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thanks for the comments dave and turtle .. today was the second time ive been out since my brother brought me home from a&e on 29 march ..... the other time it was a visit to the docs ... its been driving me nuts ... :o we've had all this nice weather and I cant get out .... :D

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Good to hear your getting out and about again and enjoy the weather, nice shots Shillelagh (nice blue sky's) :)

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A few shots from today :)

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Lovely pics Accyexplorer

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I find taking flower snaps in full sunlight difficult, the colours overexpose, I find if I cast my shadow over the flower the snap exposes better, but keep that to yourself. And yes we are taking similar snaps, the seasons must be alongside one another now, well almost, the rape crop aver here is not even close to flowering.

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Taken from our walk today except no 10 .My missus is holding 2 3 hr old lambs on a farm near us. I asked the farm manager if she could hold a lamb, he went one better and let her hold twins.

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Another fine afternoon, so with camera & hound we set forth once more off into the uhloo to discover ancient, modern & something in between :)

Countryside & wind turbines - Close up of the middle turbine - Contented Hound - Replica Iron age buildings - Iron age shelter.

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I had just finished my washing up and saw the cat on the roof opposite.
My little pocket camera was on the worktop charging and I had just time to snap the cat. I took them through the window, luckily the window cleaner had just been earlier.

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Today in Pictures, Lower Barnes Street in 30 minutes.

1. Peacock Butterfly.
2. Sycamore tree in flower.
3. Bridge over the River Hyndburn, it goes to Gt Harwood.
4. The weir where the river level changes.
5. Same again.
6. Another fern frond unfurling.

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Useful tip -will give it a try.

Been walking out during the middle of the day lately so the light is much stronger - better to go late in the afternoon to get some llight/shade in the pics - early morning is good too but I'm not a lark :D

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Lovely forget-me-nots and I realy like the feel of number 7. Cute lambs too - your wife did well to hold them both -they don't keep still for long!

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Your window-cleaner earns his money -would never have know they were taken through glass if you hadn't said!

The cat has very interesting markings -was probably hunting birds!

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Nice pics, really like the sycamore -don't try saying "fern frond unfurling" too fast though - bit of a tongue-twister!

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Its a good job it wasn't Friday or it would have been a fern frond unfurling on Friday, Then again it could have been a Friday in February

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Dave....get back in bed...the nurse is coming with a stronger dose of your medicine :).

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A selection of photos from today's wander.
1 New oak leaves
2 Is this a Campion?
3 Brown and yellow butterfly
4 Rowan sapling coming into leaf
5 A furry friend frollicking friskily - fern fronds unfurling fairly close by ;)
6 More flowers
7 View back to the farm
8 A new thistle
9 This tree doesn't look very alive
10 Elderberry just about to come into flower

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I have just looked up the butterfly and think it is probably a "Wall Brown".

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I love the Springtime when everything is coming to life especially on the farm. I was brought up on a farm at Green Haworth .Nigher Frier Hill Farm

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A few from today, up to Rowlands Gill, Gateshead (the Red Kites were a bit shy today) then back the hilly way.

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I think my pink flower is a very tiny wild geranium - looking at the leaves!

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You have it with the wild geranium, I would have said the butterfly could be a speckled brown had you been here, but not sure for where you are, and its a rabbit romping in rural realms with rather risky roamings realistically.


Nurse the medicine has worn off, nurse can I have a noggin of night nurse for nocturnal nombrilism....................iv got a headache now.

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Some atmospheric shots there.

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Today in Pictures, not far from home today, and more or less in the same place, but hopefully with a slightly differing viewpoint.

The Wharf, Leeds Liverpool wet bit.

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Shame I couldn't go yesterday, bluer skies and probably more kites, but what can you do?

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You have to work with what you have.

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Looks like it was a bit of a grey day - nice to see somewhere I used to go past so often -walked home from school along here many a time! Number 9 is my favourite.

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1-4 - photos of the first day the new heifer barn was inaugurated, all shiny and new -the ladies seem to like it!
5-10 - new irrigation system on it's first official try-out yesterday evening - it's all plumbed into an underground-pipe/pumping system, so no tractor's are used to pump the water. Clever stuff and it works.
The man on my bike is Alberto, the farm owner, he usually drives one of his Ferrari's -though you wouldn't know looking at him that he could afford one! :D

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I was getting a bit excited there Dianne, I thought it was slurry they were spraying.
Brought back a lot of happy memories.

