I know, I know, not supposed to write a darn word for WW. But I just wanted to introduce my cousin’s gorgeous Irish Wolfhounds, Eagle and Lace, properly. And this felt like the perfect venue, right B? Shoot… maybe I’ll get fired over this…
They are gorgeous and elegant and the size of small horses.
Can be quiet and quite well-mannered
Or not.
Dear Dale,
The pooches didn’t utter a word. There you go…still wordless. 😉 Lovely photos.
Shalom and lotsa warm hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I accept your splitting of hairs with a big smile. 😁
Shalom and lotsa love,
Dale
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Well, that’s what I’m hair for. 😉
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Woot! Lucky me!
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i LOVE THEM…and their names. Lace was Jackie Kennedy’s Secret Service code name. Too bad JFK’s wasn’t Eagle instead of Lancer.
Once again your photos are joyfully evocative. Images that inspire. 🙂
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So VERY glad you do. Aren’t they just gorgeous? Yep. Names too. That would have been crazy if JFK’s SS code name was Eagle- my cousin chose it because it’s her favourite bird and one full of power (she figures it’ll give him the strength to live longer than the norm)
So glad you enjoyed my pics. Even if there is still snow. Like we got hammered with yesterday. So NOT cool.
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It will melt sooner than you think, like it was a dream you had…in black and white.
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Uh huh. Sure. Thanks for your optimism!
And I know, just gotta gripe a bit 😘
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The seasons change so rapidly it seems. Global Warming has made everything unpredictable. Monday I had on a blazer, Tuesday a coat, today in the morning three layers, this afternoon, one. I mean, will Mother Nature start taking her medsfor fuck sake?
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Yanno, I keep saying Mother Nature is suffering BIG TIME with her menopause. For God’s sake. There were accidents all over the place yesterday with that bloody 6″+ snowfall (and heart attack snow, to boot) because peeps had removed their winter tires (obligatory here from December 15-March 15). So very glad I have yet to change mine.
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It sounds like Switzerland.
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They are in a northern clime, so I would not be surprised.
Now, send me good vibes so I can write my 100-word story, wouldya?
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I’m sitting cross-legged, like a swami, in tights and a hoodie sending you encouraging thoughts. 🙂
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You are the best. Seems to be working as I’m about to hit publish. Why is it the most personal ones are the ones we most don’t want to fuck up?
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I gather it’s a Friday Fictioneer since it’s a 100 words. My friend David writes them too.
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Yep! David – Stewart? Trying to remember if there is more than one David 😉
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Yes, he’s the FF fella.
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He’s good.
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He’s a pal. He’s the one who did my homepage mural. Met him same way I’ve met you. Amazing, right?
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So very cool!
And yes. Amazing the connections we make here like, Marc, you and a few others. 🥰
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I’ve often wondered about that…tons of posts for WW have text! Gorgeous pooches.
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Totally cheated this week 😉
Am normally a good girl but they just had to be introduced properly…
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Q,
First of all, there is nothing in the WW rules that says you can’t deal up text if text provides the propers on the pictures.
Second of all, your position is in no danger whatsoever. As a boss, I abide by the tenets of putting the right peep in the right spot and letting them do their thing. To micromanage great talent is like touching up Van Gogh’s Starry Night. You just do not do such a thing.
And third of all, these two are absolutely divine creatures. So majestic and beautiful. And their names- Lace and Eagle- so perfect.
Here’s to Word(y) Wednesday! 🙂
B
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B,
Well, by virtue of the name of challenge, it does imply no text, but hey, if the owner of this here blog don’t mind, and my job is secure, (what a GREAT boss you are!) then hells bells, when I feel the need to text, Imma text! And dang, one would never touch Starry Night, that’s for shizzle.
Aren’t they absolutely gorgeous? Huge beasties, gentlest of souls (says much for my cousin, I say). Pet them once and you’re done for. Love their names, too.
Wordy Wednesday When Willed!
Q
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As a Boss, I also tend to retrofit the rules in order to sate the artistic whims of my talent. And really, so long as I ain’t breaking any laws, who’s gonna stop me?
As Jim Croce once said, you don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit in the wind, you don’t pull the mask off of old Lone Ranger and you don’t mess with Q’s outside the box thinking on Wordless Wednesdays.
