This morning Aaron continued painting the landing doors.
Way back in the dark ages, before Lightroom and such, some of us still used film photography. Processing was offered in far more outlets than can be found today. Our films were delivered to the chemist for collection the following week. Prints came in small wallets complete with a section for the negatives. Two of these that I found in my rediscovered negatives box also contained dated contact prints for ease of recognition.
Today, I scanned a few that tell a story from December 2003.
Jack Russell terriers are known for burrowing down rabbit holes, not climbing trees after squirrels.
Matthew’s Oddie was, on this occasion, the exception. By the time he began to scale the acacia in Lindum House garden, his prey was long gone;
but he carried on regardless.
Matthew and Paddy, our collie/labrador cross in the shrubbery, looked on with some consternation.
Even my trigger-finger was shaky. At this point Mat rushed indoors.
His dog, looking a bit doubtful himself, continued to scrabble silently up the bark
until the inevitable happened.
He fell,
and plummeted
down
into
the
outstretched blanket that
Matthew had retrieved in the nick of time.
This afternoon I watched the Six Nations rugby internationals between Ireland and France, and between Wales and Scotland.
For our dinner this evening Jackie produced liver, bacon, onions and mushrooms in a easy gravy; crisp Brussels sprouts; and mashed potato and swede.
It tasted as good as it looks.
Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Saint-Emilion.
Eddie must have been a real character. Growing up we had a springer spaniel that would climb trees to check out birds nests. I recall Dad had to be very alert every Spring!
Those liver and onions look good. Takes me back!
Many thanks, Val
Oddie …
I had a real battle with WordPress over that!
I like everything here – including the crazy dog who climbs trees!!
Glad to hear it, GP. Thanks
I have never in my life seen such a thing. That’s what I call determination. So glad someone was around to catch him as he fell.
Thanks, Laurie. Nor me
And I expect you don’t want see it again.
Nope
Eddie is indeed an Oddie, in this example but such a nice looking dog, Derrick! I like every time you post, including delicious food to savor and wish I had been a guest. Smiles, Robin
Thanks, Robin. You’d be welcome
What an adventurous pup that is ! There is often talk of cat-rescues in trees…not usually dogs. ☺We usually get liver with onions or bacon here…great idea to combine them, plus the added benefit of mushrooms. Looks wonderful. ☺
Many thanks, Van
Oddie! There is a whole children’s book there! That was so much fun to see unfold. You can. however, keep–and enjoy!–the liver dinner. 🙂
Thanks, Cynthia
You sure have a way with a story! Matthew is a hero, and that Oddie is quite the dog. I agree with Cynthia … he could be in a children’s book!
Thanks, Laurie
When you’re climbing, all you can think of is ‘up’. We wear harnesses when we climb but how nice it is to be caught in a blanket when you fall 🙂 Nice dinner!
Thanks, Mary. I thought you’d like the dinner 🙂
Oops – lucky the blanket was there! I don’t think I’ve heard of a tree climbing dog before.
Nor me Susan. Thanks
We had (until last year) a Basset hound that was known to us as ‘Spider Dog’. He could actually climb out of his six foot high dog cage! Pity dogs don’t always land on their feet!! steVe
Thanks, steVe
What a great series of photos of Wonderdog ~ just perfect. The dinner looked great and I hope the rugby results worked out well for you ~ cheers to a great weekend!
Thanks, Dalo. I can’t give anything away on the rugby yet 🙂
Great photographic story and lovely meal 🙂
Thanks you, Sylvie
Nobody ever told Oddie that dogs don’t climb trees, but even if they had….
Exactly, Cynthia. Thanks
I had no idea Jack Russell’s could climb trees! We need Oddie around our home to keep the squirrels out of our attic.
Thanks, Jill. We didn’t know either
What a guy!! Thank goodness Matthew displayed such quick thinking practicality! My Siddy climbs ladders ……………
Thanks, Pauline. Good for Siddy
Heh, heh, heh … crazy, and lucky, dawg! 😀
Thanks, Widdershins
wow, i have never seen a dog climb like that, and thank goodness he was caught when he fell, silly dog!! your dinners always look so yummy, make my mouth water! Think I’ll go make some dinner now myself! peace and light to you… Michelle 🙂
Many thanks, Michelle
Great story, and an enterprising dog! Haven’t had liver and bacon for years because nobody else in the house likes it. Yours looks so good I may have to think about getting a new family… 😉
🙂 Thanks, Quercus
Yum. Have you ever thought it would be nice to see a picture of food, snap your fingers, and voila, it would be there before you to enjoy? Definitely would want to eat that meal.
Thanks, Weekly. That would be good
Tree climbing dog! Wonderful training indeed.
Thanks, Harbans
My pleasure. :))
Thank Jackie for me – she has inspired to make something with liver served with mash and Brussels sprouts.
Done, Sol. Thanks
Quite a determined dog! Your photos, as usual, are excellent, but I also loved your Concrete poetry form as you described how Oddie fell. Very fun, Derrick. 🙂
Many thanks, Rose
Tree cheers for Oddie!
Thanks, Bruce
Wow! Your dinner looks so tasty, Derrick 🙂 I love the photos with the dog in the tree
Thanks, Monica
I’m glad to hear the dog turned out to be okay. What a tragedy had Matthew not been there with the blanket.
Thanks, Jarrod. He’s a resourceful chap
I’ve heard of dogs that climb trees in the southern regions of the U.S.A. but never that high! Derrick, everyday your blog is so interesting. I think your blog is so very interesting because you and Jackie are interesting…no grass grows under your feet! Your eyes are open to things others may see but let skim past their eyes. You remind me that I need to really LOOK.
Ginene
Very many thanks, Ginene. It is all great fun
An amazing sight. I’m glad he was caught safely!
Thanks, Merril
What an amazing story! I’ve never heard of a dog climbing a tree for any reason. This would make a terrific children’s story to go along with the photos. 🙂 I’m glad the ending was a good one.
Thank you very much, Mary
We’ve never seen a dog do that! The photos are hysterically funny. But we are glad he fell on the blanket.
Thanks, Mostly
Many thanks, Jam
What a wonderful post. Your dog has such character.
Thanks, Miriam