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Dianne, your pictures are lovely.....and I really like that you call the beasts 'ladies'.

Dave.....I have a cure for your nombrilism......I will replace your belly button with a press stud. :).
It will only hurt for a minute or so.

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#4 sucks;)

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And there I was...Thinking that one would be your favourite Eric.
It was lovely.......and what is more, it was one of those meals I could prepare ahead of time and stick it in the oven while we went and 'played out'.
The top was all crusty and cheesy.
Being out and about meant that everyone had good appetites....it is the sea air that does it.

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Great pics, bud, esp. the last two. Always fascinated by the cut. That looks like the bridge off which I took a drunken tumble;) Surprising there isn't a plaque or something commemorating the event.:D

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Yeah ... and we're getting a nice breeze off the Pacific rite now ... it's giving me the munchies, or something is;)

I took a couple of pics the other day ... but I resisted the urge to show them. They were pics of ... wait for it .... :theband: SNOW:eek: But I thought that you had had enough of those.:D

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Eric...I thought you had done with the snow.
For a second there I thought you were going to show me a picture of home made Moose Pie:).

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Today's selection from our walkies

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Glad they reminded you of the homeland, there are plans to convert the Wharf and Sea Cadets headquarters into offices and build houses on the adjacent land, so Eric they may take the opportunity to install the plaque then.

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Slight drawback to that, where would I put my candle so I can read the Beano in bed.

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I've lived in Canada for most of my life, and I've seen snow in every month of the year. Anyway, here is the moose ... got any ideas on how to cook it .... no foreign muck please.:D

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Put it the candlestick like a normal person......and are you sure that publication is the Beano?

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I'm sure I could cook that Eric.....not sure just how edible it would be though.

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Today in Pictures, It was busy in the countryside today, the numbers were well into double figures, normally I am more or less on my own.

1. An early start, I came across a mass balloon fest, I counted 6 before I had to move on.
2. There was frost and droplets in abundance, but it was then home time.
3. When the sun had gained a bit of height we were out again.
4. Tramping through Dean Clough.
5. Pendle Hill is always in there somewhere.
6.The gorse is out, the trees are budding, and the sky is blue.
7. Looking in the direction of Burnley.
8. Its pleasant today, but rough in Winter.
9. Pendle again.
10.Down onto Shawcliffe Lane, then Goldacre Lane, and the car.

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it wouldn't fit under the blanket if it was in a candlestick, yes its the Beano, I changed to that when they stopped publishing Titbits.

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Think of it as stewing beef with attitude, and go from there.:D

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Just don't let matron catch you.....or you'll be getting a roasting!

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Yes, was thinking along those lines. Probably would be tasty under a suet crust.

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Don't forget the fine wine to wash it down and herbal ciggie for dessert :eek: :D

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The system will also be used for slurry Russell - not sure it will be sprayed then though probably just run-off from the pipes. Hopefully it will keep the smell down!

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I'm not keen on the stronger gamey kind of meat.

Much prefer the French kind of "moose" made with chocolate -even if it is foreign muck! ;)

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Cows get bad press Margaret - the horse is considered to be "noble" (they are actually often highly-strung, nervy creatures) and cows are generally just thought of as "silly".

On close contact you discover that they have great dignity and I always think of them as ladies!

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Lovely selection Dave - number two is very delicate and I love the sheep and lamb. The views re-inforce my determination to get over asap!

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I can cope with mousse......well the sweet ones anyway.
It is just blancmange in its Sunday best.

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I was given 'photographers leave' today. I was going to head out on the bus....early.
But I didn't rouse from my slumbers until after 8.
I figured that anywhere worth going, would be busy today.....so I let himself go out and I stayed in to do the washing.....and mind the mutts(we are looking after daughters two JR's while she is in the IOM for a family celebration).

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Google recently updated the camera app on latest versions of android of which now features the lens blur option. So I have been giving it a go.

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Nice ones .Does the rabbit play with the cats?

