Thursday, 26 July 2012

Izzy having fun!

It's been scorching hot here this week...at last! I do love the heat...we managed to get out to take a few pics too, this one below is from the 'Hot Garden' at Sissinghurst Gardens, one of my favourite places to go...it was glorious, so many colours and scents, ahh!




I used the texture 'Potting Shed' from Collection 1 to add a bit of earthy warmth!




So, Izzy is now almost fully recovered from her op and has now just started running again this last few days...

Izzy is a Lurcher, they are also known as 'long dogs', 'running dogs' and 'sight hounds'...we are finding it really great, learning about her ways...she's like no other dog I've had before! Now she's starting to really come out of her shell and her true personality, which is so funny and quirky (a perfect fit for this household!) is beginning to shine through...and boy, is she fast!

She has the need to run, she'll start running around the garden, from the front garden, zooming into the side and on into the back garden, jumping the flower beds with ease!  She really enjoys it, running at full pelt for about five minutes, then...sleep! I finally managed to get some footage of Izzy running in the garden today...as you can hear, I find it so funny to watch, she really is a gift! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did...this running session was slow compared to some but it was still pretty hot outside!





(Notice all our blankets and duvets on the line being washed and aired like crazy here this week while the weather is good! This was the second lot today!)


I do hope you're all having the weather you want (I had varying requests from others around the world for our rain!) and that you have a wonderful weekend  :)


linking with: this or that thursday,photo art friday, photo friday, flower art friday, weekend flowers, flowers on saturday, weekly topshot




Posted by Ruth at 26.7.12

37 comments:

  1. Oh Ruth I love your little movie of Izzy running. She does look as if she is having so much fun! So glad she is doing so much better. I also love your yard, and clothesline. I love hanging things outside as they always smell like sunshine. So glad someone else does that too. Glad you are having a bit of sun and hope for more for you. Are you going to have an opportunity to see any of the olympics? Bet that would be exciting. also love your flower, and your texture is just perfect on it... looks like liquid sunshine.

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    1. Thank you Jeanne, she is really doing well :)

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  2. The flower looks like it relishing the heat, lovely colours!

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  3. What a fun movie! Our husky enjoys doing the same thing, but doesn't last near as long. She is lovely....and of course, your photo is as well!

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    1. :) thank you Cherie, I bet your husky is adorable! This was merely a warm up lap for Izzy, she is like a sprinter :)

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  4. How sweet!!! Izzy seems to know she has a new lease on life and is celebrating! So nice to hear your delight as you enjoy Izzy's celebration.

    Can't forget your photo!!! It is beautiful - love how the tiny bits of pollen are visible on the petals. Thank you for linking up this heart-warming post with Photo Art Friday, Ruth.

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  5. Just look at that tail wagging like crazy!
    She is just adorable Ruth, and it surely looks like she has completely recovered.
    Thank you for sharing this video. It was wonderful to see her in "action!"
    Wishing you a fantastic weekend.
    xo.

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  6. Hermosa la imagen! Y me alegro que la perra se esté recuperando. Un abrazo grande.

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  7. Oh Ruth, Izzy is hilarious! I had a great laugh watching this! :) Your flower and texture work are GORGEOUS!! Have a wonderful rest of the week.

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  8. Oh my goodness!! The flower with texture is GORGEOUS, but Izzy stole the show on this post. All her enthusiasm made me feel energized. Just watching her run, darting here and there, digging in the dirt, and your giggling...all so wonderful. Put a big ol' smile on my face. :)

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  9. great photo
    and Izzy is precious!

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  10. your flower embodies the heat. :)

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  11. Lovely flowers. Excellent colours. Very nice, Ruth.

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  12. my first dog used to do the same run quite often :) so funny!
    your picture looks wonderful!

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  13. my first dog used to do the same run quite often :) so funny!
    your picture looks wonderful!

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  14. Oh, I really like your flower photo here! Fine art!

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  15. Gorgeous flower shot, must been really really beautiful garden visit.

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  16. Beautiful shot, and lovely texture. You do such a wonderful job with textures. Joining you from flower art Friday.

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  18. Love the gaillardia (right?) photo
    with the full second flower in the out-of-focus background.
    Izzy must be a joy...that was slower? Wow.

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  19. Beautiful flower image!
    Izzy looks wonderful! It's great to see her running and expressing such pure joy!

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  20. Oh my gosh, Izzy had me laughing out loud - she is precious!! And your garden looks so lovely and peaceful...

    Back to your image - it's truly beautiful! lol, sorry, Izzy stole the show... :D

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  21. Yay! I bet Izzy is enjoying the "running around"! That is awesome! Love the colors of the flower- amazing!

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  22. We finally has a week of good weather here also. It was nice to see the rain go away for a little bit! Beautiful flower picture

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  23. Love the colors, they give a real summer feeling.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  24. Beautiful flower :) You captured it wonderfully.

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    Thanks,
    Tami

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  25. so so fun to watch Izzy run!! she reminds me of when Gracie does her "round the camp" runs. it is so laughable!!

    love the colours in the flowers.

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  26. Izzy is just delightful and your floral submission is gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by, Ruth.

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  27. First your flower photo is just lovely. So warm and cozy looking.
    Loved your video of Izzy, wow she can move!

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  28. What gorgeous flowers! As always, I love your image and your processing!

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  29. Terrific work here.... just great!!

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  30. What the nice Izzy movie! So funny...:) The flowers as usually are so GORGEOUS. You know that, RUUT ;)

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  31. I just chuckled so! I've been trying to get the same type of footage of our little Miles doing the same....it's so fun to watch! Lovely image as well!!

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  34. Sensational dog. I am greeting

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  35. Wow Ruth this is stunning, so vibrant and I love the colours, feels so warm :) I love the video of Izzy too, been laughing out loud watching her charging around and so lovely to see how well she's settling in and how happy she is with you guys :) xx

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