Christmas Day Wow!

Ho, Ho, Ho, Woofers!

Happy Christmas from Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles!

What a super day it has been today!

We were up early this morning to see what Santa had left for us!

The Ferrets said they would pretend to be asleep when Santa called but you know what? They fell asleep and missed him all together!

In their socks they found a packet each of 'Ferrets Bits' which is one of their favourite nibbles and next to that was a big package that Snowflake and Old Two Legs opened together!

Oh Wow! Just look at what we got Mr B!

 Mr Brambles was more interested in his stomach, as normal, so he looked after the nibbles while Snowflake organised OTL to put up the hammock!

This is just Brilliant!

You know what? It was a super big soft Hammock that stretches right across the cage and is big enough for both of them!

Next Holly and I were off downstairs to see what was in our socks! Holly and I insisted that OTL help us to open the big presents first, even though the small ones had a better sniff to them!

Come on OTL, get it open quick!

You know what? Holly and I got a new jacket each and it is going to be for cold days 'cos it is fleece lined! We were planning to wear it today but just look at the weather, sun shine and balmy breezes!

So you are going to have to wait until the cold weather arrives before we let you see us in our Flying Jackets!

Next we let OTL help us open the small presents that we had a very good idea what was inside! Yes! Rawhide Chews! Our Favourite! 

Come On Let me Help, Quick!

Holly got the first one 'cos she is a bully and off she went to her cushion so set about chewing! Normally we are banned to the office with our Rawhide Chews 'cos they make a bit of a mess on the dark carpet but as it was Christmas, we were allowed downstairs with them, as long as we stayed on the cushion!

This a Happy Christmas!

 We all went out for a walk along the Sea Wall and the sun was still getting up! Snowflake and Mr Brambles had fun digging holes while Holly and me raced up and down the beach!

Christmas Morning on The Beach!

 We were having fun on the beach and Mr Brambles was having a great time, at one point he came rushing down the beach and planted a big kiss on Snowflake, just when she wasn't expecting it!

A Christmas Kiss with no Mistletoe!

 Back home we had a super big breakfast and OTL and The Missus were eating healthily, there was a big fry up with bacon and sausages and fried bread and fried eggs and mushrooms and to drink they had orange juice mixed with champagne! OTL said it was called a Bucks Fizz!

We all had a good feed then OTL & TM opened their presents and we all had fun playing with them!

Lunchtime it was still too warm to wear our jackets but the ground was very wet and muddy!

A Little Damp?

 When Holly found a dry spot she stopped and basked in the sun for a few seconds and announced that 'This Is A Good Christmas'!

This is a Happy Christmas!

 All we need is for OTL to stop making such a noise when he blows his nose and it will be a Peaceful Christmas as well!

We are now off to see what we can mug from Christmas Dinner!

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles!

Christmas Eve Fun!

Ho, Ho, Ho, Woofers!

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles here!

The ferrets have got an early Christmas Present! OTL has used one of the cardboard boxes to build a maze, inside the box, by using the cardboard tubes he has gathered over the months. He has cut three holes in the side and mounted the tubes inside so the ferrets can explore the inside of the box and tubes, just like a rabbit warren!

They had a terrific game diving in and out and chasing each other around all over the place!

Come out, come out, where ever you are!

 Mr Brambles was in a good mood and chased Snowflake all through the new Playground. I can see that is going to be a big hit with both of them!

A Playground Pyramid!

 Old Two Legs stayed in bed a bit longer today, you know, he hasn't been on his paddling machine since Friday! We reckon that his is going to be terribly out of condition by the time he gets back on it again!

Overnight it had been blowing and raining and of course us being low down and near the coast are at risk of flooding. This morning when we went out for our morning stroll, our village was surrounded by flooded roads!

It was a good job that OTL took the big car 'cos we came across some mighty big puddles!

Puddle Number One!

A bit further on we came to an even bigger puddle that looks like it had flooded the car stuck in the middle!

Stuck!

It was a good job OTL brought the big car, especially when ahead of us we saw a tree, in the middle of the road!

A Tree Crossing?

