Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile
Ralph The Retriever

@ralph_retriever

A very happy Golden Retriever living life to the full.

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calendar_today18-05-2014 06:36:09

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3,3K Followers

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Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's difficult to follow orders when you are cooling down in a muddy puddle... [Vid: Ralph lying in a flooded gap between the river & path]

John Nichol โœˆ (@johnnicholraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#ClarksonsFarm continues to be one of the finest shows on TV. Like Top Gear wasn't really about cars, ClarksonsFarm isn't really about farms; it's about friendship. A truly wonderful, gentle, educational, insightful, hilarious project. Simply brilliant Jeremy Clarkson.

#ClarksonsFarm continues to be one of the finest shows on TV.
Like Top Gear wasn't really about cars, <a href="/ClarksonsFarm1/">ClarksonsFarm</a> isn't really about farms; it's about friendship.
A truly wonderful, gentle, educational, insightful, hilarious project.
Simply brilliant <a href="/JeremyClarkson/">Jeremy Clarkson</a>.
Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Loads of other dogs out getting an early walk before it gets too hot. The new ducklings on the river were enjoying the sunshine too! Stay cool today chums! [vid is Ralph walking past a war memorial on a sunny river path with ducklings on the water]

John Nichol โœˆ (@johnnicholraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mr Ralph The Retriever is sending some signed books to his chum Rishton who is organising a raffle to raise funds for Guide Dogs before his well-deserved retirement in September. Do follow him for details.

Mr <a href="/Ralph_Retriever/">Ralph The Retriever</a> is sending some signed books to his chum
<a href="/gd_rishton/">Rishton</a> who is organising a raffle to raise funds for <a href="/guidedogs/">Guide Dogs</a> before his well-deserved retirement in September.
Do follow him for details.
Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Flippity hek. Thick fur coats really are no fun in this weather! Found the coolest place in the house, with a gentle breeze blowing, so not moving. Wake me for dinner.

Flippity hek.
Thick fur coats really are no fun in this weather!
Found the coolest place in the house, with a gentle breeze blowing, so not moving.
Wake me for dinner.
Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Well THIS is very nice indeed! They found dear Ted's old chilling mat in the loft. It's been in the freezer for an hour & is now the perfect place for me & Red Cow to shelter from the heat.

Well THIS is very nice indeed!
They found dear Ted's old chilling mat in the loft. It's been in the freezer for an hour &amp; is now the perfect place for me &amp; Red Cow to shelter from the heat.
Guide Dogs (@guidedogs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hot weather can be dangerous for dogs. Make sure you know the signs of heatstroke, panting, collapse, rapid heartbeat, and know what to do: ๐Ÿ’ฆ Cool water ๐ŸŒณ Shade ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Fan ๐Ÿ“ž Call your vet Visit our website for more advice ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3CkDQ40 [VD: see alt text]

Hot weather can be dangerous for dogs. Make sure you know the signs of heatstroke, panting, collapse, rapid heartbeat, and know what to do:

๐Ÿ’ฆ Cool water
๐ŸŒณ Shade
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Fan
๐Ÿ“ž Call your vet

Visit our website for more advice ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3CkDQ40

[VD: see alt text]
Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Early walk for me this morning before it heats up. He even took me for a swim so now I smell like an old damp jumper & gently steaming on the patio..... [Vid is Ralph paddling in a lake then swimming away]

John Nichol โœˆ (@johnnicholraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just me & Ralph The Retriever for fillet, wedges & peppercorn sauce (& a delightful Malbec. Oops forgot any veg!) while watchin TRULY brilliant & iconic John Fogerty Credence Clearwater Revival Creedence Clearwater Revival at Glasto EIGHTY yrs old John! They don't make stars like you today!

