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Exo's Exposé

Exo's Exposé

Looking for somewhere to hide in the Forum, no offense to anyone, I'm just kinda used to my own space - it feels safer to me. I often feel like I'm 'butting in' on other threads, I want to say something but it isn't 'in-line' with the current flow of conversation.

It rained here yesterday, dogs & cats weren't falling from the sky, but the grounds wet, there's puddles in my driveway & it's soooooooo sooooooo much cooler 😄 Guru Google even promises more!! After this weird wet stuff stopped dropping from above, I took the dogs for their walk, I do this almost every afternoon, but after a storm with close lightning strikes, my main purpose is to check the fence is still upright everywhere. I'm happy to announce it was all in tip-top shape 🙂 I noticed new puddle spots all the way around, I was sad that some trees had to be pushed over for the fence line, but the dip of their absence looks quite beautiful with a drop of moisture shimmering within. When I had completed the usual circuit I by-passed returning into the house-yard & wandered through to the dam. I think I may have been a little rain-drunk, I was hoping to see water in it, there wasn't any. I even went & stood in the very center of it's base, I think I was expecting to sink in mud - I didn't; but the cracks are gone . . . & they were huge. So if the Guru comes through with it's promise, there may yet be a puddle for my Staffy to play in 😉

I've decided to leave my camping trip to the beach for another week, rain wouldn't stop me - it rarely rains 24 hrs a day, but storms have - they often have devastingly strong winds that can break off & pick up reasonably heavy objects, that become dangerous ammunition. I've been emailing with the owners of this place, I'll still be in the off-peak season if I leave it another week - though I worry being so close to the Easter holiday, there's a more likely chance of more people. I keep telling myself I've just got to 'get over' that, that that would be all part of the experience - but I know I'm lying to myself. I picked this spot mainly because of the dog-friendly off-lead beach, but also because on the satelite view of Google maps I could see that there's no towns around it. It's one of the most isolated camping parks I've seen {that's within 5 hours of home, well - maybe just a little more}. It also admits it has old amenities, I saw negitive feedback about the place for those reasons - I think if you want to go to a resort . . . that's where you go - not to a place that describes itself as a rustic, old fashioned bush camping park 😉

Missing you Mazy Loads of love & support @Mazarita

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That is not good @Sophia1 I hope you can find a little strength yourself over the next few days Hon

I have had a much needed break and do feel a bit better. Fell asleep after dinner snuggling with Tobes so am behind in what I need to do tonight - so getting stuck into that now so I can hopefully sleep earlyish.

Hugs to you, @Exoplanet and all passing by here

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The school holidays came at a time where you could take some much needed rest..

@Zoe7

I know that you are very keen to work in your outside garden and complete the special sanctuary area for your special friend..

Something that I have to remind myself often is...

It is not about achieving the finish of the project..more importantly receiving pleasure and self gratification from all of your efforts...watching your work transform..

This is of course exactly what your special friend would want for you also...time out for cuddles..

I know that you have a very creative mind and will in time if not already be able to envisage those cuddles..

Take care dear Zoe..

gently bently as our lovely @Appleblossom tells us

Hello @Exoplanet @Bunniekins @Shaz51 @outlander

Sophia 💛

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Need to head to bed @Sophia1 so will write more to you when I can. Hugs Hon

@Exoplanet Hope your trip planning is still progressing

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A quick hello to all

@Exoplanet @Zoe7 @Bunniekins @Shaz51 @outlander

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I got back from camping yesterday 🙂 I had perfect weather in a beautiful spot & there was no-one else where I camped 😄 Exhausted now, but very worth it !!!

@Sophia1 @Zoe7 @Bunniekins @Shaz51 @outlander

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wonderful news @Exoplanet

I have been wondering if you were away and how you all were...yourself and dogs..

looks so calming and relaxing..

Having it all to yourself is like being in a health sanctuary not that I have ever been in one..

Personally I like the real outdoor nature like those photographs far more healing

Sophia 💜

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What an amazing spot @Exoplanet ...and to have it all to yourself - such bliss

Hi @Sophia1

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A few more pics from camping. I didn't take a lot of them, the staffy broke his retractor lead on our second walk so after that he was back to a normal lead that just flopped on the ground & tended to get tangled around his legs more. I usually attach the little fella to the staffy via a connection strap between their harnesses, but with the staffy on a floppy lead I had to hold them separately; that didn't leave me too many hands for a camera 🙂

Love to all that need or want it ❤️

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Hello @Exoplanet

Still some memories for you with those photographs that you managed to take..

The middle one is stunning...what a magical moment to capture..

I am so happy for you that you had your time away, which I know helps re-energise your batteries..

Thank you for sharing

Take care

Sophia💛

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Beautiful photos @Exoplanet

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