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Without trying to sound to "up myself" these pictures are around us all, and I think when you look at something and say that would make a good shot then you are looking at the scene as a photographer.

It will creep up on you, and you may not realise it has happened, until you are driving down the road with all the family in the car, and you suddenly stop, get out, and take a photo, and the family accept this as normal for you.

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Now that is a scary photo.....no, not the cats..........you with posh water.

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I have to say Dave that I am always looking out of either the car window or the bus window and spotting things I would like to snap. In the car it is possible to ask himself to stop...on the bus, less so.
I am(one day) going to go on the bus to Hoghton Tower. The place has some kind of magnetic draw for me...and I look forward to taking some sanps and puting them on here. It might have been today had I stirred my stumps!

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That's the photographic mind at work, I too have a list of things to take photographs of as well, I am also easily distracted.

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Any visit to anywhere is always, always prompted by what photographic opportunities there might be. I miss meals because of my desire to take pictures...pictures always come first...food is consumed only if there is time...or it is raining outside. (I should be really thin)

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Great cats:alright: ... oh, and rabbit ... what names do they go by?

But the water? I'm with W.C. Fields on water: "I don't drink water; fish fornicate in it." (Or something like that:D)

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Black & White Cat = Lady (Lady Meowzer I call her)
Other cat = Milly
Rabbit = Sally

I never bought them my parents did :P

The rabbit chases them :D

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A few from today's shots :)

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Who's been to Towneley Park then?

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Out & about in Holland today & a chance to pay some respect to those who allowed me this freedom at their cost. Then some lighter pics so as not to get to maudlin. :)

Weerselo CWG unknown aircrew - Den Ham Lancaster memorial - Oud Leusen Lancaster memorial - Markelo Short Stirling memorial - Vroomshoop Drakenfest smorgasbord - Vroomshoop Drakenfest Shark - Vroomshoop Drakenfest Ouroboros - Markelo rellies.

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What a good variety Dave

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Thanks Frank, I'll be aiming to visit a few more memorials throughout the year plus taking in other events in Holland. :)

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Today in Pictures, back to Dean Clough, this time the wet bits.

1. Its the big wet bit.
2. A dry stone wall, a wet bit, skeletal trees ..........and Pendle Hill, champion.
3. This years Larch cones.
4. A water channel that used to feed into the reservoirs, long since by-passed.
5. The dividing wall between upper and lower Dean Clough.
6. Mayflowers, a bit early, but the weather has brought them out.
7. Is that the time !
8. Sometimes you don't have any say in where you start in life.
9. Where has all the water gone, could be a hose pipe ban soon.
10. Back up the hill, and home.

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Squirrels and an old friend, Toby, who has survived -40c temps, two ice storms, god knows how many blizzards, fishers, coyotes ... what a cat! With any luck, and lots of treats, he's going to spend next winter inside, with endless food, fresh water, clean litter and lots of warm places to crash. I'm so glad to see him.:D

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"What a cat" indeed, now it's time for some pampering ;)

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Eric, I am so pleased to see the pictures of Toby.....more so because you thought he had not survived the harsh winter. Maybe some other good soul has been giving him shelter or food....or maybe he still has some of the nine left.

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I have a Milly too - she's nearly 12 her Grandma Teo is now 18 - that rabbit is gorgeous. Nice photos

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Easter barbecue today - lovely weather and it was so peaceful sitting out under the cherry tree behind the house and listening to the birdsong. Looks like we should get a good crop of cherries this year! One of the farm cats was sleeping in the sunshine under the hedge nearby and a hare came across the field quite close and didn't see us. I tried a new way of doing radicchio (red salad leaves) cut into a fan shape and with a salsa made of chopped garlic, capers and anchovies in olive oil, 20 minutes in the oven -was delicious. Final pic of my pensioner friends, who'd stopped for a chat, as they continued along their way.
Hope you've all had a Happy Easter!:)

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Dianne, it looks like you have had a lovely Easter Day.
It started out sunny her but it has been a bit grey and ordinary.....I should have had my photography leave yesterday.
Lovely pictures. Happy Easter to you, your family and all the Accyweb family.

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The cat makes me think of the Cheshire Cat. He has a smile on his face.
If I could have another cat....I would choose one just like that one.

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Looks like you had better weather than us.

