But I was sternly practical, smoothing away the wrinkles of sentiment with firm hands. Once balanced on my knees, he sinks into a deep and heavy-limbed sleep that leaves me quite unable to read my book, let alone reach for the glass that is tantalisingly close to hand, were it not for 70lb of Nigel pinning me to the chair. Nigel will visit waste-paper baskets, his bed, underneath hedges and shrubs, growing increasingly busy and seemingly distracted from your presence, until he finds what he considers the ideal gift — which usually ends up being a scrunched-up envelope or the current favoured yellow tennis ball. This includes institutions which may have a credit balance on their Dawsonera account. He was ridiculously soft. His teeth, biting rather too hard, have to be prised open so that normal service can be resumed. So the slow but headlong plunge into lasting love begins. After Ziggy’s death a friend suggested that what we see in our dogs are “hairy little saints”. Often, he will fall fast asleep with a ball or scrap of paper in his mouth, as though the default position is to clutch something — anything. And if I then go over myself and he discovers me in the farmyard, Nigel greets me as though I’ve returned from walking across the Arctic. And he does this with astonishing compliance. It couldn’t be a ridiculous made-up name; it just had to be as inappropriate as possible. I often look at Nigel, and think what an extraordinary thing it is to have this large animal sharing the house with us, and how dependent that relationship is upon him choosing to go along with it rather than me enforcing it. Your order is now being processed and we have sent a confirmation email to you at. It helps that he's good-looking - beautiful even - but so are lots of dogs. In the book I explore why we love dogs and what they mean to us emotionally and domestically. Dogs have always been central to Monty Don's life, and there have been many over the years, but it's fair to say that none has been quite as famous as Nigel. ©2020 Bookseller Media Ltd rights reserved. Sometimes, he goes off to spend the day farming with my son. That’s it. Play it now. A must read . So, this is the book of Nigel, but also the book of all dogs in every British family and a celebration of the deep love we feel for them,” said Don. I look back on all the dogs in my life - all of which I have loved deeply and which have been an essential part of my life. Please enter your email address below and we'll send you a link to reset your password. MY PLAN was never to use Nigel on screen; he simply did what he always does and followed me round the garden, bringing me balls to throw or waiting on standby for balls that might be thrown. He steals every scene he’s in. Nigel, terribly excited by this, then spends the rest of the take looking across to see where the noise and glorious hint of tennis ball aroma is coming from. Nigel also likes to sit on my lap when I’m in an armchair by the fire, and will climb up in a manner that I suspect he regards as stealthy but is, in fact, just insistent. Then, and only then, can he properly come and say hello — groaning, wriggling and trying to bite your hand all at the same time, and all with the ball or piece of paper lodged firmly in his mouth. Nigel had such a huge impact on his life, and he wanted to share that with the world. - Monty Don, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Monty Don is a great writer coming out of the garden and into the hearts and homes of every dog lover in the UK. We all love our dogs but I’ve had lots of dogs and he was special; it’s very hard to put your finger on it.”. We’d decided we wanted to be with her when she was euthanised – the kindest thing to do, our vet told us – but by that time in March that service was in short supply. Nigel’s world is mediated by his mouth. If he really loves you, then he has to get hold of you — preferably your hand — and cling to it for far longer than feels comfortable or natural. Jinx:The:Poet {the Literary Masochist, Ink Ninja & Word Roamer} marked it as to-read Dec 29, 2018. jane brookes marked it as to-read If this item isn't available to be reserved nearby. In the book, Don discusses why we connect with animals so deeply and what dogs mean for us emotionally. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. ISBN: 9781473641716 We have a great range of Dogs As Pets from top brands. And in a time of such uncertainty, our social bonds disrupted, it is perhaps this that people are seeking. In this truly moving and uplifting account, Monty Don explores our deep connections with animals through his relationship with his beloved retriever Nigel, who rose to fame as Don’s co-star in BBC’s Gardeners' World. In the book I explore why we love dogs and what they mean to us emotionally and domestically. Heartfelt and delightful, Nigel is a wonderful address to the magnificence of our loyal canine companions and the role they play in our lives. The full catalogue of eBook content previously purchased by customers of Dawson Books Ltd is being transferred to the VLeBooks systems run by The Little Group companies, Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd, and Browns Books for Students.

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