THE BEST DEAL IBD

Sinopse

âÇÖThe Best DealâÇÖ is a light-hearted three part account of adventures with Jack Russell Terriers in France and England.Spanning some fifteen years it chronicles the life and times of the authorâÇÖs various terrier companions and reflect the familyâÇÖs changing attitudes to retirement.The first tale,áFrance with Darceyáis a lively and humorous daily diary describing their retirement plan to relocate to southern France and a sometimes less than well ordered, reconnaissance of likely destinations. Observing âÇÖLifeâÇÖs little foibles and disasters with a more discerning eyeâÇÖ he records their rather erratic house hunting efforts along the Mediterranean coast with the dog Darcey.ááOccasionally to be found reflecting on times past he narrowly manages to avoid falling foul of various military headquarters and several sections of the Official Secrets Act.After DarceyâÇÖs sad end the terriers Elle and Sam join the family and RobâÇÖs second storyáNo Criticismsádescribes their energetic âÇÖYou canâÇÖt possibly do without usâÇÖ sycophancy.áThe dogsâÇÖ arrival inevitably results in a change of retirement strategy and further fun-filled exploits with them at home and abroad.And lastly there is Patch, an elderly Parson Russell Terrier who having fallen on hard times, deserved a little TLC in the evening of his years.áIn a short introduction and progress reportáThe WaifâÇÖs Tail,áRob tells of losing Sam and Elle and then adopting Patch. He describes the many problems caused by uncertainty, turmoil and confusion, all of which resulted in a sometimes badly behaved companion and how with time and effort they overcame them.Throughout you are invited to discover his France.áRelish the food and drink - lots of drink!áChuckle at the confusion - lots of confusion!áEnjoy some gently ironic memoirs, meet the dogs ...and of course, his long suffering wife.Containing a few sad moments as his dogs pass away and are replaced, but never forgotten,áThe Best Dealáis a book to raise spirits and brighten any dog loving readerâÇÖs day.