Friday, November 18, 2011

Two old dogs .




' The font ' returns . Wilf is so overcome with relief he doesn't even bark . Instead he trembles with joy . A tail wag which starts at the tip of his nose and soon takes over the rest of his body .

Oliver , the labrador , continues to lie on the widows doorstep waiting for his master to come home . It's more than a year now since the old man died and still he waits . The local farmers all stop their vans to say hello . Each time Oliver sits up , wags his tail, and then settles down again . A patient '' I know I'll see him soon " look on his face.

Just two old dogs but the same irrepressible love.
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  1. WFT NobbyNovember 18, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    So happy for Wilf that 'the font' is back.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  2. rottroverNovember 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Dogs don't let death get in the way of love when it comes to their humans. We humans are the same when it comes to our dogs...

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  3. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    We had an old dog, like your Oliver, on the doorstep next to our place near Tarbes, commonly referred to as "le chien qui dort". Then one day he wasn't there.

    And there was Greyfriars Bobby

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  4. Winchester whispererNovember 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I've forgotten the story of the old labrador but he looks very handsome in the sunshine

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  5. Wild DingoNovember 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    No doubt he will. no doubt that dogs all hold a bit of extra wisdom we are still uncapable of grasping.

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  6. ~Kim at Golden Pines~November 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oliver and Wilf are alike in that they both have someone that they lost much too soon, and are waiting to see them again.

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  7. kksNovember 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Wow, still waiting....
    Hugs to Wilf.
    xoxo

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  8. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    And here I thought the two old dogs you were referring to we're you and Wilf. No offense! Oliver is your own version of Greyfriar's Bobby.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    The love of our doggies moves me to tears - love from Susanne, DAisy and Foxiie

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  10. houndstoothNovember 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    That's exactly why we love them so! They don't bother with artifice or pretense, they just show you how they feel.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    what houndstooth said.
    tears in my eyes.
    thank you for the update on oliver. i have wondered about him for a long time.
    love and hugs to my own beloved wee bear.
    and thank you for sharing him with us.
    tammy j

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  12. Ina in AlaskaNovember 18, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oliver reminds me of the story of Hachi. He looks well. Lovely scenes in today's post. I can feel the warmth of the sun. Happy weekend to you all. I must admit when I saw the title of your post I thought you were referring to yourself & Wilf!

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  13. KBNovember 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    The story of Oliver touches my heart but makes me very sad for him. Yet, you don't sound sad so perhaps he is content lying in the sun with hope in his heart.

    I was glad to read that yesterday didn't hold anymore disasters. I loved the description of Wilf's happiness upon the font's return.

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  14. AngusNovember 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    KB - I think that Oliver is as happy as an old dog without his master can be . Nothing too sad here . You will see from the photo that his waistline benefits from the local famers stopping off and sharing their morning baguette with him . Yes, this could only happen in the deepest, deepest recesses of France Profonde ! In this dog loving part of the world Wilf is not the only dog who gets treats.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Such a sad but happy story! For both old dogs. The time comes often too early, for we have 2 out of 3 dogs that are elderly and it breaks my heart for when the time comes....they are all so connected. But chin up, and keep on going Wilf!

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

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  16. Bella Roxy & MacduiNovember 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Having a break from all the mishaps around the rickety old farmhouse?

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra, Bella & Roxy

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  17. Jo's WorldNovember 18, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Perhaps Oliver isn't so sad anymore, he looks forward to his meet-ups with the other old farmers who stop by for him. If he gets a puddle of sunshine to sleep in and some munchies in the morning, its probably a good day for him!

    Cheers,
    Jo and Stella

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  18. UnknownNovember 19, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Thanks for your comment and for sending me here to your wonderful blog.I will visit often. I miss my dogs but now for a while I have kitties.Send my your mailing address and I will send a shell from the island of Tybee.

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  19. Maggie Mae and MaxNovember 19, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    No greater love than that of a dog's love for his people.

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle, Maggie Mae and Max

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  20. KariNovember 19, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Heartbreaking, Angus, heart breaking! One dog, healthy and well with no one to love him. The other, loved and cherished,with limited time to live. Must go cry ,do forgive me.

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  21. Kari in AlaskaNovember 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Oh that lab makes me all teary

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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