Grand Designs

 Hi everyone

I just wanted to share some exciting news with you. We've got a new bespoke kennel, which dad has made entirely from our old garden shed, he even re-used the nails, the only thing that is new is the corrugated roof panels, paint and the bolts which hold the panels together.

Home sweet home

He started it during the November Lockdown and me an' Luther were with him at every stage of the project

First thing we had to do was take it to bits

And then shorten the height

We obviously were on hand to model so that the dimensions were correct

Luther overseeing that the entrance measurements are correct

I think dad also appreciated our company

It's coming along

Once the main kennel was built it was time to design and build the veranda

Dad joined the circular saw club!

Mum was very involved in the design process, she even wanted us to have flower boxes...

...and was involved in the colour scheme as well. 

She didn't help building it though - typical woman. Don't quote me for f**ks sake!

Good news, our old basket will fit inside

Luther took every opportunity he could to distract dad and get him to play

Once the new kennel built and ready to paint it was time to move our old kennel and do the groundwork for the base, I was very paws on at this stage of the project!

Ready to path

FFS Luther

I reckon he had a concrete gob by the time the slabs were laid

After several hold ups due to going on holiday, Christmas, bad weather and snow the day of reckoning finally arrived

The final construction, would it all fit?

We were on hand for moral support

He's looking confident

And he fits inside

Looking good

I think I'll be happy in there

All done - it just needs some flowers and landscaping. F**k me I don't want much!

I begsy the bed, Luther can have the carpet

So there it is, our new home from home. I'm very pleased with it, influenced by our holidays and trips it looks like a cross between a beach hut and a Swiss mountain chalet.

Thanks dad

Take care everyone I'm off for a snooze!

Lots of love from

Rudie THE Dog xx