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Except I would also like one like Eric's Toby.
I could very easily be a batty old lady with a house full of cats.

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Boats, and prisons, and ice bergs ... and a Pub. Notice we still have ice on the water.

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A few more from yesterdays shots,No prizes for guessing the location ;)

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:hidewall: No Comment.:tongueout:hidewall:

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You know me too well Retlaw!

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Funny - my friend Lisa made exactly the same comment! I put the pics on FB for friends/family to see...

I also aspire to being an eccentric old lady with a houseful of cats - rather like Brigitte Bardot ;):D

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I think the fact that the cat is surrounded by greenery also fosters this impression too.
BB eh?
Well, we would be in good company then. I like cats better than I like some people.

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Aye an I know thi Mam as well, how is she these days.

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She is alright for a lady of advanced years.
I will tell her that you have asked about her.

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Today in Pictures, good to see some people had the sun today, here we were not so lucky, overcast with a bit of a wind blowing things out of focus.

1. Part of Huncoat Colliery site.
2. The Cherries are still the dominant tree flower at the moment.
3. The Bluebells are no where near to being in full flower.
4. Mayflowers are dotted about.
5. I stood here waiting for a lion to come charging out.
6. Not entirely sure what it is, but it was just the one flower hidden among a pile of the rubble that used to be the colliery, noticed by no one, well apart from me, and I suppose you now.
7. Have you met our Daisy.
8. I think these look better closed up waiting for the sun.
9. I don't know why, but I saw this and thought of the Beverley Sisters, I know, it doesn't make sense. (Marestails)
10. Back to the car, and a bit of negative space.

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Todays hurtle took us to Bückeburg, Minden & finally catching up with friends (and their machines) at Atter. :)

Kaiser "Bill" monument on the Wittekindsberg - Minden, river Weser & surrounding Country from the Wittekindsberg - Stitchy farmer Gilesing it with the Grimlin in tow - Witchy transporter? - Deary me, that didn't go to well now did it? - Whatever! Just get aboard something bigger why not? - Where's the coffee cup holder? - Broomsticks broken it seems.

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More squirrels ... I kinda like 'em ... And Babs is back:theband: ... she's getting up in years and I didn't think she'd make it. I'm waiting on two more: Gus and Boston. I think I caught a glimpse of Gus a couple of months ago, but I haven't seen Boston since last November.

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Babs again.

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Eric, I hope the other cats turn up soon.....looking forward to pictures when they do.

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They know where they are looked after

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What a change from yesterday -storms gathered during the night and it bucketed down all morning. Went for a wander between showers in the afternoon. Found some early mulberries entwined with dog-roses. A fig tree is already well on with new fruit near the old mill house. A few shots around Castelnuovo del Zappa including the excellent Valentino's restaurant (can recommend!) Found the first wild Iris of the year as I sped up on the way back - there were threatening skies.

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Can I get a taxi to Valentino's for £5.00

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If you can......then can I come with you Frank?

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Nicola and her family have been over to the Isle of Man for a family celebration.......they left the two JRT puppies with us.
I took this picture last night.
The two puppies have run around like they are on wheels. They have had a go at terrorising Pasha.....and failed miserably.
She was waiting on the landing this morning and ambushed Buster.....she gave him a right pasting and he howled like a girl.
I thought she had ripped an eye out the way he was carrying on.
Anyway, it taught him a lesson.....and he gave her a very wide berth for the rest of the day.
They have returned home now.....so we can all relax!

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Here is another one of the two lovable hooligans.

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How old are they, Margaret?

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Buster was born on November the fifth...and Belle was born last May..so she is really a juvenile.
Buster lives up to his name(a proper hooligan)......and Belle is quite a gentle dog.
We have taught her to sit and beg..to dance and to shake a paw...and she also changes hands(when shaking a paw - we just say to her 'the other one' and she gives us the other paw)......we can't get her to roll over though.
He won't do anything...he is just too distractible.

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18! That is a good age. :)

Well this new focus blur mode- I am still trying how to figure out how to do it well. Most of the time i get an error. Here is the raspberry pi. :)

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Buster on his own....taken today after his run in with Pasha.

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Havent see ur fella taking the dog for walks in the morning for a while?