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September Pumpkin

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Mike

© 2014 Michael Fiveson

Beautiful Pumpkin continues to be one of the great loves of my life. She will be ten on Halloween, and remains in very good health. Golden retrievers are very special dogs.

(click image for added detail and a kiss)

58 thoughts on “September Pumpkin”

Marion Driessen on September 14, 2014 at 8:51 am said:

Here’s a big kiss on the nose for dear Pumpkin. 🙂

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 8:52 am said:
  
  You go near her nose and she’ll goober you.
  
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  - Marion Driessen on September 14, 2014 at 8:53 am said:
    
    Since I have no idea what that is, I will take the chance to be goobered haha.
    
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  - Mike on September 14, 2014 at 9:03 am said:
    
    It is a big wet and sloppy kiss;)
    
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DailyMusings on September 14, 2014 at 8:54 am said:

Oh she is a beauty and just looks so sweet. Kisses back to her and her smiling face ❤

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 8:55 am said:
  
  I will touch her in your honor. Thanks.
  
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Emilio Pasquale on September 14, 2014 at 8:55 am said:

She’s smiling up at you!

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 8:56 am said:
  
  She sure is. She loves me.
  
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dorannruletm8tsap-ahh-Dilla on September 14, 2014 at 8:56 am said:

You are so so right about Goldens being special. I had two and wish for more. Pumpkin exudes that sweet personality and you have caught it in your photos.

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 8:58 am said:
  
  Golden love, soft and consistent, like a healing balm.
  
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  - dorannruletm8tsap-ahh-Dilla on September 14, 2014 at 4:33 pm said:
    
    You know how to say it all.
    
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Emily Gooch on September 14, 2014 at 9:01 am said:

What a sweet face. I totally with you… Golden Retrievers are very special dogs. My Max gives me the same adoring look that Pumpkin is giving you every day. 🙂

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 9:02 am said:
  
  I guess that is why they are used as therapy dogs, exuding a love that is pure and without barriers.
  Thanks Emily.
  
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SwittersB on September 14, 2014 at 9:44 am said:

Such loyalty and devotion. Truly one of the greatest gifts in life.

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 9:45 am said:
  
  Exactly right. I try to stay in the moment with Pumpkin.
  
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  - SwittersB on September 14, 2014 at 9:52 am said:
    
    Yes, very important. A blessing
    
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Sue Slaght on September 14, 2014 at 9:55 am said:

Good morning sweet Pumpkin. What a lovely image to open up Mike. Another special rub and pat for the lovely pup.

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 10:45 am said:
  
  Rub her like you are putting on marinade.
  
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  - Sue Slaght on September 14, 2014 at 12:29 pm said:
    
    That made me smile as much as Pumpkin. 🙂
    
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Marilyn Armstrong on September 14, 2014 at 9:58 am said:

She looks like a real sweetie pie 🙂

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 10:44 am said:
  
  That she is.
  
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Ingrid on September 14, 2014 at 1:33 pm said:

Special indeed. I grew up with a Golden and had a very special bond with her 🙂

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  No doubt you did. And you understand, completely.
  
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Lisa on September 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm said:

I love this pic of Pumpkin! A wink and a smile! Beautiful huggable dog! Hugz Lisa and Bear

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lisa and Bear. Pumpkin is 80 lbs of fluffy love.
  
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Pat on September 14, 2014 at 5:56 pm said:

I want to hug her.

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  You may have unlimited hugs, but alas you must travel here to receive them.
  
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Pit on September 14, 2014 at 7:45 pm said:

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she’ll stay with you for many years yet. I’m terribly missing our Sally who left us for the eternal happy hunting grounds two weeks ago tomorrow. [http://tinyurl.com/mrceemr]
Give Pumpkin a very sweet hug from me, please.

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- Mike on September 14, 2014 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  Well hell Pit, I’m real sorry to hear that. I did just read your post and have experienced much the same thing with pets in the past. They don’t stay forever so I am keeping Pumpkin close to us and will absorb every moment I can.
  Thanks for your thoughtful words and I’m sorry for your loss.
  
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Ogee on September 14, 2014 at 10:50 pm said:

Love this sugar-face smile!

