A couple of weeks ago I was taking care of my sister's pets. Not really her pets, but her kid's pets. Their dog and their rabbits.
Their dog looks a lot like a coyote. We had to call our neighbors and introduce them to the dog, Seymour, so that they wouldn't accidentally shoot him, should he be running around. And run around he does.
Later, I found out, that more than one local took aim at him thinking he was a coyote. Luckily they really looked before shooting, otherwise this would be a very sad story of a blog.
Usually, while running around, Jefferson was with him. So if someone took aim, not far behind was a giant white dog that'd make them do a double take and realize it was just Seymour and Jefferson, out and about. They actually cornered a coyote themselves, so they became local hero's.
Needless to say, they remind me of these two:
Sam and Ralph.
Jefferson and Seymour.
They behave like Sam and Ralph as well. Jefferson goes about his business in a very slow fashion, making sure I'm coming along as well:
Meanwhile, Seymour runs around like crazy, chacing road runners:
Anyhow, Seymour's back at home now. They miss each other. Jefferson just seems lonely and the last time I saw Seymour at his house he kept whinning at me and wanting to go visit my car, I'm sure checking to see if Jefferson was in it.
Here are a few more pictures I took that same day while we were out on a walk. Spring is pretty here--the only time it's green and looks livable out here.
Sam and Ralph.
Comments (14)
I love dogs.
Can I cone out and take a walk with you and Jefferson?
I think I'd really like that.
You're right, it IS green this time of year...it'll be bleak(er) and dried out looking soon enough.
But there is something to be said for the Mid-State, it has it's own dramatic beauty.
How about I COME out...not cone out.
Jeeze, it sounded like I thought I was Madonna for a second there.
I'd love to live somewhere where there was nothing but land for as far as you can see. I've grown up in the city.
I wish my dog would get a buddy like that. She doesn't seem to like other dogs much.
damn, you live in a spectacularly beautiful and lonely-looking place.
ryc: if you're serious, we could totally work something out, so long as you a) are not in any special hurry to get them and b) are fully aware that my woodworking skillz are... let's call them "avant garde"... and that i make no guarantees with regard to such conventions as perfectly square corners or identical heights, bahaa.
How funny. They do look like Sam and Ralph. If I was there I would be giving them big hugs and kisses. I love dogs. Especially big gorgeous dogs like those. I don't know where you are but those pictures are wonderful. I want to curl up and go to sleep in that cloud.
"Mornin', Sam"
"Mornin', Ralph"
Lovely scenery
@AtomBlonde - you can cone out any time you want. I thought that'd be more like the coneheads and less like madonna--but however you want to cone, cone you can.
Seriously---anytime you want to come have a walk with us you're more the welcome. You can take the pictures then. They'll be way better.
@CrapeDiem -
I AM serious, although you're not very good at selling yourself. May be interested in your soap as well (could sell it at the winery). Let's talk.
best post I read today. and looked at. I love the dog dynamic. my husband laughs at me when I get the dog.
beautiful landscape photos. Even though you're no longer in Texas, I still want to visit.
I so heart your dog. If it weren't for the fact that we live in a small house and have a little person toddling around, I'd be going for another big oaf of a dog, cause they're truly my favourite.
~ Sherri
@MuertaVida - I'll let you visit, even though I'm still not in Texas any more.
@PerfectComplements - Well, I really would suggest great Pyrenees. They've got problems--like bad hip issues. But dude, they're the most gentle beasts ever. He hasn't been around little kids much, but whenever he is, he's very very careful. One time my nephew fell down and began to cry he ran over to him and licked him and tried to prop him up. It was like something out of a movie, seriously.
But you know, they're not for everyone. Like he really shouldn't be in a city. And he drools (they don't all drool). And sheds. And throws his body against the sliding glass door and the window when people are sleeping (scared my friend)...
bahaaa, that's why i've gone with stuff like honey, that sells itself.
i was gonna message you, but i can't find a button for that. damn these themes. you can message me, though; my site is standard-issue, bahaa. let me know what you're looking for and we'll work it out.
Hey, throw some bling, or a really bright bandana, around Seymour...He's way too coyote lookig when Jefferson doesn't have his back. The countryside around there is so beautiful, makes me wish that I was a mutt....