Full Circle

I picked Mary up from the groomers at 4 pm
I didn't recognise her when I walked in.
for she had lost her puppy look and had been transformed  into a true Welsh Terrier.
I put her in the passenger seat for the journey home
and she sat quietly by my side
with bright brown eyes


Suddenly I felt just a tad emotional,
as I realised that
I now had  my co pilot back



63 comments:

  1. I'm happy for you. Good girl, Mary.

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  2. She sure lost that 'puppy' look. Very classy, Mary!

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  3. Deja vu.
    She looks very smart x

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  4. She is beautiful and the puppy is still in there ... a new haircut won't banish her puppy-ness :)

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  5. You, Mary, and the angel on her shoulder. It's nice when things fall into place.

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  6. You, Mary, and the angel on her shoulder. It's nice when things fall into place.

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  7. Aw...
    She's so pretty-handsome. Look at those bright eyes. She makes a fine co-pilot.

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  8. Your little girl has grown up.

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  9. Oh My Goodness she has grown up before our eyes and we didn't notice.
    She is beautiful John.

    cheers, parsnip

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  10. When I first read this, my brain substituted Meg for Mary. I thought you had slipped up and written the old girl's name. Then I reread it and realized I had slipped up. Seeing her with her new grown up look made me think 'Meg'...
    Xoxo

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  11. Ahh, little Mary is growing up. She won't replace Meg in your heart but isn't it wonderful to have a new co-pilot?

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  12. Sweet moment, and a very handsome look for Mary.

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  13. Her first grown up hairstyle. She looks very proud.

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  14. That pic is priceless....and I can't blame you for feeling a little emotional.........she's not a replacement but how wonderful to have a co-pilot again..x

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  15. She looks very intent............and beautiful x

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  16. Oh John, she looks so grown up, and I think very aware of her responsibilities as your new co-pilot. May you have many happy years driving together.

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  17. What a darling! Happy trails!

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  18. What a great looking dog!

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  19. look at how big she's grown! meg sent mary to you.

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  20. She is beautiful. How did she get along at the groomer's? Or is that a story for another day?

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    1. She was friendly but a bit of a handful according to the groomer.......also she barked the place down

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  21. awwwww...as it should be!

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  22. You have made me consider a Welsh terrier for me ... after I move. If I get a puppy with 2 cats already in the house, things should be ok .. here is the breeders photo
    http://thomasterriers.com/313rP1153098.png

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    1. Sweet! I would suggest a dog rather than a bitch for a first welsh, they tend to be slightly more loyal

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    2. http://www.thomasterriers.com/

      This is the website .. in Missouri , god help me ..

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    3. Yes, I would like a little boy pup. There is no room in my house for another bitch :)

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  23. Anonymous6:14 pm

    Well, that brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for posting.

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  24. Beautiful Mary. Well groomed. Love terriers.

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  25. The groomers have done a wonderful job!

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  26. I choked up when I read your post. Lovely Mary!

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    1. Memories of that awful post of last year

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  27. I love this. She's quite the co-pilot.

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  28. And, as you say John, true Welsh terrier indeed from that photograph.

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  29. Anonymous7:07 pm

    Meg V2.0
    Do dogs believe in reincarnation?

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    1. On reflection I should have written a " new" co pilot dave

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  30. She looks so content, a credit to you.
    Briony
    x

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  31. "Eyo
    Co-pilot, co-pilot, co-pilot

    We can go where you wanna go
    We just gotta fuel it up
    Try catching us if you can
    This flight ain’t about to stop, no"

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  32. Oh John ..... I have the proverbial lump in the throat !!!! XXXX

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  33. Awww ..... she's a worthy co-pilot. It must have given you goose bumps to glance to your left and see a mini Meg ..... those are hard paw prints to fill :-)

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  34. Omg. When I started to read this and as I write this I am teary remembering dear Meg's final drive as your co pilot. Makes me happy knowing there is another co pilot in your life . Much love to you and remembering your first little co pilot Meg xxx

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  35. Your post made me all teary eyed.....Such a sweet co-pilot!

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  36. I remember picking our Airedale up after her first grooming session when all her puppy coat was gone. I didn't recognise her either. Rather a disconcerting feeling isn't it? She looked rather like Mary, love the looong terrier face.

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  37. The prof knew what he was doing all along!

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  38. Just what I had been thinking! I bet along with tears, it sent shivers down your spine... Having a new co-pilot should help you once again navigate through life.

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  39. And that is just what I need too ... I might have to name mine John .. :)

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  40. She's lovely John, and she's grown up way too fast!

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  41. That face!! Deja vu indeed.

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  42. She's so beautifull!they grow up so quickly!i would love another little Doggie!

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  43. I've just been listening to Cristo on LBC Radio saying that his two small dogs were completely shaved by his 'groomer'. He wasn't pleased.

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  44. That brought a tear to my eye...

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  45. This is sad and happy at the same time.

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  46. Now it's 'Her Ladyship'.

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  47. Pretty dog, she will be nicking you scotch eggs before you know it.

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  48. Loved this . . .

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