Due to a lot of conflicting priorities (life stuff… and promoting his book locally), this will be a quick Post.
I noted recently that during a cooler spell of weather, we took Ray on one our trail walks, and this one lasted a little over 2 hours. While the main trail that we follow is maintained to encourage general use, there are a number of side trails which were probably created by fishermen as a shortcut to their particular favorite area!
We saw a really pretty side trail and, while cautious about exploring it with Ray due to a number of “anti-social” (my term not the town’s!) plant warning signs, we did see a lovely photo opportunity.
It is a joy to watch Ray on these walks as, apart from his nose checking out every conceivable scent of potential interest, his tail is high and he has a nice spring in his gait. He appears to be very happy!
A New Direction Perhaps? 
Great photo. You both look very happy for obvious reasons: you’re together!
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Thank you Michael, and you of course will totally relate! 🙂
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Thanks for share this oh so Kodak moment.
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It really was my pleasure. Smiles should always be shared! 🙂
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thanks. Will do. Do I understand that you have a book out? If so, would you do email interview with me in a couple weeks?
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Absolutely. I would love to Deborah. Just let me know time details when you can. I am GMT -5hrs. Looking forward to chatting. 🙂
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Lovely…and who wouldn’t be happy in those woods? 🙂
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It really is a wonderful piece of preservation within a large urban sprawl, and is a large tract of land which includes both sides of a creek which I would guess is about 150-200ft below the residential developed land on both sides. We all love it. 🙂
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Oh how I’ve missed you guys! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Well then, leave “your little world” periodically and visit ours. They’ll always be warm smile and a welcome!
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Ray, if only we could tell the tales we learn with our noses! It is my sharpest sense and I am like you about wanting to smell everything and follow the scent trail.
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Humans have no idea about our noses do they! Woof! Ray.
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Great smile, R. Trail hikes are the best!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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You are so right Cupcake. I love ’em! Woof! Ray.
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That’s a perfect picture ! Wonderful. ❤️
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Thank you. 🙂
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Ray is Seizing the Day for a beautiful walk and posing so nicely for a great picture 🙂
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Subtle! Carpe diem! Quid pro quo. 🙂
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Such a lovely summer’s day and photo. 🙂
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When we are knee deep in snow and the temperature is well below freezing point, it is so nice to revisit these kinds of pics! 🙂
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For sure 🙂
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What a great pic!
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Thanks Sarah. He is so patient (usually) when the camera comes out!
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A natural model!
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Totally! Who would have known that a rescued; sick; fearful dog, who did not like to be touched; who lunged and barked at anything that moved; who had no prior training; displayed no indicators of any in-home behavior, and who had no canine social skills ……. could be that “guy” in the picture! We are so proud of him!
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As well you should be – you’ve all put in so much effort to get to this point!
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Thank you Sarah. 🙂
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Ok, what is an anti-social plant? One that doesn’t greet you properly?
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Exactly. It may touch you inappropriately and leave you with open sores or, in the case of Ray, could provide serious digestive issues with rather more serious side effects. Anti- social! Got it now?
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