Electrohusky

If you are trying to endear yourself to me, then telling fat jokes at my expense is probably not going to work. I have had significant issues with my weight since the age of six and, although I admit I am not the most svelte person in the world, I don't think my weight is of considerable concern (around 95kg if anyone is that bothered). I may need to lose a few pounds but my situation is hardly chronic. And what does it matter anyway?

Aside from that, which I'll put down to shy new furs trying to fit in, this weekend has been full of awesomeness. Fen_ra stayed the night and after a breakfast of bacon sandwiches and a trip to Bargain Madness where we picked up four tennis balls with paw prints on them for 99p, we headed into Leeds and then Roundhay Park for our first ever furry picnic. On the way, we stopped off at Tesco and this proved to be a mistake as there was a mountain of food and not enough people to eat it. There was sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, pork pies, cake, Pringles, tortillas, Babybels and a whole host of other goodies that would have made (Doctor) Gillian McKeith have kittens. Or baby shrews as she is one. There was so much food that the unopened contents sweated in their wrappers as they were heated in the sun. Meanwhile, my pants grew increasingly hot, leading to the fear that my pubes would be set on fire. Not a good sight with kids around. And sadly I couldn't wear my collar and tail in the park due to the fear of bumping into someone I manage at work. It would be a difficult situation to explain.

We walked down to the lake in the end, some in barefooted and they complained about the jagged rocks. We fed some ducks, saw the most pathetic waterfall in the world, played a velcro-pad throwing game and saw a little fort whose entrance gate was exquisitely preserved. It was great walking about in the sun but the cold wind was a bit of a distraction. Plus we laughed about the two dogs we saw on the bus - one used his Master's shoulder to peer out of the window as he was travelling. Meanwhile, later on, one of the dogs licked the other dog's balls to clean them and his Master then kissed him on the lips, which was hilarious. I spent most of the day playing with the green ball with paw prints - we could have thrown it down the bus but it could have got the dogs too excited. The green ball wasn't spherical either. Wolfie kept the red ball - I don't know who has the blue and purple ones (Alexander and Fen maybe). Meanwhile, Wolfie had developed a grass stain on his arse which made him look like he had followed through with Thai Green Chilli. Nice.

We scrambled back across Leeds so Fen could catch his Megapup bus - he was just in time. We couldn't have cut it any more finely. After this, a handful of us went to The Brewery Tap, one of our favourite pubs in the city. I do not know what the intention was, but one hour turned into four as we imbibed in convivial conversation, great beer and good times with some fantastic friends. I also got to know Alexander and Shinaku a little more, whilst cheekily sending naughty texts to Taneli under the table. Patter got quite pissed, Shortfuse looked like Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl (and sang in the bathroom too - I wonder if this is how Mr Grohl prepares for gigs) and Wolfie is still saying I am in trouble for hitting him in the balls twice in three days. The second time was an accident - his underpant elastic twanged back. All very sad (but kinda funny).

Our final move of the day saw us go to The Beckett's Bank, a Wetherspoons, where we had some food. I also tried a unique ale specific to this pub (and indeed named after it). It tasted of honey and was gorgeous. After this, we headed home where someone vomiting on the bus forced us into a conversation with two lads and a drunk working class type on the bus home. The soiled section was cordoned off but we had a nice laugh on the ride home before heading to bed. Suffice to say it has been a rather brilliant weekend :-)

Electrohusky

If you are trying to endear yourself to me, then telling fat jokes at my expense is probably not going to work. I have had significant issues with my weight since the age of six and, although I admit I am not the most svelte person in the world, I don't think my weight is of considerable concern (around 95kg if anyone is that bothered). I may need to lose a few pounds but my situation is hardly chronic. And what does it matter anyway?

Aside from that, which I'll put down to shy new furs trying to fit in, this weekend has been full of awesomeness. Fen_ra stayed the night and after a breakfast of bacon sandwiches and a trip to Bargain Madness where we picked up four tennis balls with paw prints on them for 99p, we headed into Leeds and then Roundhay Park for our first ever furry picnic. On the way, we stopped off at Tesco and this proved to be a mistake as there was a mountain of food and not enough people to eat it. There was sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, pork pies, cake, Pringles, tortillas, Babybels and a whole host of other goodies that would have made (Doctor) Gillian McKeith have kittens. Or baby shrews as she is one. There was so much food that the unopened contents sweated in their wrappers as they were heated in the sun. Meanwhile, my pants grew increasingly hot, leading to the fear that my pubes would be set on fire. Not a good sight with kids around. And sadly I couldn't wear my collar and tail in the park due to the fear of bumping into someone I manage at work. It would be a difficult situation to explain.

