In the Pink!

A Photo a Day
10.05.08
The old bench, the front garden.

Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.

Franz Kafka

Our garden. like so many others is enjoying the weather and the pink of the tulips really brings the old bench alive.
Our garden is full of old bits and bobs and I am enjoying bringing colour and detail to old throw aways, which otherwise would indeed be thrown away....so I am going to be busy!




I am dismayed to say this week's contribution for Misty Dawn's Camera Critters
features a naughty doggy! Yes, our very own Elsie.
On Friday evening after a lovely day we were having a BBQ on our patio.
Basically Elsie felt that Wilma should not have been playing with the frisby which I had thrown for her.........
so she bit Wilma, who does not like being bitten.....so she gave as good as she got!
Jon and I eventually pulled them apart and Elsie was sent up to the Naughty Girl's Room (Jon's study) to do some thinking!
Wilma was upset, but calmed down.
When we checked Elsie we discovered Wilma had bitten one of her rear paws.
We took Elsie to the vets where she had to be sedated and prepared for a small operation.
Her claw had to be removed but the would was stitched up and the vet was happy with the result!
We collected Elsie who was drowsy, and as you can see, as she lay in the sunshine she fell asleep on Jon's foot!

Bless!

Both Wilma and Elsie are re-homed rescued dogs, so we know they both have problems.
At times we despair but know they are in good hands!
We just need to exercise our patience and understanding!

Why own a dog?
Why own a dog? There's danger you know,
You can't own just one, the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger,
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.

The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
The floor is all footprints, the furniture is dusty,
The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few nose prints, and a little more hair?

Each one is so special, so useful, so funny,
The Vet, the food bills grow larger, you owe money,
Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except other dog folks, who live the same way.

Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too,
But your weekends are busy, you're off with the crew.
There's dog food and vitamins, and training and shots,
And entries and motels which cost lots.

Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then your favorite dog comes and climbs in your lap.
His look says your special, and you know that you will,
Keep all of the critters, in spite of the bill

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As you can see from my previous posts, we have been out and about on the motorbike enjoying some time off...making the most of the weather.
I do appologise for not visiting many blogs and so appreciate your comments here.
I will visit after our holiday period.

Take care and watch this space!
Dx