Just the one photo on this post. I wanted to take Ollie to Cleethorpes Country Park, north of where we were staying. It was just less than 30 miles, so under an hour on small coastal roads. It turned out to be a good decision. Parking was free, and there were dozens of dogs for Ollie to interact with. Long paths and bridges around a huge lake gave us a very pleasant afternoon, in excellent weather.
(The photo can be enlarged, by clicking on it.)
Ollie was in his element, and even ventured into the lake for a paddle and a drink. Unfortunately, he was extra-reluctant to have his photo taken, so Julie had to ‘ambush’ him so I could get just one photo.
That was the only one I was able to get that afternoon, but it did not detract from our enjoyment of the visit.
One can see a little smile on Ollie’s face, right? On the photo he lookes like awoken from a long dispair. 😉 xx Michael
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He enjoyed that country park, Michael. He saw so many dogs! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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They just know when we are going to take a pic it seems all animals are the same 🙂 x
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Ollie is very camera shy. I was using a zoom lens from a distance for the photo.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Mind you I’m not keen on having my photo taken either …lol so I sympathise with Ollie x
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Ollie looks very happy. He must love those scratches.
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He was happy that afternoon. He had seen around 50 new dogs, and been in the lake too. He likes being rubbed behind his ear. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s wonderful!
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Sweet! 💕C
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Ollie looking very ‘Ollie-ish’, Cheryl.
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Ollie is so photogenic.
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I think so, but I am biased of course. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great to see this collection of pics and your wedding too; happiness in all of them 🙂
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Thanks mate.
Best wishes, Pete.
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(1) Overheard:
Ollie: “Wouldn’t you rather take pictures of a donkey?”
Julie: “Just give us a little heehaw, okay?”
Pete: “Dogs can’t heehaw. You’re barking up the wrong tree!”
Tree: “Leave me out of it!”
(2) Did Julie ever activate the lightsaber she’s holding? (Never paddle a dog with a lightsaber, whether paddling on land or out in the lake.)
(3) I checked out the link. The park has birds heron there.
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livide: You are so funny!
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I can’t comment on a post without leaving a trace of humor.
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(giggling)
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You did well with one photo, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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HI Pete, a great picture. I’m glad Ollie had a good time.
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Thanks, Robbie, he had an enjoyable holiday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent.
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Thanks, Molly.
Best wishes, Pete.
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hey did you stop writing the series that you wrote before??
they were good to read.
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No, I did continue to write serials, but I stopped before my holiday. This was the last one, in August. https://beetleypete.com/2022/08/08/the-prodigy-the-complete-story/
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely to see Julie and Ollie together. XX
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Sorry you have come up as Anonymous, but thank you.
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Bless him! Has he always been reluctant to be photographed? He’s quite a big boy. Not sure I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting one of his cousins.
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He has never liked cameras. I think it’s because they cover my face. Sometimes it is easier if Julie snaps him using her phone.
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Ollie looks quite contented. Was Julie scratching his head in a special place?
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Just under his ear. He loves that. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I thought I recognized that look! My dog likes the same spot.
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Any pictures you get of Ollie are treasures!
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Very true, GP. He might be the most camera-shy dog in history! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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He’s a proud one!
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He does have a certain ‘strut’, Annette. Perhaps because he has not been neutered, he considers himself to be ‘The Boss’ wherever he goes. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Good to see Ollie and to hear that you all had a good time. Must go back and check more pictures, Pete.
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There will be some more of Ollie tomorrow, Olga.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m looking forward to it. 🙂
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looks like ollie had a great vacation as well -)
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We always like to remember that it is Ollie’s holiday too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie is looking good!
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His fur has cleared up nicely, and he had good exercise on holiday. Since we got back, he has been catching up on his sleep though! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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He’s an old man now, needs some slippers in front of the fire time 😊
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Ollie is a very lucky dog having Julie and you as owners, I’m sure he enjoyed the break as much as you did
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He liked meeting lots of new dogs, but the extra exercise wore him out completely. 🙂
Cheers, Pete.
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Meeting anyone new is exhausting Pete 🙂
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