Monday, February 29, 2016

LEAP YEAR DAY ~ 29TH!!


I decided to round up this month 
with a sampling of all my experiences.
~ this 29th day of February ~
I hadn't had a haircut in months so by the 23rd it was time
so the before picture was shot 
on the grassy dunes by Daddy Jim!


 The Valentine's bouquet was flourishing very well
courtesy a friend of Jim's.


Flowers like this erica, white heath were ready to bloom.
We have been experiencing a very mild February this year
compared to last year's snowmageddon!


On one super cold night 
Daddy Jim made an apple/berry crisp.
They said it was delightful!


I actually was able to run full out on the beach !
I felt like it was summer time
with a quick dip in the water 
grabbing Mr. Orangie
from a fate worse than death.


The winds would catch the spray drawing us down the beach.


Just a wee bit of snow to manoeuvre,
no chance of slipping this year!


Since there are many cousin dogs 
we decided to get together at Point Pleasant Park
which by the looks on all these faces 
was an all round hit.


Daddy Jim had his eye on many things this month like  ~~


this red flowered pitcher and glasses set 


 which had already been added to 
this tomato painted frosted glass set
already acquired a few years ago.


 Any snow that dared to show it's face
was annihilated by yours truly ~ 
besides it tastes good!


As I mentioned before the Valentines bouquet held up really well.


You can see me in the middle 
DOODLE DANCING
around Jim and his school mate Ilze (red dress)
at a pop up art show.
Slowness is not in my vocabulary
when blond ladies pay attention to me.
Really!


I needed an occasional zen walk


This rusted train trestle
caught Daddy Ron's eye
as he picked me up from my haircut.


and we have done a full 360 
finally showing you my haircut
and
this sweet baby Corgi, named Farley
who played nose's with me
just yesterday.
~~~
See you again in 4 years!
Doodle over and out here!!

Sunday, February 21, 2016

IT'S IN THE AIR •*¨*•.¸¸¸¸.•*¨*•


It is definitely in the air.
Can you feel and see it the way I'm seeing it!


There may be remnants of ice on my trails along the grassy dunes ~~


counter-balanced with mist swathing across the fields 


with occasional treacherous ice 
 making me super careful


seeing MacDonald House on the horizon
where Daddy Jim works 
grounds me


then my nose goes on overload,
I assure you!


Quick diversions off the earthy trails
up onto the boardwalk steering me over to the beach view.


On a mission 
on this day which
feels like SPRING!


Besides the snowdrops are popping through in my garden.
Spring is early this year usually teasing us in March.
I won't jinx Mother Nature,
so I have zipped my lips tight!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

POINT PLEASANT PARK WALK



It's Nova Scotia Heritage Day 
so since everyone was off work 
we decided to meet
Mary & Micheal with Maggie
Brynn & Colin with Ace & Tucker
at Point Pleasant Park.


As you can see the weather was perfect
blue skies, bright sunlight
with easy, well-trodden paths
to work our way around the park.


Mary at this point had young Tucker on leash
because he eats every stone in sight and
is still very young ~ learning the ropes.
Maggie however loves the aerial snow toss leap sessions!


The excitement for Tucker escalates him into a #2
while Colin leaps over the bench in the background with Ace.


I, on the other hand, try to encourage Ace to steal my Mr. Orangie in my mouth
which wasn't as successful as I had hoped it would be.
He's young too and dealing with an old dame like me
well, let's say I put him in his place ~ a learning moment ~ from time to time!


Heading up along the NorthWest Arm 
always is a signal for me
~~ fresh spring water is always available in the ditch ~~
a quick slurp
and
we proceeded along.


Mary & Jim obviously enjoyed this unexpected get-together
as they always do!


Colin & Brynn 


Michael & Mary


Mary & Brynn


Looks like someone by the name of Tucker is plum tuckered out.
This was a long walk for a wee one and ~~~


not to mention your's truly and the adults too.
Next time, Folks!!

Saturday, February 13, 2016

TUCKER, MY NEW COUSIN!!


This view is why I enjoy spending a day at daycare.
Wouldn't you love to meander along this pasture 
heading down the hill to the beach below?!
If not, then just stand at the fence
inhale the fresh air and beauty
and 
imagine far off lands, beaches, mountains, oceans.
It's an instant feeling that I always get
when I visit for an afternoon ~


Plus I get a chance to run forever 
with all my new friends, Chloe 
 and 
the adults
Mary and Stephanie.


At the end of the visit 
Chloe says "arrivederci"as the guys return.
All of the sudden I hear about someone new in my extended family ~


"well my, my, my,"
 lookie here!
It's Brynn with her new addition
TUCKER.
I will surely meet him at the park soon.
(Word has it that he is the spitting image of my predecessor JESSIE
only he's a he!) 

Saturday, February 6, 2016

WHIRLWIND VISIT


INHALE ~ EXHALE
INHALE ~ EXHALE
one more time
INHALE ~ EXHALE
aaaaahhhh!
now who lives here?


can't be CHICKY-WICKY
because she's hung up to dry
it would seem!


Let me check every ball
HUH!?!
MR.ORANGIE's family lives here. 
I know you believe me!


I feel like I've hit the JACKPOT
everywhere I look and sniff
I find MUNCHABLES,
absolutely everywhere.


even a bar with my picture 
DOODLE PLASTERED
all over it.



Alas after all that searching in vain
all I had to do was look up
and
there was 
HUGGY FROGGY 
who this time escaped my sniffing mania.
But guess what?
I have a great memory 
and
HUGGY FROGGY
had better keep an eye open
because I will return
singing this little ditty all way to the store ~~~

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

9TH ~ I'M HAVING MY NINTH BIRTHDAY!!






I try to be serious 
but when one of your Dads is just 
"over the top"
pretty much most of the time,
I have to be prepared
for anything
~ especially pictures.

The MOPFACE 
is/was captured
when I first understood what snow was all about
~~ one EATS snow whenever possible ~~
and 
I have maintained to this day
that by rolling and eating 
a wee bit of the white stuff
makes LIFE a little more sweeter.

My nine years have been so full
of JOY and LOVE 
for my guys.

NAMASTE
&
DOODLE ON 
my friends!