Monday, April 27, 2009

Meet the 5th Leura dale

G'day maties,
What's this you're asking......a 5th Leura dale? Well it's kinda true. There is a 5th dale living here now but she's rather silent. Meet Gertie, yes Gertrude Torney we've named her in your honour because we think you're so sweet and Gertie the stuffy is sweet too.
Here is Tess introducing herself.

Let me explain how Gertie came to live with us. Well a few weeks ago D saw that Gertie was being auctioned over in the UK. The money was being raised for Airedale Rescue and naturally D thought this was an excellent cause. So she bid and you guessed it....we won!!!!

Now Gertie is no ordinary stuffie. Our pals in the UK, airedales Barney & Storm have a very talented mum who spins airedale fur. The fur on Gertie came from the fur she clipped from Barney & Storm. How good is that. That means Gertie is a real airedale through and through.

We didn't think that Gertie was going to make through Australian Customs but she came through just fine.



And just to finish off, here is the pizza D cooked the other night. If you're wondering if we got any the answer is NO.....typical. Oh she didn't make the base, just the topping.
tailwags
Noah x

42 comments:

Barney & Storm said...

Hi Noah, we are sooooo pleased that Gertrude arrived safely. Hope your mum & dad like her. Woofs and Wags

Duke said...

OMG, Gertrude is adorable and awesome and we want one too!
Mom says she's better than pizza anyday! Has mom lost her mind?!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Jake of Florida said...

Welcome, Gertie!!!

Have you gotten over your jet lag? And the trip through Customs? The indignities of travel, huh?

Play nice with your new pals, now!!

Jake and Just Harry

The Black and Tans. said...

We are so pleased Gertrude arived safely.

Molly and Taffy

Terra said...

Wow Gertie is very cute!!! I hope you give her lots of cuddles!! Glad she arrived safely!

Jed & Soaks

Pei In The Life said...

Hey Noah, I need your help. Could you check out my blog and let me know if you can help me and my Uncle Brett? Thanks!
http://peiinthelife.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-need-help-and-my-monday-morning.html

Bolo

Dexter said...

Gertie is very limber, isn't she?

No pizza for Noah? Not even a crust? Oh the horror.

Slobbers,
Mango

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

The Large and Wise Mango pawed multiple truths!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Nibbles Treats said...

Well, hello Gertrude. How did you not try to get some of that pizza? It looks delicious!

Tinkerbell, Oscar and Tucker

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

What??? She spins Dale fur...how cool is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dog knows Stanny has buckets he could donate....he's goin' today for a trimdown....

Wow...a stuffie that smells like a a real dale....

That is the best thing ever, Noah!!!

Love,

Lacie

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

Noah, et al...

Bummer bout the pizza....

Pawslaps...S & S

Joe Stains said...

Gertrude is adorable, and made of real fur, how cool is that?! Sorry you didnt get any of that pizza because it looks incredible.

Asta said...

HiNoah

I just love Gertie! Welcome..you suwe awe a cool aiwekid..I hope you'll join all of us at Myrna's wedding.
You suwe awe vewy special wif youw aiwefuw.
Did you all get some of that delicious looking pizza?
I hope so
smoochie kisses
ASTA

Hollie and Janie said...

Gertie is just adorable, and I love that she has our fur! I'm sad you didn't even get one bit of pizza! No wonder yall have to go ahead getting your own din-din like the neighbor's chickens and your pinkies fish!!
Love,
Janie

Laurie, Woo's Editor said...

Congrats on winning gertie (we used to have a goose named gertie, she would walk into the kitchen in winter and get warm) she looks fantastic such an amazing coat.

JD and Max said...

Aw, Gertie's sweet! We're glad your new playmate arrived safely, how amazing that she's pedigree through and through! Tail wags - JD and Max.

Persephone and Buster said...

hey hey noah... very cute little aireedale. love the feathers!! wonder how many different dales were trimmed to make this little gurlie. you guys are pretty lucky to have won the auction and got a new siss in the bargain.. and she doesn't need to be fed or cleaned up after -- she lives a charmed life!
theBUSTER, Ms.Persephone & Ms. Blue <---i like her...you can karry her around and show her the sights noah!!

Marvin -The Hollow Hound said...

First of all Noah, first things first and all that!

The pizza looks yummmmmmmmmm!

Secondly, my J says she met the Four Leuradales, which were the best ever, so she will now have to fly back and meet the 5th one.......

She asks if you can arrange for The Three Sisters to stop having a Hissy Fit next time she arrives though!

lotsaluv, Marvin Who Is Wearing A Stooooooooooopid Hat today in honour of her visit.

Please do not ask. It is a sensitive subject, I am not a dog who enjoys dressing up, so I am now very long suffering!

