BACK IN SHELTER BAY

 POST # 635

Since my last visit to Shelter Bay, the sign at the entrance has changed.  Some words of wisdom from a very long time ago.

 I arrived back here on February 17th, and I'll be here for the better part of a month.  With Mary continuing to recover from her recent operation, I am happy to help out in any way that I can.  Of course, part of that help revolves around getting Dora-dog out for two or three walks each day.  We can both use the exercise.

On our way into town yesterday we stopped for a break underneath the bridge that connects Shelter Bay to the town of La Conner.  She has a sad look upon her face, and I'm not sure why, because when we are out walking, she seems to be happy most of the time.

We continued our journey into town, and had quite a long walk, prior to turning around and heading back home.

And here we are, pausing to enjoy the view from the top of the bridge, prior to continuing our journey back home.

Up until today, the weather has cooperated, and we've been rain free.  That ended this morning, so our first walk was a wet one.  Hopefully things will clear up so that we can enjoy a rain-free walk later this afternoon.

The weather now seems to be clearing up somewhat, so I'd best take advantage of that fact, and harness up Dora-dog for our next journey.

And that's about all the words I can conjure up for today.  

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

THE BRUSHAHOLIC

 POST # 634

The brushaholic.  That's my new term for Mr. Leon.  Now, I've known plenty of furballs  over the years, but he certainly takes the cake, when it comes to wanting to be brushed.  As soon as he sees me heading towards the room that these photos were taken in, he races right in behind me, and up onto his perch, so that he can be brushed just the way that he likes to be brushed.

This happens throughout the day, and I have to admit that I probably enjoy doing the brushing, as much as he enjoys being brushed.  We're a good team.  Be that as it may, soon I will be leaving Mr. Leon, but until that day arrives, we will continue to enjoy our time together, the brusher, and the brushee.

grateful for every breath (and brush),

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

A SHORT VISIT

 POST # 633

There was plenty of kindness coming down from the sky on my most recent trip to see Mary and Dora-dog in Shelter Bay.

It was a short visit indeed.  I left Vancouver Island on February 2nd, and was back here last night on February 6th.  

Even though it was short, I was more than happy to be there, and help out where I could.  Mary is unable to walk Dora-dog at the moment as she is recovering from a recent operation, so I made sure to get out there each day, and go for a stroll which by the look upon her face, I know she appreciated.

And of course, there was also helping out with the morning play session, which is a regular occurrence on each and every visit.

So I am now back on the island, but instead of Cadboro Bay, I am in Nanaimo at one of my regular housesits with Leon the furball.  He has spent most of this first day asleep inside, and with the cold and snow that we are currently experiencing here, he has made a wise choice indeed.  I am following his lead, and keeping mostly indoors.

I'll keep this short for today, and perhaps by next week, I'll have a few Leon stories to talk about.  In the meantime, I'll keep my eyes peeled for anymore kindness coming down from above.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer