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Pumpkin Groomed

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Mike

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

When Putty Nosed Pumpkin gets groomed, she knows she is even prettier than usual and she is like an 86 lb stuffed animal, soft and cuddly. She gives me all the snuggles I want, and comes back for more. I love her profoundly. Note the grass turning green which is payback for surviving another winter. Life is good…my wife, son, and Pumpkin love me.

61 thoughts on “Pumpkin Groomed”

Lemony (Gr)Egghead on April 2, 2013 at 9:00 am said:

Yes, life is good. Big hugs to Pumpkin! She looks great! I just love her precious face!

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 9:03 am said:
  
  Thanks Lemony. As soon as she wakes up, I’ll give her a big hug.
  
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readingwithrhythm on April 2, 2013 at 9:13 am said:

I like when you share Pumpkin!

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 9:14 am said:
  
  As I enjoy your posts…
  
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  - readingwithrhythm on April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
    
    Thanks! You’re a kind man.
    
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  - Mike on April 2, 2013 at 9:17 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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Dina on April 2, 2013 at 9:40 am said:

If you ever need a dogsitter… ! 🙂
I have a Golden myself, I know exactely what you mean. Life is great and it’s the small things that count. Very nice post! Have a great time. Enjoy.
Best regards
Dina

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 9:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Dina, generous offer and very nice comment. Well received.
  
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wolke205 on April 2, 2013 at 9:41 am said:

..not just them – we do too ♥ Kisses for Pumpkin ♥

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Sweet Frauke, thank you my friend.
  
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Trinity Rivers on April 2, 2013 at 10:17 am said:

Dogs are so cuddly after a good grooming. My little schnauzer prisses around like she’s the Queen of Sheba when she comes home from the groomers. She knows she’s pretty.

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 10:46 am said:
  
  HA! And Pumpkin just seems so happy and comfortable.
  
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cravesadventure on April 2, 2013 at 10:34 am said:

Such a Sweet Face:)

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thanks from both of us.
  
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David on April 2, 2013 at 12:31 pm said:

A glam dog portrait. 🙂

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks David.
  
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Jude on April 2, 2013 at 1:09 pm said:

She’d win any dog-show, the others wouldn’t have a chance!

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  That’s what I figured 🙂
  
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kiwiskan on April 2, 2013 at 2:17 pm said:

She looks so pleased with herself

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Yes she does. Also quite comfortable.
  
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Pat on April 2, 2013 at 3:50 pm said:

You look beautiful, Pumpkin!

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 3:59 pm said:
  
  Woof, lick, lick, lick.
  
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natuurfreak on April 2, 2013 at 4:44 pm said:

Pumpin looks the happiest dog of the all world.

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 5:03 pm said:
  
  Any spelling you use is good for me as long as it’s telling me how lovely Pumpkin is. And happy too. Yes she is.
  
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natuurfreak on April 2, 2013 at 4:45 pm said:

Sorry must be Pumpkin!

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 5:03 pm said:
  
  🙂
  
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usermattw on April 2, 2013 at 5:12 pm said:

Aww, Pumpkin is a big, warm, fuzzy pile of love. 🙂

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  And that sums it up succinctly 🙂
  
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mcolmo on April 2, 2013 at 8:04 pm said:

She’s such a munchable edible Pumpkin!

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  So it’s ok that I French kiss her?
  
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  - mcolmo on April 2, 2013 at 8:13 pm said:
    
    Absolutely! LOL!
    
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  - Mike on April 2, 2013 at 8:15 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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George Weaver on April 2, 2013 at 9:07 pm said:

You don’t put her in the warm shower with you? Surely you do, and the grooming was just a special thing! She looks just as lovely in all of her portraits. 🙂

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- Mike on April 2, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  I’ll tickle her, kiss her on her face, wash her if need be. But shower with her? Not so much. I will ask her about a bubble bath together and see how she feels.
  Thanks and I’ll let Pumpkin know. She is fast asleep next to Judy in our bedroom.
  
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  - George Weaver on April 2, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:
    
    I forgot she’s eighty pounds! 🙂 That girl could shake off lots of bubbles and water!
    
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  - Mike on April 2, 2013 at 10:06 pm said:
    
    86 lbs, down from 95. Try lifting that, wet.
    
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  - George Weaver on April 2, 2013 at 10:07 pm said:
    
    Or dry… 🙂
    
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  - Mike on April 2, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
    
    True enough, The Lady Weaver.
    
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britul on April 3, 2013 at 12:11 am said:

🙂

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- Mike on April 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm said:
  
  Back atcha 🙂
  
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seekraz on April 3, 2013 at 6:44 pm said:

I love you, too, Mike…. I know I can’t compete with Pumpkin, but I’m on that list, too…. 🙂

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- Mike on April 3, 2013 at 8:08 pm said:
  
  Love it! It is not a long list and you are so very welcome. Thanks my brother.
  
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  - seekraz on April 3, 2013 at 8:10 pm said:
    
    Honored to be there…and you are most welcome.
    
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OneSmallVoice on April 3, 2013 at 7:51 pm said:

There is nothing
as lovely as a a white-faced
golden
Pumpkin is beautiful
And she know it

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- Mike on April 3, 2013 at 8:10 pm said:
  
  Well she knows she is loved, for sure. And you may well be right, perhaps she has a sense of what a knock out she is.
  Thank you very much.
  
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The Lioness on April 8, 2013 at 9:18 am said:

Animals: Unconditional love!

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- Mike on April 8, 2013 at 9:19 am said:
  
  For sure!
  
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panoramaofthoughts.wordpress.com on April 12, 2013 at 1:14 pm said:

I am sure life would be good with someone like pumpkin 🙂

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- Mike on April 12, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Not a day goes by that I am not amazed by my sweet Pumpkin. A very special dog and thanks for the look and thoughtful comment.
  
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Bethany Randall on April 29, 2013 at 8:49 pm said:

Awwwdorable !

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- Mike on April 29, 2013 at 8:50 pm said:
  
  She will be 9 on Halloween and I love her in ways I never could have imagined. It’s my first Golden. Who knew!
  
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artscottnet on May 5, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:

It’s no surprise to me that the best WordPress blog owners have a furry friend close by. Is a pleasure to read your posts and see your photos.

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- Mike on May 5, 2013 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  That is a keen observation and a really gracious comment. It’s people like you who keep me blogging. Thank you.
  
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Through My Eyes on May 23, 2013 at 6:45 am said:

Aww she’s so beautiful 🙂

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- Mike on May 23, 2013 at 6:47 am said:
  
  We just got done with morning kisses. Thanks.
  
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lidipiri on May 31, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:

Golden Retriever? My favorite. The love of a dog… the most honest love of all.

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- Mike on May 31, 2013 at 5:53 pm said:
  
  Pure Golden. My favorite too and the first one I’ve lived with. She is my special love. Thanks!
  
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littledogslaughed on July 17, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:

Wonderful picture-she is a love!

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- Mike on July 17, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Oh yes she is. And much adored.
  
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Love Happy Notes - Daily Fun and Inspiration on August 24, 2014 at 5:38 pm said:

She’s such a beauty!

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- Mike on August 24, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  She says thank you 😉
  
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