you around for a couple of days, and bring Ollie along of course! 🙂
http://www.cleywindmill.co.uk/
https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-cottage-rental/cromer-lighthouse-cottages
Even the largest city, Norwich, has some lovely history.
http://www.historicalnorwich.co.uk/old_norwich/streets.html
Or there is always The Broads, for a waterside holiday.
https://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/horning/?m=20454&supag=24574145320&supsc=dsa-19959388920&supai=200626721435&supap=1t4&supdv=c&supnt=g&suppm=&supti=dsa-19959388920&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhr2
Lots of choices! Great restaurants too.
https://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk/ (with accommodation)
http://www.salthouseduncow.com/
https://www.holkham.co.uk/stay-eat/the-victoria-inn/welcome (with accommodation)
I could go on, but I won’t. You should visit!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie gets to spend his birthday ANY way he wants!! I’m glad he had Toby around to help him celebrate!
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Thanks, GP. You will be pleased to know that he has carried his new toy owl around since 17:30, and enjoyed a dinner of sliced chicken and dog biscuits, followed by a special ‘dog sausage’!
He is settling down for a birthday nap now.
🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Give him a few extra pets and scratches from me when he wakes!! Thanks.
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Will do!
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Happy Birthday Ollie. Especially nice to see the pic of him with you.
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Thanks, Peggy. My friend took that on our holiday in the Lake District, 2016.
Best wishes, Pete.
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He is adorable! Happy birthday Ollie!
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Many thanks. We think so, but of course, we are biased!
Best wishes, Pete.
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That first photo is great! Give him a birthday hug from me!
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Thanks, Sue. Both photos were taken by my friend, Antony. He is an accomplished photographer, and I have now added a link to his site at the end.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent
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Inspirational to all of us animals.
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He is indeed, Pippa.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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All of you have a great day
Happy Birthday Ollie
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Thanks, Bobby. Hope you are having a great summer down there!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Having recently met a joyous and very beautiful shar pei in Looe beach, I can imagine Ollie’s temperament. Happy birthday Ollie!
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Thanks, Sandra. Looe takes me back to a very wet July, and a week’s holiday in the Cornish rain.
Ollie does indeed have a happy and friendly temperament.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday to Ollie! And wishing you both a sunny mud free day! 🙂
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Thanks, Susanne. It was indeed sunny, but not yet mud free! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great post Pete, and loved the photographs. Happy birthday to Ollie 🎉🎉🎉
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Thanks, Michel. The photos were taken by my good friend, Antony. I have added a link to his blog now. More great photos on his own site!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I would like to add my hearty “Happy Birthday, Ollie!” I remember my own Miniature Collie, “Cola” who came to me as a puppy and died in our basement when she was 14-years-old. (I was in the Air Force at the time.Cola, like your Ollie was a dear and beloved friend who knew nothing but unconditional love. I am so glad you have your Ollie and I hope you are together for many ,many more increasingly happy years.
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Many thanks, John. I also hope that Ollie will be around for a long time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely photos Pete, happy birthday to Olliechops, he really is a handsome fellow.
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They were both taken by Antony, FR. You follow his blog, and know who good he is. I should credit him for the photos. I will do that now!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes I remember from when you went off yomping up the Lake District. He is quite good 😉
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I agree Fraggle he is so handsome! Ollie Gorgeous!😍
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He’s dog-blushing now, Dani! 🙂 x
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Happy birthday Ollie. Dogs are a part of our family, yet we are their everything. you see that when we return home from a day at work, how pleased they are to see us.
Ian
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Very true, Ian. I only have to step out to move the wheelie bin, and he acts like I have been gone for two weeks!
Best wishes, Pete.
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You are both looking good, Pete. Congratulations!
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Thanks, Peter. The photo of both of us was taken in 2016.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Aww. Happy birthday to Ollie. Hope he enjoys all the fuss on his special day.
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He is currently enjoying a new ‘fluffy owl’ toy, Maddy! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy Birthday, Ollie! He is indeed an internet star. And you are a great publicist. I’m glad he hired you!
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Where would this blog be, without Ollie? Answers on a postcard, to the usual address…
Best wishes, Pete.
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woof woof !
Ak
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Thanks, Tony. The photos are yours, as you know. I should really give you a credit!
Sorry about that…I have added a site link at the end. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Terrific post Pete – thanks for sharing the pics, and happy birthday Ollie!
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Thanks, John. I like to give my little friend some recognition! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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