Archive for the ‘Clayton’ Category
Posted by laurie on February 1, 2012
Today is the twelve year anniversary of the DD. For the first year I posted every single day and then sensibly dropped down to five after that. I haven’t missed much except for a couple of months off in 2006 when I was sick and a week here and a week there. But it’s getting hard and I’m running out of creative energy. Nope, I’m not going to stop, but starting next week I am going to drop down to three days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday I’ll set up an empty post which you can use for any kind of discussion that you’d like. I feel both guilty (20%) and relieved (80%) over this decision, and sure hope that you’ll understand and not go away.
Posted in Clayton, Scooter, Spenser | 42 Comments »
Posted by laurie on December 16, 2011
This is from 2000. Three adorable boys sacked out on the bed. Soon they would all crawl under. I always wondered how they could obtain enough oxygen.
Posted in Clayton, Scooter, Spenser | 15 Comments »
Posted by laurie on October 13, 2011
Several of you mentioned this month’s calendar photo of Sherman and Clayton (“Sir”), so I thought it might be fun to find a photo of Clayton when he was about the same age as Sherman is now (5-6). Wasn’t he a beautiful boy?
And speaking of calendars, Ron (our official calendar printer) has given us the go-ahead! Details to come.
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Posted by laurie on August 18, 2011
There are a couple dozen photos that I’ve taken over the history of the DD which I consider iconic, and this is one of them. I love it! It so perfectly described the boys’ personalities: Scooter the space cadet, Spenser dreaming of the wild blue yonder, and Clayton going with the flow. What a trio.
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Posted by laurie on March 7, 2011
Her Royal Highness the Very Miss Maggie Parsons is spending the week with us while Courtneay and Lance vacation in Arizona. She settled right in and is having a lovely time with the boys, especially her boyfriend Stanley who loves to chase her.
When I saw her ear, I thought, “Wait a minute! That chair used to trap Spenser’s ear as well!”
And indeed it did! I’m guessing static electricity? No? Yeah, probably not.
Posted in Clayton, Other Dogs, Spenser | 14 Comments »
Posted by laurie on February 3, 2011
This is Shiloh in a photo taken by Martha’s daughter Hayley about 8 months ago. Shiloh looked so cute in the back seat that Hayley pulled over and took the picture. I love her soulful eyes. She was a beautiful beagle.
The photo reminded me of this one. Clayton could have just as well been Shiloh’s chauffeur!
P.S. Thank-you for all your lovely comments about the DD’s 11th anniversary. You guys keep me going, for sure!.
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Posted by laurie on January 31, 2011
Martha posted on Friday that Shiloh has passed away. We’re all so sorry, Martha. Most of us know the pain and wish we could each take a little bit of your burden. Although they leave our day-to-day lives, they never leave our hearts. May she rest in peace.
Posted in Clayton, Scooter, Spenser | 24 Comments »
Posted by laurie on January 21, 2011
Clayton was indeed the master of “the pose,” don’t you think? He’s looking up at the treat cabinet, and every time Stanley does the same thing I think about my little guy.
We lost Clayton a year and five days ago. This picture is from 2000, I think. Oh, how we miss him, but oh, how lucky we were to have him for 14-1/2 years. He’s probably still at the all-you-can-eat buffet in beagle heaven, not having left since he got there.
Posted in Clayton, Scooter | 29 Comments »
Posted by laurie on October 28, 2010
Tuie the sheltie passed away on Tuesday, in her mom Sara’s arms. (Sara is Phillip’s sister.) She was 16. Since February, Sara had unselfishly devoted herself to extending Tu’s life and enhancing her quality of life. She gave her IVs and tube feedings, and it bought Tuie many more months of prancing and barking. Tu taught me what herding dogs are all about. When she’d stay with us she’d guard the door and if you went anywhere near it she would bark and do a little whirling dervish dance. You weren’t going to leave HER flock, oh no. She was a sweet and funny dog and everyone will miss her. I’m sure she’s met up with the boys by now.
Posted in Clayton, Friends & Relatives, Other Dogs | 28 Comments »
Posted by laurie on September 16, 2010
Little Skipper passed away on Tuesday. He was 16-1/2 and was dearly loved by our friends Cathy and Judy. We loved him too. Anyone who knew Skipper loved him. We are very grateful to have seen him on Monday, we knew it was probably for the last time.
Skipper was an honorary beagle, and we’ll never forget him. Rest in peace, Skippy Skip.
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