“Well, Lucy. We finally have some time for a good old walk without freezing to death.”
“I know. I’m just wondering about the sun though. There isn’t any.”
“I know, but think of it this way. No panting. Besides look up there. I see some sun.”
“I suppose you are right. We can’t have everything so we should be positive. Let’s go down by the water. Come on humans.”
“Look at that Lucy.”
“What is it?”
“Take a sniff. What does it smell like?”
“Oh, it has a briny, fishy smell.”
“Yeah, you’re right. I wonder?”
“Wonder what?”
“What it tastes like?”
“Muufff. Strong bouquet of fish. Definitely has mouthfeel issues along with a distinctive eel-like finish. Patoo. Not for me.”
“I’ll pass too. Look over there. Shells”
“Hey neat. Good source of calcium.”
“You two leave those shells alone.”
“Yes pops. What’s he doing, Lucy? I don’t want to look.”
“He’s fine.”
“Have I ever shown you my bird dog imitation, Bailey?”
“No. I think you might need to work on it though.”
“How about my tracking bloodhound impersonation?”
“The same advice you gave me.”
“Okay, so who’s the wiseacre dropping plastic shampoo bottles in the Gulf?”
“I would love to test my locking jaw on their leg if I knew.”
“What do you say, humans? You had enough?”
“Yeah, Boss. Look at the cart over way down there. I would hate to have to carry you.”
“I guess you ladies want to go back, huh?”
“Well, here we are, Bailey. I had fun. How about you?”
“Yes indeed. Thanks, parents for the walk.”
“Our pleasure, Ladies. I mean it happens every day but if you want to thank us that is very nice.”
“Hey, Lucy. I have a question.”
“Shoot.”
“How come your leash is always loose.”
“Trustworthy, Bailey. Trustworthy.”
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Bailey and Lucy ❤
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Thank you, Jane. 🙂
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“I would love to test my locking jaw on their leg if I knew.” LOL! It’s great to see you all back on the beach!
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Thanks, Jill. Good to be back.
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Great way to end it. With them on the shampoo bottle. Seems garbage always finds a way to the ocean.
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I remember when NYC used to dump garbage in the Atlantic. Do they still do that?
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They stopped doing that around 1990.
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The last line is perfect – Trustworthy. Kinda gets to the heart of things, doesn’t it? Oh, the wisdom of our 4-legged family members. 😀
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Ha ha ha. Thank you, Gwen. I think I would buy a used car from Lucy. 😀
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Looks like the low temps have moved on.
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Sadly they are coming back after the weekend. 😦
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Ours never left. On the plus side: no hurricanes.
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There is that for sure.
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Maddie is jealous of Lucy’s leash being on the ground. Of course, Maddie would be in Louisiana by now if that happened. She says to tell Lucy that the point is good, but she has to lift the leg higher for it to work. Humans aren’t good with subtle gestures.
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Ha ha ha. We once let Lucy off leash and she chased birds for a half a mile. When the leash is on the ground she thinks she can’t go anywhere. Tell Maddie thanks for the point pointer. 😀
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That’s funny. Maddie can be as calm as can be, but if we drop the leash, she’s gone with it flopping behind her.
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Ha haha. I know the feeling.
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So nice to see a beach in January. Seems like the girls had fun. Hope you did, too.
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We always enjoy that walk, Staci. Well, except when it’s 35 degrees. 😀
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Unquestionably two canines met to be hunting dogs! … but they want some warm sun for some fun on the beach.
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Then when the sun is warm they think it is too hot. Can you say spoiled? Thanks, Frank.
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Yep … and Obama’s fault.
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Well, of course.
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LOL. Good to see the girls having a thriving Thursday, John. Lucy killed me with “mouthfeel issues”. Thanks for the walk. Hugs!
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Those ripples in the sand make my toes itch to walk on the beach again. Sigh. Thanks for letting me and Dallas tag along, even if only in our memories!
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Always nice to have you on the walk Debbie. A virtual walk burns the same calories.
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Right? Okay, then, pass me the cake and ice cream!
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Here you go. Want extra hot fudge on that?
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You bet! And no nuts, but a cherry would be lovely, thank you so much!
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Chocolate chips?
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Why not? 😉
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Sprinkles?
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Lovely photos, dogs and conversation.
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Thank you, Kim. 🙂
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I would have given odds on it being Bailey who was the trustworthy one! 😀 Mind you, I always thought it was Benjie who the real ‘good boy’ until he went to doggie heaven & my bins haven’t got tipped over since..! 🙂 However, Toby has discovered how the touch-top kitchen-bin catch works, so a new avenue of mischief could be explored pretty soon! >< 😛
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I think you ought to get Toby a little bin of his own. 😀
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I would, but he has a tendency to eat plastic if it’s got the scent of food on it – and I eat far too much spicy food, even for a robust and curious puppy tummy… 😉
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Yes I agree. Dumb suggestion unless you filled the bin with healthy snacks.
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A lovely beach walk! The good thing about going to the beach in January is that it is almost deserted. Glad you could get out! Now all we need is sun.
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I know Right? Sun would be nice. Thanks, Jo.
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Reblogged this on Words To Captivate ~ by John Fioravanti and commented:
Lucy adopts the mantle of ‘Trustworthy’ in this latest beach adventure brought to us by John W. Howell. Please share…
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Thank you for the reblog and nice words, John
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You’re most welcome, good sir! Thanks for this delightful series on Thursdays!
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🙂
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Trustworthy is not a word I expect to be associated with my pup any time soon!
Sigh!
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Ha ha ha. Lucy is overstating her position.
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My favorite duo. Thanks for sharing, John.
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Thanks for the visit, Phillip.
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Your beach looks really lovely, John. I can see why you chose to live there.
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Thanks, Robbie. It is something we totally appreciate.
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Thanks, Phillip 🙂
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Lol! These two are special and I love the pictures and dialogue. But, I do hope you picked up the starfish, John! I can never find one of those when I’m on the beach. 🙂
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There were about 50 cold stunned starfish. We threw back those that were still alive.
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Thanks for the nice walk on the beach:) You got some good pictures!
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Thank you, Denise. Was a little tough to get the depth of field but I managed.
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They turned out beautifully…
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Aw. Thank you.
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Glad everyone was able to get out for a walk.
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Thanks, Teri.
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Poor Bailey! I really like that photo of them in the wavy sand towards the end of your post. Beautiful, John.
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Thanks, Audrey.
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Chuckling all the way down, John. Love Lucy & Bailey! Happy Thursday! Christine
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Thank you, Christine. Glad you got a chuckle.
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They had their outing for the day, and quite a diverse one with all their finds and taste-testing. It looks like Bailey could use a lesson from Lucy on leashes and staying put. I get the feeling she must be highly adventurous.
Fun post as always, John. Thanks for the stroll along the beach.
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Bailey is the one who starts the ruckus in the yard and sometimes on the leash.
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🙂
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Love the birddog and bloodhound impersonation. And, trustworthy. Great post, John!
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Thank you , Jennie. 🙂
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You’re welcome, John. 🙂
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So cute, John, as always! Oh how I’d love to be on that beach…heaven! 🙂
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I guess our “freezing ” weather would be mild to you. I don’t know how you do it. Thanks, Natalie.
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🙂
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Love those pseudo doggie bone shampoo bottles. Never mind, the dogs seem to be enjoying themselves. Perfect place for a walk!
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Thank you, Noelle. They love the beach.
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