Wednesday 16 October 2019

One man and his Dog.



Border Collies are not really lap dogs, but Billy thinks otherwise.

He occasionally 'leaps' onto my lap from a great distance, often without my having noticed his launch. Luckily (?) Lady Magnon was at hand with her iPad to immortalise this particular leap; performed whilst I was busy sketching.

Thank goodness he's still reasonably small and light; otherwise I might be speaking in a much higher voice.

37 comments:

  1. Yes, pets don't seem to care about men's sensitive spots at all.

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  2. Nice photo - I didn't recognise you though.

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  3. Such a lovely post today you both look wonderful.
    Princess Agatha Tallulah is still getting comfortable living here. She just jumped up in my lap yesterday ! ! ! and she is starting to talk and answer me and is enjoying getting cuddles but on her terms. She is such a sweet gud dug. We love her.
    parsnip

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    1. Billy still has a few faults, but he's a real pleasure to have around; even if he does jump on me.

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  4. He wanted to help you sketch!

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    1. I think it was the opposite. He wanted me to stop, and play with him instead.

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  5. Lovely picture... he is a beautiful animal.
    But, then.... as far as dogs are concerned, I am extremely biased!
    Nice portrait of an aging artist, too... sort of Rembrantish!

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    1. More of the ageing; not so much of the Rembrandt.

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  6. Good to see you without your hat. Must confess I had begun to think you even wore it in bed.

    Billy looks a lovely dog his expression ‘I’ve got his attention, now what?’

    LX

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    1. It's beginning to get cooler here, it'll be glued back into place before long.

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  7. A lovely picture of you both.....first time I have seen you properly! Our schnauzer is a " lap dog".....luckily smaller than a collie, but still quite a surprise when he jumps up while I am snoozing!

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    1. Yes, that's the worst bit.... when you're having a nap. It's happened to me a couple of times.

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  8. Yes, he wanted you to stop for sure.

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  9. Good photo, one for the archives. His glossy coat contrasting well with your shabby chic fleece!
    Have a good day!

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    1. I wear my 'ratting' clothes till they drop. Billy has an interesting coat!

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  10. Your last paragraph says exactly what I was thinking as I was reading the post, lol
    Briony
    x

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  11. He has a very special look in his eyes, a combination of innocence and wisdom.

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    1. He has a lovely face. When you look at him close-up, he really is beautiful. Difficult to photograph though.

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  12. What a lovely photograph ..... has your beard had a trim ?XXXX

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  13. A lovely sight...but what about the sketch?

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  14. What a brilliant idea it was to present you with this chap - he is a beaut.

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  15. Yes, I agree that the unexpected launch is a play for attention... and usually works. Our cats do this also. Jump right onto the book, knitting, or computer keyboard! Lady M did good to catch that shot.

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    1. He's not a big dog, but too big for this sort of trick. I need to be wary.

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  16. A great picture. Well done, Mrs. C.

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