A long dog day in heaven

Stop me if I've mentioned this before

but I do have the very softest of spots in the

whole of soft spot land for running dogs

large and small so it will come as no surprise

when you hear that I've just been surrounded

by hundreds of the exquisite creatures and feel

like I may have died and gone straight to heaven

in the process.

I've been nibbled by whippet pups who wouldn't sit

still to have their photo taken.

I've been in the company of lurcher men who

always bring a bottle just in case.

I've seen a Bedlington cross too beautiful for words.

I've been delighted to see young families out

with their dogs.

I've thought very seriously about stealing a van

just for what's in the back of it.

I've seen more saluki crosses than you could

shake a stick at.

I've seen dogs who like to drive .....

..... and others who prefer the back seats.

There's been the rough .......

..... and the smooth,

and just about everything else in between.

They seem to have picked up a good sniff.

I think I'll tag along and see where it goes.

Lure coursing at Raveningham,

it's the only place to be.