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- Mike on September 15, 2014 at 12:10 am said:
  
  True that 😉
  
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niasunset on September 14, 2014 at 11:49 pm said:

Love, hugs and kisses for Him 🙂 You know I love Pumpkin but keep this between us, my Princess will be so jealousy 🙂 Blessing and Happiness to you both, Thank you, love, nia

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- Mike on September 15, 2014 at 12:10 am said:
  
  Thanks Nia. I will let Pumpkin know, it will make her happy.
  
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itsmayurremember on September 15, 2014 at 10:26 am said:

Happy tenth birthday pumpkin in advance!!
So cute!!

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- Mike on September 15, 2014 at 11:15 am said:
  
  Pumpkin nods in gratitude.
  
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  - itsmayurremember on September 15, 2014 at 9:16 pm said:
    
    No kisses for me? :p
    
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wolke205 on September 15, 2014 at 11:05 am said:

I forgot something…Pumpkin is an adorable cutie pie… But I guess she has been even more sweeter when she was a puppy. Sooo…where are the Baby-Pumpkin-photos?? 😀 ❤

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- Mike on September 15, 2014 at 11:15 am said:
  
  I do have a few baby Pumpkin photos and will maybe show them one day. Today is not that day, my sweet Frauke.
  
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  - wolke205 on September 15, 2014 at 11:41 am said:
    
    *Sad face* Okay…. But I can’t wait to see them…
    
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Claudine on September 15, 2014 at 3:19 pm said:

Beatiful Pumpkin 🙂 I had a beautiful black Labrador and She was one of the loves of my life too…

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- Mike on September 15, 2014 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks Claudine. We love them so hard, and then we manage, somehow, without them.
  
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  - Claudine on September 15, 2014 at 4:19 pm said:
    
    Thanks a lot
    
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LB on September 15, 2014 at 7:28 pm said:

A Halloween puppy!
She’s a beauty and a joy, I am sure.

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- Mike on September 15, 2014 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  Aye, for a fact, lass.
  
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natuurfreak on September 17, 2014 at 9:29 am said:

Great portret of Pumkin

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- Mike on September 17, 2014 at 10:49 am said:
  
  Danke.
  
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womanseyeview on September 17, 2014 at 3:16 pm said:

What a lovely face she has and well loved too I see – my beloved Ivy sends her best birthday wishes to Pumpkin.

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- Mike on September 17, 2014 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Ask Ivy to mark Oct 31 on her calendar and to feel free to contact Pumpkin on her birthday. Of course, Pumpkin will be busy hosting various dignitaries on her big day, but she will make room for Ivy.
  
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Chillbrook on September 18, 2014 at 4:11 am said:

Ahh, she’s a lovely girl Mike!

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- Mike on September 18, 2014 at 8:30 am said:
  
  Thanks, chill.
  
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Boomdeeadda on October 5, 2014 at 1:34 am said:

oh, gasp….that face melts my heart. I’m so glad Pumpkin is still healthy. How did Pumpkin come into your life Mike?

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- Mike on October 5, 2014 at 9:01 am said:
  
  We lost our previous dog 2 years earlier on her 15th birthday and it was time for another. Judy did quite a bit of research and after we settled on the breed, we looked for the right breeder. On Christmas day, 2004, she showed us 8 females she had left and they were over the top cute. Pumpkin was just a bit more attentive and as we were leaving we asked the breeder when our dog was born and she said “Oh she is a pumpkin, born on Halloween.”
  
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  - Boomdeeadda on October 5, 2014 at 9:13 am said:
    
    What a perfect story, I love that and thanks for sharing. Judy must have been over the moon. A new puppy for Christmas, I shall continue to dream. Mr B doesn’t plan another dog for us 😦 and it really must be a family affair.
    
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  - Mike on October 5, 2014 at 9:16 am said:
    
    Pumpkin was our last puppy. The energy and patience for that no longer exists, but she has blessed us every single day since. We are about to go on our daily walk with her. Perfect cool and sunny morning here.
    
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  - Boomdeeadda on October 5, 2014 at 9:55 am said:
    
    I’m so envious, have fun!
    
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Jesse on August 14, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:

That is a face full of happiness and love. Beautiful old girl!

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- Mike on August 14, 2015 at 1:22 pm said:
  
  She is my special love. We are very connected and I totally adore her. Much like you and yours.
  
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  - Jesse on August 14, 2015 at 1:39 pm said:
    
    I know exactly how you feel. I don’t know what we would do with out our Oshie.
    
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