Down on the beach it was wet and windy, so, we didn't hang about too much and Mr Brambles got into his position in the hood of OTL's coat. He was laughing and called down to us that with his hood up, OTL really did look like Obi-Wan Kenobi!

Me and Obi-Wan Kenobi

Mind you, Snowflake stayed tucked up in her 'Pocket' until it was time for a run on the beach!

On the way back to the car, Mr B was full of it and enjoyed chasing Holly and me, trying to nip our back legs. Sometimes he gets close so we are always keeping our eyes on his movements!

Nearly Gotcha!

 Back home, Mr Brambles tried to play OTL's banjo he has hanging on the wall and managed to split one of his claws. So that prompted OTL to give Mr Brambles a claw clipping!

To stop him from wriggling, (Mr B not OTL) the bottle of Ferretone is placed on Mr B's tummy and the lid opened up. Mr Brambles is so busy trying to lick the Ferretone off the lid that he doesn't notice OTL doing the clipping.

Sneaky or wot!

A Lid Licking Ferret!

After clearing up the Playground we all crashed out and even OTL fell asleep in the office!

Lunchtime came and we looked out of the window, it was overcast but OTL reckons we should take a chance so off we went!

We got down to the car park and jumped out and dashed for the long grass!

I reckon we should make it a quick wee!

 As we headed further along the path it started, the rain, it came down in buckets! We raced back to the car and sat there watching the rain. OTL did suggest we could wait a bit longer and go out again but we decided we would make use of the back garden if we got desperate!

Has it stopped yet?

Back home we both got a good rub down and OTL gave us a brush to get all the grass bits out of our coats!

When we went up stairs we found that the ferrets had been busy! There were a pair of OTL's old socks hung up outside their cage.

Dear Father Christmas!

Mr Brambles said that Snowflake and he were going to write a note for Father Christmas a bit later tonight, after they had their afternoon snooze!

So, we are off to see if there are any muggins to be had. See you all tomorrow!

A Merry Christmas to all You Woofers

May you have a Super Day Tomorrow

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake & Mr Brambles!

Snowflake shows her teeth!

Ho, Ho, Ho, Woofers!

It's us, Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

Good news, Old Two Legs had a quiet'ish night last night, low noises of coughing and wheezing and an occasional moan but we all got a good sleep. Well almost.

Yesterday afternoon Holly and I got a Chicken & Rice Chew which is a big favourite with us. Holly finished off her chew, with a little help from me, and when we went to bed OTL picked up my chew and put it on the office desk. Now it must have been a concern to Holly 'cos she couldn't get to sleep worrying about the chews safety. So, at three forty five, Holly did her 'I want attention' woof and OTL thought it was because she wanted a wee. However, when she got to the bedroom door, she turned left, instead of right, and went into the office, sat down where the chew had been placed and looked up at it. Now, even OTL couldn't miss that pointer!

A bit later the sun woke up and the day started!

OTL said that he would risk taking us all out for a run along the Sea Wall and off we went. Snowflake did her normal trick and took up residence in OTL's pocket, Mr Brambles went exploring and found that he could climb up and get between the hood on OTL's fleece and the hood on his waterproof coat!

Are we there yet?

Of course from that elevated view point he could direct OTL on which path to take down to the beach!

OK, Right Hand Down a Bit!

 Pretty soon we were charging around the beach, even Snowflake was having a sniff and a wander!

'ere, I know this sniff!

We had to turn away when Snowflake was trying to identify a sniff, it was Holly's wee!

No, you tell her!

We met up with Max and Oscar who were still unsure what to make of Snowflake and Mr Brambles, OTL decided to keep both ferrets close but to let Max and Oscar have a sniff. Well, it was OK when Max had a sniff, he was interested in the sniff but Oscar was a little too bold, he came right up to Snowflakes nose and woofed.

Snowflake decided that the woof was not very friendly and nipped him on the nose!

Oscar jumped back with a yelp and sat down on his backside looking all hurt and unsure of what had just happened!

It was a good job it was just a nip instead of a full blown bite or Oscar might have gone home with a bit missing out of his nose!

Still, he has learnt an important lesson..........You don't mess with Snowflake!

