Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Toby


Toby was an English Springer Spaniel who lived with us for seventeen years.

Note to the male readers of this blog:  A garden statue of the family dog is not considered an acceptable Mother's Day gift for your wife, no matter how much she likes the dog.   I still don't understand . . .
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25 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaJune 28, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    LOL for your words! :)
    Anyway it's a beautiful garden decoration, with lovely flowers!
    Léia

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  2. brattcatJune 28, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Must be the wife...I would have been delighted to receive this gift. I imagine you fetched something else to delight her...

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  3. BirdmanJune 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    If I had a list all of the times I've screwed up... I could write THE book, believe me. Get her flowers!

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  4. MalyssJune 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Some of us prefer to keep the things we really loved inside of our hearts, protected, nested, for us alone . That's why women have so big hearts..In their hearts, you can find a lot of beloved people, memories,and lovely dogs! :)

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  5. SusieJune 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Aw, Toby!! Great post, Dad! God I miss that dog. The garden (and the concrete dog)looks great! I'm sure mom smiles about it now - we can't win 'em all:)

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  6. zaktonJune 28, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    There is someone in your area that can make a statue of anything you order? Wow, that's cool! ... Thank you for frequently commenting in my blog, Jack.

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  7. SharonJune 28, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    It's a wonderful tribute to Toby!

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoJune 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Harrr! harrr! Jack (still in piratey patch mode!!)it is often had to understand how to please a woman, you just have to keep trying!!!!Have to say I do like the statue though,specially with the purple petunias!

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    My mother in law is delighted to receive any gift that includes any dog motif. She has several photo albums on her coffee table of pictures of dogs that I have taken around the world.

    We have some dear friends, a retired CEO, who is a devoted and thoughtful husband, with the exception that he learned nearly 40 years ago that a vacuum cleaner is not a good anniversary gift. His wife still talks about it.

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  10. HalcyonJune 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Adorable! I'm surprised your wife didn't like it.

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  11. VPJune 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I like the picture, the statue... and your considerations!

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  12. RedPatJune 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I would love to receive such a great tribute to a dear family companion - 17 years - you were so lucky!

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  13. AmandaJune 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I had a birthday present of a mop and a broom once, and it wasn't a joke present either!

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  14. Sylvia KJune 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I think the caring and thoughtfulness of the gift is the important thing and this is beautiful, Jack! Besides, who makes that kind of decision regarding the acceptability of a gift???? I'm always just delighted when I'm remembered!!!

    Sylvia

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  15. cieldequimperJune 28, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    The mysteries of women...

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  16. CildemerJune 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    He he he! Funny post and lovely pic!
    Thanks for sharing, Jack;o)

    ***
    Hope your week is going well****

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  17. Regina KJune 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Awww, love it and I would love it for a Mother's Day gift.

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  18. Leif HagenJune 28, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Just remember, Jack:
    "Yes, dear."

    "I think you might be right."

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  19. RandyJune 28, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Too funny!

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  20. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 29, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Love this... nothing better than a member of the family. So sad when they leave us.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  21. KateJune 29, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Perhaps the memory of your sweet dog was too painful? Remember: you can't go wrong with jewelry and perfume!

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  22. KarlJune 29, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I like this picture, very well done! An adorable tribute to Toby

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  23. LynetteJune 29, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wonderful, poignant post, Jack. I imagine this version of Toby has grown on your wife--did she plant the petunias in the basket?

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  24. EG CameraGirlJune 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I'm thinking your wife will grow to love this garden ornament. :))

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  25. VirginiaJune 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    at least you didn't give her a leaf blower! :)

    Lovely the way he's nestled among the foliage!
    V

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