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Pumpkin’s Birthday Portrait

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Mike

My sweet girl will be eleven on Halloween, and I love her madly. Isn’t she a beauty.

68 thoughts on “Pumpkin’s Birthday Portrait”

Dan Traun on October 20, 2015 at 6:18 am said:

Nice looking puppy-kid.

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:51 am said:
  
  She will always be a puppy. Thanks Dan.
  
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geezer94 on October 20, 2015 at 6:30 am said:

A pre-Happy Birthday Pumpkin!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Thanks John. Much appreciated.
  
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northerndesert on October 20, 2015 at 6:57 am said:

She sure is! Happy Birthday Pumpkin. 🙂

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:50 am said:
  
  Now her head is getting bigger as I read these sweet comments to her. Thank you.
  
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Sue on October 20, 2015 at 7:26 am said:

Happy Birthday in advance, Pumpkin…. 🎉

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:49 am said:
  
  Thank you the Lady Susan (says Pumpkin)
  
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  - Sue on October 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm said:
    
    Aww, you’re most welcome, Pumpkin!
    
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Jesse on October 20, 2015 at 7:33 am said:

She sure is. Happy Birthday Pumpkin!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:48 am said:
  
  She is making me ask where her treat is…
  
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  - Jesse on October 20, 2015 at 9:15 am said:
    
    Ha-ha I always have plenty of treats just ask Oshie!
    
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spanishwoods on October 20, 2015 at 7:35 am said:

She is a beauty. Sweet girl.

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:48 am said:
  
  A great fiend and family member. Thank you.
  
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Sue Slaght on October 20, 2015 at 7:48 am said:

Happy Birthday to Pumpkin!!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Sue.
  
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Ogee on October 20, 2015 at 7:56 am said:

There is our girl! Looking more beautiful each year. Happy birthday sweet sugar-faced Pumpkin! ❤

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:46 am said:
  
  Sugar faced and sugar hearted too. Thanks.
  
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jhoudephotography on October 20, 2015 at 8:16 am said:

A true beauty!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:45 am said:
  
  Pumpkin says thank you. Me too.
  
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healingpilgrim on October 20, 2015 at 8:17 am said:

What a sweet Pumpkin she is.. with a growing fan base of her own 😉 A very happy birthday shayne punim!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 8:44 am said:
  
  Shayne punim for a fact. Thanks Amit.
  
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michaeltefft on October 20, 2015 at 8:55 am said:

She is a beauty. I have a Golden retriever named Max who will be 12 next month. He is blind and has cancer but is still enjoying life.

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 9:13 am said:
  
  That’s a tough one Michael. A hug for Max.
  
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Bren Ryan on October 20, 2015 at 9:09 am said:

She is a beauty… Happy birthday Pumpkin xx

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- Mike on October 21, 2015 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Bren.
  
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dorannrule on October 20, 2015 at 11:08 am said:

She is adorable! I know I would love Pumpkin because I love her from afar.

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 4:21 pm said:
  
  You would be charmed by how loving and sweet she is. But she sheds a lot, so don’t wear anything dark.
  
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  - dorannrule on October 23, 2015 at 2:19 pm said:
    
    I had two Goldens so the shedding is familiar. How they loved to be brushed too and the piles of fur made for great birds’ nests.
    
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  - Mike on October 23, 2015 at 2:30 pm said:
    
    Judy spends a great deal of time brushing Pumpkin who really does love it. Judy also tells me she has put this hair in trees for birds in the spring. I have a patient, loving, and intelligent wife.
    
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Adrienne Morris on October 20, 2015 at 11:14 am said:

I’m thinking of getting a Golden for our foster child. She sleeps with my dog (to keep away wolves) but I kinda want my dog with me so I thought a Golden would be perfect. (Also a good excuse to get another dog). Happy birthday, Pumpkin!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 12:27 pm said:
  
  Is your foster child a dog? Either way, it is a fabulous choice. Pumpkin says thanks.
  
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patriciakirsch on October 20, 2015 at 12:15 pm said:

Beautiful girl! Happy Birthday Pumpkin. Goldens are the best 🙂

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 12:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks! Goldens are wonderful animals and she is such a blessing for us.
  
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smackedpentax on October 20, 2015 at 12:37 pm said:

Happy Birthday Pumpkin 😊

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 2:33 pm said:
  
  She wants to know if you could send English pasties.
  