OTL is still feeling grotty and has retired to the bed to snooze all afternoon, not that we minded 'cos it is pouring with rain here and there's no way Holly and I would fancy going for another stroll along the Sea Wall!

Let's hope OTL improves or he will be spending Christmas cuddling a box of tissues!

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles

Good News, Summer is on its Way!

Hi Woofers!

Us again, Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

Did you notice anything yesterday? Well, it was the shortest day of the year, light wise that is, so now, the days will be getting longer and the nights shorter!

So keep a watch out 'cos Summer is on its way!

Mind you, looking at the weather forecast for the next twenty four hours I think there is some sort of storm heading our way, so keep your heads down!

Old Two Legs felt it was his duty to take us out this morning 'cos he said that there was no way The Missus would be able to control two dogs AND two ferrets at the same time! Mind you, OTL does have problems sometimes!

Off we went and as normal Snowflake stayed in OTL's pocket until we hit the beach then she was saying that the beach was too wet!

Come on Girl before the tide makes it wet again!

By the time we had got Miss Snowflake up and running we had a visitor, by the name of Bryn, who stopped to say hello and pass on some info regarding the sniffs by the rubbish bin on the hill. He stuck his head over the Sea Wall and said 'Hello' to the ferrets who by now were running along the Sea Wall base.

A Bit Windy but the Sniffs are good and Strong!

It was about then that the sun shone through the clouds and OTL took a couple of snaps but the sunbeams disappeared just as quickly as they arrived. What he needs is his big camera that takes quicker pictures than his little 'Point and Shoot'!

Hello Sunbeam!

 While we were looking at the sunbeam we didn't notice a young Westie that came galloping along the Sea Wall, he stopped, peered over the Sea Wall and asked the ferrets 'Wot are You'?

Next thing we knew he had jumped down onto the beach, just as OTL lifted both ferrets up onto the top of the Sea Wall!

Wot are You?

 By then his owner had arrived and clipped him onto the lead and marched him off down the Sea Wall path. They had got right down the other end and were about to turn the corner when he got unclipped from the lead. What did he do? He turned around and ran all the way back, peered over the wall and said 'Well, wot are you?'

You see, he had never seen ferrets before and was very curious! He jumped down again but this time OTL had both ferrets close and let the Westie have a sniff of both of them and they had a sniff of his nose as well. OTL was worried in case Mr Brambles decided to take a chunk out of the Westie's nose but there was no trouble and the owner came puffing along the path waving the lead again. 'Oh Blow!' says the Westie, 'I'm in the Poo again!'

Mr Brambles said that he was lucky 'cos he got let off the lead, OTL wouldn't let him or Snowflake off the lead until they got home!

Rock Climbing is difficult when your roped up with OTL!

 Back home to a breakfast of Doggy Scoff, you can tell TM is too busy playing with her new stencils to make us a proper breakfast, just wait until she wants a cuddle, I'll point her towards the stencils, let's see how 'cuddly' they are!

Lunchtime came and I was in OTL's office watching him wrap up some Christmas Presents. Snowflake for some reason wanted to get out of the cage, you could tell that 'cos she was rattling the cage door like crazy! OTL opened the door and gave her a cuddle and some Ferretone and a couple of Ferret Nibbles that she loves!

Then back into the cage but she was still rattling the door, in fact it was obvious that she was not going back to sleep, unlike Mr Brambles who was flat on his back with all four paws in the air!

I asked OTL 'Can we go out?' and he said 'Yes, and we're taking Miss Snowflake as well!

That was it, we were off down to the beach again, leaving Mr B who was still fast asleep, paws in air, snoring his head off!

Snowflake didn't climb into OTL's pocket but stayed resting on his arm with her nose tucked into his jacket!

Down on the beach she started off by ferreting around the Sea Weed to see if there were any new sniffs brought in by the high tide.

Mmmm! This one is new!

 Then she dived into the Sea Weed that had been washed ashore and had a great time digging into it and shoving her nose right underneath and throwing it over her back!

I think someone wee'd on this Weed!

Holly was interested in the wee sniff and pronounced it was Lobster Wee 'cos it was hiding under a rock!

