Old Trevor (94 and still marching 2 miles a day) has conscripted me to do his bedding plants today. Usually it's a job for Animal helper Pat but selfish cow that she is, she has just enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise just at the time when flowers needed buying.
I don't mind at all, as there is something rather relaxing and vacuous in sitting on a wet lawn with your trowel in your hand.
Winnie followed me up to Trevor's bungalow and carefully witnessed every plant being removed from it's container before planting with all of the solemnity of Crown court Judge.
Bulldogs are incredibly curious dogs and take every new job and experience incredibly seriously, especially if they are out in a public place where passers by can be scrutinized and playfully intimidated by an over serious facial expression.
I have Bulldog here, and i think you are so right.
ReplyDeleteGood job Winnie! The flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeletewinnie did a good job supervising! and bless trevor for marching at 94!
ReplyDeleteHave you suggested that he plants perennials?
ReplyDeleteHe's 94
DeleteLOL!
DeleteLOL!
DeleteI second that lol!
DeletePerfect reply John. Too funny.
Deleteand a fine job you did.
ReplyDeleteWinnie sure knows how to steal the limelight.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I love that dog.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good man John Gray, a good man, kind and generous and with a sharp wit. And he cooks! What more could anyone want????
ReplyDeleteI am sorry but I don't think anything would make me take Winnies sweet smiling face seriously. Slobbering kisses !!!
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish you wanted to give her away John - I adore her and would drive all that way to collect her. You really wonder what goes on inside that lovely head when she is watching you so carefully don't you?
ReplyDeleteOh, I was enjoying all that ranting.
ReplyDeleteTo change the subject. I've just seen the film "The Fault in our Stars". Have you seen it? It's a heartbreaking film about two young people with cancer. It was being shown here on a fast train between Zaragoza and Barcelona. I tried not to watch it, but on a train you are a captive audience: you can't switch it off.
ReplyDeleteThe book is pretty good too. I really liked that he recognised the importance of black humour.
DeleteWinnie is clearly in charge of the project!
ReplyDeleteI hope I have someone to do my bedding plants when I'm 94!!!
ReplyDeleteWinnie trying to put a doggy rationale behind the curious goings-on in this ultra-strange world. Very long way to go, Winnie dear!
ReplyDeleteAah Winnie - she's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a good job there John, and perhaps you can show us another photo of them later in their full glory?
She looks like she is very proud of her accomplishment. Such a lot of work digging, isn't it, Winnie. You did a very good job....pat on the head x
ReplyDeleteDigging can be extra hard when one has short legs.
ReplyDeleteI think she totally deserves extra treats all day .. in fact, all weekend.
What a beautiful picture of Winni. She has a very cute snub-nose.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
She's a sweet looking girl, I bet those soft eyes are very hard to say "no" to! x
ReplyDeleteWinnie, the ultimate pin up gal! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYay for Winnie. And you. And jealous thoughts about those wot can sit on the grass - and get up again.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just got the pun, I need to get my mind out of the gutter.
ReplyDeleteYou need someone to watch you, John!....always getting into trouble you are!!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a good guy, John.
ReplyDeleteThank God Winnie supervised. I know you can't accomplish a thing on your own.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Good on you John a good friend and neighbor, the plants look lovely, as for Winnie she looks like she is smiling in the photo.
ReplyDeleteYour title cracked me up! And nice of you to take care of Trevor's bloomers :)
ReplyDeleteCrikey ...... Mum's in love with Winnie. Her Dad used to breed bulldogs so she's always had a big soft spot for them. Her Dad, a coalminer, died when she was just 2 so anything that pertains to her Dad is very special to her. Winnie's a looker, aye??
ReplyDeleteOld Trevor still marches 2 miles a day at 94????? Way to go Trevor!!
Kneeling on a wet lawn with a garden trowel - are you sure you are not a garden gnome? Were you wearing a red pointy hat?
ReplyDeleteKneeling on a wet lawn with a garden trowel - are you sure you are not a garden gnome? Were you wearing a red pointy hat?
ReplyDeleteJohn,
ReplyDeleteIf all that we knew about you is how much your animals love you, it would be enough! X
The flowers look great. Winnie is a born supervisor!
ReplyDeleteWe can't be bothered with bedding plants. We just have loads of shrubs and loads of bulbs that magically do their stuff every year. We might run to an annual hanging basket but that's about it.
ReplyDeleteAh, which is more beautiful Trevor's bloomers or Winnie...
ReplyDeleteI hope you severely chastise Pat when she returns. Fancy bashing off at the beginning of an English summer.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a job well done and bulldog approved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo of Winnie. You can't top a Bulldog or a Pug smile ☺
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