Just me &amp; <a href="/Ralph_Retriever/">Ralph The Retriever</a> for fillet, wedges &amp; peppercorn sauce (&amp; a delightful Malbec. Oops forgot any veg!) while watchin TRULY brilliant &amp; iconic <a href="/John_Fogerty/">John Fogerty</a> Credence Clearwater Revival <a href="/TheOfficialCCR/">Creedence Clearwater Revival</a> at Glasto
EIGHTY yrs old John! They don't make stars like you today!
John Nichol โœˆ (@johnnicholraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shoes/medals polished & heading to London for RAF Benevolent Fund Bomber Command Memorial service. Funny to think I helped launch its fundraising appeal with wonderful Robin Gibb Bee Gees back in 2008 RAF Museum. Looking forward to seeing old chums & veterans for a snifter Royal Air Force Club later.

Shoes/medals polished &amp; heading to London for <a href="/RAFBF/">RAF Benevolent Fund</a> Bomber Command Memorial service.
Funny to think I helped launch its fundraising appeal with wonderful Robin Gibb <a href="/BeeGees/">Bee Gees</a> back in 2008 <a href="/RAFMUSEUM/">RAF Museum</a>.
Looking forward to seeing old chums &amp; veterans for a snifter <a href="/TheRAFClub/">Royal Air Force Club</a> later.
Rishton (@gd_rishton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Details of my retirement fundraiser to follow in the next posts: Prizes Human raffle: Greggs ยฃ20 voucher Signed book from John Nichol + ยฃ5 Caffรจ Nero voucher Junkyard Golf - 1 round of golf for 2 people (any location) Cosy Club - ยฃ30 voucher (Liverpool) The Coffee House - ยฃ10

Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

G'day. Early walk along the beautiful River Lea this morning before it gets too hot. My brekkie awaits & cool bed is in the freezer. Enjoy your day! [Film is Ralph trotting along a sunny river path past a barge]

John Nichol โœˆ (@johnnicholraf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Took Miss N to airport at 0330 today then back to bed for short kip, so poor Ralph The Retriever had a 0800 short walk in the shade before it got too hot. PLEASE don't walk your beloved dog in the daytime heat! No dog ever died NOT having a walk! [Vid: Ralph trotting along a path]

Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I have an ASTONISHINGLY annoying owner! It's a mere 34ยฐ on my patio so perfect weather for sunbathing in a fur coat wouldn't you agree? But every time I settle down I get shooed back in to the shade. Most tiresome.

I have an ASTONISHINGLY annoying owner!
It's a mere 34ยฐ on my patio so perfect weather for sunbathing in a fur coat wouldn't you agree?
But every time I settle down I get shooed back in to the shade.
Most tiresome.
Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Had the best weekend EVER. My Suzannah Nichol OBE ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› had old school friends to stay & they brought former Guide Dogs Yellow Lab, Blossom & Jack Russell thingy Olive. We played, & played & played... [Vid is Ralph & the 2 dogs wrestling & chasing around the garden]

Ralph The Retriever (@ralph_retriever) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Early morning cooling swim before brekkie & a snooze before a last full day of heat. Enjoy your day. X [Vid is Ralph skipping into a lake a swimming around]

Rescue dogs for rehoming (@rescuedoggypaws) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Now look into those eyes and tell us this is not the face of a dog who has accepted his fate of living the rest of his life in kennels 6yr old Ralph has also not had the best luck and understanding this dog is key to a successful rehome. doggydensukrescue.co.uk/rescue-applicaโ€ฆ #Nottinghamshire

Now look into those eyes and tell us this is not the face of a dog who has accepted his fate of living the rest of his life in kennels
6yr old Ralph has also not had the best luck and understanding this dog is key to a successful rehome.
doggydensukrescue.co.uk/rescue-applicaโ€ฆ
#Nottinghamshire
Soldiering On Awards (@soldieronawards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here's #SoldieringOnAwards Ambassador and best-selling author John Nichol โœˆ - alongside faithful furry friend Ralph - urging you to have your say in the Animal Partnership and Inspiration Awards! Meet our amazing Finalists and cast your vote at bit.ly/4lSlQCY

Suzannah Nichol OBE ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› (@suzannahnichol) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Camera work, production and animal management (Ralph The Retriever not John Nichol โœˆ) all my own work ๐Ÿ“น ๐ŸŽฌ ๐Ÿพ Please do vote - it really does mean a lot - and a great way to support those that serve and keep us safe โค๏ธ