I'd know a Lobster Wee anywhere!

 Snowflake said that she wasn't interested in Lobsters 'cos they have all their bones on the outside of their body and were difficult to get into!

You can keep the Lobster I'd rather have a Chicken, all Raw and Wriggly!

Back home again and off for a snooze while OTL falls asleep in front of the television, well, it's Sunday and it's the only time he can do that!

Not sure what is for muggins tonight, maybe a Gammon Steak!

See you tomorrow and watch out for the windy weather!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

Sniffin' Saturday

Hi Woofers!

Back again, Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

Last night Holly had a good night, only one visit to the garden for a wee but we didn't mind that!

This morning she said she felt a lot better and didn't even feel like eating grass!

Old Two Legs is a different story, all grotty and snotty plus a head ache! Maybe he should have a chew on some grass, well, it works for us, sometimes!

We got taken out by The Missus 'cos OTL didn't feel up to it, which is most unusual 'cos he likes a walk along the Sea Wall with the wind blowing in his hair!

We met up with Barney who played the Bozo again 'cos he had his ball with him and wouldn't share it with us!

Back home OTL was still in the office giving Snowflake a cuddle 'cos she missed out on her morning walk. Mr Brambles was a bit miffed at missing his walk as well and showed off by kicking his water bowl around the cage then he fell asleep on the cushion!

I'm Not Happy So I'm Showing Off!

Mr Brambles said that he would have been a good boy if TM had taken him out for a walk, so it's all her fault!

It was good to see that young Archie has got a 'Clean Bill of Health' that's what we like to see! Mind you, self inflicted tummy upsets are all part of the Doggies Job Description!

Holly will confirm that!

Lunch time OTL was curled up in a corner sniffin' and generally looking all grotty, so TM took us out, in the rain and across the fields, not our best walk but it gave Holly a chance for a wee!

Fingers crossed for some improvement with OTL, a walk is not the same without him!

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

We should be fit for Christmas!

Hi Ho Woofers!

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles back again!

Last night was not a good night for Old Two Legs, first of all his cold had been getting worse all day and by the time he went to bed he was really bad! About one thirty, Holly did her 'I Wanna Wee' woof and got him out of bed! After the visit to the garden it was Back to Bed, but OTL and us doggies couldn't get back to sleep. It wasn't that we weren't tired, it was The Missus snoring her head off!

We all tried to make her stop, Holly sat on her head but got shoved off, I tried the old 'Wet Ear Lick' but that was greeted with a louder snort and a hand smacking me on the nose!

OTL tried the 'Gentle Shove' followed by the 'Finger Poke in The Ribs' but that was no good, then he tried the 'Pull the Pillow and Spin her Head' move, but that was just as useless! So, around three thirty there was a movement and she turned over onto her side, now that means we have just five minutes to get to sleep before she starts again!

About four thirty, Holly says that she doesn't feel too good and promptly deposits Carrot and Doggy scoff in several places, ending up in the bathroom where there is no carpet to muck up!

Well, that at least got TM to stop snoring! A bit later, about twenty to five, Holly found some more Carrot & Scoff and deposited it in the bathroom again, but this time on the shower mat!

It was not a good night!

This morning Holly was saying that it must have been something she ate last night, yeah, right, Doggy Scoff?

Just to finish it off, when we went out for our early morning walk, she was sick in the car!

The walk was great, Holly and I sniffed all the sniffs and Mr Brambles chased us along the path to the beach. No more tummy upsets for Holly and Snowflake stayed in OTL's pocket because it was Too Cold for her!

As we were dancing about on the beach, Max & Oscar trotted by together with an old Bozo Labrador.

We were just tickled pink seeing the coat Oscar had on, it was an all in one, zip up the front jacket that made him look like he had a 'Jump Suit' on!

Holly and I were rolling on the ground laughing our tails off, it was sooooo funny! 

Well, at least my tummy is warm!

 Both ferrets said that he looked like a Big Jessie and does he have a part time job opening doors!

We headed for home, still laughing about Oscars jacket and I said I wouldn't be seen dead in one and Holly said it would make her look fat, as if!

