tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.comments2022-09-24T12:53:29.347+01:00Ben A lovable rascal who stole many heartsDes Jumeauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-58133870851908480722019-06-22T14:47:56.190+01:002019-06-22T14:47:56.190+01:00That is the best tribute you could pay Ben, to giv...That is the best tribute you could pay Ben, to give another dog a chance of a good life with you.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-23535428820622143362019-04-21T00:38:24.098+01:002019-04-21T00:38:24.098+01:00Such a lovely lad. Such a lovely lad. the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-4618175799502312932019-04-19T14:34:03.645+01:002019-04-19T14:34:03.645+01:00So sorry...So sorry...the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-61274123721826536002019-04-06T18:39:36.503+01:002019-04-06T18:39:36.503+01:00Enjoy your salmon,Ben!Enjoy your salmon,Ben!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-77884286245123555392014-01-15T13:49:49.844+00:002014-01-15T13:49:49.844+00:00Those colours are absolutely lovely!
I'm not t...Those colours are absolutely lovely!<br />I'm not too sure the dogs here would like a cold sea dip - the stream from the mountain behind is quite nippy enough for them and they prefer the ponds where they thrash about churning up the bottom, throwing the plants out and disturbing the fish...then emerge to shake themselves over us and beam endearingly....the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-90211336564854459332013-09-07T06:11:55.959+01:002013-09-07T06:11:55.959+01:00You are so lucky, you don't realise just how m...You are so lucky, you don't realise just how much you miss someone until they are gone. Des Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-45025721111687452222013-09-07T03:08:40.795+01:002013-09-07T03:08:40.795+01:00I do feel for you.
My mother is 97 this August......I do feel for you.<br /><br />My mother is 97 this August...she had a hip replacement two years ago, a knee replacement last year and this summer she managed to come with me to visit our new house in Spain.<br />She lives for the day, but she would have loved to have a hairy black dog to have loved her.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-50749261769026946542013-09-06T16:38:42.441+01:002013-09-06T16:38:42.441+01:00Thank you she really was x
Thank you she really was x<br />Des Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-7170662331449363162013-09-06T15:18:08.852+01:002013-09-06T15:18:08.852+01:00I'm sorry...she was a lovely lady.I'm sorry...she was a lovely lady.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-43886320697156285512013-03-30T14:47:49.401+00:002013-03-30T14:47:49.401+00:00I'll just bet she is glad to see you!
My mothe...I'll just bet she is glad to see you!<br />My mother, at 96, cannot have a pet...problems with risk of accidents...but she supports dogs at the Dogs Trust, helping those that can't be homed, and has some lovely photographs and letters keeping her in touch with 'her' dog.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-38855159915232071692012-10-30T02:05:30.902+00:002012-10-30T02:05:30.902+00:00Yes, I think they do, Ben.
Worrying time for ever...Yes, I think they do, Ben.<br /><br />Worrying time for everyone round you....good job you are so reliable at helping everyone along. <br /><br />Another dog has joined us....a poor old beagle lady. <br />Well, she was when she arrived.<br />Now she is picking through her bowl for her favourite biscuits and snoozing in the sun with the others. You'd like her...she loves to swim and to play.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-68052383505997064362012-06-16T02:46:55.750+01:002012-06-16T02:46:55.750+01:00Yes, he'd need to just run free, no responsibi...Yes, he'd need to just run free, no responsibilities...what a great guy he is!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-26253943827296176452012-06-15T16:28:32.556+01:002012-06-15T16:28:32.556+01:00condor is a Guide Dog for a Blind Lady. Sometimes...condor is a Guide Dog for a Blind Lady. Sometimes he just needs to let his hair down and have a good run on the moor.<br /><br />I think Guide Dogs for Blind or deaf and also the Police and Customs dogs are very special.Des Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-8816653391539800922012-06-15T15:38:33.876+01:002012-06-15T15:38:33.876+01:00Great to have friends over...and a treat doesn'...Great to have friends over...and a treat doesn't go amiss either.<br />What does Condor do?the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-44445632965903882542012-04-14T11:13:56.943+01:002012-04-14T11:13:56.943+01:00Seaton Sluice is the next beach to Whitley Bay, it...Seaton Sluice is the next beach to Whitley Bay, its one where dogs are allowed all year round.Des Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-15404893537265315782012-04-14T11:12:42.894+01:002012-04-14T11:12:42.894+01:00We like to hear of good endings to rescued animals...We like to hear of good endings to rescued animals, so many animals are poorly treated. There arn't many dogs who look like me, its nice to know there are others around. I do have my moments when I get into trouble, particularly when the house is quiet and I suddenly bark at someone passing the window. Often a cup of tea will go splashing over someone who has just had a big shock at my loud bark. Thats when I am in real trouble, but it soon passes.Des Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-74747901516602832732012-04-13T22:45:01.802+01:002012-04-13T22:45:01.802+01:00My sister-in-law rescued a dog from a fate worse t...My sister-in-law rescued a dog from a fate worse than death, when she and the family were living in Spain, a few years ago. He is actually about the same age as yourself and very similar to you in appearance, although maybe a little taller. We don't have any pets of our own, so are not very used to having quite a large, excitable dog bounding around the place, he certainly doesn't look as well behaved as you do.Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-6501698336666281712012-04-13T22:39:48.595+01:002012-04-13T22:39:48.595+01:00The beach seems pretty deserted, but then again th...The beach seems pretty deserted, but then again the water does still look very cold, it doesn't look as though you wanted to go out too far. It would have so much nicer with a bit of sunshine to warm your back.<br /><br />Seaton Sluice sounds like a very quiet, sleepy hamlet; so at least you won't have got too much hassle from the local dogs!<br /><br />Glad that you enjoyed your paddle.Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-26371238427242634142012-04-04T15:27:01.107+01:002012-04-04T15:27:01.107+01:00Happy birthday, Ben!
Our dogs never seemed to tur...Happy birthday, Ben!<br /><br />Our dogs never seemed to turn out quite as expected either....but they keep us alive!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-15051918644331677042012-03-22T12:27:36.694+00:002012-03-22T12:27:36.694+00:00That took me back years, Ben!
My grandfather farme...That took me back years, Ben!<br />My grandfather farmed near Dumfries and as a kid I spent a lot of time there.<br />Those views brought it all back.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-70356226228814219952012-03-02T22:01:31.108+00:002012-03-02T22:01:31.108+00:00Nice, but cold, not as warm as Costa RiccaNice, but cold, not as warm as Costa RiccaDes Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-1229480883829146462012-03-02T19:57:40.690+00:002012-03-02T19:57:40.690+00:00Back in the water, Ben! That looks like bliss!Back in the water, Ben! That looks like bliss!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-53287745132539978402012-01-25T19:17:29.582+00:002012-01-25T19:17:29.582+00:00thank you, we don't need the hose pipe here, w...thank you, we don't need the hose pipe here, we did in France, but we get plenty of rain now. We do miss the warm weather.Des Jumeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275605039875839515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-60643548578832739592012-01-25T19:14:25.263+00:002012-01-25T19:14:25.263+00:00I'm glad you're getting better...it's ...I'm glad you're getting better...it's a slow job, isn't it?<br />Pity about the sea...you love that!<br /><br />Nice and warm here...the dogs are all snoozing on the floor of the utility room...the coolest place... gathering their strength for games with the hosepipe when I water the garden later.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603150864797823999.post-80104365680042375872012-01-25T17:00:17.120+00:002012-01-25T17:00:17.120+00:00We hope you are feeling much better now, Ben!We hope you are feeling much better now, Ben!Brandon - The dog with a bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com