Tuesday, April 16, 2013

To get the true value of joy you must have someone to divide it with .






Another hot day forecast, another early morning start.   Outside the Rickety Old Farmhouse Bob and Sophie, supercharged after a good nights sleep ,  delight in rolling , over and over, in the dew covered grass.  They finally pause and are lifted, wet and complaining, into the back of the car . Across the lane the two cows look up briefly as we set off into town. The braver of the two puts her head through the fence and lows . Sophie stands on her back legs and yelps a defiant greeting out of the rear window - puppy bravado. At the crossroads  a view across the fields to the mountains. The peaks just visible, glowing pink then purple under the rising sun .

The PON's daily routine . Bakers, newsagents, the strawberry lady with the polytunnels, a coffee while sitting on the back fender of the car , a tickle from the waitress , a wave from the beer and absinthe crowd. Two old ladies in buttoned up coats and sensible hats come and introduce themselves to Bob and Sophie . Bob is unimpressed. Sophie licks each of their hands in turn . Then it's time to go home . Exhausted by these new sights and sounds Bob soon falls fast asleep . He uses Sophie as his pillow. If only all the world was as peaceful and innocent as this.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Delightful.
x

Joanna said...

They are absolutely delightful. The last sentence is SO TRUE, sadly.

xx (for Bob and Sophie)

Sharon said...

I have to agree, truly delightful.

WFT Nobby said...

Oh that final picture is just so adorable. I'll think of it any time today when I need a smile.
Cheers, Gail.

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

They're just adorable. No wonder they need to sleep after that busy morning.

They seem to be reversing their personalities. Bob becoming shy.

XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

fleurlilian said...

Adoreable beyond words - enjoy the puppies and thank you for sharing with us - with love froam Southern Italy Susannae, Foxxie, Daisy and Kiri

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

After the events in Boston yesterday, I also wish that the world was as peaceful and innocent as Bob and Sophie.

VirginiaC said...

I love the last photo, it speaks volumes.
What a great day, and to end it by sprawling comfortably out and going to sleep surrounded by toys and love.

Camille said...

Thank you Angus. That affirmation much needed this morning.

Heda said...

The cows are unrecognisable, the view is beautiful and the PONs are absolutely gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Lumps of puppies - just what is needed to sooth this ailing world this morning. Thank you Angus.

houndstooth said...

Very agreed! I wish I could spend your idyllic days there so many times, and today is one of those days!

MLou said...

A golden morning. Thank you for sharing this tonic with us.

Kittypup said...

Peaceful Puppy PONs - Perfect.

Anonymous said...

If only.

tammy j said...

tiny furry reminders of simple pure love and joy in living. thanks angus.

Emm said...

Given the state of this morning's world, I am profoundly grateful for Sophie and Bob and your blogging skills. Also happy to see the cows looking healthy and well fed.

Charlotte said...

Thank you again for letting us be part of Bob and Sophie's lives each day. I enjoy each picture and the stories that go with them.
Please, give them a hug for me.
Looking forward to what you will share with us tomorrow.

Jake of Florida said...

One more reason why we need dogs.

Molly the Airedale said...

We just love that last picture. Bob and Sophie are so cute together!

Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly

Anonymous said...

They are all so cute when sleeping.

Angus said...

Yes. When sleeping.

JacksDad said...

I'm not sure that Bob and Sophie should be drinking coffee so soon! :)

Unknown said...

Lovely, peaceful photos. Does Bob have ticking throughout his coat? I'm considering him "reserved." Sophie is a diva. Thanks for the sweet respite.

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

I just want to climb in and snuggle with those two darlings. Precious!

Jo's World said...

The last picture Sophie as Pillow, is rare and wonderful.

Jo in MN