Planning the great escape......

I shut the big gates hoping he would stay in the front garden on his own. He hates the gravel in the back, and is nervous about going down the big steps, he always tries to run and inevitably falls down the last two.

He stood waiting for me, hoping we were going for yet another walk. Why does he so love long walks in Bristol when he refuses to go out at home?
When he realised he was out of luck he squeezed his head and shoulders under the gate and got stuck. I shouted at him and after much wriggling and struggling he managed to get back.
At least he stood there and looked guilty.....but I now he will keep going till he finds a wide enough bit to get under, so I still have to keep watch.
We are staying a few days on our own in Bristol. It is going better this time, last time we tried Joe was so sick he ended up staying overnight at the vets on a drip....TWICE.....This time the weather is much cooler and we have been out and about walking and sitting in the summer house reading. I have done a bit of gardening but I still hate this clay soil.
Next doors cats worry me a bit, they are quite elderly and I worry Joe catches one. He did so last night, but the cat wasn't the slightest bit worried, it pulled itself up to its full weight and raised one paw. Joe sort of gulped and walk backwards to wee up a gate post. Maybe he will learn his lesson......or maybe not.
We are going to walk across Victoria park now for an ice cream before the day gets too warm, then I might wash the car....or maybe not!