HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JIM

My Daddy Jim will do anything for me

not to mention anything for anyone else

he doesn't / has never put himself first,

I can attest to that.

He'll pose to let Ron take pictures of him through a wonky, wet car wind shield

even if distortion is running rampant.

He especially loves his new adventure selling his retro 50's & 60's kitchen ware.

Doesn't the smile tell it all!

He loves taking me to the park and venturing down a new trail

with scads of people running and walking by.

 He loves taking me to see his Pops

at the veteran's hospital

mainly because he knows I get fed

so much!

He'll jump into the moment for fun,

nothing holds him back

because life is way too short 

for anything else.

Birthdays are meant to be off beat / colourful / side splitting laughter

topped with confetti.

So lighten up lady,

your birthday will be coming soon.

~

BUT today is my Daddy Jim's Birthday

and 

I'm going to be snuggling close

'cause he really deserves it!

(Gees, that lady scares me!)

CANADA DAY ~~ YAY ~~ EH!!!

Ambling through the mammoth field of bowing verdant grasses

surrounding me completely in meadow sweetness with that tickling feeling

every time I dip my nose into the clumps of jade green looking for my tender salad sprouts

I lift my head to sniff and hear far off in the distance humans slicing through the waters below

freedom

with a splash of seaweed

like butterflies on the wind they are

the winds have kept their strength sufficient for these folks

so I will retrace my steps back up the hill

with one last glance into the distance

and plunk myself down
on this beautiful day.
~~
My way of celebrating
CANADA DAY
smothering myself in the freedom
of my little world.
~~
Now listen up!
This is
Classified 
with his rendition
of
"Oh Canada"


 WINKS!

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!