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.
Yes, pets don't seem to care about men's sensitive spots at all.
ReplyDeleteThey need telling!
DeleteNice photo - I didn't recognise you though.
ReplyDeleteNor did I. Where's my hair gone?
DeleteSuch a lovely post today you both look wonderful.
ReplyDeletePrincess 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.
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Billy still has a few faults, but he's a real pleasure to have around; even if he does jump on me.
DeleteHe wanted to help you sketch!
ReplyDeleteI think it was the opposite. He wanted me to stop, and play with him instead.
DeleteThat is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteWho? Me or the dog? Don't answer!
DeleteLovely picture... he is a beautiful animal.
ReplyDeleteBut, then.... as far as dogs are concerned, I am extremely biased!
Nice portrait of an aging artist, too... sort of Rembrantish!
More of the ageing; not so much of the Rembrandt.
DeleteGood to see you without your hat. Must confess I had begun to think you even wore it in bed.
ReplyDeleteBilly looks a lovely dog his expression ‘I’ve got his attention, now what?’
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It's beginning to get cooler here, it'll be glued back into place before long.
DeleteA 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!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's the worst bit.... when you're having a nap. It's happened to me a couple of times.
DeleteYes, he wanted you to stop for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt worked. Not much I could do about it.
DeleteGood photo, one for the archives. His glossy coat contrasting well with your shabby chic fleece!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day!
I wear my 'ratting' clothes till they drop. Billy has an interesting coat!
DeleteYour last paragraph says exactly what I was thinking as I was reading the post, lol
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Yes, well....
DeleteHe has a very special look in his eyes, a combination of innocence and wisdom.
ReplyDeleteHe has a lovely face. When you look at him close-up, he really is beautiful. Difficult to photograph though.
DeleteWhat a lovely photograph ..... has your beard had a trim ?XXXX
ReplyDeleteYes, quite recently. I feel naked.
DeleteHappy man, happy pup.
ReplyDeleteHe gets nicer by the day.
DeleteA lovely sight...but what about the sketch?
ReplyDeleteRuined!
DeleteA pity...you'll have to start another....
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea it was to present you with this chap - he is a beaut.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly makes life interesting.
DeleteYes, 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.
ReplyDeleteHe's not a big dog, but too big for this sort of trick. I need to be wary.
DeleteA great picture. Well done, Mrs. C.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a good shot.
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