Jinks will be 12 next birthday.... by quietpurplehaze

Jinks will be 12 next birthday....

.... and I STILL have to do his holiday washing!!! (He was in Camber Sands, not in America.)

I went to bed early last night and unable to find a poetry book I liked in the bookshelf, I picked up one about Cairn terriers, acquired when Jinks first came to live here.

This 'amused' me:
"Cairns are well known for getting their own way, and many new owners are surprised at how quickly they work things out for themselves, sometimes ahead of their owners."

You can say that again! (He's improved my thinking skills!)

I could tell lots of tales about Jinks but I'll just say that when our friends, Ellie and David, with Hattie, their labradoodle, had left for the journey home to Suffolk on Saturday, we decided on a last walk to the beach.

On our return, Jinks was desperate to get into the courtyard garden in the holiday house, scratching at the patio doors. After I told him 'No' and closed the shutters he ran upstairs and started scratching at the door of the bedroom where our friends and Hattie had slept for the week. So then we knew what was on his mind.
Avery familiar scene Hazel , except all Alfie's toys whether a day old or a year old are in a very bedraggled state -- being hunted , shook and killed !
June 17th, 2014  
What a lovely Story Hazel what a nice collage too
June 17th, 2014  
Great narrative and lovely pic Hazel. On the odd occasion my parents come to our house without their dog our dog spends ten minutes searching the house and garden for him. They are funny aren't they?
June 17th, 2014  
A terrific shot of Jink's washing and of course adorable Jinks in the corner. I am sure he will have many happy memories of his holiday with Hattie until he sees her again.
June 17th, 2014  
That is adorable Hazel!
June 17th, 2014  
@jantan

Definitely are funny - the main problem is probably that we humans don't give dogs enough credit?!!
June 17th, 2014  
😍fav😍
June 17th, 2014  
Sam
LOL fabulous story! Jinks looks very good for his age :)
June 17th, 2014  
Such a nice shot and a great story.
June 17th, 2014  
Fabulous shot and what a delightful story. Jinks seems to be one very lucky dog.
June 17th, 2014  
Wonderful shot and story! :)
June 17th, 2014  
Wonderful picture and story. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
June 17th, 2014  
Good boy Jinks!
June 17th, 2014  
I really liked you story and Jinx looks great for his age. I love your interesting shot, too.
June 17th, 2014  
Great shot - fav
June 17th, 2014  
Nice looking puppy. And the monkey looks quite at home just hanging around.
June 17th, 2014  
Lovely capture and I thought you were monkeying around at first. Glad you didn't hang Jinks on the line as well.
June 17th, 2014  
delightful insight into the true Jinx! love this one
June 17th, 2014  
What a fun image!
June 17th, 2014  
Is he pining for Hattie.....poor Jinks. Love all his washing on the line......he might be coming up twelve but he still likes his cuddly toys then!
June 17th, 2014  
Love his washing and story Hazel, pooches are very smart when they want to be!!
June 17th, 2014  
Love the story that accompanies this pic
June 17th, 2014  
Lovely tale, And I completely agree with you . ( and with the description of the dog talents) Funny pic and insert . Well done. Fav.
Thank you dear Hazel for you great support on my pic.`s .
June 17th, 2014  
@pyrrhula

Ferry, it's well deserved support. Thanks, in return,for all your enthusiasm for my posts.
June 17th, 2014  
@pyrrhula

p.s. I got the idea of inserts from you - and now I've mastered the technique!
June 17th, 2014  
Lovely story and collage!!! Great capture of Jinks' laundry hanging out to dry. Happy Birthday to Jinks!!!
June 18th, 2014  
Love the Jenks story. Dogs are so perceptive and smart. Love your capture too.
June 18th, 2014  
Well they all look as though they are enjoying the ride!
June 18th, 2014  
An adorable capture!
June 18th, 2014  
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