My Name is Sandiman Gem Stone Emerald or Sandy for short and this is my life

Missing Ben made me so sad and I became poorly,  "mum and dad" helped a little, but I needed another friend to play with.  Then early in 1999 I was introduced to ANOTHER German Shepherd called Daniel ("mum and dad" nick named him "The Thug") who was 6 months old.

You could always find me laying right here, come rain or shine.

"The Thug" has no respect for the elderly .... I'm ten years old do you realise Dan.

Where's all my toys gone.

Daniel became my friend and in the early days I could play with him, but now I just liked to lay down and bask in the sun.

Hurry up with the BBQ, we're starving!

This is my best side.

It was just one of those hot days when I needed to be in the shade.

Puss became part of the family and Dan and I put up with him.... well, apart from Dan, when he got bored he'd chase the cat.

You eat your own dinner Puss.

Wot you got for dinner Sandy.

Puss feels safer near me than Daniel.

I know I have been here before today but they still need watering.

I hope your not going use that hose on me.

It's not time to come in yet I have not finished having a wander.

My teeth are not as good as they were, but I can still chew my bone.

Hey Sandy, there's better sniffs over here.

I've seen better snow in my early days.