Sunday, 23 January 2011

Dogs Bring Me Sunshine

We've had some splendid sunshine recently; dry ground with a little left over frost where the sun hasn't quite managed to reach. I took the dogs for a walk down the farm road, something they always enjoy. Camera at the ready, I took a few photographs of the four of them. The first one was particularly difficult to capture after I realised my attempts at ordering them to "sit" and "stay" were going in one ear and out the other. But here's a few images which portray my beauties, perhaps not to the full, but certainly to me.

Working sheep dogs. When they feel like it! (reluctantly sitting still)

My Meggie

I shouted them back to me. And they actually came running! Might try that one on the Farmer....

Meggie found a large stone and impersonated David Beckham. If only she had his money...!

Gorgeous sunny day and a great view over the fields.

Farm road, dry and frosty. It was quite slippery in parts, too.

 
Thought I'd put this one in. The Farmer took it. Pecking his nuts in the feeder.


p.s. I have published a new post on my paranormal blog, Marvellous Mable. The very talented Cally Taylor (who wrote Heaven Can Wait) kindly sent me a few of her own experiences. So pop over and have a read.

59 comments:

  1. Wow! Fantastic! I must take Freida up the lane too - she'll be looking here and getting jealous. Yes we heard there was some sunshine lurking about - sadly not here just yet Still dull and murky.

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  2. It's just as well I looked at the photo before I read the caption about The Farmer pecking his nuts. Now that would be a prize photo!!

    May well take you up on the offer of a cuppa if we are heading your way on our Newcastle trips. Thank you xx

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  3. Oh your dogs are gorgeous! Looks they had a lovely walk!

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  4. Dogs are beautiful, aren't we! You've got a delightful pack. And they have the right attitude — work when you fell like it.

    Looks like a wonderful place to run. Not at all like our city streets and parks, piled up with snow. Wish I were there.

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  5. Me too...wish I were there. Was 0 degrees F when I got out of bed this morning. Will be getting colder then snow again on Tuesday. Those doggies are wonderful. And the scenery --- soooo beautiful.

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  6. Your dogs are beautiful. That first picture of them is gorgeous!

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  7. *sigh* I sooo want a collie dog...! But the bank manager says no. :-(

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  8. Love the dogs! They look just like our Border Collie, Ruby.

    Also...beautiful countryside!

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  9. What cute dogs! Always nice to enjoy the sunshine when it is out.

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  10. I love the picture of the dogs bounding down the road back to you! And the view - HEAVEN! That's exactly my kind of place. :-D

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  11. Your dogs are beautiful! Thanks for linking up for Spotlight Saturday! Have a great week!

    Kel
    www.betweenthelines-kel.com
    betweenthelines-pr.blogspot.com

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  12. Wonderful photos, CJ! Love the action shot of the dogs running toward you. You're a great photographer!

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  13. At least you can see your grass...ours is covered in a ton of snow :/ Thanks for following my blogs:

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  14. Hey Kathryn, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I love the pictures of the dogs! My mum's got a collie - she's very ahem... 'spirited' (crazy)
    Your last post gave be goosebumps. What a beautiful moment xx

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  15. Love the pups!!! Looks like you're having a wonderful walk!!
    Hughugs

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  16. Oh how beautiful! You live in a stunning place- it reminds me of NZ. So green and peaceful.
    I love the big header picture of your dogs on the front of your blog. Bx

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  17. Love the way your dogs walk up the lane after you. They are photogenic.
    You take great photos and that bird you snapped is gorgeous. Its not always easy capturing them with a good shot like that.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  18. It's official!!!

    I'm in love with your sweet dogs

    ;-)

    JANET XOX

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  19. I didn't realize that the farm road was so long.

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  20. Wow. That is a beautiful farm and your dogs.....gorgeous. I am a new follower. I grew up in the country. Pics like that really make me miss it.

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  21. Lovely pictures...and I completely understand the desire to take those particular ones... E x

    http://philosopher-without-a-cause.blogspot.com/

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  23. Yup we've had some beautiful crisp sunny days here in Northants too.They are my favourite kind of days and the countryside looks amazing. Not sure if you whistled to your farmer he'd come back quite as well as the dogs did. They have slective hearing men, oh, come to think of it so do dogs!

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  24. Hi there! Thanks so much for the follow, following you back! Nice blog and I love the puppies! The scenery is gorgeous where you live! Have a great day!

