Thursday 23 July 2009

Canine Friends

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Firstly, thank you so much for the lovely comments you left on my previous posting - my anniversary entry.

The weather remains very changeable. No sign of the heatwave summer that was predicted. Makes me wonder, apart from alerting shipping, what good weather forecasters actually are. They never seem to get it right. We have had very strong winds for several days and the plants have been taking a battering.

Jesse and Jack never worry about the weather. They just enjoy their daily romps across the fields or in the woods and take delight in meeting their friends.

I am going to share a few of their friends with you today.

Firstly we have Elona. Elona is the manageress of our local Off Licence (for our American friends that is Liquor Store). She loves Jesse and Jack. She also has a beautiful dog of her own.


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This is Elona's dog. He is a Mastiff called Thai.

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Border Collies are extremely popular in our area so next up we have William (Bill) and his Collie, Ben. Ben is twelve years old now and having some trouble with his back legs but that does not stop him enjoying himself. Ben is next to his master and then our Jack. They are very similar in appearance although Jack has a lot more white on his face.


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Of course, Jesse had to get in on the act. Why is it that dogs always put their ears down the moment you aim a camera at them?

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Now Ben on his own.

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Another one is their canine friends is also a Border Collie. His name is Flynn and his master is Ron. Flynn is a Blue Merle and has one bright blue eye.

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Now we have Rita and her lovely Labrador Retriever - Josie.

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Lastly, our friend and neighbour Brian with his two dogs. Megan is a black Greyhound, originally bred for racing, she had no taste for it so she now lives happily with Brian, Margaret and their other dog, Daisy. Daisy is cream and is a Lurcher.

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Of course there are many more. We have fields near to us where Him Indoors takes our two and usually gets chatting to someone or other. There is nothing like a dog for attracting conversation and getting to know other dog owners.


I hope that you have enjoyed seeing some of Jesse and Jack's canine friends and our friends as well.


We are going to have lunch now before Mike sets off again on his daily walk. I wonder who he will meet up with today?


Until the next time, dear friends and readers.

Our thanks to all the above people who gave their permission for their pictures to appear here.

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18 comments:

  1. Lovely pictures of all the dogs. It is nice to receive good comments but in my four years I have never received a bad on touch wood. Love Joan

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  2. Your beautiful dogs do have a lot of friends. How nice to see them. Isn't it true that animals never seem to mind the weather. Why is it that we do? I'm so dependant on some sunshine and hate to see dark dreary days. I think the animals have the right attitude for sure. It is raining here for the 2nd day in a row and I am at work but it would have been a great morning to sleep in.

    Thank you and your friends and neighbors for the SMILES today.

    'On Ya'-ma

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  3. I loved this entry...so unusal thx for sharing...tell your friends & neighbors thx too!!!
    xoxox

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  4. What lovely dogs. Thanks for sharing the photos

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  5. So many great dogs! This would a paradise for my daughter. She loves Border collies and she works very hard at school because she's determined to become a vet (and a dog-walker!). I will show her these pictures when she gets in. Thanks for posting them. All the best. Ciao. A.

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  6. Jack and Jesse have some nice friends. I would think they would really like their walks each day just to see them. Thanks for sharing. Helen

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  7. Hi Jesse and Jack! It was so nice to meet all your friends... Happy Walking... :)

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  8. They are all lovely Jeannette.I don't have a dog but I do watch one of the neighbours Border Collies setting off for his walks each day and he sure looks excited as he passes by.Thankyou for sharing your lovely pictures.Take Care God Bless Kath xx

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  9. Jeannette what a lovely entry ~ It was great seeing all the dogs and their owners ~ Jack and Jesse do have a lot of friends ~ Ally x

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  10. Can't believe how well behaved they look. They all seem loved and well cared for too. Enjoyed your pictures. Eileen x

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  11. Havent Jack and Jesse got some lovely friends ?how nice to see the pictures of your two with their chums ..love Jan xx

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  12. It looks like such a lovely place. As I was reading, it brought to mind my grandfather. He would take his walks with his dog, Mitsi. Mitsi was a small wire-haired terrier, white. He would make conversation on their walks with neighbors and everyone got to know "Johnnie" and "Mitsi". Lovely dogs! Today would have been my grandfather's birthday, he passed in 04. I do miss him. It brought a smile to my heart, reading your journal today. Thanks for sharing,

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  13. very cool...people don't walk their dogs over here...well they don't walk anywhere..lol...

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  14. Woof, woof! Nice to see all the doggies Jack and Jesse meet out on their walks. Ben could be Jack's twin, it is hard to tell them apart! Love B x

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  15. Hi Jeannette hopefully I am able to send this comment ,lovely to see your dogs and their friends .
    Love and hugs
    Jeanxx

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  16. Aww, I loved seeing your neighborhood dogs, Jeannette. How can they not give one a big smile?!! Give Jesse and Jack and nice pat and pet for me when you can. The weather in my area has been unseasonably cooler than normal. I will take it! Take care, honey! Love, Val xox

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  17. Thanks for telling us about the dogs that Jesse and Jack meet on their travels. Jim is always telling me about the dogs Jake meets each day on their walks. The funny thing is that he usually knows the dogs names but not the owner`s!

    Love

    Sandra xxxx

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  18. I loved this entry, of course if it has to do with your wonderful dogs I would!!! I enjoyed meeting their friends...they have some handsome 4 legged pals. You are right, dogs can break the ice for people and get a conversation started. They are such wonderful friends.

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