Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A happy pigeon .



At last. A sunny day . It takes us an hour but Wilf manages to walk half a mile along the old roman road . Every fifty yards or so he sits down and PONders . Eagles circling overhead, hares watching nervously from the long grass along the river bank, a family of deer silhouetted against the blue sky .Sometimes he sits on the grass verge sniffing the air and resting his arthritic limbs. Sometimes he settles himself down, foursquare, in the middle of the road for a quick nap , mind in neutral. Sometimes he just rolls on his back , squirming and squirming and squirming in delight. Old PON's have learnt to enjoy times like these. They accept that some days you're the pigeon, and other days you're the statue. Today he's a happy pigeon.

21 comments:

  1. Wilf is a wonderful companion. Nothing better than that.

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  2. You write beautifully about him, but it's breaking my heart anyway.

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  3. Mr Wilfster - you make us happy with your sweet photos buddy. You have a lovely day rolling around.

    Julie and Poppy Q
    xxx

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  4. I think that Wilf would be an even happier pigeon if he could attend the 2012 Detroit Auto show--So many tires to christen!

    Enjoy your day!!

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  5. Sounds like a perfect hour in the company of a very special Pon. May all hours, even for those unfortunate humans that haven't yet had the pleasure of a Pon in their life, be the same.

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  6. What a lucky boy to have such "parents" - still thinking what happened to Kelly - if it was poison you have to be very careful...
    My house is a puppy nursery - he brings so much energy, love and ethusiasm to everybody -
    but we all love Wilf to bits - bacetti sul nasino - love from Susanne, Daisy, Foxiie and Kiri

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  7. Dogs teach us so much don't they Angus?

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  8. Ha ha ha! I love the pigeon and statue reference! I haven't heard that in a while.

    Why be in a hurry when dawdling can be so much more fun?

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  9. Halcyon days!
    Wilf lying on his back in the middle of the road, no worries. The peaceful countryside and a happy dog. Serenity and joy together, how wonderful. And in our minds eye, we are there with him, fully present in the moment.

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  10. Roll and squirm sweet boy ! Enjoy this Tuesday as much as you can.
    I love you so much. Bisous Wilfee.
    AmitiƩs, Angus and Lady Font.

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  11. Hi Angus, Cordova Alaska had over 10 feet of snow fall in the past couple of weeks.

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  12. wilf is a little zen dog. he just "be's!" whether he's being in the finest of restaurants, supervising infinite workmen/women, or whether he's christening important french monuments and cars at the airport... he is into the "moment."
    and we're into him. i see my own late, little pon zeke in his face, so it's a double pleasure for me each morning to see our beloved wilfee still going!
    love and hugs and a special tummy rub,
    tammy j

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  13. What a wonderful walk you took us on...

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  14. A happy pigeon is just what the doctor ordered!! As long as there is daylight to wander, I think Wilf is as happy as can be! He knows what right. Keep on going Wilf, handsome boy!

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

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  15. Today's story just makes us smile. Keep it up Wilf.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  16. A happy pigeon - now that's a great vision!

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  17. I haven't noticed Wilf's eyes in a while; if memory serves, he seems to have adjusted to his blindness except in storms and bad nights. PONdering needs to be shared throughout the world - oh, wait, you're already doing that! What a handsome pigeon, Wilf.

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  18. Keep on keeping on sweet Wilf.

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle, Maggie Mae and Max

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  19. Wonderful photos of Wilf and a great lesson from you both. I wish you hundreds of sunny days together on this road.

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  20. How are the flowers over there? They said on the radio this morning that 63 different kinds of wild flowers have appeared in Cardiff's park versus 10 normally at this time of year.

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  21. Cheers to you Wilfie, Angus and The Font!

    ArrroooooOOOOOOoooooo! Stuart

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