On a walk the other day, I noticed a small ball on the side of the road which I immediately picked up and dropped into a bag that I had with me.Β We have accumulated more tennis balls like that than most of the local tennis clubs own, and all for Ray’s pleasure! This ball was different in not only color, but it was also a little smaller!
When we arrived home, Carol threw it across the back garden and almost 80lbs of fur immediately went flying (?) after it!
But it didn’t last for long!
After wandering around the garden (probably checking out squirrel, chipmunk and cat scents) he eventually went into the typical Ray mode…… super chill, with new ball close by!
You would be forgiven if you were thinking that Ray was protecting that ball. We could have taken it very easily, and all he would have done was watch us!
Loved seeing the video of Ray romping. His movements are very similar to Kali’s when she gets into her occasional playful mood. These two dogs must meet one day! π
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Wouldn’t it be lovely to see them both romping around together! π
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Very sweet watching him go after the ball. He seemed very excited! π
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He gets totally involved, but only for a minute or two!
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Nice pose, Ray!
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Thanks. I think I’m a natural! Woof! Ray π
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Very Rock Hudson-like. π
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That’s my rugged, “been around the block a few times” look!
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He looks so happy in that photo!
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He really does seem to be so happy just chilling out in the garden and watching the world around him! π
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Dare I say it…that tossing of the ball was almost cat-like…
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Let’s just agree that “almost” is the key word here! π
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I think we can all agree on that!
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He is so powerful! He pounded towards that ball with his tail held fiercely.
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He does have very strong back legs, and I have had quite a few sore arm and shoulder muscles as a result of him suddenly lunging (on his leash) towards a cat or squirrel! π
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I love the way you threw the new ball to yourself a couple of times in the video, R. Way to be proactive!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Hi Cupcake. I really don’t quite know what to do with it! Woof! Ray.
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It’s so fun to watch you be care-free, Ray! *ear licks*
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Thanks Noodle buddy. It’s a lot more fun now with cooler temperatures. Woof! Ray
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Bless. It’s great to watch dogs play, especially the bigger ones llike Ray who was having so much fun! We often used to come across ‘dead’ tennis balls in the woods, and it was a while before we discovered the culprit, a chocolate lab that would play with them until they split, and then leave them alone. We have progressed slightly (?) by finding an array of golf balls on our walks here, and know exactly who they belong to……… one cock-a-poo called Hugo who has recently moved in up the road, and Maggie is totally besotted with him (the tart!).
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I guess there is a certain graceful elegance when a large dog starts to run? π
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I loved the way he was tossing the ball in the video.
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Ray is really beautiful in motion and chilling.
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He does have a very “poetic” style of running… but chilling?? Intrigued! Care to clarify? π
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Relaxing…
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Duh!!! Why didn’t I get that? π
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Yay, this time, I could watch the video! I love the elegant way in which his is jumping and running!
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He really is quite elegant isn’t he. We love to watch him as he tends to “lope” rather than run! π
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Oh, right! Yes, his way reminds more of a lope. What a dog!
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The video gave a good look at your back yard and it’s really nice! Lush and green!
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Yes……. you should have seen my last water bill, but our garden is important to us so we don’t mind (much!)!!
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You are “super chill” RayπΆ
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