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This is intended to be mainly about my crafting stories, as a personal record of what I do. However, I interpret crafting quite widely, not just paper crafting but other things too. I have a butterfly mind and like to change from one thing to another depending on what I feel like on a given day - knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, cards, baking and several others, including my favourite right now, parchment, both traditional skills and Groovi, very relaxing and calming to do.

I have decided to put some structure into my blog so that each day will have something of a theme.
Monday- for Mindfulness; Tuesday - Tidy Up Day; Wednesday - What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday; Thursday - Technique and Tips; Friday - Finish Off Day; Saturday - Start Something New; Sunday - Anything Goes
These themes are not hard and fast and will be changed if I feel the need.

Friday 15 February 2013

Friday Smile - Week 5

Yesterday was the day for the two hooligans to be tidied up again, hopefully to herald the start of Spring.  Even if it is not Spring yet, it does mean less mud etc brought into the house, and makes grooming easier.  Linda brings her big van, parks it on the drive, plugs in to our caravan power source and does everything out there, and takes the ton of excess hair away with her, not to mention the garden full of mud that they collect.
This first picture is of littley, Gemma, looking very mournful because her big pal, Flash has already gone out into the van for his wash and brush up, and she hates being left behind.  She has the most fluffy legs you could imagine, which are a nightmare to keep clean and tidy.

Here you can see both pups watching their Boss carefully as he might have a treat for them if they are good, both clean and tidy now after their visit to the big van.  Flash is still wearing his collar (second one as the first just got bashed to pieces).  He is recovering nicely from his "hot spot", but will still not leave it alone.  We do not want the hard work of the last month undone with one session of scratching, so he will wear it until the damage if fully healed.  Then, maybe, the damage to our legs and the wallpaper and doors can be repaired.

These two always make me smile, and they kept us both sane while we were coping with both our mothers deteriorating at the same time.  They are always pleased to see us and give us unconditional love.  They are always full of joy at any attention and activity, which is so infectious.

I hope these two hooligans make you smile a little today.  If you would like more pictures to smile at, just go across to see Annie, alias Wipso, at A Stitch In Time, to see even more.  Even better, post a picture of something that makes you smile and link it up.  Spread the joy.






9 comments:

Alison Scott said...

Poor little Gemma, but aren't they both gorgeous after the haircuts.
Hope Flash isn't wearing his accessory for too much longer.
Thanks for the smile.
Have a good weekend.

Caro said...

What gorgeous looking dogs...they make me want to come over and cuddle them! I love dogs, and yours are adorable. Thanks for sharing. Caro xx (#5)

Annie said...

Who wouldn't smile at those two gorgeous pics? Just fab. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
A x

BumbleVee said...

ahhh....doggies ....always worth a smile......

Alison Scott said...
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JoZart Designs said...

Lovely but more of an Aaahh and Aaawwwwwhhh! there but I did smile!
love Jo x Have a good weekend!
Jo x

Di said...

Aw...gorgeous Maggie. Two little beauties :)) Hugs, Di xx

Mrs A. said...

Made me smile. The looks on their faces says it all. Hugs Mrs A.

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Maggie,

Your pups are just beautiful! I had to put the cone back on Muffin as her sore around her mouth has come back. Next may be allergy testing.

Now back to your WOYWW post!

Hugs,
Kay