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A Little R & R

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Here is my Sophie Girl, enjoying her own special version of R&R.  She plays hard, and nobody can equal her when it comes to catching a few zzzz's.  It's a good thing Welsh Terriers don't shed much.  I should make this picture my new blog header.  Not. 

I am going to take off for the weekend on my own little mini vacation to Southern California.  Some friends in the fashion business have invited me to join them at their Fall Fashion Scoop at the Anaheim Convention Center.  I used to work with them, and miss that whole world so much.  So, this will be such fun to catch up on all their doings, and get a preview of what we can expect for this Fall's latest fashion trends. 

Can anyone tell me just why I didn't lose ten pounds before going on this trip?  Drat.  I hate it when that happens.  Oh well, black is both fashionable and slimming.  Pray it isn't 90 degrees in So Cal while I am there!  If it is, I will be the dark clad, plump, sweaty woman in all the pictures.  I know, I will wear bold jewelry, that will distract everyone.

Here are some more pictures of Ozzie and Sophie larking about in our back yard.  When my husband plays "fetch" with them, he has to use something they can both grab onto to avoid any fighting.

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Generally, Sophie ends up with the toy anyway.  Ozzie gets tired after about three chases and goes to lie down in the shade.  Sophie can keep going all day long.

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The dogs are getting along a bit better.  Keeping them separated most of the time, and having Sophie typically wear a muzzle when they are together has helped.  When they decide to fight, it happens in an instant, so we try to take preventative measures.

They do play nicely sometimes though.  They look friendly with each other int this picture, but what is really happening is that Ozzie is getting in Sophie's face.  She is turning her head for the moment as a peace gesture, but if he doesn't back off, things could turn ugly.

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Remember when you were a kid?  There was always a brother or sister who kind of instigated things?  Another sibling would go for the bait and lash out and someone would end up getting hurt?  Yup, that's my Ozzie.  He can't leave well enough alone.  You would think he'd learn.  She takes him down every time.

Have a peaceful weekend, wherever you are!
  

40 responses to “A Little R & R”

  1. Have a lovely time on your mini-vacation and with your friends among the world of fashion colors and styles!
    We have mother and son cats who are 8 and 6 years old and Tom (not so creative male cat name) never fails to get in his mother’s face and to irritate the stew out of her. Then the fur flies – literally. Will he never learn or does he enjoy it?
    Sophie and Ozzie are too cute. Can’t dogs seem to find the most amazingly comfortable positions for their naps?
    Hugs!

  2. Have a lovely time on your mini-vacation and with your friends among the world of fashion colors and styles!
    We have mother and son cats who are 8 and 6 years old and Tom (not so creative male cat name) never fails to get in his mother’s face and to irritate the stew out of her. Then the fur flies – literally. Will he never learn or does he enjoy it?
    Sophie and Ozzie are too cute. Can’t dogs seem to find the most amazingly comfortable positions for their naps?
    Hugs!

  3. It’s supposed to be really hot in L.A. this weekend! Wear something cool. And have a great time – hot or not, I’m sure you will!

  4. It’s supposed to be really hot in L.A. this weekend! Wear something cool. And have a great time – hot or not, I’m sure you will!

  5. I’m sorry to say that here in So Cal it is not going to be in the 90’s but in the 100’s. Please bring all your COOLEST clothes for this weekend! Have a terrific time with your friends! (BTW I have just found your blog in the last 3 weeks and love it! I’ve even ordered one of the quilting books you used for one of your quilts. I’m a relative newbie to quilting – less than a year but I love it and it is addicting!

  6. I’m sorry to say that here in So Cal it is not going to be in the 90’s but in the 100’s. Please bring all your COOLEST clothes for this weekend! Have a terrific time with your friends! (BTW I have just found your blog in the last 3 weeks and love it! I’ve even ordered one of the quilting books you used for one of your quilts. I’m a relative newbie to quilting – less than a year but I love it and it is addicting!

  9. Those dogs just kill me! They are so true to life. Sophie (the female) can go all day. Ozzie (the male) does a few token “things” and lays down the rest of the day. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm! LOL!

  10. Those dogs just kill me! They are so true to life. Sophie (the female) can go all day. Ozzie (the male) does a few token “things” and lays down the rest of the day. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm! LOL!

  11. My mother and sister would tell you that I was the instigator. But I’m not so sure that was always true… and I’m sure not one now!

  12. My mother and sister would tell you that I was the instigator. But I’m not so sure that was always true… and I’m sure not one now!

  13. I hope your black is short sleeved or sleeveless while you’re here, we’ve been getting very hot, humid, monsoonal type weather, it rained at my house yesterday, absolutely miserable.

  14. I hope your black is short sleeved or sleeveless while you’re here, we’ve been getting very hot, humid, monsoonal type weather, it rained at my house yesterday, absolutely miserable.

  19. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all lay around like Sophie…but I think our families would complain…but dang she looks comfy…

  20. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all lay around like Sophie…but I think our families would complain…but dang she looks comfy…

  21. Hope you have A great weekend lucky Girl Those dogs just crack me up.and I never had problems when I was young I am an only child and the only on I could fight with was myself LOL.
    Hugs Mary.

  22. Hope you have A great weekend lucky Girl Those dogs just crack me up.and I never had problems when I was young I am an only child and the only on I could fight with was myself LOL.
    Hugs Mary.

  25. Hahaha – nice centerfold pic of Sophie there! My parents had 2 bulldogs there for awhile who were a lot like your terriers – always fighting about something. They had to do the same thing – separate them and closely monitor play times. Hope you have a great weekend!

  26. Hahaha – nice centerfold pic of Sophie there! My parents had 2 bulldogs there for awhile who were a lot like your terriers – always fighting about something. They had to do the same thing – separate them and closely monitor play times. Hope you have a great weekend!

  27. This is perfect timing. Just yesterday, I was thinking that it’s been a while since we saw an Ozzie and Sophie post. Good to hear they’re getting along better. They sure are cuties!

  28. This is perfect timing. Just yesterday, I was thinking that it’s been a while since we saw an Ozzie and Sophie post. Good to hear they’re getting along better. They sure are cuties!

  29. What is it about the girls? My 15-lb Pekingese Lilly thinks she’s the boss of the world. She has to let our son’s Pit Bull (a very sweet, cute guy) know she is the boss every time he comes over. At her day camp – they call her “boss lady”. Have fun doing the fashion thing!

  30. What is it about the girls? My 15-lb Pekingese Lilly thinks she’s the boss of the world. She has to let our son’s Pit Bull (a very sweet, cute guy) know she is the boss every time he comes over. At her day camp – they call her “boss lady”. Have fun doing the fashion thing!

  35. Have a blast on your trip – love the jewerly thought and I’ll have to borrow that for my own self!! Love the pics of your doggies – they are sweet.

  36. Have a blast on your trip – love the jewerly thought and I’ll have to borrow that for my own self!! Love the pics of your doggies – they are sweet.

  39. I rarely comment but I LOVE your photos of the dogs!! I really look forward to them. The top one wins the blue ribbon.

  40. I rarely comment but I LOVE your photos of the dogs!! I really look forward to them. The top one wins the blue ribbon.