Sat and Sun, April 20 & 21, 2024

[Dave]

I woke today missing Pippin a lot, even though we lost him months ago.

I found a photo of him taken a little over 2 years ago and earlier today experimented in FotoSketcher trying for an expressive watercolor look...

   

[Dreamin]

Sorry for your loss of Pippin, Dave.....I wasn't here when you lost him, I guess. I always loved to see his furry face! This one looks like he is icy, as if playing in the snow!! What a nice portrait.

[Dave]

Thank you Natalie.

Yes, we miss Pippin even months later.

One of my favorite quotes about dogs: "A dog is the only creature that will love you more than it loves itself."

No ice here in coastal SoCal. But I do remember experiencing snowfall in Mission Valley (sea level area of San Diego).

[Man From Ironbark]

Losing a dog hurts too much. I stopped having a dog after I lost Brutus the roufous basset hound. Back in 1974.

[Dave]

MFI, I share your feelings - as much joy as our dogs brought us, the heartache of losing them was hard to bear. We may decide to get another dog, but only if it's one we can rescue from a shelter.

Here's a Daffodil taken in 2021 that blossomed early (mid-January; maybe too early - I doubt it survived long).

But it sure was pretty while it lasted.

   

[Dreamin]

Very nice daffodil shot....don't worry about daffies. We have had them in full bloom and then had a 4 inch snow fall and after the snow melted the blossoms were still fine. They are very hardy!!
Losing a dog is hard, yes, but the joy of the years we have them is well worth our heartache. I really really want another boxer, I really want a puppy so it grows with our German Shepherd and cats. A lot easier than teaching an adult dog not to chase cats.....But at my age and my current problems with my knees and lower back, not sure I should try to raise a puppy....

Dave, I know you don't have snow, but I thought the manip made it look icy....I like the effect.