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42 thoughts on “Dogosophy”
Lovely, puppy Stan. I just got home from New Orleans, so I am behind on Ireland doings, but I thought about you and Jean yesterday while watching the swans in City Park!
New Orleans sounds very far away to me.
I wonder if that’s where Jean’s swans might have gone. She can’t find them and I’m worried about her, not them. Stanny
Stan, how lucky are you, to have nature’s wonderland to play in. Buster would love that… he spends half his day chasing lizards in the courtyard. Pity he keeps getting so excited that he doesn’t think about the garden pots and sometimes crashes into them…
Must be fun to work in a golf club ~ dogs aren’t allowed on ANY of the ones here. I must try and take a quick sniff around our one and let you know what it’s like. Wonder would they all be trying to hit me with the goof balls?
Ha ha ha… I think one is or is not a goof ball. Don’t think one can be hit by one.
It’s hard to get the hang of all this. Maybe I should come and stay with you for lessons. Zeke could teach me a thing or two as well? S.
Absolutely! Our home is more than open to you!
Oh now you talkin’
Next thing is to get a plan together! Sx
Absolutely!!! If I hear you’re in my vicinity and don’t let me know….
Oh you’ll hear me before you see me. I’ve a bark that would waken Canada!
Willow, this reminds me of a mad kind of thing J says: “Bless us and save us says ould Mrs Davis.’ That’s when things are all in a twaddle, like they often seem to be. Are you home from France? I like people to be home. Sxxxx
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
Lovely, puppy Stan. I just got home from New Orleans, so I am behind on Ireland doings, but I thought about you and Jean yesterday while watching the swans in City Park!
New Orleans sounds very far away to me.
I wonder if that’s where Jean’s swans might have gone. She can’t find them and I’m worried about her, not them. Stanny
That would have been quite the swim for them!
I suppose so but they are great flyers too.
Stan, how lucky are you, to have nature’s wonderland to play in. Buster would love that… he spends half his day chasing lizards in the courtyard. Pity he keeps getting so excited that he doesn’t think about the garden pots and sometimes crashes into them…
Oh I know I’m lucky.
Pots! J says dogs and gardening don’t suit each other and that the dogs have won in her life. Hooray!! Stan.
Couldn’t agree with you more, Stan. You are a very wise pup!
Wise the odd time, Dale. That’s why I have to get my paws on the computer in case I forget the gems. Love to Zeke. Stan xx
Yes indeed! Otherwise we just pass for goof balls! Zeke xoxo
Goof balls? That’s a new one for me. It’s been all golf balls here over the weekend with them watching the Ryder Cup. S.
Ha ha ha! Here too… I work in a golf club so it was on all the TVs in the clubhouse
Must be fun to work in a golf club ~ dogs aren’t allowed on ANY of the ones here. I must try and take a quick sniff around our one and let you know what it’s like. Wonder would they all be trying to hit me with the goof balls?
Ha ha ha… I think one is or is not a goof ball. Don’t think one can be hit by one.
It’s hard to get the hang of all this. Maybe I should come and stay with you for lessons. Zeke could teach me a thing or two as well? S.
Absolutely! Our home is more than open to you!
Oh now you talkin’
Next thing is to get a plan together! Sx
Absolutely!!! If I hear you’re in my vicinity and don’t let me know….
Oh you’ll hear me before you see me. I’ve a bark that would waken Canada!
Oh! Bless!
Willow, this reminds me of a mad kind of thing J says: “Bless us and save us says ould Mrs Davis.’ That’s when things are all in a twaddle, like they often seem to be. Are you home from France? I like people to be home. Sxxxx
No on the Ferry right now waiting to leave Caen 🤗
Oh I hope you’re home safe and sound. Wish I’d been there to give you a surprise welcome!! Stanny
Me too!
Oh you’re there! Hope it’s not toooo grotty being home to reality! Stanny
Omg… I let you know as soon as I finish the laundry! Hugs Stanny!!
I love lying in laundry when it’s all warm and clean!
I Love those sunny spots too!
They’re great, aren’t they, and keep you on the move. The sun is a funny animal, I always think. Have a great week. Stan.
Wise words Stanny!! Hope your weekend is going well. 💛
Hi Val, it may be Tuesday, but the weekend has kinda rolled into the week in a seamless puppy sort of way. S.
That’s my sweet friend.
And you’re mine! Sx
The dog of the house will always find the sunny spot 🙂
WOW, Andrea, I might have to steal this for one of my wise sayings! Stanny
Beautiful photo! A black dog atop of stunning fall leaves. Love it!
Thanks so much, Isobel. Love Stanny.
a beautiful photo and a beautiful dog you are lucky to have 🙂
Oh thanks very much. I love compliments! Puppy Stan.
Puppy Stan, you’re just divine! Hope you’ve been enjoying the autumn colours and now the Christmas excitement!
Thanks for writing. Believe it or not I’m not into Christmas at all really. Not sure why. Love Stanny.
That’s a beautiful dog! I’m envious. I’ve had a few dogs. I’m an animal lover, but nothing beats the companionship of a loyal, adorable doggy.
Oh thanks for writing. I hope you find a dog that loves you as much as I love Jean and she loves me. Woof, Puppy Stan!