TUCKER, MY NEW COUSIN!!

This view is why I enjoy spending a day at daycare.

Wouldn't you love to meander along this pasture 

heading down the hill to the beach below?!

If not, then just stand at the fence

inhale the fresh air and beauty

and 

imagine far off lands, beaches, mountains, oceans.

It's an instant feeling that I always get

when I visit for an afternoon ~

Plus I get a chance to run forever 

with all my new friends, Chloe 

 and 

the adults

Mary and Stephanie.

At the end of the visit 

Chloe says "arrivederci"as the guys return.

All of the sudden I hear about someone new in my extended family ~

"well my, my, my,"

 lookie here!

It's Brynn with her new addition

TUCKER.

I will surely meet him at the park soon.

(Word has it that he is the spitting image of my predecessor JESSIE

only he's a he!) 

I AM BLESSED

Fridays, come around so very quickly in my neck of the woods 

as Jim approaches 

COUNTRY CRITTER SITTERS

doorstep as he drops me off for the day.

Mary and Stephanie

keep a diary of the day's goings on

which you can view and read 

at this link . <

^^

(click the word link to open your eyes even wider)

Take a moment and you'll see how much fun I truly have.

  I got to visit all my friends

~ doggies, horses and humans ~

alike at the daycare on the hill.

At the end of my stay today,

Owen (left) and 2 look-a-likes 

greet Ron and Jim as they come to pick me up.

Isaac gives them a woof

and

says everything's OK

and that I'm allowed to go home.

 This amply full little birdhouse

 of warm feathers and such

seems to add to the feeling here ~

a feeling of serenity amongst the canines and ~ 

and horses,

Tony, Tallen and Topaz

always keeping their eyes open for me

because I can get mighty frisky with them.

They just ignore me though.

The sun is setting as I mosey to the car

and curl up in the backseat

realizing that I am so fortunate to be able 

to take this all in one more time.

Never take anything for granted, folks.

NEVER !!

ACE + SOPHIE = FULL HOUSE

Halloween Friday afternoon

bright, blue skies, fresh air

and smiles

ACE, Brynn's new puppy comes to visit for the 1st time.

The thing is I'm at daycare down the road so,

they came to pick me up 

and I felt it was my duty to welcome them all.

Brynn and Ace were heading for the corralled pasture ~

Psst: This little buzzing bumble bee took care of me all day.

Love bumble bees!

continuing on ~ Brynn and Ace had their eyes on Topaz and Tony.

 Nose kisses and socialization

start them young and you'll have a well-rounded doggy!!

We headed for MacDonald Hill after leaving day care.

ACE had never been here before so,

I did the obligatory intros and discussions of vistas then,

played uncontrollably while holding Mr. Orangie.

ACE is one active pupster,

just like me 7 years ago.

(leave me alone I just played super hard all day from 9 am to 4pm

with many doggies ~ I'm zonked)

All in all ACE put a smile on everyone's face including mine

when Mr. Orangie managed to slip out of my mouth

and

ACE tried to pick it up.

Thanks for dropping by you 2.

Always welcome.

I'VE RETURNED!!!

It's Friday and it's the much anticipated return to my 

SUPER DOODLE DAYCARE

high on the hill

above the fields and ocean.

Hey Mary!

Do you want to dance?

I bet you haven't danced all summer.

Fox Trot ~ Rumba ~ Jive

You choose and I'll fall into line.

Oh a "line dance" !

Right on!

This is my home away from home.

Me, likey !!

Fields ~ plenty of fences and tall green grass to eat and roll in.

AAaahhhhh!!

My monster friend is here.

Been waiting all summer too.

I know my place around this giant.

and above all the ocean beckons,

maybe I'll play Mr. Orangie

down on the beach.

Haven't forgotten how to do that,

since I practice everyday!

Let's get this show on the road!!

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!

HORSES GET ME EXCITED

My Guys are coming to pick me up at

Country Critter Sitters.

Greetings from Atticus, Suki and the cement doggy,

 just makes the end of my day seem pretty ideal.

Poor Atticus is blind but can hold his own without any hesitation,

even if the horses are nearby

with their eyes and noses on everything.

Mary points out that the winter wasn't favourable this year 

with lots of repairs needed

and Topaz agrees wholeheartedly

because Topaz can get feisty and super excited

which in turn gets me all discombobulated

Holy Gees that's one powerful animal

I'm outta here!

One more Doodle try!

Help me Momma!

Look at those hooves!

I'm not into the 2-step right now!

On the other side of the building is Tallen,

so much more calm and reserved.

and Tony, The Pony a brand new resident.

I'll just be super friendly with them I guess.

Thanks Mary for taking care of me again.

I think it's time to go home and snooze.

I always feel safe and protected

when I stay at Mary's

and 

news has it 

I'll be visiting every Friday.

That should help with making new friends for sure!