Happy Birthday to you,
happy birthday to you
happy birthday, dear Nanny,
happy birthday to you
Now let's all sit down and have some cake shall we?
Lotsa Love,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave & Herongate
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
This week....
I have been wearing the latest fashion accessory from Topshop: a beautiful purple sequined elastic collar! Yes Munker and Bunker went to London on a shopping spree last Friday and brought me back something nice to wear.
I'm over the moon with it as you can clearly see.
Love you loads,
Charlotte, Dowager Duchess of Ingrave & Herongate
PS. By the way, it's my Nanny's birthday today.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Charlie's fashion tips - part 2
Silly me! I was so busy telling you all about what a good cause Wagtails Rescue Essex is I completely forgot what I came here to share. Yes it's time for your weekly fashion tips & update!
You'll love what I'm wearing this week, this beautiful pink bow tie. It's very girly and I love it. So does everybody that sees me wearing it. People just start smiling when they see me walking up or down the road. I can't blame them really, it is a very becoming colour on me. Of course if your a boy, you could wear blue or any colour you like (same goes for you girls as well!)
So go on, get your Bunkers and Munkers to get you a bow tie as well. But whtever you do, do NOT do a Carrie-Ann and perch it on top of your wig!
Kisses!
Charlei,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate
What a week....so far
Hello once more,
What a week I have had! We've been to visit Nanny, Bunker missed the bus and had to walk all the way up to Brentwood High Street and Sainsburys on Monday, I've taken him on some lovely walks and yesterday we've had a mexican stand-off. I hate that cat by the way! More about the moggie in another blog.
We've had a trauma with one of the tomato plants in the conservatory, it was getting too big for it's pot and god knows what else was wrong with it and my lovely friend Corinne came to visit me yesterday. It was so good to see her, she's so funny you know. She calls me The Countess - I usually have a good giggle at that. I never let on that I am in fact a Duchess, as I don't want to hurt Corinne's feelings. She loves dogs! And I love her! Her poor Homer has a limp, I hope he gets better - not that I like dogs that much, but Bunker and Munker like little Homer you know. So Homer, if you happen to read this, get well soon.
On Sunday we visited Nanny. I love her, she usually has something nice in the oven and we have the odd nibble when I'm in the kitchen and the boys are elsewhere. Bunker was attacking the Hebe while she and I sorted out Sunday lunch. Munker was treasure hunting for the boot sale we're going to do again this coming weekend. Corinne will be there as well to help raise funds for Wagtails Rescue Essex. Do come along, even if you don't buy any of our priceless antiques you can help by donating to the rescue. All donations are welcome, better yet, adopt or foster a dog. Corinne has some lovely dogs that need a new home. You never know, you might end up with your very own Bunker and Munker!
We'll be at the boot sale at Boreham Junction, where the A12 meets the A130 at Junction 19. It'll be a lot of fun and I hope we do well. After that we'll be having lunch with Nanny.
Before I go, here's a photo of me doing one of the things I love to do.
Not very ladylike I know, but it's fun, so there!
Love to all,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate.
What a week I have had! We've been to visit Nanny, Bunker missed the bus and had to walk all the way up to Brentwood High Street and Sainsburys on Monday, I've taken him on some lovely walks and yesterday we've had a mexican stand-off. I hate that cat by the way! More about the moggie in another blog.
We've had a trauma with one of the tomato plants in the conservatory, it was getting too big for it's pot and god knows what else was wrong with it and my lovely friend Corinne came to visit me yesterday. It was so good to see her, she's so funny you know. She calls me The Countess - I usually have a good giggle at that. I never let on that I am in fact a Duchess, as I don't want to hurt Corinne's feelings. She loves dogs! And I love her! Her poor Homer has a limp, I hope he gets better - not that I like dogs that much, but Bunker and Munker like little Homer you know. So Homer, if you happen to read this, get well soon.
