Right on cue, here in the hills around Jerusalem the sun is warmer today and the wildflowers are everywhere.
I couldn't resist going for a walk. On one uphill I suddenly heard panting. I turned to see a pre-army age young man, overweight, jogging with effort up the hill, probably trying to get in shape for what is ahead of him. He was puffing but not panting.Soon the source of the panting came closer--an older dog, also quite plump, trying unsuccessfully to keep up with his jogging human. He spotted this container that had been used to mix concrete, jumped in, and lapped up the murky water while cooling his hot feet.
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Lapped up the water? Poor thing! And his panting master??
ReplyDeleteKate, yes. I almost ended my post with "poor thing" too. The young man who I assume is his master was in the homestretch, about to enter our village and (I assume) his house.
ReplyDeleteHe looks very happy sat there!
ReplyDeleteI love your header pic too.
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Now that looks like a dog-tired dog!
ReplyDeleteCath, yes, the dog sat quite a few minutes. I moved on before he could shake the muddy water on me. It was nice visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteKendris, ha, that's funny! I loved your turtle breeding post.
Poor dog. Maybe he'll get into shape along with his master. :) Happy spring!
ReplyDeleteAm glad the dog found water or else he would be dead tired once he arrived at their home.
ReplyDeleteI played too!
Funny story! I feel his pain! Love the shot!
ReplyDeletethe harbinger of spring .
ReplyDeleteDogs always like to follow their masters. Our cats liked to accompany us to the end of the street where they kept waiting for our return. I hope that this doggie found his master soon enough.
ReplyDeleteSmart and opportunistic dawg! He looks quite pleased with himself.
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I look at that dog, and I see happiness in relief.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable. And the photo is great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shot. You can just see the relief on his face!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet,
ReplyDeletewith a bittersweet subtext!
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Dina: What a nice capture of the resting dog.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely moment you captured here, Dina! that dog's really cute and the story that you wrote about it makes me giggle a bit ... ;D
ReplyDeleteOh yikes! He lapped up that water. I hope he was OK after that.
ReplyDeleteHow can he resists to this ? I wonder.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Dina. He misses exercices.
Hehehe - he says "I'm not overweight, there's just more of me to love this way" ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet dog!
ReplyDeletePoor dog! Still, it's good to know that they are working on their fitness ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a hilarious photo. Poor doggy, trying to get in shape with his owner. Great CC share!
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