    Kimberley
    http://davisdailydose.blogspot.com/

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  25. MOB - How the devil are you? Haven't seen you for ages!! You're so right about men having selective hearing. If I said, would you like sex, darling? he would hear. If I said, can you clean the toilet, darling? I am pretty sure he wouldn't!

    Thanks for your comments, CJ xx

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  27. Lovely photos Crystal...you can't beat sheepdogs, such characters.....

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  28. Your dogs are beautiful and I love the picture of the woodpecker (is that what it is?).

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today :)

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  29. Jean - yes, as far as I know, it's greater spotted woodpecker, but someone who knows more about birds might be able to confirm that.

    Thanks for your comment, CJ xx

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  30. Your dogs have beautiful faces and they look full of fun and life. Marvellous environment for them. A x

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  32. awwww!!! love the farmer one hahahaa.

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  33. Wonderful photos! It looks so beautiful up there!

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  34. your dogs are absolutely beautiful!!

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  35. Thanks for linking up at the Makin' Me Crazy Monday Blog Hop!!

    xoxo The Adventures of Mommy B

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  36. What beautiful pictures!! I love love love dogs and yours are beautiful!

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  37. Thanks for joining Making me Crazy Blog Hop!  I'm your newest follower!
    Great Blog!

    Nomie

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  38. Nice Blog! I now follow you! Happy Monday! I would love for you to stop and take a look at my blog as well! Http://heavenlysavings.blogspot.com! Have a happy day!

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  39. Beautiful Dogs and pictures!! Thank you for stopping by my blog!!! Im following you!

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  40. The farmer was pecking his nuts in a feeder!? Sorry couldn't resist. Great pics of the puppies.

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  41. those are stunning pups you have!!! so happy and full of life. no wonder that don't want to 'sit and stay'...

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  42. I too love taking the camera out for a walk with the dogs. The weather down here in Essex has not been as beautiful as yours but there's always next week!

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  43. Thank you for all your comments, always appreciated. It's great to welcome new followers and readers to my blog; I feel very honoured to have you visit.

    CJ xx

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  44. wow. beautiful pics of the pups...

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  45. Love the photos. I can feel the sun on a nice winter afternoon.

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  46. Doesn't life look good when the sun is shining, the dogs are happy and healthy and the view is terrific?

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  47. These are beautiful photographs Kathryn - and beautiful dogs. They look so friendly and obedient...not like my mutt Betty (yes, that's her name!). I love dogs and so does my daughter...even at the age of 22 months I know she's a dog lover like her mummy. Thanks for sharing these. Heather x

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  48. Thank you for stopping by and following me from the Monday blog hops! I am a new follower of yours. :-)

    Make sure you stop by both my blogs on Thursday...I have a hop on each one.

    Have a great day!

    Jodi
    A Mom Having Fun
    Helping Moms Work From Home

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  49. Wonderful photos! Did you try that on the Farmer yet?

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  50. Ann - He was particularly amorous this afternoon, but I didn't shout him to come to me. I think he's going through a funny age!

    Thank you for your comments, CJ xx

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  51. ♥ Aw your dogs are absolutely gorgeous! All of them! Such beauties! We got a dog a month ago, a 3 yr old... she doesn't know any commands so she's a real challenge currently but we adore her! Beautiful photographs :) My 12 yr old little boy has Autism too! We got the doggy to try and help him as he doesn't have any friends and it's wonderful... she's so soft with him :) I hope your gorgeous little girl gets lots of pleasure from your dogs too :) xxxx

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  52. And I don't understand people who don't like dogs. They are just full of exploration, enthusiasm, and energy.

    Glad you hopped on the Train ride!

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  53. Oh, gorgeous photos, gorgeous dogs--and I love the joke about the David Beckham pup! Really nice to "meet" you--I have checked out both your blogs and will definitely be back.

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  54. Hi! Fellow dog lover here. I'm most impressed that you got all those gorgeous pups in the first shots. Thanks for sharing all the photos! I love seeing glimpses of new places.

    Alison
    http://welcomesunshinehome.blogspot.com/

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  55. hey there! wow these shots are amazing! and I think your dogs are beautiful! they look like they really enjoy the life they have on the farm. I also read your recent blog about your daughter. It's true, labels are just labels, and love will always be love.

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  56. What sweet pups you have! I love the one with the rock :)

    My dog Pica would probably try to eat it!

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