On Sunday we visited Nanny. I love her, she usually has something nice in the oven and we have the odd nibble when I'm in the kitchen and the boys are elsewhere. Bunker was attacking the Hebe while she and I sorted out Sunday lunch. Munker was treasure hunting for the boot sale we're going to do again this coming weekend. Corinne will be there as well to help raise funds for Wagtails Rescue Essex. Do come along, even if you don't buy any of our priceless antiques you can help by donating to the rescue. All donations are welcome, better yet, adopt or foster a dog. Corinne has some lovely dogs that need a new home. You never know, you might end up with your very own Bunker and Munker!
We'll be at the boot sale at Boreham Junction, where the A12 meets the A130 at Junction 19. It'll be a lot of fun and I hope we do well. After that we'll be having lunch with Nanny.
Before I go, here's a photo of me doing one of the things I love to do.
Not very ladylike I know, but it's fun, so there!Love to all,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
The fields...
I had a divine walk this evening! Through the woods behind Herongate, and the tall grasses of the Woodland Trust meadows and the Hartswood area behind Thorndon Hall.
I love the high grasses, especially when I am allowed off the lead and I can run through them. Bunker loved it as well I could see. He was like a child skipping behind me through the grass, stopping to pick some grasses for a wildflower bouquet and of course stopping to look at every flower he sees. I even caught him eyeing some seeds when he thought I wasn't looking. I bet he'd like to sow those in his garden. Though to be homest I don't know what he sees in Achillea ptarmica, or Sneezewort as it's more commonly known. Personally I prefer grass.
He loves it when I take him for a long walk (so does Munker by-the-way, who has been known to moan if we walk for too long).
However as much as I love a nice long walk, I wish people would keep their dogs on a leash! There's nothing so annoying as walking along minding your own business and then having a dog rush up to you to stick his nose up your bum! How rude is that? Dog owners these days! I had to tell those two young pups off. I say, doesn't anybody teach their offspring manners these days? What is the world coming to? Bah!
For now, I have to leave you again, while I do not need any beauty sleep, a long nap would be nice so I can go running through the fields again tomorrow.
Love to all (except rude dogs - you know who you are),
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave & Herongate
I love the high grasses, especially when I am allowed off the lead and I can run through them. Bunker loved it as well I could see. He was like a child skipping behind me through the grass, stopping to pick some grasses for a wildflower bouquet and of course stopping to look at every flower he sees. I even caught him eyeing some seeds when he thought I wasn't looking. I bet he'd like to sow those in his garden. Though to be homest I don't know what he sees in Achillea ptarmica, or Sneezewort as it's more commonly known. Personally I prefer grass.
He loves it when I take him for a long walk (so does Munker by-the-way, who has been known to moan if we walk for too long).
However as much as I love a nice long walk, I wish people would keep their dogs on a leash! There's nothing so annoying as walking along minding your own business and then having a dog rush up to you to stick his nose up your bum! How rude is that? Dog owners these days! I had to tell those two young pups off. I say, doesn't anybody teach their offspring manners these days? What is the world coming to? Bah!
For now, I have to leave you again, while I do not need any beauty sleep, a long nap would be nice so I can go running through the fields again tomorrow.
Love to all (except rude dogs - you know who you are),
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave & Herongate
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
On coffee spills...
Nothing much exciting happened today although Munker was in a right todo when I expressed my excitement at seeing him and Bunker by wagging my lovely tail at them. I fail to see why he got so upset when my tail sent a mug of coffee flying over the floor! He'd do the same wouldn't he?
Which brings me to the question, do Munkers and Bunkers have tails? Curious minds like to know.
I'll be seeing you,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave (and Herongate I've decided)
Ps Im off to see Nanny today, Bunker has to do some pruning.
Which brings me to the question, do Munkers and Bunkers have tails? Curious minds like to know.
