Bucket of coffee.
It’s a bright morning.
Bracing in the lane.
The wind turbine over the valley at Marian Mawr is working again and there is enough breeze to have it turning, albeit slowly.
The woodpecker is busy.
And early too, as it’s just past six.
I am pink,
Pink after a hot shower
And I feel as clean as you only used to feel the Sunday night before school.
Dorothy is sulking,
And has adopted a strange position in the kitchen reading chair
She knows I’m off to work
Poor little Dot with that "Why-do-you-DO-this-to-me ?" look! Badly needs comforting and reassurance.
ReplyDeleteMinutes later I’m sure she was running circles around trendy carol’s husband when he came to collect her
DeleteSuch an enviable ability dogs and cats have, to live 'in the moment' (unless something has just affected them deeply, of course).
DeleteDarling Dorothy is PRICELESS! She’s wanting you to have a massive guilt trip!
ReplyDeleteI’ve had too many bulldogs to be suckered in
DeleteDoggie doing a guilt trip on you, but don't they all? Same bright and bracing day here in Yorjshire, plus blackbirds singing their hearts out. Has a good day, John!
ReplyDeleteIt was a tough one today , long and somewhat arduous …I’m watching sewing bee with a gin
DeleteShe doesn't want you to leave her and she is clearly letting you know! My cats do the same thing when I get ready to go out. Animals are quite accomplished at giving guilt trips!
ReplyDeleteShe’s a diva
DeleteBut just think of the welcome you'll get when you return! xx
ReplyDeleteThat’s true, it’s something to behold
DeleteI like the one-eyed glance.
ReplyDeleteIt means , I MEAN BUSINESS
DeletePoor darling she just doesn't realise that you have to pop out from time to time-My lovely lily intently glares at me and gives one deep bark if I'm running late with any mealtime x
ReplyDeleteShe knows perfectly well that I will return . Bulldogs grasp simple ideas and concepts
DeleteThat is a photo for a greeting card... with any variety of captions.
ReplyDeleteMostly rude x
DeleteYes indeed-"What do you mean?No sausages!"x
ReplyDeleteI often treat them to chicken meatballs when I get home
DeleteGood piece of writing John. Very succinct with a lot of information conveyed in a few lines! Hope you have a pleasant day. x
ReplyDeleteNo talent just pushed for time x
DeleteHahaha! That made me laugh... "tits on the tiles"...Thanks
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Poor Dorothy looks so sad. She has such a sweet, expressive face.
ReplyDeleteLike flora Robson
DeleteIt is good to hear you are enjoying the new facilities. You could take the old girl to work with you. I bet someone there would snuggle up with her.
ReplyDeleteBoth dogs will be showered tomorrow
DeleteJust because someone's skin is pink does not mean that they are inferior human beings. Pink Lives Matter!
ReplyDeleteTrust you
DeleteYes, what a little pouty face!
ReplyDeleteLike Madonna
Delete"And I feel as clean as you only used to feel the Sunday night before school." Or as clean as you may feel as a gay man on a Saturday evening before going out.
ReplyDeleteQuite the reverse when he came back home the next day
DeleteEnjoying your new shower!
ReplyDeleteI bloody did
DeletePoor Dorothy, that look!!
ReplyDeleteOh I used to love the Sunday night bath, but not so much the early bedtime when school was only a few hours away. I'm glad the newly refurbed facilities are proving effective at yours.
I hated it , still do
DeleteOh, the reproach in Dorothy's eyes! She does look like she's found a comfortable place for her sulk.
ReplyDeleteWisihngg you a good shift and little traffiic on the road as you drive home.
It's good to start the day after a lovely shower, is it not?
Hugs!
Thanks babs
DeleteHaving the luxury shower makes a great start for the day.
ReplyDeleteIt prepares you for the world. Dorothy definitely has that "look." If I am out for the latter part of the day and come home for an evening meal, Caesar refuses to eat in the kitchen when I am eating. He eats alone when I've left the room. The message is loud and clear!
I can usually win her back over with a chicken meatball
DeleteYour picture of Dorothy sort of looks like an oil painting! It must be so satisfying having a hot shower in your new bathroom. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteAn oil painting, I’m intrigued
DeleteA perfect start to the day: a hot shower 🚿 in your brand new bathroom and a guilt-producing side-eye from sweet little Dorothy! LOL
ReplyDeleteI didn’t pick her up until 9 pm
DeleteLove the description of being pink after a shower. Beautiful picture
ReplyDeleteNot in the flesh it’s not
DeleteYou somehow need to get through to her that if you don't go to work she doesn't get fed.
ReplyDeleteShe knows pat, she knows x
DeleteThat is what Winnie used to do (and the only thing she used to do that I would even consider btw).
ReplyDeleteI laughed at this too as I remembered winnies unique way of cooling down .
ReplyDeleteLike you did, and that shared memory pleased me
Tits on the tiles.
ReplyDeleteI caught Dorothy and Albert checking over the bathroom yesterda6 afternoon both were inside the shower
Cut pic of Dorothy. Olga does that too -- gets very downcast as I'm about to walk out the door.
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