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  - smackedpentax on October 20, 2015 at 2:36 pm said:
    
    On their way, and a crate of genuine Irish Guinness for you…should be with you in the morning 😊
    
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  - smackedpentax on October 20, 2015 at 2:40 pm said:
    
    I can send some sheep if you want, to go with your wellies 😀
    
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  - Mike on October 20, 2015 at 2:45 pm said:
    
    I couldn’t bring myself to see you separated from any sheep in the field. But a wool jacket might be nice.
    
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  - smackedpentax on October 20, 2015 at 2:45 pm said:
    
    😊
    
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natuurfreak on October 20, 2015 at 1:38 pm said:

Gorgeous Photo of you sweet Pumpkin.Happy birthday to your best Friend

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 2:30 pm said:
  
  Pumpkin loves you Marylou.
  
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Photobooth Journal on October 20, 2015 at 1:39 pm said:

Well, well , well. Her birthday on Halloween. That is interesting. Happy birthday Beautiful girl! 💀👻💀👻 🎂🎁🎃🎂🎁🎃✨

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 2:29 pm said:
  
  Pumpkin wants to know whatever it is you are saying. Why is it interesting?
  
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  - Photobooth Journal on October 20, 2015 at 9:10 pm said:
    
    She knows, as I have already told her. I have an amazing telepathic connection with dogs and dogs with me. You must’ve misheard her question. 🍗🍤🍙🍔🍕🍖🍩🍪 Those are for Her Ladyship.
    
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  - Mike on October 21, 2015 at 7:36 am said:
    
    Well that sure clarifies things. Thanks for helping me to understand.
    
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  - Photobooth Journal on October 21, 2015 at 12:24 pm said:
    
    🃏💚
    
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cravesadventure on October 20, 2015 at 2:13 pm said:

A True Beauty and Love – Happy Birthday Pumpkin – Treats and Toys Girl 🙂

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 2:28 pm said:
  
  Good of you to say so. Thanks.
  
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lauramacky on October 20, 2015 at 2:46 pm said:

Happy Birthday Pumpkin! She is quite beautiful!

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- Mike on October 20, 2015 at 2:48 pm said:
  
  She should have asked for cash.
  
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  - lauramacky on October 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm said:
    
    lol she’s a looker all right.
    
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denis1950 on October 21, 2015 at 12:45 am said:

A beautiful pup Mike. My Charlie has a great mate, a Golden Retriever called Indi, they are one breed my Afghans have always got on well with.

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- Mike on October 21, 2015 at 7:34 am said:
  
  Afghans are beautiful and stately. Goldens can manage with just about anyone. Thank you.
  
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Chillbrook on October 21, 2015 at 2:26 am said:

How can it be that time again already? Another lovely portrait Mike! 🙂

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- Mike on October 21, 2015 at 7:32 am said:
  
  Time travels quicker than crap through a goose. Thanks Adrian.
  
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wolke205 on October 21, 2015 at 11:28 am said:

Pumpkin is like wine – the older, the better ❤ She is such a lovely lady ❤

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- Mike on October 21, 2015 at 12:13 pm said:
  
  And I’m the same way…..not. But yes, Pumpkin is hanging on beautifully, sweet Frauke.
  
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Baydreamer on October 22, 2015 at 3:55 pm said:

Happy early Birthday to Pumpkin and she is a beauty, Mike!

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- Mike on October 23, 2015 at 2:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lauren, and I will let Pumpkin know.
  
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Claudine on October 22, 2015 at 3:59 pm said:

She’s absolutely sweet. And I realised just now the reason why her name is Pumpink! 🙂

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- Mike on October 22, 2015 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks, she is real sweet and Pumpkin seemed a fitting name with a Halloween birthday.
  
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RobK on October 28, 2015 at 1:43 am said:

Happy birthday a few days early. you are my kind of girl, Pumpkin.

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- Mike on October 28, 2015 at 7:52 am said:
  
  Thanks. Pumpkin loves everyone.
  
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Pit on November 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:

A belated happy birthday to that gorgeous dog of yours,
Pit

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- Mike on November 12, 2015 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Pit, I’ll let Pumpkin know.
  
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Boomdeeadda on December 24, 2015 at 10:48 pm said:

Oh Pumpkin! I guess I was Eleven in 1972….Nixon, Watergate, Knee high boots, Poncho’s and The Brady Bunch. Eleven was a classic and so are you xo

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- Mike on December 25, 2015 at 8:43 am said:
  
  I was married for 1 year in 1972 and just got out of the Navy and settled in Colorado with my young bride. Pumpkin was in my distant future which I caught up with in no time at all.
  
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