A trip to the beach? There’s no better way to start the New Year.
Emma and Ruby were happy to get out of the house.
“Yahooooooo! It’s so much fun, so much to see.”
Ladies and Gentlemen we have “Liftoff” (with all four feet).
Emma thinks she’s Superdog. She’ll just swim out to the ducks and bring them home to “Dad.”
But she has forgotten that ducks can not only swim, but also fly. The ducks on the other hand, seem to know that dogs can’t fly.
“Any second I’ll have them, ” Emma bleats.
And any second, the ducks will take wing, after which, Emma does the sensible thing and turns back to shore.
Refreshed and well exercised, she comes ashore, looking for someone to shake by.
Not one to give up easily, she’s already scouting around for more targets.
No ducks were harmed in the making of this blog post. Fa-a-a-a-ar from it!
January 6, 2019 at 1:36 am
The “kids” are excited. Happy New Year Anneli.
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January 6, 2019 at 8:09 am
Were they ever! So many smells to check out and logs to root under.
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January 6, 2019 at 2:28 am
This is lovely. Thank you
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January 6, 2019 at 8:21 am
Thanks for visiting. It’s nice to see you here.
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January 6, 2019 at 2:55 am
A great way to spend a few hours. Enjoyed your words and great pics.
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January 6, 2019 at 8:16 am
It sure was a nice outing.
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January 6, 2019 at 4:34 am
What a great day! Happy New Year!
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January 6, 2019 at 8:17 am
And to you, Jill. Great to get out, considering our weather has been so bad most days.
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January 6, 2019 at 4:52 am
Love your picture story!
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January 6, 2019 at 8:17 am
Thanks, Pit. We had a nice morning.
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January 6, 2019 at 5:22 am
So cute! Emma will never give up! That shot of all feet in the air is great, Anneli. Did you plan that?
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January 6, 2019 at 8:19 am
NO! Good heavens, I can’t do photos like that. Purely accidental. I wish it had been clearer, but Emma is always on the move so most pics of her are a blur.
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January 6, 2019 at 9:27 am
It’s not even blurry! You did a great job!
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January 6, 2019 at 10:03 am
Thanks, Luanne. Always nice to have your input.
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January 6, 2019 at 7:39 am
What a wonderful little friend! Her attitude must be infectious!
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January 6, 2019 at 8:15 am
Well, I wish I had her energy. We love her to bits.
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January 6, 2019 at 7:55 am
Wonderful, Anneli!
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January 6, 2019 at 8:15 am
Tnx, Jennie. We had fun.
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January 6, 2019 at 10:49 am
You’re welcome! 🙂
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January 6, 2019 at 8:47 am
I love this post! It really shows off the beauty of our coast. The dogs had a blast by the looks of it and I’ll bet they lay down by the woodstove after and slept for hours! 🙂 Thanks for the great photos.
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January 6, 2019 at 10:02 am
It does, Sonja. You have beautiful beaches down your way too, Shall I send you a couple of dogs to help explore? And you’re right about being tuckered out later. They lay by the fire and soaked dup the heat.
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January 6, 2019 at 9:09 am
I wish I could have been with you on this walk with the dogs. Emma is so full of energy – just a lovely dog! Thanks for sharing your New Years walk, it was a good start.
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January 6, 2019 at 10:00 am
Yes, I agree. It was a good way to start the new year. Would have been nice if you could have been there. It has been too many years!!
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January 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm
yes, too many of them!!
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January 6, 2019 at 11:03 am
Lovely post 🙂
Thank you.
Life is Good !
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January 6, 2019 at 12:37 pm
Love the liftoff picture! That’s one excited dog.
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January 6, 2019 at 12:43 pm
Yeah, I do too. She’s so much fun.
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January 6, 2019 at 3:36 pm
“Looking for someone to shake by.” Ha ha ha. That’s so true. 🙂 I’m glad the ducks got away and Emma had some fun.
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January 7, 2019 at 6:30 am
One happy looking dog, nice photos.
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January 7, 2019 at 11:01 am
Thanks, Belinda. Yes, she is very happy. Isn’t that the beauty of dogs – they’re always happy unless they are suffering. Great companions.
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January 7, 2019 at 6:57 am
Emma is a treasure—you would have to be quick to catch her in action! Happy New Year, Anneli!
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January 7, 2019 at 11:02 am
For sure! It was a lucky click, that’s all. All the best to you for 2019, Diane.
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January 7, 2019 at 8:06 am
Haha. My herding dog tried to herd geese just once. He realized they’d just fly away and doesn’t bother anymore.
I was wondering if your hunting dogs would take chase if they saw a rabbit or some other type of wild varmint around those parts. Emma sure is brave to venture into cold waters. Brrrr.
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January 7, 2019 at 10:59 am
Yes, both our dogs would love to chase a rabbit but if we’re out for pheasants in the fall, they get the whistle immediately and have to come back.
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January 7, 2019 at 12:06 pm
Oh, so that’s how it works, with the whistle. Max used to chase rabbits when we first moved back to Chicago, because he never saw them before in Florida. He was curious. Now he’s used to them and doesn’t really bother with them much anymore. He just watches them.
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January 7, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Dogs, like people, do slow down as they get older (and hopefully, smarter).
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January 7, 2019 at 8:11 pm
Such exhilaration! Delight, indeed! 🙂
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January 7, 2019 at 8:32 pm
It really was. Thanks, Debra. Happy New Year to you.
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January 11, 2019 at 4:26 am
The inside of me looks like Emma, when she thinks she’s superdog. Buoyant joy! xo
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January 11, 2019 at 9:42 am
That’s a good way to feel!
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February 8, 2019 at 1:53 pm
Great to see the scenery and Emma enjoying the water. Our Ruby chases everything that moves but isn’t keen on swimming, she just likes to splash around excitedly!
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February 8, 2019 at 3:05 pm
Emma loved the water from the time she was tiny. At 6 months, she leaped off a four-foot bank into the Missouri River, all on her own initiative, and loved it. She takes more time to be sensible now, but loves that water.
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