Monday, June 27, 2011

In that way dogs do .







Out across the village green , past the remains of last nights bonfire , round the church and up the gentle hill to the site of the old roman fort . At the summit Wilf chooses a spot under an ancient gnarled lime tree to settle down for a rest . The air filled with the sound of bees busily scooping up nectar . Far away , across the wheat fields , the outline of the Pyrenees and the mountain passes leading south into Spain . A place of unspoilt beauty . Wilf leans into me and sighs contentedly in that way dogs do . " Life is so startling it leaves little time for anything else " . Then the old timer falls deeply asleep .

17 comments:

  1. I'll bet Wilf enjoyed sweet dreams in that beautiful, peaceful spot.

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  2. His dreams are full of happy times I am sure, who could have bad dreams in a place like that.

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  3. France is so pretty. Wish I could visit someday. I'd want to come to your house so that I could meet Madame Bay and most importantly, to pet the amazing Wilf.

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  4. Yes, dogs do really good sighs. Beautiful description, I wouldn't mind snoozing under that old lime tree either.

    x (for Wilf!)

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  5. He looks superbly contented. That view over the fields is stunning.

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  6. Those lazy summer days.

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & Bella

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  7. From your wonderful description, even i would have nap under the lime tree... such a serene place. Our love to your dear ole fluffy.

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  8. What a gorgeous oldtimer - I am so happy he is so well looked after and so loved -
    love from Southern Italy Susanne, Daisy and Foxiie

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  9. Oh my gosh - I wish I could escape our winter and come and lie next to Wilf.

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  10. Such lovely pictures of Wilf......
    xoxo

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  11. A perfect setting and moments shared with the most perfect companion!

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  12. some actual clouds in the sky of our 103 degrees day... and 45 to 50 mph hot wind. but just for the time it took me to read your beautiful post ... i am refreshed. a visit with my darling wilf and angoose. you are a treasure. wonder if the france profonde realizes they have a star in their midst?
    hugs to all three,
    tammy j

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  13. What a fantastic view! I'd be tempted to sit down and enjoy the idyll for a while, too. It sounds like a lovely spot for a picnic!

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  14. Oh my gosh. Such serenity. *sigh*

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  15. Well said and beautiful pictures! Wilf is absolutley adorable in today's pictures....handsome boy!! Keep on going Wilf, and enjoy your naps!

    With love from your Canadian pals,
    Dianna along with Tor, Willow and Tucker

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  16. My work day was a bit crazy today, but the minute I saw the photos of Wilf I had a few moments of calm! Wilf, thanks once again for being you!

    Susan

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