Back home to Chicken breakfast and Holly shovelled it down in no time. I left it for a while 'cos I wanted to catch up on my sleep!

It was a little later that Holly met up with the chicken again, she's not having much luck! We have decided that she will have nothing but water for the rest of the day, just until her tummy settles down!

We had a slow walk at lunch time, mainly because both OTL and Holly just didn't feel like charging about. So I made up for the pair of them running around in circles and woofing at the Bozo's down on the Sea Wall!

There was a strange looking ship that passed us going out to sea, OTL said that the things on top were cranes, big enough to lift Holly up!

Heavy Duty Holly Cranes!

 Holly didn't seem impressed and said that the next opportunity she gets, she will wee in OTL's boots!

Back home it was snooze time for us all, even OTL had his eyes closed while pretending to be looking at some paperwork!

I think it will be a light snackette for Miss Holly tonight, mixed with a little rice!

Let's hope her tummy settles down soon.

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

An early Christmas Present for OTL!

Hi Woofers!

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles back with you again!

Today Old Two Legs woke up early to find he has got an early Christmas Present from The Missus,

She's given him her cold!

Poor OTL, sniffin and blowing his nose and his voice is all deep and grumbly!

So that's it, no Office Party no visits to customers, just curl up in a corner of the office and keep on with the medication!

Not that it worried us woofers, we wanted our walk and as it wasn't raining the ferrets were all up for a run as well!

Miss Snowflake travelled down in OTL's pocket and was a bit put out when OTL put her down on the wet sand!

It wasn't long before she had got back up the beach to the Sea Wall where the sun was shining and it was sheltered from the wind.

It's good when you get out of the wind!

 Holly and I found a sniff on the beach and were doing some serious investigation when Holly whispered in my ear, 'Just look at that Ferret!'

Just look up the beach to that ferret!

I looked up the beach and there, with his tummy on the ground, his tail sticking up, creeping towards us was Mr Brambles!

I'm Hunting Dog!

 He was doing his normal trick of trying to creep up on us but this time we spotted him before he got anywhere near us!

Snowflake had a go at some Rock Climbing, just to keep her paws in, 'cos if you don't keep practising you will loose the knack!

I think I'll use a Claw Jam Grip here!

Back home we had a shock......................DOGGY SCOFF!!!!!!!

Some days it just gets worse the longer your awake!

OTL went off to do some deliveries and left us snoozing on the bed. He had to drop into the Doggy Shop to pick up some Cat Litter for the ferrets Poo Pot and we didn't even get the chance of 'Advising' him on what we would like!

Of course, when he got back he gave the bags to TM who rushed off and stored it in the cupboard before we had a chance to sniff the bag properly!

OTL has spent the afternoon in the office, sniffin and sneezing and blowing his nose.

OTL is not a Happy Puppy!!

I think he will be having an early night and we reckon that he wouldn't be pleased if Holly does her 'I wanna Wee' trick at about two thirty!

With a bit of luck he may be a bit more 'Human' tomorrow, well as near to Human as OTL gets!

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

OTL is going to Die!

Hello Woofers!

Us again, Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

We have been busy today, the ferrets have been playing games with Old Two Legs and chasing each other around the office. It was Snowflake that started it by chasing Mr Brambles out of the cage and into the 'Adventure Playground' that OTL puts together every morning. The pair of them were bouncing about all over the place taking turn to do chasing!

Out on the Sea Wall Mr B was all up for a run but Miss Snowflake stayed tucked up in OTL's pocket!

Once again it took Mr Brambles to snuggle up to her to get her moving!

Come on Snowflake, lets run!

 Holly and I were running up and down the beach kicking up the sand for the fun of it!

Chaaaarge!

 It wasn't too long before Snowflake warmed up enough to get going and head back to the car. Before leaving the beach she decided that she wanted to have a climb over the rocks with Mr Brambles.

Off To The Rocks!

 Holly and I were there already and we had been playing on the rocks searching for those little shrimps we have seen before.

Come on Shrimpy, where are you?

 Miss S got going and was having some super fun squeezing in and out of the rocks and trying to hide from Mr Brambles!

Bet You Can't See Me!

