LIFE IN THE CITY

As I saunter through the grasses at daycare soaking up the view and the moment

my Guys are off on a day with  themselves in the city

ducking under an eavesdrop of this modern building to avoid being pelted by hail

no kidding these things sting when they hit your face

but they were determined to get indoors at the public market 

a stone's throw away

above the public market 

where the view is picture perfect

for the cruise ships that arrive daily

~ the hail was far off in the distance ~

thank goodness!

the discounts fly in your face

to keep the visitors 

in this neighbourhood

instead of having them bus off

to other popular scenic places

 this cool car has caught Jim's eye

keeping him on the trail for the day

these heritage buildings wreak with history 

and now are 2014 modernized

offset with more glass 

and

our flag 

getting ready for 

CANADA DAY 

JULY 1

into MEC ~ 

Mountain Equipment Co-op

they have been members since 1980

when they first lived in Vancouver

where MEC originated

sailing passed fancy restaurants

and pubs

the guys knew they had a good day

and 

headed back to pick me up!

They are so entranced with windows 

no wonder,

look!

~

The thing is, once in awhile, we need to experience our own interests

so I am all about sniffing and licking

and

the guys just love seeing the world from their own

unique perspective.

and AFTER ~~ SO SHORT!!

Guess What?

Well, I've decided that I prefer 

my hair short

super short 

SUPER DOODLE SHORT!

~

You say, "...but Sophie Honey

you are a doodle

and

doodles have long wavy/curly locks!"

~

Well, I do hear you!

But I love the comfort 

and  

ease of movement 

after having it all sheared off.

~

You would understand if you were a DOODLE,

I just know you would!

BEFORE ~ EARLIER ~ AT ONE TIME

Now you see me,

Now you ~~ !!

I'm off to the DOODLE PARLOUR

and

Sandra is going to LOVE me to bits.

She always does.

I'll be back to show you her creation ~

her DOODLE EXTRAVAGANZA!!!

FROM A HORSE'S POV

Ambling yet focused inching her way up the driveway to daycare ~~ 

Sophie shrieks ~~

"Oh Mary I haven't seen you for a whole week!

Do you want to dance?"

"What is it with dogs anyway?

Can't they ever be calm for just once", says Topaz.

"You would think this view would be enough to relax

those canines when they arrive here."

"But I stare in bewilderment ~~

just like my buddy on the other side of the building."

"Just a month ago 

Sophie was a super calm DOODLE GPS-ing that clump of grass 

while I sniffed my barren patch."

"I think she has come along way 

since her super young days

nipping at my hooves 

without fear, at all"

"I have stories that I won't even tell Mary,

just between me and Sophie Girl."

The Dads took off and visited the exhibition

at the museum in Halifax ~~

all about The Wild Horses of Sable Island. < click

I know I'd be super keen on this photo montage

because well, I think it's self-explanatory.

I guess Jim was quite impressed with the number of photos

and the feeling of awe and serenity

that overtook him and Ron.

The exhibit is on until October 13

and should not be missed

(especially if you are a horse lover).

Topaz here, over and out!

MOCHA & I ON THE HILL

"Waiting patiently"

 has become my mantra.

Hi Mocha!

I see you finally made it to the hill.

It's really quite an exceptional day here.

WhaHoo!

Look a flying saucer!

4 eyes on it,

are better than 2

in my books.

OK, Ms Mocha so you faked me out 

and snatched Mr. Bionic 

out of the tall green grass.

Kudoes to you, my friend!

All I can say ~~ Life really is idyllic today

and sharing it with Mocha & her Mommy

well, it's just like frosting on the cake!!!

MOCHA HAS RETURNED!!!

You know when an old friend returns from "off being in the world"

and you both re-connect like nothing has ever happened?

Well ~~~ !!

this is exactly what happened to Mocha and me yesterday.

Massive, Monstrous, Monumental Kisses and Licks

were non-stop on both sides.

Once the first greetings were dispensed with,

I decided I needed to stare at the humans as they devoured lunch.

Chances of a sweet morsel falling to the floor 

is always possible.

Right?!

Mocha dove into my stash of squeakie toys

my family of sorts.

She squeezed the be'geesus out everyone of them.

Noise to some is like the sweet whispers of mermaids on the breezes to others.

Around and around we followed each other

getting quite dizzy at one point,

so ~~~

into the living room we found ourselves

tasting each other's tongues.

I heard someone say

"take it to another room you guys!"

Sheesh!

Re-connections really make the heart sing!!

~~~

More to come!!

IT'S ALL IN THE LIGHT

I am one puppy that's been blessed.

Being a DOODLE means you have a bunch of mixed up DNA

which when tossed around results in a surprise every time

and in my case one feature really stands out above the rest!

No matter what angle you want to view me

my blond high-lights

seem to attract so much attention.

I always tell those who say something that

"they are free and no I didn't pay for them!"

Of course, I make sure I stand in good light 

to make them that much more spectacular!!

PATIENTLY MELLOWING

High on hill
surveying 360 degrees
I am perched
waiting for the return
of Daddy Jim.

Meanwhile I fetch Mr. O
pant a lot
and cool off in the grass.

I crush you, I crush your head!!
courtesy
The Kids in the Hall

Ahhh, that feels so much better
I crushed Mr. O
and
cooled off at the same time.
I have a big thing for multi-tasking.

I think I need to ZEN-OUT for awhile.

Nice view, eh!?

with kayakers slipping by

a sailboat and lobster boat too

even a helicopter
and look we are above this feller
so you know what that means ~~

my perch is high up 

on top of this old fortress remnants

Jimbo!

I never thought you'd ever return.

Please don't take so long next OK?
(Jim headed over to the northwest side of the park
to hunt for some goodies
while Ron and I mellowed on the east side)