Friday, July 26, 2013

Patience will achieve more than force




High summer. The rickety old farmhouse is suddenly full. A noisy dinner on the terrace finishes at well past midnight. This morning two happy but exhausted sheepdogs join me in my office. Bob brings in a Timberland boot to chew on.  They've discovered that their flock has suddenly got larger. ''We'll get some peace and quiet in here Sophie".  Sophie promptly falls asleep. Both are discovering that flocks can be unruly,exhausting, things.

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sophie has a halo in that last photo :)
Veronique and Dinde xxxx

Sharon said...

I was about to post the same thing! An angelic puppy...sometimes!

Anonymous said...

Yes it does look like a (slipped) halo!
I can imagine Bob and Sophie have already captured the hearts of the extended flock.
Have a lovely day.
x

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

Is that a halo over Sophie's head? Flocks seem to be ever-changing.

XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

Angus said...

Angelic ? Sophie ?

booahboo said...

She is indeed angelic.. everyone saw the halo :D

WFT Nobby said...

Happy times ahead this summer. So many new chewing and herding opportunities....

Molly the Airedale said...

And we're here to say the same thing. We see your halo, Sophie!

Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly

VirginiaC said...

They both look pooped.....but I can imagine they're having a great time with more folks around.
New smells, more titbits, more tummy rubs and ear tickles....a PON's delight.
Sophie the angel wears her halo with style, she really is a fashionista.
Wishing you all lots of fun with your summer guests.

Whispering Walls said...

what a sweet basket!

Angus said...

It's supposed to be his sisters .

houndstooth said...

It looks like Sophie has a halo over her head in that last picture! I hope they enjoy the flock! :)

Jo's World said...

We all seem to love Sophie's halo, even if its slipped just a little. Enjoy your guests!

Jo

JacksDad said...

What was for dinner?

KB said...

Puppies who want peace and quiet? Now that's an oxymoron!

Nicole said...

Ha! I also came to post about Sophie's halo. How adorable Bob and Sophie are!

tammy j said...

puppies squared off in the new header!
and just in case she tries tugging on the halo... would it pull her teeth out??!!!
i've got to think of a better word than adorable. i'm wearing it out! xo

Robin Larkspur said...

Well, geez, everybody's already mentioned the halo. So...have fun with the flock.

Kari said...

The extended flock must be quite something to be able to tire two PON puppies.
We hope Bob is knowledgeable about footwear and is able to distinguish tired Timberlands from your princely Lobbs.

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

Sweet angel! Enjoy the full farm house, nothing better than dinners into the next day. Best memories ever!