I'll be seeing you,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave (and Herongate I've decided)
Ps Im off to see Nanny today, Bunker has to do some pruning.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Charlie's fashion tips - part 1
As today has been a bit of a rainy day and this morning's walk took us all the way to the lovely Thrift Farm in Herongate, I've decided an afternoon nap is my next order of business on this soggy day. But before that I thought now - while I'm still awake - might be a good time to share my fashion sense with some of you more unfortunate creatures. For you bitches that have no dress sense at all, a few pointers might help keep up your appearances, draw attention away form areas you feel insecure about.
The must have for this season is a good scarf. They come in a range of colours and styles and my advice is to get your servants to buy you one that suits you. If like me your an Essex Bird in her prime you might consider a few sparkly bits. Or if you are more mature in years a nice pearl necklace will do the trick.
Personally I feel diamonds are more my style and I have dropped a few hints to the boys, but till they learn to pick them up...
Doesn't this lovely red and white scarf matches my complexion? As you can see it draws attention to my face, framing it so to speak. You too can look like this with a bit of effort!
Whatever you do, don't overdo it. Nobody wants to end up all dressed up like a dog's dinner now do they?
Till the next time, I'll be seeing you! Love,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate
The must have for this season is a good scarf. They come in a range of colours and styles and my advice is to get your servants to buy you one that suits you. If like me your an Essex Bird in her prime you might consider a few sparkly bits. Or if you are more mature in years a nice pearl necklace will do the trick.
Personally I feel diamonds are more my style and I have dropped a few hints to the boys, but till they learn to pick them up...
Doesn't this lovely red and white scarf matches my complexion? As you can see it draws attention to my face, framing it so to speak. You too can look like this with a bit of effort!
Whatever you do, don't overdo it. Nobody wants to end up all dressed up like a dog's dinner now do they?
Till the next time, I'll be seeing you! Love,
Charlie,
Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate
Monday, 6 July 2009
Today, July 6th 2009
Im afraid this morning I managed to stress Bunker out when we went for a morning stroll. For those of you who have not yet had the pleasure of making my acquintance, Bunker is one of my (humble) servants who has the pleasure of looking after me. Munker, his other half, whom I will get around to introducing to you, stayed at home to make breakfast.
As I have only recently taken up residence in the borough of Brentwood and Ingrave I felt now was the time to attend to some business I had not yet had time to get around to. I still fail to see why Bunker got so flustered. After all I did choose the most convenient place to make myself known to the general public and other residents of the lovely villages of Ingrave and Herongate.
His look of horror followed by a brisk pace down Cricketers Lane left me somewhat bewildered I must admit. From what I gather he had a sudden need for a plastic bag for some reason and was about to pop into the local post office/shop to obtain one. However it seems a minor disaster was averted when walking past the bench on the cricket green where he found one.
I was then made to rush back to the location I had left my 'making acquaintance' message to fellow residents, where the matter was handled most indiscreetly I might add. I do hope Bunker will show some modicum of discretion and understanding in the future as this is most likely to ruin my reputation. I will be taking him for another stroll within the next hour or so, weather permitting of course.
Be good,
Charlie,
otherwise known as the Lady Charlotte, Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate.
As I have only recently taken up residence in the borough of Brentwood and Ingrave I felt now was the time to attend to some business I had not yet had time to get around to. I still fail to see why Bunker got so flustered. After all I did choose the most convenient place to make myself known to the general public and other residents of the lovely villages of Ingrave and Herongate.
His look of horror followed by a brisk pace down Cricketers Lane left me somewhat bewildered I must admit. From what I gather he had a sudden need for a plastic bag for some reason and was about to pop into the local post office/shop to obtain one. However it seems a minor disaster was averted when walking past the bench on the cricket green where he found one.
I was then made to rush back to the location I had left my 'making acquaintance' message to fellow residents, where the matter was handled most indiscreetly I might add. I do hope Bunker will show some modicum of discretion and understanding in the future as this is most likely to ruin my reputation. I will be taking him for another stroll within the next hour or so, weather permitting of course.
Be good,
Charlie,
otherwise known as the Lady Charlotte, Dowager Duchess of Ingrave and Herongate.
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