 Mr B was playing along with the game and kept calling out 'Where Are You?' but we all knew he could really see her!

Have you seen Snowflake?

 Then Miss Snowflake jumped out and the pair of them raced along the Sea Wall towards the stairs that lead to the path back to the car park!

Can't Catch Me!

 Back home OTL was working away in his office and the telephone rang, it was one of those Bozo's who keep phoning about an accident OTL had a couple of years ago. What happened was someone ran into him, at a very low speed, and other than the car getting  a bit dented, there was no other damage of injury to OTL.

Well, these Bozo's keep ringing OTL trying to get him to claim  he was injured and claim compensation. They call at all times of the day and night!

OTL has decided to welcome the next caller and say that he is so pleased that they have called 'cos because of the accident he was so badly injured that he died!

Not that it will stop them telephoning but he hasn't been a ghost before, so he has been practising by going, Ooooooooo! and dressing up in a bed sheet!

Holly says he is cracking up!

Lunchtime we were down the Sea Wall again and OTL spent some time trying to get us to both look at the camera at the same time, silly lad, there is no way we would do that, unless there is some food in it for us!

Here's looking at you!

 Holly suggested OTL could take a picture of her doing her line dancing!

Step, Step Kick!

 Straight from the walk we headed off to do some deliveries in town, so we stood guard as OTL took the stuff in to his customer. You know, we are very good guard dogs and we woofed at a couple of people who walked past and Holly even gave one of her 'Mean Growls' which is a really serious growl!

Not sure what's for dinner tonight, that's 'cos The Missus is still playing with some new stencils that arrived today!

Now what is more important,stencils or OTL dinner?

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Miss Snowflake and Mr Brambles.

We are still on the Runway!

Hi Woofers!

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles here!

Another mild day today, seems that Winter has yet to find our corner of the world. Old Two Legs was watching the television this morning and saw that the airport proposed down here has not been included in the 'Short List' but will be looked at next year!

Just how daft can some Two Legs be?

If they build an airport here it will have to be a new town they will need to build, not just an airport!

What would happen to my Rock Climb? They should think of these things before making any decisions about our home!

They wouldn't take away our Rock Climbing Wall would they?

 Just think what would happen to the beach, where would Mr Brambles dig his morning 'Hole'?

I just Love Holes!

Down on the beach Snowflake was trying hard to wake up, she had travelled all the way down in OTL's jacket pocket. She is getting used to this mode of transport, it's the 'Getting Out' at the other end she doesn't like!

The Sheppy Bridge looked like it was on fire but when we looked at the picture OTL took we could see it was just steam coming out of the factory chimneys!

It looks like it's all on fire!

Mr Brambles snuggled up to Snowflake to give her some encouragement to 'Get a Move On' 'cos he was ready for the run back, you know, he ran all the way down to the beach from the car park! He says that if OTL is getting exercise then so should he!

Two Fit men in the house? Whatever next!

Come on, get yer tail in gear girl!

I must admit, I was impressed with Mr Brambles plan to get all super fit, you know before long he will be asking OTL if he can borrow the rowing machine!

Come on Miss Snowflake, we're heading back now!

Lunch time was a dual trip out, first of all we headed back to the Sea Wall and sniffed our way along the path, we had to fight our way past all the cameras and interviewers and people waiting to be interviewed!

It gets a bit boring after a while, and those television people spoil all the good sniffs!

They've trampled on all the sniffs!

No matter where we went there were traces of sniff that had been spoilt, still, it won't be long before they all clear off and leave it to us again!

They've even been down here!

After our walk we headed down into town to do some deliveries which was fun 'cos we could woof at all the other woofers and Two Legs walking along the streets!

Back home for a snooze before dinner time!

The garage came and took OTL's car away for servicing and left their motor here. They also left the car keys! Holly says that means we can use the car to go out for walks or do shopping or just a run around the town but OTL said that he didn't have time to go 'Joy Riding', mind you he said it would have been a good idea!

Dinner is soon, so we're off to do some mugging and then give OTL a cuddle while we nibble on our carrots!

See you tomorrow!

Luv,

Daisy, Holly, Snowflake and Mr Brambles