Charlie & Maggie's Breakfast

This is so very sad.
The word of the day is breakfast. My cereal just wouldn't cut it. Who wants to see off brand rice crispies? So I had the, I thought, brilliant idea to shoot Charlie & Maggie's breakfast. Only I could open the can upside down on photo day. But, in my defense, who is wide aware and shooting minutes after the whining begins. The Corgs are my alarm clock. Tom has been long up and lets them out - but I am the breakfast and medication lady. Maggie lets Charlie handle this for her. He starts whining at about 7:15am. By 7:30 he is in full Corgi "I want you now" voice. Time change is coming up. It is much more difficult to reset Charlie's clock than the others in the house. They get 2/3 cup grain free kibble and two dollops of pumpkin. They love that stuff. It is like Corgi Crack.

[Yvonne]

"Corgi Crack"--ha, ha!!! Love that you opened the can upside down--too cute. I am dreading losing that hour sleep ; (

[Fanny Brogden]

Too funny.so typical tin upside down.......at least you got the shot right!! Corgi crack!! never heard of pumpkin eating dogs!!

[8yearson]

Well, I'm sure the corgis enjoy it, but have to say it looks pretty revolting to me..... give me toast and marmalade any day! Bless you for opening the tin upside down!

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

I have cats. At least they have a snooze facility! Great shot Cathy. The concept of Corgi Crack had me giggling uncontrollably.

[Pat Knowles]

Love the upside down tin!!! Where do you find the word for today Catyhy...every one seems to know it but I can't find the site.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

So entertaining Cathy!! I am so relieved to hear your commentary and know that we are not the only people 'controlled' by our dogs! LOL!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

@happypat Go to Discuss up above on blue heading, choose themes and competitions and then scroll down to find Mull over March - there should be a link there to the words Bulldog is the Boss.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Aaaw !! Cathy , .. I 'm still chuckling away here !! breakfast ,!! " corgi rules !! upside down can !! AND Corgi Crack !! ..on a more serious note --beautiful B&W image of the whole scene --love it !!

[katy]

FAbulous subject and composition! All the better for its imperfection! You have created some terrific visual interest because of it!

[Justine Wood]

That commentary made me laugh out loud! I love a photo with a story!

[carol white]

They all seem to have built in alarm clocks!! Can't do anything in the morning until I've fed dog and cat!!

[Debbie Christoff]

Thanks for the tip.....My little girl Dori, also a corgi feels like I am starving her to keep her weight down. It had been suggested I add pumpkin to her food as a filler, so I am glad to hear that your dog's love it. Makes me feel better about trying it.

[Susan Golding]

Interesting. i dont think we can get tinned pumpkin here though.

[Kathryn]

how did you keep them from messing up your shot

[Loopy-Lou]

Love the shot along with commentary. Extra detail with upside down can!

[Sharon Lee]

Hahaha... I have had my dog on a fish and chip diet, vet orders :)

[Paul King]

Great narrative still smiling matches the great image!

[Pat Knowles]

@tishpics Thank you so much Patricia, will look & it might inspire me a bit!!

[Cathy Donohoue]

@corgimom We also have done many the round of orthopedics though the years. The last guy told me to give them frozen green beans (right out of the freezer) and carrots. Mine love both of them and hardly ever get a "treat" any more that isn't good for them. Corgis and aging and weight are a bad combination.

[Cathy Donohoue]

@aponi The bowls are still on the counter. Once they hit the floor all bets are off.

[Humphrey Hippo]

I would never have guessed they liked pumpkin!

[Phil Howcroft]

nice mono cathy ....as for the food....i'm sure it looks appetising for dogs !

[elkehochban]

Haha - guess that's what you might call "a dog's breakfast"!

[Lisa Pouncy]

How funny, I never realised dogs liked pumpkin xx

[Cathy Donohoue]

@yonnie @fannyb @jackie8 @steampowered @happypat @beryl @grammyn @justine_x @carolmw @windridge @aponi @bizziebeeme @sugarmuser @paul2782 @humphreyhippo @phil_howcroft @timandelke @psychographer Thank you all for laughing with me today. I knew this had to be funny because it just wasn't anything else.

[Janet Shaffer]

I've never given Annie pumpkin, but she's quite fond of sweet potato.

[Sue Wilde]

Oh! What a morning you had. I LOVE upside down pumpkin

[Marilyn Wigen]

I agree with Katy that the upside-down can adds visual interest. And "corgi crack" just made me laugh!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Had no clue dogs would eat pumpkin! Wow! Very cool

[Henri Russell]

Great thinking for the word of the day so early in the morning.

[Arthur Loosley]

Interesting ... I've never heard of pumpkin eating dogs either - or dogs eating pumpkin, so thank you for filling in that gap in my education.

[John]

Lol.

[👑 AnaZad]

Are you the type that open the can up-side-down? Nice composition.

[Simply Amanda]

How funny. Why pumpkin? It must be good for them. Love your description...and that you opened the can up upside down on photo day. So something I would do:)!

[Kd Wallis]

pumpkin! i can see a dog loving that :) They are so lucky!

[Nada A.]

Made me smile.