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carenkh · 07-29-2008, 01:55 PM

Just got back from a walk with my super-sweet lab/boxer mix, Jack. What a great morning! We walk around my block, twice a day. I made that commitment when he was just a few months old, and I'm so glad I did. We're out there in sun, rain, ice... even a short walk does so much to change my mood. I'm so glad to have my sweet doggie.

There is a fig bush - almost a tree! It's huge - along our way, and I've been watching the figs grow and anticipating when they'll be ripe. It's on an abandoned lot, so I feel free to partake! I thought one was ready today, but there was still some resistance when I tried to pick it, so figured I'd leave it for one more day. Jack had different ideas! It was low enough that he could sniff it. He did, then: chomp! He pulled it right off the bush, and sat there, happily munching away, big doggie smile on his face. What a goof.

It was a moment of pure being, just me and my dog and the fig. Then no-fig. Such abundance! A whole tree of figs, right there. A great way to start my day.

StellaBlue · 07-29-2008, 02:09 PM

Aw what a beautiful dog! That sounds like an awesome mix. I love boxers!

I wish everyone could see how lucky we people are to have such wonderful companions. I love my dog also. She is my best friend. I may be inspired to put up a picture of my girl as well!

Angela · 07-29-2008, 03:05 PM

please give jack a nice belly-scratch for me, wouldja?

SunnKali · 07-29-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by carenkh

It was a moment of pure being, just me and my dog and the fig. Then no-fig. Such abundance! A whole tree of figs, right there. A great way to start my day.

What a nice story -- my whole being smiled as I read it. I love my fur-friends. They are such good examples of pure joy, pure love, forgiveness and connection and living in the now.

funnyfish · 07-29-2008, 11:02 PM

there is a thread on this page asking what is love? i think this pretty much sums it up. yeah, when all is good with the world

garentee · 07-30-2008, 01:20 AM

Lab boxers are such a great mix! I have one with a bit of pit bull mixed in... Such an amazing being she is..

07-29-2008, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
carenkh Family Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,800	I Love My Dog Just got back from a walk with my super-sweet lab/boxer mix, Jack. What a great morning! We walk around my block, twice a day. I made that commitment when he was just a few months old, and I'm so glad I did. We're out there in sun, rain, ice... even a short walk does so much to change my mood. I'm so glad to have my sweet doggie. There is a fig bush - almost a tree! It's huge - along our way, and I've been watching the figs grow and anticipating when they'll be ripe. It's on an abandoned lot, so I feel free to partake! I thought one was ready today, but there was still some resistance when I tried to pick it, so figured I'd leave it for one more day. Jack had different ideas! It was low enough that he could sniff it. He did, then: chomp! He pulled it right off the bush, and sat there, happily munching away, big doggie smile on his face. What a goof. It was a moment of pure being, just me and my dog and the fig. Then no-fig. Such abundance! A whole tree of figs, right there. A great way to start my day.

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StellaBlue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 154	Aw what a beautiful dog! That sounds like an awesome mix. I love boxers! I wish everyone could see how lucky we people are to have such wonderful companions. I love my dog also. She is my best friend. I may be inspired to put up a picture of my girl as well!

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funnyfish Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: surrey, UK Posts: 11	there is a thread on this page asking what is love? i think this pretty much sums it up. yeah, when all is good with the world

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