It's been a funny few days for our Riley.
The success of being an artist's muse has clearly gone to the lad's head. A few weeks ago, I was stunned and thrilled to find local artist Pauline Longley had drawn a beautiful picture of our Riley (check it out at:
http://art-pal.blogspot.com/2010/07/llama-in-coloured-pencil-finished.html ). The image has now been turned into a greetings card too.
On Saturday I thought I'd continue his training out in the community so that Hattie could begin her maternity leave. He behaved appallingly. He's always been very well behaved before, and I don't know whether it was the number of curious dogs who came a bit too close, or the awful music they were playing over the tannoy, but he got really upset. As I was loading him back in the trailer for a brief respite, the catch on his lead rope came undone and he made a dash for freedom. In a MASSIVE recreation ground. Fortunately, with a bit of help from the fete-goers (my grateful thanks to the Cats Protection League Lady who press ganged volunteers into helping) a human chain was formed and we quietly trapped him into a corner of the field. Phew.
Less than 2 hours later it was reported on Facebook. Aah!
Riley is now off the hook as far as village fetes go - I will still be trying him out as a trekker though.
Riley's picture is currently on display at an arts exhibition in Ilminster, until about the 15th September, if any one's interested. He does look handsome.
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