Castledykes (Dumfries Castle!)

**O'Neille** · 20th March 07, 02:31 PM

Very nice pictures of the gardens. I've got one of those spitball throwers for my Border Collie "Scampy" He brings the ball back exactly twice and then takes the thrower away from me. At 16 years old, he's more of a sleeper than a schlepper. O'Neille

**MrLion** · 20th March 07, 04:34 PM

As always, wonderful pictures. Thanks!

**Frog** · 20th March 07, 07:52 PM

Was that a Halti head collar I saw on the "new" dog? When I was working at a shelter/Humane Society it really saved my shoulder 'til the beasties learned some manners in the training program I set up. It's too bad so many of the uninformed seemed to think it was a muzzle, and that there was something "wrong" with the dog...

Frog,
Kid trainer/dog trainer

**gseven1** · 20th March 07, 09:18 PM

Thanks so much for posting the pictures. My ancestors are Clan Bruce, it was a lot of fun to see the plaques showing some of their exploits.

As a side note, I'm always amazed at the beauty of Scotland. The wife and I are hoping to make it there this year.

**Scott Gilmore** · 20th March 07, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Pour1Malt

this is a very bonny place in the summer...

we will have tae return tae get piccies again...

Looks pretty inviting this time of year as well.

This explains all those red sandstone structures I see in so many of your photos from this area. Thanks for the photo essay.

**Pour1Malt** · 21st March 07, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by O'Neille

Very nice pictures of the gardens. I've got one of those spitball throwers for my Border Collie "Scampy" He brings the ball back exactly twice and then takes the thrower away from me. At 16 years old, he's more of a sleeper than a schlepper. O'Neille

Taffee loves fitba's...(soccar ba's)...

we arr tryin tae get him tae switch tae tennis balls...

he is no interested yet....

ah weel....

**Pour1Malt** · 21st March 07, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Frog

Was that a Halti head collar I saw on the "new" dog? When I was working at a shelter/Humane Society it really saved my shoulder 'til the beasties learned some manners in the training program I set up. It's too bad so many of the uninformed seemed to think it was a muzzle, and that there was something "wrong" with the dog...

Frog,
Kid trainer/dog trainer

aye- it is a Halti...

brill thing....

some folk seen scared o' wee Taffee when they see the Halti...

"uninformed" is correct....

but we luv the thing...