THE RAMBLINGS OF A STRUGGLING ARTIST ON LIFE WITH TWO TERRIERS, A PONY WITH ISSUES AND OTHER WILDLIFE AND BIRDS THAT CROSS OUR PATH

4 April 2013

SUPER DOG


Yesterday, Origami Boy and I took Snippet out for a run in sub-zero temperatures despite the sunshine. We also took a tennis racket and ball as we wanted maximum exercise in a short space of time so we could get back to the coal fire at home. Coal in April....it's just not right. Please excuse blurriness but I think it all adds to the effect. That dog can really move when he wants to.












EXHAUSTED!:


Sitting on my lap on the top of Kestor Rocks


I haven't seen Daisy for a couple of days now which may mean she's gone off to wherever they go to have their foals, or just that she's wandered. That foal that I glimpsed in the fog has been spotted some way away which is great news. I feared it had perished. Until next time, when perhaps I may have news of Daisy, here's Snippet looking down at the stream from the bridge at the bottom of the drive. I know I'm biased but he really is a lovely dog. 




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  1. Gill - That British Woman4 April 2013 at 20:32

    great shots of Snippet. Oh to have that much energy!!

    Gill

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  2. Anonymous4 April 2013 at 20:40

    I'm thinking "Hound of the Baskervilles" in those images of S roaming the moor- if renewed sightings crop up on the news we'll know who to hold responsible! Looking forward to good news about Daisy and her foal soon...keeping fingers and toes crossed for them both.

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  3. Jenny4 April 2013 at 21:13

    I'm not allowed dogs in my rented house, but if I could have one it would be just like Snippet!

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  4. angryparsnip4 April 2013 at 21:13

    Oh No..... you are right he is a lovely dog !
    The #4 photo is FABULOUS all feet off the ground running towards you and filled with Joy and much Love !

    I have tears in my eyes he is so sweet.

    cheers, parsnip

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  5. Em Parkinson4 April 2013 at 21:57

    Gill - Today he had a four hour walk (not with me) and came back full of energy!

    CT - He can be quite scary if engaged in a fight with another terrier!

    Chinecats - At least they allow cats. I couldn't live without an animal of some sort. He's a really good size....not too small and not too big either.

    Parsnip - I know you have a soft spot for a black terrier!

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  6. rusty duck4 April 2013 at 23:20

    Snippet is full of the joys of Spring!
    Snowing here today.. would you believe it.
    And I do hope Daisy & foal are OK.

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  7. ChrisJ5 April 2013 at 06:54

    That dog is having a wonderful time! He looks like he is just about to take off. What a wonderful dog and what boundless energy. It is so good to see him having such a great run.

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  8. Virginia5 April 2013 at 07:28

    He is a beautiful dog - fit and lively, and all because you love him and give him such great exercise! Aren't dogs wonderful companions!

    Wonderful photos, thank you Em

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  9. Em Parkinson5 April 2013 at 09:00

    Rusty D - It tried to snow here but didn't get very far. I'd be happy to see some grass to be honest, never mind flowers!

    Chris - He looks like he can fly doesn't he? Lovely to hear from you Chris.

    Virginia - He NEVER gets tired. This morning he was dashing about again after his marathon walk yesterday. The best companions in the world I think.

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  10. Ragged Robin5 April 2013 at 11:11

    Great photos of Snippet - you have really caught the sense of movement! What a lovely dog :)

    So fed up of this cold weather and biting wind - looks as though it might be milder next week but with rain :(

    Hope to hear some good news re: Daisy soon.

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  11. Elizabeth5 April 2013 at 12:18

    Well done, Snippet!
    Buster is very jealous that you get to run on the moor.
    All he gets is the very tame dog run here.
    Weather now in the 40'sF here --very thrilling.

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  12. Em Parkinson5 April 2013 at 14:24

    RR - I think I'd rather have the freezing dry. I do hope the rain is from the SW not the East. My face nearly froze this morning walking into that wind!

    Elizabeth - Snippet is VERY lucky. I envy you those soaring temperatures!

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  13. Caroline Gill5 April 2013 at 19:12

    Snippet, what a fan-club you are gathering! Brilliant action photos, Em. A whole day without snow, and - wow - I'm actually looking out on BLUE sky (just a little, but who cares ... it's blue!).

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  14. John Going Gently5 April 2013 at 20:00

    Running dog photos
    Make myheart soar x

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  15. Gail H. Ragsdale5 April 2013 at 20:00

    Snippet is probably the only one who the cold didn't bother :)

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  16. thelma6 April 2013 at 09:05

    Just give him his own blog;)lucky Snippet to have all that freedom. Moss was never without his ball, arm ached from throwing...

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  17. Em Parkinson6 April 2013 at 10:06

    Caroline - Ours is bright blue today and forecast to be so all day - I don't really believe it...

    John - I love that one of Meg and William on your site for the same reason. x

    Gail - He loves it....the colder the better!

    Thelma - I wish I had the time!

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  18. ShySongbird6 April 2013 at 12:58

    Snippet the super dog indeed, he certainly can move and was obviously having lots of fun. What a gorgeous dog he is...but then I'm biased, I adore all dogs. Great action pics Em!

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  19. Em Parkinson6 April 2013 at 15:55

    I need to find the function on the camera that is supposed to make action shots less blurry....I'm not sure I believe it can really work!

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