Sunday, August 02, 2009

La Vie en Rose

Laurelhurst Park on a sunny Sunday.

I saw this lovely rose and had to point it out to mama. She's awfully darned good to me, we are an amazing team, and I really love her. So mama, this rose is for you!

Time for some exploring. Those pine cones aren't going to find their own way into my waiting mouth...

First locate the tasty crunchy morsel. Then open wide...

While I was busy collecting some fine pine cones, mama was taking pictures of a gigantic fly that landed on her leg. Yes it looks large in this photo, but it was HUGE! I noticed her studying it and did the only thing I could think of in that situation - I ATE IT. Mmm... protein.

But the pine cones are my main concern. After running after them, choosing and refusing them, a boy gets tired.

Time to sit and ponder the complexities of life.

Mostly things like how much I love park walkies and the many myriad forms of pine cones. You know, IMPORTANT STUFF.

Love,

Bogart

19 comments:

Inky and Molly said...

Nice tongue, that. that must have been a good session!

Faya said...

....handsome handsome handsome Bogart.....
Kisses, Faya

Martha said...

A beautiful rose for your mom - we just loved the pics of you sitting with your paws crossed!
Have a nice day Bogart.
love
Martha & Bailey xxx

Anonymous said...

You are a verry dear boy. You make much joy for your mummy.
I read your blog already completely for 1 year. I`m your fan. My mummy can`t write well english,but we can read.
Kisses from Mischka in Germany in the near Berlin

The Black and Tans. said...

What a lovely rose you found for your Mummy.

Was the fly filling or would it have been more satisfying with a portion of fries! :-)

violett said...

no anonymous! *gg*
www.airedale-baerchen.blogspot.com

Tenkiller Airedales said...

We like to catch and eat the flies around here.... Mommy just rolls her eyes at us!!!

Aireslaps,
Apache and the tribe

Southbaygirl said...

Bogart. what do pine cones taste like?? Are they really yummy? I probably would have eaten that fly to-nasty little flying creatures!!!

Glad you had a nice walkie!!

Woof

Velcro

Nelly said...

Hi Bogart,
You do look very thoughtful with your front paws crossed.
Crunchy fly, huh? Nice move.
All we give Mummy is sticky bobs ...
Nibbles
Nelly xx

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

Good heavens, Bogie...have ya fried out there yet?? The PNW is havin' a smokin' hot summer...we're not...we're havin' ur usual summer...cool and RAINY...actually, I think Lacie's rusted...

Those pine cones look the best though I'd probably see em again if I ate em....

But the fly...oh what a protein source...

Your rock...

Scruffman

Chloe and Libby said...

Bogart you are truly a work of art! How pretty you looked showing that rose to your mommy!
Oh my, good thing you swooped in and ate that fly, it may have bitten your mommy and that wouldn't have been good, not good at all.
Pine cones, we have some of those in our yard, but they are just out of reach from my invisible fence, maybe I'll ask the mommy to bring me one so I can see how they taste.
Hugs and kisses to ya Bogart,
Chloe

Moco said...

We are going to have to have some of those pine cones delivered.

The Meezers or Billy said...

bogart you are so cute!

Anonymous said...

Bogart,

You sure do get around BIG Guy!

Hugs, Tessa

Baby Rocket Dog and Hootie said...

Your photos could be on a calendar. No kidding. Better than many we've seen and of course no guydale comes close to your handsomeness!
Glad you got your protein from that fly...he did look big. Hootie is the insect eater here. He eats wasps even. ugh. Mommy says he will get bit one of these days, but so far he is always the victor!
Smooches,
BRD & Hootie

animal lover, quilt lover said...

We miss you Bogart! Our Bambi crosses her legs too everytime she lays down. Do come and see us sometime. Hugs Bambi and Fern

My Mind's Eye said...

Hi Lulu and Bogart...Madi and I are missing your posts...we hope all is well in your world. Madi and Mom

William Tell said...

You do look like you're doing some serious contemplating...of flies, pine cones and roses. :)

Happy Tails,
William Tell

animal lover, quilt lover said...

We miss you so so much!! Mom if you are sad we will be sad with you. We just miss you!!! Bogart we miss you too!!!
Love Fern