5 Goldens

Today at work we had 5 different Golden Retrievers with appointments in a row. Now I just love them - our last dog was a Golden - actually my daughters puppy under the tree one year - he's been gone about 5 years now but anytime one comes into the hospital I just have to spend some time with them. Some were young and some were just as white faced as Buddy had been. So many memories & such love from all of them. So wish I had a photo of Buddy that I could post but unfortunately all my photos of Buddy are on negatives.

Anyway - big Golden Retriever smiles - you know they all do...

A moment

I am smiling because it was so nice to sit by the lagoon today after work. It was so quiet & peaceful. The sun was shining and warm on my face & there was a light cool sea breeze that was a little stronger than a whisper. Zara, my daughter's dog, was watching the ducks & the fish that were jumping out of the water every now & then. She was so cute - just watching all that was going on but not charging after the ducks at all. Just so curious & at attention. The ducks were watching her too from the other side of the lagoon but not scared & trying to leave.

Earlier today it sure did feel like the full moon that it is but now peaceful.

Smiles!

Relief

I am smiling because I finally made a phone call that I was so fearful of making & the outcome was favorable. The person that I spoke with was so kind & understanding...all my fear was so much bigger than it needed to have been.....big sigh of relief & smiles to know that all is ok....

Puppies...

What can I say - I just love puppies & this little cutie "Copper" is a 13 week old mini Austrialian Shepherd. He is so sweet & going to be so much fun for his owner Keith. They are just so cute together. Copper just loves Keith - and visa versa. I lost track of how many times this one little girl came over to play with Copper. I could certainly relate - was just glad I was there & could spend as much time with him as I wanted.

Big Smiles!

Been too long....

Came home a 2 weeks ago from my daughters graduation...what a great time & accomplishment for her!!! Such a nice event & lovely dinners with her Dad's family, it was so nice. Good breakfasts at Joel's Bistro, a fun trip to the Biosphere, and as always such a fun time spent with her & her dog Zara.

(fighting with Picassa & give up on pictures)

Memorial Day weekend.....
A really nice 3 day weekend - don't know the last time I had one...great food - amazing company...great weather, in spite of some of the wind - in a great city!! And most importantly a huge thank you to all the service men & women supporting the U.S. & those that have given their lives with & or without the admiration of the people of the United States & also those that have passed on that gave so much early on in their lives. I feel they all deserve our gratitude & love for the sacrifices they & their family members have made.

xoxo

Brings back memories...

So we were wandering around Old Town - checking out the buildings etc and we walked into this smoke shop. Wow even before I made it all the way in I could smell pipe tobacco. Oh my gosh it brought back so many memories of my Grandfather, Daddy George. I would go with him when he went to buy more pipe tobacco. I just loved the smell of the pipe shop - except the cigars. One shop had really strong cigar smells & I really didn't like that but pipe - any day.

 It smelled amazing & all the different pipes - some really old - it was just awesome.

The wall of tobacco was cool but the ones that smelled so good were in the jars at the bottom of the picture.

There was lots of smoke, they had a smoking/humidor area off in the back corner so at first it was a little strong but I could have stayed there for quite a while just looking at all the pipes and smelling all the different tobaccos.
I'll have to ask my Mom what ever happened to my Grandfather's pipes...great memories...= soft reminiscent smile.

Major cuteness!

Yesterday we went to the Cinco de Mayo celebration at Old Town in San Diego - tons of fun, great food, such amazing old buildings but I think what put the biggest smile on my face was this little muffin.

He is such a cutie! And yes he really is a he - his owner was a little girl - you know little girls and pink. His fur was sooo soft & he probably would have just crawled into my lap had I sat down with him. He tried but since I was kneeling he just kind of curled up next to my leg/foot. I think he had probably had quite the day & just wanted a nap. Thank goodness he had an owner or I just might have taken him home with me.

Smiles!