Tempeste. Look out the window, there is a lot to see.”
“I like to keep things under control by looking down.”
“This is a great park. Let’s go to the chess players.”
“What are chess players?”
“It’s a sculpture of two beings involved in a chess game.”
A game of chest. That sounds odd.”
“It is an ancient game of strategy. And it’s chess, not chest.
“Looks pretty boring if you ask me.”
These elk sculptures look life-like, don’t they?”
“That is a serious set of antlers.”
Tempeste. Quit that.”
“I just want to see if it is anyone I know.”
Let’s head over to the heron.
“We should be quiet and not scare him.”
“He’s made of bronze and not going anywhere.”
“That is good to know. I like him.”
“How about that old log over there?”
“There could be some interesting creatures in it.”
“Well, that was a bust. Not even a spider.”
“You would at least expect some hapless ant.”
“I want to show you the bridge and creek.”
“This has been a great walk so far.”
“Some of the creek flows through the culvert.”
“Yeah, I see that.”
“Some also flows under the bridge.”
“This looks new.”
“It is. You can see the old foot path crossing.”
“I want to go down there.”
“Be careful. You don’t want to slip off the footpath.”
“This is much more interesting than the bridge.”
“Yes, it is, and more dangerous. Let’s go to the greenbelt entrance.”
“Okay. Hey wait. I see something in the water.”
“What did you see?”
“A black dog looking back at me.”
You are kidding me, right?”
“Yes, I am. This is beautiful.”
“A favorite place.”
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Twiggy and Tempeste, thank you for taking us on your lovely walk. Much love to you both, and your Mum and Dad. Xxx ❤️
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Thank you, Miss Jane. Love back to you and Mr. Tim.
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That was a fun walk with the girls. The park looks lovely.
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It is a very peaceful place. Thanks for coming along, Deborah.
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Fun post. My favorite was smelling the deer’s butt to see if it was someone she knew. Masterful!
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Thank you, Pat. I didn’t know I had that shot until I got home. I couldn’t resist the temptation.
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I would share that temptation, John.
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Yes indeed.
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Too funny, the sniffing of the deer! What fun they had!! 🩷
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Yes, they did. Thanks, Cindy.
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You’re welcome, John! 🩷
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How nice to see the girls out for a walk in an interesting park. Was this Tempeste’s first time? They look like they’re having a great time.
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No Tempeste has been there before. The Producer thought it would be a good idea to take walk photos instead of playing photos.
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It was a great idea.
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They must have been thrilled to investigate at the park!
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Yes, they don’t get there often, so it is a treat.
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I could tell because the leaches were always taut, pulling you along, I suppose.
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Yes. They do that on most walks.
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Twiggy is quite the tour guide. For me, the car seats are the grand prize.
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They are a must. Those two would be all over the place without them.
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Aww. Such happy girls.
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They are happy. Thanks, Craig.
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I’ll bet the girls’ human enjoyed this spot, too. There sure was a lot to explore (and sniff).
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It is a nice park, and the greenbelt is very special.
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It’s great for me to see the girls being taken for a walk through that very nice park. The footpath next to the bridge is real interesting to me, and so are those sculptures. Thanks for sharing this, John.
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That footpath looks like it was made years ago.
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The girls look to be having the time of their lives on this walk!
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They did have fun. 😊
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Can’t remember if you’ve ever done a post with them around the neighborhood before. Good to see them taking you out for a walk.
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The Producer agrees with you and said we ought to picture them in other than the backyard.
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I’m sure they have plenty of adventures to share now.
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What a fun walk. And the chest players were interesting, too.😆I want to know what Tempeste was yelling at Twiggy for–what a great photo!
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She had barked at Twiggy and wanted to know where they were going.
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haha! That picture made me laugh!
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How wonderful to join them on their walk! Bless them. Great sculptures too.
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It was a good outing. Thanks, Esther.
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Best Lines of the week…Tempeste. Quit that.”
“I just want to see if it is anyone I know.”
Love all the sculptures especially the deer. Really enjoyed seeing them.
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I couldn’t resist. I didn’t know I had that shot until it came time to do the post. Thanks, Susanna.
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It’s great!
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Thanks for taking us on a walk with the girls. Must always be interesting to see what they see. The picture of Tempeste sniffing the deer’s read is a howl. Belly rubs to both of them!
