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Darling Buds of May (109/365)

Posted by Ellie

There are more signs of spring, even in the cold and damp. And every one is encouraging. Every one makes us feel just that little bit less tired and worn from the long hard winter. Every bud and bloom tells us that there has been sun. And that there will be more. And heat? Yes, even heat. And blackflies. And then mosquitos. Keep positive, keep positive.

#365project +G+ 365 Project by +Simon Davis-Oakley +Patricia dos Santos Paton

HQSP Natural Other  curated by  +Anja Wessels +Jean-Noel Nicolas +Valesa Diamontes +Daniel Taylor #hqspnaturalother +HQSP Natural Other

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Willow Catkins in the Setting Sun (108/365)

Posted by Ellie

Wonderful furry little harbingers of spring are these catkins. They were backlit by the setting sun and I loved the way they looked all aglow. It seems that the name catkin comes from an old Dutch word meaning 'kitten' as they look like a kitten's tail. That works for me. Happy Spring everyone!

I was glad that I had my camera with me on our evening walk that day. 

#365project +G+ 365 Project by +Simon Davis-Oakley +Patricia dos Santos Paton

HQSP Natural Other  curated by  +Anja Wessels +Jean-Noel Nicolas +Valesa Diamontes +Daniel Taylor #hqspnaturalother +HQSP Natural Other


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Joni at the Gawky Teenager Stage (107/365)

Posted by Ellie

It seems as if I am back walking the old Joni in the mornings, back to the top of the same rise beside the field, her nose covered in the drops of rain or dew, with her just giving me 'that look' when I call her name. This time, although the drops of dew on the muzzle and the quizzical 'look' are the same, instead of the lovely long coat and graceful shape of the mature border collie, this young Joni seems to be all legs and feet. Her ears are not yet settled into the final look and her tail still has that half grown twist at the end. I love to see the stages of growth, treasuring every moment even more in remembering the old 'Joni'.

#365project +G+ 365 Project by +Simon Davis-Oakley +Patricia dos Santos Paton

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#noapologies #bordercollie #puppy #JonisDiary  #AdayinthelifeofJoni #fansofJoni 

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