NEON PINK & YELLOW

Aahhhh, finally we are back at our little hidden beach

at the park which means a swim with Mr. Orangie.

I know I have a stick in my mouth.

What can I say ~~~ Mr. Orangie stayed in the car today.

I leaped over these two rocks today.

Aren't they cool?!

Reaching one of the higher points in the park we saw 

the sights below.

Neon pink and yellow sails ~~

skirting passed each other with a transparent and black one nearby.

Not to mention 

I saw this seal enjoying a relaxing moment

on this shoal of rocks.

These peeps really know what they are doing

just like myself when fetching Mr. O

focus and beeline it for the intended target.

Mr. Crow had a target too

as we ambled along the path.

These berries which are everywhere.

Ready to feed any bird

that wants them.

I know I feel much better after

getting the blood flowing

 and exercising for over an hour and half.

I sure hope you got to feel a moment of peace and serenity

on my walk today.

PHOTOGRAPHY

A moment in time

~~~ eyes gaze pointedly on the subject ~~~

capturing a obvious sense of friendship

 ~~~ capturing a group gesture of love ~~~

with 2 familiar park people friends

and 

a Newfoundlander by the name of Bijou

~~~ the ease of life ~~~

a quick glimpse captured

examined

and

absorbed

Oh Ron !

You are having too much fun today.

I can certainly relate.

Each picture tells a story

which I hope gives you some peace.

Now, don't waste a moment!

Grab your camera and go outside

and take some pictures.

SUNSET ON MY HILL

HURRY ~~~ before the sun goes down !

Got your attention now,

don't I !

That big round orb in the sky always 

attracts everyone

including us

when it offers a view like this.

Even the surfers are captivated

staring as the last rays of the sun

are covered by the layered clouds ~~~

~~~ casting all shades of orange

across the water.

Don't you really enjoy orange ?

You will after you see this ^ link ^ about orange.

So, I stand quietly as the orange disappears 

signalling our return to the car

and a sweet snooze in

SnoozeVille !

DOODLE & FRENCH CROSS

History on two accounts is fueling the fire today.

~~~

1st ~ The French Cross behind me was erected 

to mark the spot of

  the expulsion of the Acadian's in 1755.

( this is the exact spot )

2nd ~ My stance ~~~ reminds my Dads of 

Alex Colville's painting "Hound in Field" 1958

all of this in one photo !!

Needless to say the guys were all over the French Cross taking pictures

while I met this "Ol' Yeller" feller.

  

Noses were top of the list, pronto !

and man oh man this one smelled like cow manure.

Check out my reaction.

My senses began to tingle like SPIDEYDOODLE !!

PHEW ~~~ what is it with male farm doggies

don't they know they need to wash up before they go accourting?

The cows as usual were totally bored.

But I can assure you

I had a DOODLE of a time 

with my new stinky friend

in the land of history.

THANKING YOU

Thanks everyone for your support in helping me take care of Ron.

Even Jim wants to thank you

as he knows every little smile counts.

Walking this trail always makes me

 feel calm and relaxed

especially after this passed week and month.

Jim always has something to tell me

and I am always ready

willing

 and able 

to listen and accommodate.

Having a good long walk with my besties 

on a perfect autumn day 

along my favourite boardwalk

at my favourite beach

just helps to put the world into a better perspective.

NAMASTE FOLKS !!

OCTOBER COLD

After helping Jim at his photo shoot last Saturday, 

Ron has come down with a cold.

You know how 'loud doggies' can get the EYE

when someone is so miserable

well, I've been whispering the entire time.

Well, guess what?

 I sat beside him

and 

kept him SUPERDOODLE company 

the entire week,

comfort and snuggles

are always at the top of the list.

DEEP THOUGHTS BY SOPHIE DOODLE

Out in the garden this morning 

standing guard

surveying the property

making sure everything is copacetic

The Moon Maple reaches ever so gently to the heavens

as a few rays of sunlight kiss the leaf.

I'd say all's well in DOODLEVILLE !!

More sunlight caressing the PaperBark maple

illuminating the curling sheaths of bark

along the side of the trunk

The seedlings of the Burning Bush

are ready to pop

and fall to the ground to re-emerge next season.

Life is an never-ending process

with constant change

Oh man all this heavy thinking

 is making me so tired.

~~~

Time for a power snooze.

RE-CONNECTION

Last week 

was an unexpected period of

 re-connection

 re-affirmation

and 

re-awakening.

Family visitor's, 

one's that I only knew when Ron was on the phone talking to them

entered my life and shared themselves.

 I only saw it fit to share my world with them

along the shores of Stony Beach.

Taking advantage of the beaches

is No. 1 on their list

because they live many miles (kms) away

in Alberta.

One sojourn had us snooping about the Halifax waterfront

and Ron and I waited patiently for his brother, Mike and SIL Susan 

while they milled about the market inside the building

which I might add is off limits to you know who.

I really like Mike 

so I began my relentless gift

of bringing Mike into my arena, my fold 

with my miraculous staring technique.

Do you think it's working?

I do because Mike is getting ready to put a big wet one on me.

Really he is !!

I miss them so much !