Marvin xxxx oh and Jeannie xxxxxx

Petra said...

Hi Gertie, I'm happy to meet you! I'm sure many adventures are waiting for you.

That pizza! Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! It looks sooo good!

Gus, Louie and Callie said...

Oh Gertie is so cute.. She is a wonderful addition to the crew...
Mmm pizza.. Now we are hungry..

Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

Very nice to meet Gertrude!
I think you should have gotten some pizza, it's only fair!
--JB

Lorenza said...

Nice to meet Gertie!
I am sure she is going to have a happy time with you all!
Yummy (drooling) pizza!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Scottie the 'Cutie' said...

Ooh...Gertie looks so cute there! Nice to meet her....she looked a little tired though from her trip all the way to Australia! Hope she'll get some rest soon...*wink*

That pizza looks YUMMY! Sad you didn't get to have a bite...=(

Scottie

Faya said...

Nice to meet you Gertie !
Kisses, Faya & Dyos

Molly and Gertrude said...

Wow - thanks guys! Now I have my very own mini-me in Australia! Perhaps one day I'll met you in person fellow Gertie girl :)

We love it - especially the lanky legs, that is Gertrude through and through!

Goodness, we are soo honoured. And to think there is another Gertrude out there.....the world is a crazy place.

Lots of love from 'The Original' Gertrude (and Molly)
xx

Simba and Jazzi said...

Gertrude is really sweet. Shame you didn't get any pizza.

Simba and Jazzi xxx

Fred said...

Hi Gertrude! You are so cute! (and the pizza looks deeelicious)

Lucia said...

Ciao dolci Leuradales!

Oh, Noah... you are surrounded by a sea of girly dogs; have they tried to give you a pawdicure yet, or curl your furs?

Mmmmm... pizza... does it have little pieces of fresh basil on it? Ohhh, fantastico....

Tanti baci!
Lucia

Mack said...

I am drooling just looking at that gorgeous pizza!

Did Gertie get a bite at least???

Deetz said...

Nice to meet you Gertie...That pizza looks delicious...Its a terrible thing when they do not share.
That river that is flooding by my home is called the Ninnescah River.
More rain is coming tomorrow....
Deetzy

Baby Rocket Dog and Hootie said...

Dear Noah and Girls, Sorry we haven't seen you in a few days.We are running a bit late. Mommy's trying to get stuff around for our annual trek to our cabin in farrr N.Idaho.This place is something of a mess,but the computer is still in plain sight so I guess we have no good excuse.

ANywho...we just love love love Gertie.Do you just wanna eat her? I'm thinking she would be tempting. That pizza, now that's really tempting. We only get to taste the crust,and not much of that. Love you guys!
XXOO_BabyRD & Hootie

Anonymous said...

Gertie is cute!!! I wonder if you can hang out on the computer like she does???
Hugs,
Sitka

Eric said...

How clever is Barney and Storms Mom - Gertie is a cutie and how cool made of aire hair! have you attempted to destuff her yet?

Wiry wags, Eric xx

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Welcome to Gertie - and thanks for the great story on how she came to be. Ummmm, can we have a taste of that yummy-looking pizza?

Woos, the OP Pack

TwoSpecialWires said...

Hey! Just wanted to stop by long enough to introduce ourselves... we got here through a bunch of your friends. We'll be back! Hope you don't mind... we added you to our buddies' list so we can find you easy next time.

You look like cool dudes.
Jake (and Miss Fergi)

Moco said...

Gertie is so lucky to be able to come and live with all of you. Do you think she wanted pizza?

Unknown said...

Noah! I love that 5th dale.. gertude is cute! And I'll be over for a piece of pizza.

Norwood

Amber-Mae said...

What a sad sight this was. You think Butchy & Snickers can help her out? I heard they do a fantastic job. Oh my, that pizza looked soooo GOOD!

Smoochies,
Solid Gold Dancer

Sherry said...

Gertie is amazing-wonderful!
Sherry, Alanis & Miro

Agatha and Archie said...

Gertie is too cute!! ans so is that pizza mates....YUMMY!! Love A+A

Tee said...

Gertie's real cute. Am amazed she made through australian customs - which the Chief says are the strictest she's ever encountered ... even made her take off her shoes many many times and scanned her more than once for explosive device (!?!) Honestly, they are picking on the wrong person ... the chief? The only explosion she's capable off is telling us canines at Dog Woods off! :p

The Dog WOods Pack

Chef said...

Nice to meet you, Gertie. You have interesting furs indeed! Get ready, your life will not be dull.
What?? No pizza?? Not even a nibble? SO NOT FAIR!

xox
Chef

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