Close To You

For your consideration, the Rhodesian Ridgeback.  Demonstrating his renowned reputation for aloofness.

Today's Pinup

Longniddrey, last Sunday.

The Picture Of Obedience

Lucky knows that he has to sit on his bed before he gets his breakfast or dinner.

This, apparently, is now his bed.

When You're Smiling

   City life is interesting.  There are times when I'm walking around Edinburgh, and I'm looking at the city at large, and noticing what an absolute stunner this place is.  There's no denying it; this is a beautiful city.      
   At the same time, I can be lost in my own mind, thinking of my day ahead or the day behind.  Planning things, reworking stuff, considering tomorrow and today.
   I've never been someone who looks at other people much while walking around town.  I often walk right past people I know, and sometimes find myself accused of ignoring someone, when in fact, I was just in my own head.  It happens.  Truthfully, we all do it, even if we're not aware of it.
   Lucky is a happy, handsome, friendly, and open big boy, and everyone can see it.  And while my focus is on him while we're walking around town, keeping his behaviour good and polite, I do notice  people reacting to him.  It's natural, because I'm so proud to be walking such a good dog, who's so well behaved.  And he is a pure dream to walk in town.  He walks to heel on a slack lead, he obeys us completely, and he's happy doing it!
   You will encounter every kind of person on the streets of Edinburgh; happy, miserable, angry, cheerful, scary, bright, and down.  And one of the gifts that Lucky has is the ability to turn a persons day around, to make a miserable person smile. Every day, I pass people who look so unhappy, I truly wonder what has happened to them.  And they catch sight of this boy and melt.  I see smiles.  Folk who are so entirely in their head, as I used to be, soften and smile at the sight of this sweet red boy, who has the face of total love. There are days, for me, when it feels like the whole city is looking at Lucky and feeling good for it.
 

 
   
 
 
     
 
 
 
 

Chums

Sometimes, Lucky makes the most improbable friends.  But it always seems to work.

Today's Pinup

Longniddry Bents, East Lothian

Out & About

   Lucky and I went on a long dog walk today with several lovely people and dogs.  We followed the Water Of Leith from Currie to Murrayfield, and Lucky and I made new friends!

     Though I was encouraging him to swim with his new mates, he refused.

                   Later, we retired to the dog-friendly Murrayfield Bar.  

A great day out.  Thanks Janet!

                                                  

Hide and Seek

Lucky makes us laugh.  He is chilled out and snoozing for a lot of the day, but he also has his playful moments throughout.
   This morning while I was sitting at the dining table working, Lucky was wandering about the house, and I was ignoring him.  When I next looked up he had disappeared, which is quite a feat for such a large boy.  I checked by the front door and also his bed, with no joy.  I then looked to the couch and saw this:

Let's take a closer look, shall we?

He managed to get up there, and get comfortable, without making a sound! Such a talented boy! 

Hard and Fast Rules

   We all know that dogs operate best with strict boundaries, and in our house, we've made it clear to Lucky that some things just won't do.  I mean, if we're not in charge, there's no telling where things could end up.  So, toward that end,

soft-chew toys are discouraged,

dogs must stay away from the dining table always,

and off the bed,

and couch, at all times.

We're very strict.