We walked down to the lake in the end, some in barefooted and they complained about the jagged rocks. We fed some ducks, saw the most pathetic waterfall in the world, played a velcro-pad throwing game and saw a little fort whose entrance gate was exquisitely preserved. It was great walking about in the sun but the cold wind was a bit of a distraction. Plus we laughed about the two dogs we saw on the bus - one used his Master's shoulder to peer out of the window as he was travelling. Meanwhile, later on, one of the dogs licked the other dog's balls to clean them and his Master then kissed him on the lips, which was hilarious. I spent most of the day playing with the green ball with paw prints - we could have thrown it down the bus but it could have got the dogs too excited. The green ball wasn't spherical either. Wolfie kept the red ball - I don't know who has the blue and purple ones (Alexander and Fen maybe). Meanwhile, Wolfie had developed a grass stain on his arse which made him look like he had followed through with Thai Green Chilli. Nice.

We scrambled back across Leeds so Fen could catch his Megapup bus - he was just in time. We couldn't have cut it any more finely. After this, a handful of us went to The Brewery Tap, one of our favourite pubs in the city. I do not know what the intention was, but one hour turned into four as we imbibed in convivial conversation, great beer and good times with some fantastic friends. I also got to know Alexander and Shinaku a little more, whilst cheekily sending naughty texts to Taneli under the table. Patter got quite pissed, Shortfuse looked like Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl (and sang in the bathroom too - I wonder if this is how Mr Grohl prepares for gigs) and Wolfie is still saying I am in trouble for hitting him in the balls twice in three days. The second time was an accident - his underpant elastic twanged back. All very sad (but kinda funny).

Our final move of the day saw us go to The Beckett's Bank, a Wetherspoons, where we had some food. I also tried a unique ale specific to this pub (and indeed named after it). It tasted of honey and was gorgeous. After this, we headed home where someone vomiting on the bus forced us into a conversation with two lads and a drunk working class type on the bus home. The soiled section was cordoned off but we had a nice laugh on the ride home before heading to bed. Suffice to say it has been a rather brilliant weekend :-)

Beer Tasting Notes II

It has been a busy week of beer tasting - here is a list of beers and ales I have been enjoying this week.

Mahou (5.5%) - This is made by the same brewery that does San Miguel. Out of a bottle, this high alcohol beer is quite sweet with a nice kick at the end. It also has an exceptionally clean and refreshing taste. A definite winner and a beer I could drink all day without getting bored.
Kasteel Cru (5.2%) - Posh beer for posh people, which you can buy in ASDA. It is a product of the Alsace region of France and comes in a champagne looking bottle. It is quite a nice beer, a little hoppy, but probably a bit gassy in all honesty. Not one to be drunk warm and certainly not as classy as the bottle suggests.
William Worthington's White Shield (5.6%) - Now I generally think British beer tastes like dishwater. However this India Pale Ale is an exception. Very drinkable, if slightly gassy, this has a nice nose and a delicate taste which is perfect for a warm summer's day. It does dry your mouth out though. Still, at least it's British. BRITISH!!! *waves flag yet doesn't know why*
Duvel Green (6.8%) - I have not found a beer which tastes like this slightly spicy light-bodied example. Due to its high strength, you can only buy it in half pints but it doesn't taste like 6.8% meaning that it is very easy to get drunk on it. It does have a slight sweetness which gets a tad sickly after a while though whilst it could do with being slightly less carbonated. Think citrus fruit and pot pourri and you won't be far wrong. Is it cinnamon that comes in long thin sticks? Something like that too.
Kozel (4%) - I have had this Czech beer in bottles, both in the UK and in the Republic, but had never tried it on tap. It is a nice beer, enhanced by the fact it is advertised by a talking goat, but it was far too fizzy and lacking in flavour for my tastes. I prefer it in the bottle, at least then it has a more mellow humour and a greater depth. Described as an "honest traditional beer", I am not too sure.
Leodis (4.6%) - This lager is brewed by the Leeds Brewery and I believe is exclusively sold in its outlets around the city. This pilsner style lager is brewed on site at The Brewery Tap pub. It has a soft nose, slightly buttery, whilst the taste is predominantly of citrus fruit. It leaves a dry taste on the palette, which makes you simply want to drink more. It is a bit too fizzy though so think the alcoholic equivalent of Tango.