Okay, he might have said that if he’d written that song today.
Magnificent creatures, indeed.
Woot to Wordy Wednesdays!
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Then a good boss you are. I find you get much more out of your talent when you let them loose.
He did say that… and I dunno about adding that last line, but hey, we’ll never know!
And adored.
WWW!
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Too many bosses micromanage, which runs counter to leadership. Desired results happen when you plant the seed and let it do its thing.
We will never know.
Which is way better than the WWE.
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Sad, sad truth. I ever tell you about a boss of mine who gave me shit for taking initiative by saying: “Taking initiative is ok, but ask me first.” Uhhh… okaaayyy…. Needless to say, we did not get along.
Nope, so we can imagine all we want!
Way better.
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Lots of bosses are insecure and it affects the tribe as a result.
Croce was a master storyteller. We missed him even before he was gone, because I think we knew his kind wasn’t coming along again.
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Yes! We need more bosses to wake up and realise that happy personnel equals successful company because they will want to succeed!
He was. I know I mentioned his son before – not the same genre but so very enjoyable. Such a rarity nowadays to find storytellers…
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I think when you’re in that role, unless you are the kind of individual who is secure in themselves, it’s bound to happen. And the problem with that mindset is, it doesn’t facilitate growth. It stunts it.
It really is.
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You have that right. Not everyone is a Richard Branson (if what they say is true…)
😊
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Precious few in fact.
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They are wonderful, Dale. Sometimes photos need captions. 🙂
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Thank you, Merril. In this case, I thought it would just be fun. Especially the one where Eagle is letting it all hang out 😉
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🙂
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Absolutely love it!! My daughter raises these ponies (in fact her latest equine looks strikingly like one staring at the camera). When you’re not used to having a dog look you square in the eye on his hind legs, they can be intimidating but sweeter dogs you’ll never find. Just don’t be a bear, they’ll try their darndest to chase your fat bum down. #stupiddogs 😆
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Honest to gawd. They are so friggen tall. On their hind legs they don’t even have to stretch to rest their font paws on your shoulders – and I’m 5’9″. Sweet, yes, absolutely. Nothing worse than when they spot something they feel they should be chasing because they egg each other on. Poor Sonya has luckily not had her arm ripped out so far. 😳
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Oh yes, it’s like the freaking hordes from Mongolia whenever they saw me pull up. Irish Wolfhounds don’t just run, they gallop! Harnesses are imperative for walking.
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Yes! That’s what I said. Look at ’em gallop! They are only allowed to run free on the lake. Get the frolic out of them so they are calm, cool and collected back home.
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They need that pent up energy drained otherwise, they are problem solvers which usually means counter surfers. They can wreck havoc in a kitchen!
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Exactly. And at their height, they don’t even have to stretch to reach the counter. Would NOT work with me.
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They’re quite impish about it. I can’t tell you how many times they got into the pantry and hauled bags of flour around the house. The poodles can be clever, but because they are ‘normal sized’ and well exercised, they (generally as a rule) don’t create chaos like that. Plus I’m fanatically opposed to dogs eyeballing my food. Homey don’t play that game!
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Oh hell naw. I would blow a gasket.
Zeke approaches the table and gets a look and a get back. He’ll take a few steps and plop down. Of course will stand up and plop down closer when he thinks we’re not looking. He snagged a piece of meat off the counter once. Unfortunately for him, Iain was making himself an omelette with super hot peppers. Never stole off the counter again.
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🤣I wonder if either of my Knuckleheads would learn that lesson after one time. Elsa has eaten multiple socks, eyewear and managed to filch a couple of counter items when not placed well out of her reach. I have since taken the ‘trust but verify’ approach with her now. LOL
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😁
We are not talking about little jalapeños – that’s candy in this house. We are talking reapers or ghost or bhut jolokias – mean SOB peppers. Poor Zeke was licking his chops for a good half hour. I highly recommend his technique…
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Oh my gosh, I laughed out loud at the mere thought of that image. Sorry Zeke.
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It. Was. Priceless.
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Beautiful pups, Dale.
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Aren’t they, though? I fell in love with them at first sight!
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