Stories by Arthur Witten
Arthur Witten resides in Australia. Over the decades, he has shared his heart and home with multiple Newfs. His colourful posts to Newf-L have been preserved on his page for all to enjoy.
It Wasn’t Me
From the early hours a bitterly cold wind, heralding the fast approach of winter, was buffeting Liquorice and Keaton's realm. Brrrrr!!!! Living near Sydney in Australia, our winters are mild compared to those in North America however we do not...
Do Motorbikes Swim?
Recent weeks have seen Liquorice and Keaton acquire a new conveyance, and so well liked of by deserving puppers that we have given their car a name, "Bubba". First time we have called a car by name, at least a name that can be printed. This is...
Panic Stations!
This morning I was thoroughly engrossed in paperwork. Liquorice and Keaton were thoroughly engrossed in slumber! Suddenly an unusual movement at my feet seized my attention! Something was horribly wrong with Keaton! He had been snoozing beside...
Working The Late Shift
Following his evening meals recently, Keaton has not been coming inside, preferring to laze in the cool night air as the dew settles in for its overnight stay. However, during the many invitations issued for the young master to join his family...
Pleasant Thoughts
The morning had been sunny with a cooling breeze, pleasant autumnal weather Downunder in Oz, and one that held the promise of a perfect afternoon! It had been a lazy morn too, well emphasized by Liquorice sprawled out in the breezeway, heavy...
Egad!
This sunny morning found Liquorice and Keaton sprawled out in the shade on front lawn each enjoying a rawhide treat as their "manservant" set about brushing the lovable Liquorice. As always, my little darling was thoroughly enjoying her treat...
How Great Minds Work
The morning sun's warming rays had yet to start their day's work thus dew adorned the lawns and worthy puppers were brushed in the breezeway. Keaton lay against the iron-lacework gates. Next to him was Liquorice, putting one of their day beds...
Contentment
The evening had cooled following a warm day with a gentle breeze still welcome when brushing a recumbent Keaton on the back lawn. Liquorice lay next to us, stretched out and snoozing still, apparently not having noticed that her session with...
Attack Of The Killer Pot Plants!!!!
The afternoon was a lazy one. Peace and contentment reigned supreme. Liquorice was serenity herself, asleep at my feet while indifference was mine working at the computer. Keaton lay snoozing dreamily on the cool vestibule tiles whereupon the...
Forgot Something
Liquorice and Keaton have trained me well, for my worthy puppers require that I brush them while they rest lying on their sides. My little darling and the young master are firm believers in that old maxim, "Never stand when you can sit, and...
Tale Of Three Biscuits
Brushed the puppers in the breezeway this morning. Keaton lay against the iron-lacework gates. Next to him was Liquorice, putting one of their day beds to good use. I placed the mat next to them on the floor in readiness for their grooming...
The Preferred Drop
Liquorice and Keaton have two types of water available to quench their thirst. Since we do not have "city water" my little darlings are offered rainwater collected from the roof. During times of drought this is blended with "city water" trucked...
Sleepy Time Boy
This afternoon, Liquorice was asleep at my feet while I was sitting at the computer. Keaton lay on the vestibule tiles whereupon the young master found his innocent self attacked, set upon by a large pot of Spathiphyllum! Keaton was apparently...
Garlic???
I go through periods when I eat garlic, beautiful flavorsome raw garlic, and many delicious cloves at a sitting. Wonderful stuff! Usually I have it on bread with tomato pepper and salt, which happily, has been my lunch these last few days. Even...
Did You Hear Keaton This Morning?
Autumn here in Australia on Sydney's rural fringe results in days that are peaceful, relaxing and sunny. Today was no exception. It was one of those delightfully tranquil autumn mornings when the birds were chirping and the gentle breeze was...
Two Crows And A Magpie
Liquorice was disturbed as she lay accepting her early morning session with the brush this A.M. She seemed torn between indulging her human as I busied myself with rake and slicker, and something out of my view. But then I was otherwise engaged...
Spooky!
We had a real scare last night. I had found the position on a videotape for a program taped during the week for Ma and Pa. Then I left Liquorice with them, closed the door to the vestibule to keep out the noise and disappeared into my office....
A Swim, Oz Style
It was time for me to leave the comforting coolness of our air-conditioned house to face the glaring sun, trying successfully to make its presence felt through thinning layers of cloud, for I had to turn off a water pump down in the paddock...