Two interests that rarely intersect, terriers and straights. While I enjoy the earthy dirt scent of my dogs, I'm afraid the soap terrier doesn't appeal. Bummer.

Absolutely, a drink sounds like a *terrific* idea. One thing I probably should mention, though, beforehand: the pub was built hundreds of years ago, which means the doorways are extremely narrow.

Honestly Hoku, I wish I hadn't got out of *my* basket today. My advice is to stay right there.

Barley going for the high ground as a pup. #TerrierTuesday

Big plans for new year's eve. #dogsofbluesky #cairnterrier

Mood. #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

Little helpers keep the holidays warm and bright.

Remembering my sister Amy on her birthday. Everyone's life is complicated and precious. Yours too, dear reader.

Happy #TerrierTuesday #Earography. Dundee liked to watch TV. He monitored it for excessive drama or fighting (be it emotional or fisticuffs). If drama broke out it was promptly reported to household staff and the TV rushed in an attempt to break it up. Or join, hard to say for sure.

THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks. You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.

This D.D. Horns cover of Vampire Weekend's Obvious Bicycle was my wakeup alarm tune for a long time. I never heard the original until today. DD Horns version still gives me the feels but I now regret having using it as an alarm (however perfect) as now I get work-life flashbacks when I hear it :-(

Found too late for #TerrierTuesday #celebrate — Elroy and Dundee are all for a party but were NOT fans of the balloons.

Elroy having a brief rest and a moment with a favored ball while considering whether it is time to give his birthday cake another good shake. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier

Haggis in his custom weight-pull harness pulling a cart loaded with cinder blocks and a full grown man. Canine embodiment of "will work for food." He loved it for some reason. OK, the treats might have been the Main reason but I think he also felt powerful. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #HiVis

#ChangingTimes leads to impatient customers and heavy sighing at the #TerrierTuesday Diner

Tandem Tricycle Capel Street Bridge, Dublin Ireland 1930s

"Hardy dog of the highlands" I was told. "Weatherproof coat" I was told. Behold the fearsome terriers. #cairnterrier

Great job little buddy. The lawn needed a hole right about there. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #mischief

Nothing better than #CuddleTime , on #TerrierTuesday or any day. Hoku on the leg and Elroy cooling the jewels. #cairnterrier

Something about a 200 year old razor nudges a morning routine into the realm of reverie. Respect to the makers of Sheffield.

Why is it that the head tilt is one my favorite things yet I am rubbish at ever getting a good photo of one? Best I can find ... Echo with the patience of a saint (see look on Stella) and our grand old man Haggis giving a bit of the charm. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier

If you do obedience you might chuckle at Stella completing her Broad Jump with an anti-clockwise twirl before fronting. She did it this way 100% of the time her entire life. Left-pawed, I guess. One judge said, "You could train that out, but why? (Bonus Airedale) #TerrierTuesday #PetTricks

By air and by land. We definitely need a boat. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #TravelingInStyle

I recently submitted a Letter to the Editor to my city’s newspaper, making the case for supporting active infrastructure within their 300-word limit. My hope was simple. If just one person sees this topic in a new way, it’s worth it. And I’d encourage other advocates to do the same where they live.

Dundee in black and white. Not much of a stretch really as he's pretty much already black and, well, silver. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

#BackInTime #TerrierTuesday Dundee is still rather compact, but he was once very very smol.

Done with mung beans

#TerrierTuesday #BeMoreHuman #cairnterrier Dundee supervising transcontinental railroad construction. Elroy giving his interpretation of Peggy being interrupted for the fifth time while trying to read a book.

Haggis and "Clay" modeling each other in the backyard; Haggis & Barley visiting a friend on Lopez Island. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #SittingPretty

You can bet your Bunsen burner we have some new science shirts... www.raygunsite.com/pages/search...

The Princess and the Pea, aka Echo. The Great Escape. Not my dog but a relative at the breeder's. If a dog will climb there's no stopping them. #OnHigherGround #TerrierTuesday

Whatever the weather most of the best times happen outside. Stella, Griffin, and slightly soggy but otherwise happy hitching post. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

A blur that tears me up every time. Somehow that tail blur captures the very essence of Stella in the obedience ring. With laughter and love, life is a blur. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

And finally my own take on a certain alphabetically alliterated Challenge we've all been doing this week 😉 Assorted Avocado Accessories Avocado 🥑 Avo-Cat-o 🥑🐱 Avocado-Ho-Ho 🥑🎅 And dont forget the Toast! #ChristmasInJuly #Kawaii #Cute #Gifts #Handmade #Bsnm #Ornaments #Decorations #Accessories

Pensacola 🦮 Young female Terrier mix Adoptable from Multiple Breed Rescue (Grafton, OH) https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pensacola-77126042/oh/grafton/multiple-breed-rescue-oh745/

#TerrierTuesday #Neighbourhood Although ours is largely a boring suburban neighborhood we do have the luxury of living only a half block from a lovely park and wetland. In addition to the local (and visiting) dogs we bump into on the path we are also blessed to meet other life forms occasionally.

A fell day today pals with a walk up Bannerdale Crags. The bilberries are out! #cumbria #lakedistrict

I think we can see who in the house is more generous with treat dispensing. I used the time machine so you'll have to age up the photos 20+ years to imagine the current state of hoo decrepitude and a dog not in an urn :-( #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier

One more Jal Duncan portrait for #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky Mid-right is Barley, our first. Haggis to the mid-left, Haggis' daughter Echo far left, and Echo's daughter Stella far right.

Barley, permanent installation in the gallery of our heart. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky Tu Schu's Untied CD RN ME photo by Jal Duncan, rights obtained.

Echo resplendent in her Obi for the fancy dress party. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

Cairn party. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky Miss the annual Cairnfolk gathering on this property. Highlight of my year most years.

Its #NationalWorkFromHomeDay & after becoming Self Employed on 04/06 2013 that's just what i've done for nearly 12 years Its been all about the #bunting recently with orders from Customers to pimp their sheds, summer houses, shelves & sleeping areas #HomeDecor #Personalised #Garland #Nursery #Etsy

Light sploot*, dark sploot, wet sploot*, art sploot. *Same dog, two years later. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

A wee bit of Cairndemonium for an action oriented #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

Run Toto Run! #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

Reposting a Battle Cairn action shot for #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky

The #Spring #Sale is on at misheleneous with 10-35% off selected items So bag yourself a #handmade bargain. No need for a code at checkout, the #discount is already applied via this link www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MisH... #Etsy #Bsnm #Mhhsbd #FathersDay #Dogs #Pets #Gifts #Birthday #BTposse #ShopIndie

Little dog, big beach. Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach. #TerrierTuesday #teamCairn #dogsofbluesky

Shadow Terriers. #TerrierTuesday #cairnterrier #dogsofbluesky