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Thank you, Noelle. They love those belly rubs.
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I’d love to give them in person!
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They would love that as well.
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A big adventure for these two!! Sniffing the deer’s butt was hilarious!
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I had to laugh at that myself.
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First time I have seen them outside – super. Need to see “the other end of the leashes” too. 🙂
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Ha ha ha. I’m not sure that is going to happen. 😊
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Wow what a walk in the park. What an adventure for Twiggy and Tempeste. That’s a beautiful park. You have a great neighborhood.
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We are very lucky to have nice amenities, Thomas. We do enjoy them.
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What a delightful journey! Thank you for taking us along with you, John. Definitely a bright point in the day. 🌞
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Thank you, Gwen. So glad you liked it. 😊
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What an interesting walk! There are so many things to see (and sniff!). I think I might like the greenbelt, but getting there on that old foot path might be challenging … especially after a rain.
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That is why they built that bridge. So much safer.
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The girls had a field trip! I snorted over Tempeste checking to see if she knew the deer statue, lol.
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Always good to snort. Thanks, Teri.
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Good one, John. I think you have their number.
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Thanks for taking us on your beautiful walk!
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It was nice to have you along
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This looks like a fun walk
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It was a fun one, Robbie.
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John, I’ve absolutely loved a lot of the visits with the girls… but this might be my favorite. This park is wonderful. I really liked the chess statues — so much life and honesty in the poses of those simple figures. And the visit just kept getting better from there. No wonder Twiggy looks like she’s pulling at her leash — I’d want to keep going too. I laughed so hard at Tempeste sniffing the statue’s butt! Heartfelt thanks for this visit. Big hugs.
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I’m so glad you liked it, Teagan. It was a fun thing to do. Twiggy harches on a leash like she is heading for the mess hall.
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Tempeste and Twiggy look so enjoyed on their walk, especially on the bridge. I like the place.
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That park is so peaceful. Thanks, Hazel
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You’re most welcome, John
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Fun walk, John. I love the dog’s conversations and opinions of the artwork. 🙂 xxx
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Thank you, Marsha. So glad you liked the walk. 😊
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Young ladies, you are wonderful tour guides, and I would be delighted to walk with you next time… xx
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We would love to have you, Miss Annette.
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Such an interesting place to walk the girls – full of adventures and smells. Thanks for taking me along! I loved the art. There is no outdoor art in Portland, alas.
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We have a lot of outdoor art here in Lakeway.
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My favorite shot is watching Tempeste smell the rear end of the elk statue. Art imitating life (or something like that.) Cool that they have their own “carseats.”
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The car seats are a must. These two would be all over the place without them. Thanks, Pete. I like the Art imitates life aspect. 😊
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Never boring out in nature at the park!
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It seems that way for sure. 😀
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What a lovely walk you two went on! Thanks for sharing!
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It was nice. Thank you, Dale.
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Love the start–the way they travel in your car.
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Like a couple of kids.
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Aww, that looked like a great walk-about, kiddos. Glad you got out to enjoy nature up close and personal. Literally, Tempeste. 😉
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Ha hah a. Thank you, Miss Monika. I found out I didn’t know that fawn. 😊
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They do all tend to look alike. 😉 But it never hurts to check.
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Ha ha ha. 😆
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What a beautiful place to go for a walk. I love it there. I agree, the old path is way neater.
Is this Tempeste’s first time at this park? Will you guys go there lots in the summer?
Hi to dad!
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This is not the first time, Miss Resa. We go there a lot. Yes, we will go this summer, but only in the morning when it is cool. Dad says, Hi.
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Yay! Hi! 🐂 🐖 🐂 🐖
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Hi John, this looks like a strenuous walk. Lots of fun but lots of controlling these two girls.
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They always want to be the boss. That is the nature of a French Bulldog. 😀
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Go girls 😉
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They certainly do.
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The Resort in the nature! Wonderful views, dear John, however I believe that’s it’s not so easy to walk with them due to their temper.😎 🍤🍤🍤🍻Strength & bravery are needed!
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Yes, that is true. Mostly strength.
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The leash seemed mostly taut 🙂 Some mobile gymwork for the walker too I guess.
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These two are like a couple of bulls on a rope. Thank you, Ankur.
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