IMAGES & WORDS -- ANYTHING GOES -- WEEK TWO

IMAGES & WORDS,  a new group that promises to be quite entertaining, and thought provoking.  (Please note: You will have to supply your own aspirin if your thoughts have been provoked.)  

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IMAGES & WORDS - ANYTHING GOES (Week 2)

 

I have always loved quotes from the old philosophers.  So much wisdom can be gained from them.  As for my beautiful model that so kindly posed for me; some of you have met her before, LadyBug III.  Usually such a busy Beagle, she just finished Tolstoy's War and Peace, and for some light reading, she just started: Quantum Foam Or Quantum Flux; Beyond The Concept of Time And Space.  And she still has time to look soooo gorgeous!!

Picture was taken today, camera used was a Sony EasyShare Z612 on the auto setting 

PICTURE PERFECT FRIDAY -- UNUSUAL

LADYBUG I and TUFFY

Not much stranger than seeing these two buddies together. LadyBug was Dad's first Beagle, and Tuffy was in between a long line of cats. Dad and Mom had retired when this picture was taken in the early 80's. They traveled all over this great and beautiful country in a fifth wheel trailer, and Mom drove the VW Camper Van for their short trips from where they parked the trailer and truck.

Tuffy would ride with Mom in the VW, and LadyBug would wrap herself between Dad's neck and the neck rest. When they pulled over, these two could not wait to campare notes! Tuffy was trained to a walking harness, and when Dad got LadyBug ready for her walks, Tuffy would more often than not be right there wanting to go with them. Which meant Mom had to go along to walk Tuffy. LadyBug loved the Tuffy, but was a bit put off if Dad handled her leash too.

The looks LadyBug recieved from fellow travelers who saw her as their cars went by were worth their weight in gold, but the looks the two of them got playing together, or walking together, or napping together were priceless.

Friends who can nap together, a few things better, but not many. Hope you enjoy the pic, sure brought back some fond memories.

LUCKY DOG BLUES BY KEVIN CLARK,

LADY BUG III

This is our family's fourth beagle. Peanuts was the first, my sister started it all! Peanuts' daughter was given to my Dad, the first LadyBug. That dog did more traveling than most people. Across the country, up to Alaska via the Trans Alaskan highway. North, South, and East!! Not so much west, we have the Pacific Ocean directly on our west a couple of steps! She made it cross country several times. Sadly that LadyBug passed.
My sister Judi found a rescue Beagle from the pound, and she became LadyBug II. She had been abused, but with lots of care and love, she came around. It was like a night and day change. LadyBug II was certainly Dad's dog, they went just about everywhere together. She sure kept an eye on him. She was a real comfort to my Dad when he was in the hospice. She was there with Dad and the family when he passed. The people there allowed family pets in, and also had visiting animals that came through. When LadyBug II came back to the house, the way she acted at times, I would swear Dad was visiting her. Sadly we had to put LadyBug II down, we all gathered around her, and held her while the vet administered the shot. Funny, but afterwards, as we talked, we all felt that Dad was there with us. I think Dad was waiting patiently for his dog, as he is waiting for us.
LadyBug III is a continuation of a family tradition. So much love in one little package.