Early on the Sunday morning, we had a veteran racing competition in Tampere. The sun was shining warmly (about 29 C) and we enjoyed the day a lot. I showed a lot of enthusiasm for the race and finally it came our (Bobi, Piitu and me Nala ) turn. Bobi and I had a fast start, but soon I got my normal position: the last one. Though I was very happy when the run was over. My half-brother Bobi became the Veteran Racing Winner 2009. Congratulations!
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Friday, June 26
My hostess has been crying for some time now. I asked her about a week ago, what is wrong and she answered: "Matti is very sick. You won't see Matti anymore." I understood immediately what she meant, but Ciara was so stupid that tried to show her new trick of seeking humans or dogs and started seeking Matti from the forest. I just sat beside Cami and let her hug me and sing to my ear: "All my loving I will send to you. All my loving, darling I'll be true". She sang the same song to Matti's ears when she got the opportunity to say farewell to him. Just a couple of minutes ago, we got the message that Matti basenji has moved to the Rainbow Bridges. We will always love you darling!
I was about one year old, when I first met Matti in a sighthound club afternoon arranged for running free in the fenced area. It was love at first sight. The love continued until Ciara came between us last year by vamping Matti's attention totally. Matti has been the most important coach for Ciara, because I was not able to keep in the same speed with those two. I heard that Ciara had a date with Matti two wees ago on island called Linlo. She told me that Matti was in an excellent condition. That's why the news of Matti came as a shock to all of us.
Sunday, June 14
Cami has been working long days from the beginning of June. That's why we basenjis are suffering lack of exercise during working days. She tries to compensate this on weekends by taking us to the forest for free run. Dogs are not allowed to run without leash in Finland, but the emergency does not follow orders. I definitely agree with that!
The other problem is that Cami is accusing me of transmitting the lack of competition addiction, which has been the driving energy for my hostess before this summer. I have never understood the meaning or aim of competitions, but I think that is not the case here. I just run because and when it is fun! My hostess has started to think that the Finnish competitions (agility, dog shows, lure coursing, track racing etc.) has nothing new to offer for her or us basenjis. She thinks that the experiences from Middle-European and Baltic competitions has changed her perspective from competitive to adventurous. Ciara is adventure-loving, but I prefer familiar places and recurrent routines.
Monday, June 8
As soon as I turned 6 years (2nd June), I attended to a track racing competition in veteran series on 3rd June. Unfortunately the weather was bad (rainy and cold), so both me and Ciara slipped our paws on the wet grass in the start of the heat. We both underachieved so we won a competition break: Cami tries to better my running technique on wet weather (negative experience) and Ciara's mental strength with positive experiences.
On Sunday there came change of plans: I injured my leg (again!) by playing cat & mouse on wet grass with Ciara. Fortunately the leg has healed quite good thanks to the pause of exercise. What it comes with enjoying the life, relaxation is the best way of it. That is my favorite hobby!
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