Monday, April 18, 2011

Life in a bakery.









Off into town with Wilf for the early morning shopping. Our regulation coffee and bowl of water at the cafe under the arcades. Upmarket and pricey Easter eggs have appeared in the newsagents. The family fellow waits patiently outside the bakers while I pick up a raspberry tart for lunch. The first fresh raspberries of the season. The smell of newly baked croissant and dessert has an enervating effect on the old fellow. On the way back to the car he trots alongside as if he hadn't a care in the world. On the journey home Wilf has an expectant look on his face that says " It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission ". After breakfast, excitement over, he falls asleep on his back in the courtyard. From the happy, gentle, snoring emanating from his direction we can safely assume he's dreaming of life in a bakery.
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  1. booahbooApril 18, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Such a joy to see him sleep like that in the courtyard. I feel peace when i look at his pictures. The fruit tarts are most delicious. I dream of life in bakeries sometimes.. hehehe

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  2. Scout and FreyjaApril 18, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Raspberries of the season! We just got another 5 inches of snow with winds topping at 54 mph. Where in the world did spring go?

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  3. ChristineApril 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I always say a happy dog is one that can sleep on its back, and Wilf is certainly happy. So good to see, considering what else is going on with him.

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  4. SukaApril 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    hey Wilf,

    I just love looking at your beautiful photos! Your face is so expressive and lovely! And your town and surroundings so pretty! I am happy you had such a delightful morning! I hope your dreams were sweet and peaceful.

    Suka

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  5. Jed and Abby in MerryLandApril 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Hope Wilf's contented look as he wiggles on the gravel means his eye is improving and he's feeling no pain. Raspberry tart is safe for doggies to eat, right? Croissants are for sure.

    Jed & Abby

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  6. MaxmomApril 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Hey there Mongoose...
    I remember that 'pose' so well with Max. Serenity, comfort, pleasure and submission, all mixed up in a singular, lengthy 'lying on the back' stunt.
    Your shops are so enticing. I wouldn't be able Please know that you folk are constantly in my thouhts as you fight this battle with Wilf.
    Lotsaluv
    MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA

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  7. JacksDadApril 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    So good to hear that he didn't panic when you went into the store!

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  8. Nita StacyApril 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Precious boy...love seeing him lying on his back sleeping and enjoying his morning....oh for hundreds and hundreds of more mornings like this.

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  9. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    We always enjoy those pictures of the inverted PON.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  10. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Wilfie you look adorable - I wish my Foxiie would be happy with the bakery odours - I have a Romeo and Juliet drama with the neighbour dog - he is so in love that he roars and complains all day... gave him his double dose of heart tablet... he is 13... hope he is back to normal soon!!!! Love from Southern Italy Susanne, Daisy and Foxiie

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  11. ~Kim at Golden Pines~April 18, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I don't think I've ever noticed the great collar that Wilf sports, but I've seen that look of peaceful contentment before as he sleeps with not a care in the world--Pure heavenly bliss!

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  12. kksApril 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    what a cutie lying belly up!
    hope your week is peaceful...
    xoxo

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  13. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsApril 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I have to agree with Wilf - it would be heaven to live in a French bakery and not gain any weight from eating the wares!

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  14. houndstoothApril 18, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That is completely my motto, and I think I say it almost once a day!

    The collar is perfect for Wilf -- it looks like a jester's costume! :) I dream of life in a bakery, too, but I'd be rounder than a beach ball if I lived in one!

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  15. Pamela Terry and EdwardApril 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I have precisely the same reaction to a bakery.

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  16. KariApril 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Overjoyed to hear Wilf is having a good day!
    May we ask how his eye is doing? Do you think it's time to let his fringe grow to protect his eyes? If the hair accidentally falls in the eyes, he'll paw it away. But it will protect him in other cases. (Can you tell we've been reading about PONs again ?)

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  17. StellaApril 18, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Wilf, just dream about life in a bakery or dream about more bakery in your life. Its all good thoughts, Monsieur!

    Cheers and hugs,
    Stella

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  18. MrsDuncanMahoganyApril 18, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    What joy does Wilf look!!! Positively relaxed and content. Oh, and I'd like the tart on the left SVP. I wish there was a french bakery near....I'd take a walk this minute! Keep going Wilf, darling boy!!

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

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  19. doyle and mollieApril 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    we are smiling from ear to ear as we can almost smell the bakery too!

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  20. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I know that "forgiveness is easier than permission" look! Salt evinced it a good hour before devouring most of a prized salmon fillet. That raspberry tart would have to remain in my custody at all times if one of our PONs was contemplating theft...

    Fortunately I don't go grocery shopping with our dogs. As a result, upon my return, they are convinced that I must be the greatest huntress in the world!

    Julianna & PON grrlz Salt and Pepper
    Louisville, KY, USA

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  21. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Wilf does know how to live the good life no matter what difficulties must be overcome!DBH

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  22. Maggie Mae and MaxApril 19, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    The pictures of Wilf today make me smile. Hugs for all!

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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  23. D.K. WallApril 19, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Chuckling - how many times have I seen that on-the-back snooze pose.

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  24. KBApril 19, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I'm going to dream of the bakery too but I doubt that I'll ever look as cute as Wilf does in those photos. I love thinking of Wilf being so very content.

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  25. DocApril 19, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    That pecan on the left has my name all over it

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  26. sprinklesApril 23, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I'd be dreaming of life in a bakery too if I went to that one. Those goodies look soooooo good! We have some in town but I tend to avoid them because all the cakes and pies are too tempting.

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