I might as well go through the Brew Dog (from hereonin named Brew Puppy) beers as they are fantastic examples of Scottish endeavour and drunkenness.
Trashy Blonde (4.1%) - This beer is described as "a titillating, neurotic, peroxide, punk of a pale ale. Combining attitude, style substance and a little bit of low self esteem for good measure; what would your mother say?". The answer is mmm nice beer. Deliciously fruity, this is a very refreshing beer which goes down a treat. Loads of flavours to enjoy, this kept my whistle wet like the trashiest of blondes.
5am Saint (5%) - This is an amber ale, with a deeper taste and a higher alcoholic content to Trashy Blonde. I think I prefer it due to its hidden depth and complex flavour. It had a nice mellow taste from memory and this is the only Brew Puppy beer I went back for at the Leeds Meet.
Punk IPA (5.6%) - This modern classic pale ale definitely sneaks up on you. It doesn't taste like the 5.6% it is whilst the tropical fruits and light caramel tones add to this deception. It has a very strong fruity taste - like an explosion in a Lilt factory - and this adds to its refreshing appeal. Again though, I doubt I could drink too much of this beer for fear of being sick.

Beer Tasting Notes II

It has been a busy week of beer tasting - here is a list of beers and ales I have been enjoying this week.

Mahou (5.5%) - This is made by the same brewery that does San Miguel. Out of a bottle, this high alcohol beer is quite sweet with a nice kick at the end. It also has an exceptionally clean and refreshing taste. A definite winner and a beer I could drink all day without getting bored.
Kasteel Cru (5.2%) - Posh beer for posh people, which you can buy in ASDA. It is a product of the Alsace region of France and comes in a champagne looking bottle. It is quite a nice beer, a little hoppy, but probably a bit gassy in all honesty. Not one to be drunk warm and certainly not as classy as the bottle suggests.
William Worthington's White Shield (5.6%) - Now I generally think British beer tastes like dishwater. However this India Pale Ale is an exception. Very drinkable, if slightly gassy, this has a nice nose and a delicate taste which is perfect for a warm summer's day. It does dry your mouth out though. Still, at least it's British. BRITISH!!! *waves flag yet doesn't know why*
Duvel Green (6.8%) - I have not found a beer which tastes like this slightly spicy light-bodied example. Due to its high strength, you can only buy it in half pints but it doesn't taste like 6.8% meaning that it is very easy to get drunk on it. It does have a slight sweetness which gets a tad sickly after a while though whilst it could do with being slightly less carbonated. Think citrus fruit and pot pourri and you won't be far wrong. Is it cinnamon that comes in long thin sticks? Something like that too.
Kozel (4%) - I have had this Czech beer in bottles, both in the UK and in the Republic, but had never tried it on tap. It is a nice beer, enhanced by the fact it is advertised by a talking goat, but it was far too fizzy and lacking in flavour for my tastes. I prefer it in the bottle, at least then it has a more mellow humour and a greater depth. Described as an "honest traditional beer", I am not too sure.
Leodis (4.6%) - This lager is brewed by the Leeds Brewery and I believe is exclusively sold in its outlets around the city. This pilsner style lager is brewed on site at The Brewery Tap pub. It has a soft nose, slightly buttery, whilst the taste is predominantly of citrus fruit. It leaves a dry taste on the palette, which makes you simply want to drink more. It is a bit too fizzy though so think the alcoholic equivalent of Tango.

I might as well go through the Brew Dog (from hereonin named Brew Puppy) beers as they are fantastic examples of Scottish endeavour and drunkenness.
Trashy Blonde (4.1%) - This beer is described as "a titillating, neurotic, peroxide, punk of a pale ale. Combining attitude, style substance and a little bit of low self esteem for good measure; what would your mother say?". The answer is mmm nice beer. Deliciously fruity, this is a very refreshing beer which goes down a treat. Loads of flavours to enjoy, this kept my whistle wet like the trashiest of blondes.
5am Saint (5%) - This is an amber ale, with a deeper taste and a higher alcoholic content to Trashy Blonde. I think I prefer it due to its hidden depth and complex flavour. It had a nice mellow taste from memory and this is the only Brew Puppy beer I went back for at the Leeds Meet.
Punk IPA (5.6%) - This modern classic pale ale definitely sneaks up on you. It doesn't taste like the 5.6% it is whilst the tropical fruits and light caramel tones add to this deception. It has a very strong fruity taste - like an explosion in a Lilt factory - and this adds to its refreshing appeal. Again though, I doubt I could drink too much of this beer for fear of being sick.

As Pink As A Puppy

We are having a lazy day today. I hardly ever have lazy days so I am really enjoying it. No beer either - we drank more than enough of that over the weekend. I also need to get away from the sun as my face is bright pink and my collar is giving me chaffage under my neck. There is quite a scab developing and it hurts when I wear it. I must put it on a looser fastening I guess but first I need to wait for it to heal. Wearing no collar feels a bit strange whilst wearing a slacker one just doesn't feel right.

This morning we went to Morrison's to discover it has a wider choice of products and is considerably cheaper than ASDA. To reward ourselves, we had sausage, egg, beans and chips from the Cafe where I got a strange look from an old couple who thought I was pushing in when all I was doing was getting some plates. I also drank two bottles of semi-skimmed milk - it was like being seven again. We bought a digital TV aerial to try and boost our signal at home but alas it didn't work. Still, it got our second spare TV set working so that's no bad thing.

We also called in at Foulton's Foods to get some cheap freezer stuff and we discovered where the local gay sauna is, which we are hoping to try soon. They also do fetish nights and have a dungeon, wet room and maze so fun for everyone! Jockstrap nights and naked nights are all par for the course too. It's next to a bingo hall - the contrast between the two different types of clientelle could not be greater - but I think we are both looking forward to paying the sauna a visit in the very near future.

Back home, I had a snooze (puppy likes to snooze) and then started doing some menial tasks which needed to be done. Emails were written, savings were deposited and the Paws For Cause website has been updated with our forthcoming events. We also booked the ferry for EF, meaning that all costs associated with the con have now been paid. Hooray!

Meanwhile, Wolfie is busy trying to make a rubber collar for me but he is having trouble cutting straight edges. I hope he adds some pink to it too. We are going to have a big pizza later on and just relax on this beautiful (yet slightly windy) Spring day. Then it's back to work for 11 straight days as from tomorrow. But let's not think about that just yet...

As Pink As A Puppy

We are having a lazy day today. I hardly ever have lazy days so I am really enjoying it. No beer either - we drank more than enough of that over the weekend. I also need to get away from the sun as my face is bright pink and my collar is giving me chaffage under my neck. There is quite a scab developing and it hurts when I wear it. I must put it on a looser fastening I guess but first I need to wait for it to heal. Wearing no collar feels a bit strange whilst wearing a slacker one just doesn't feel right.

This morning we went to Morrison's to discover it has a wider choice of products and is considerably cheaper than ASDA. To reward ourselves, we had sausage, egg, beans and chips from the Cafe where I got a strange look from an old couple who thought I was pushing in when all I was doing was getting some plates. I also drank two bottles of semi-skimmed milk - it was like being seven again. We bought a digital TV aerial to try and boost our signal at home but alas it didn't work. Still, it got our second spare TV set working so that's no bad thing.

We also called in at Foulton's Foods to get some cheap freezer stuff and we discovered where the local gay sauna is, which we are hoping to try soon. They also do fetish nights and have a dungeon, wet room and maze so fun for everyone! Jockstrap nights and naked nights are all par for the course too. It's next to a bingo hall - the contrast between the two different types of clientelle could not be greater - but I think we are both looking forward to paying the sauna a visit in the very near future.

Back home, I had a snooze (puppy likes to snooze) and then started doing some menial tasks which needed to be done. Emails were written, savings were deposited and the Paws For Cause website has been updated with our forthcoming events. We also booked the ferry for EF, meaning that all costs associated with the con have now been paid. Hooray!

Meanwhile, Wolfie is busy trying to make a rubber collar for me but he is having trouble cutting straight edges. I hope he adds some pink to it too. We are going to have a big pizza later on and just relax on this beautiful (yet slightly windy) Spring day. Then it's back to work for 11 straight days as from tomorrow. But let's not think about that just yet...

My Collar

At the meet over the weekend, a lot of people took a particular interest in the tag on my collar. The tag was given to me by my Master on the day I became his pet, 6 April 2007. It contains a six line mantra which takes a few seconds to read. Whilst standing still allowing people to read it, it does create something of an awkward moment. Therefore, please find the text below.

On the front it says 'Lupestripe' and on the back, in capital letters, it says:

Owned by Wolfie
If found
Return to owner
Submissive wolf,
Can bite,
Handle with care

To be honest, I don't mind the awkward moment followed by the inevitable sheepish grin afterwards, but then I am intensely proud of the tag. This was also from my biting days, which I still do to some degree (puppies like to nibble). It's always good to cause Master some trouble. Anyway, if you were ever wondering, this is what it says.

My Collar

At the meet over the weekend, a lot of people took a particular interest in the tag on my collar. The tag was given to me by my Master on the day I became his pet, 6 April 2007. It contains a six line mantra which takes a few seconds to read. Whilst standing still allowing people to read it, it does create something of an awkward moment. Therefore, please find the text below.

On the front it says 'Lupestripe' and on the back, in capital letters, it says:

Owned by Wolfie
If found
Return to owner
Submissive wolf,
Can bite,
Handle with care

To be honest, I don't mind the awkward moment followed by the inevitable sheepish grin afterwards, but then I am intensely proud of the tag. This was also from my biting days, which I still do to some degree (puppies like to nibble). It's always good to cause Master some trouble. Anyway, if you were ever wondering, this is what it says.