Michele Smith is my near-neighbour, a fellow dog-walker, and treasured friend. She is an animal lover par excellence, and has always adored Ollie.
Just recently, we were chatting on Beetley Meadows, and she remarked that she had never taken a photo of him. She produced her phone, and managed to get Ollie to stand still long enough for this lovely photo.
(It can be enlarged, by clicking on it.)
Thanks very much, Michele. xx
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He looks wonderful. Isn’t there a model agency for dogs? Ollie should apply for a role in the next James Bond movie. xx Michael
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He would be hard to direct, Michael. Too busy sniffing! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think with the best threats he will agree to all. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
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What a mistake. Lol i meant “treats”. 😉
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I knew that, Michael. 🙂
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Oh I had to stop reading the series to check this out! Wish I could triple like this one. He’s such a handsome boy! Great photo! Hugs, C
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Thanks, Cheryl. Michele took a lovely photo of him.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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That really is a great photo of Ollie!
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Isn’t it just, Jennie? He looks so proud. 🙂
‘The King of Beetley Meadows’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Awww… that he is! 😀
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A really nice photo of Ollie
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It is indeed. Thanks, Irene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Frame this!
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I’m sure it will be framed one day, Michele.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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haha! I tried to commen t on “Perarl Harbor” but wp thought otherwise. Have you seen the movie The Sullivan Brothers? It is a b/w but what a story-and true. Best always, Michele
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I did see ‘The Fighting Sullivans’, Michele. But I was only about 12 at the time, so hardly remember it now. 🙂 x
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A lovely photo of your handsome boy, Pete x
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Definitely a good one of him.
Thanks, Carol.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Still a handsome boy.
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The George Clooney of dogs, Pete! Maturing well. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great line, Pete! Some dogs get all the girls.😊
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As photos go, that one’s really sharp, eh?
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Nicely done, David! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you for sharing this great picture. He looks so proud of himself.
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He is a very proud and confident dog, Molly.
(But only when he is out on his walks.)
Best wishes, Pete.
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A fabulous picture of Ollie! It’s never easy to get a good shot of a dog. Try taking one of two very active dogs together. Unbelievably difficult. Your neighbour did a great job. Ollie is so handsome.
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She did do a great job, I agree.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A great photograph of a very handsome boy.
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Thanks, Carolyn. Considering he is not a cat, that is much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Is that his film star pose, very nice
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It’s his ‘I didn’t know I was being photographed’ pose, Bobby.
Cheers mate, Pete.
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Wonderful portrait of your companion!
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Thanks, Pit. Michele captured him perfectly.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A handsome lad indeed!
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Thanks, Phil.
I obviously agree! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Probably best. I worked as Mr Answer Man for half the US for a German software company. I spent too much time talking fake German to customers who called in primed with “Iss dis der fukingruven Philderbangin on der phonen?” Start using naughty language or tales and it gets way out of hand. 🤦♂️
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That reply was for the German photographer post, but that’s okay. 🙂
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Pre-Friday focus issues…
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Terrific photo Pete…so regal!
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He does think he is the King of Beetley Meadows, John. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great photo of Ollie, Pete. Glad he consented to posing for this.🙂
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Michele was holding her phone at arm’s length, Bruce. I don’t think he realised she was taking his picture. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a great picture! Now you know the secret to getting a picture with Ollie is using the phone!
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Definitely better than covering my face with a camera, Susanne. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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And phones do a pretty good job these days, too and is often the only thing we have on hand.
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My PC won’t recognise my phone to transfer photos. I tried various different ways, but although it recognises the make, it refuses to accept downloads from it. Perhaps because it is Chinese? (Oppo phone)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Bummer! Have you tried emailing? I sometimes email photos, otherwise attach my phone with a cable.
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Emailing might be an option, though I honestly prefer to use a real camera.
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What a poser! Dors he know how to pose for a camera or what.
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Because Michele was using her phone, he didn’t seem to think of it as a camera. I have great trouble photographing him as a rule, he is notoriously camera-shy. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely picture of him!
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Definitely a ‘classic Ollie’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That is a perfect portrait!!
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I knew you would enjoy this one, GP. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great photo! Ollie’s looking good 😊
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Thanks very much, Jeanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete, a splendid photograph of Ollie.
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It is indeed. Thanks, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a handsome young man! We had a Shar-Pei growing up, and he was such a loving pup. Sending hugs to Ollie!
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Thanks very much. Ollie has been a joy for us.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Who’s a good boy? Who’s a handsome boy? I know he is knowing that HE is the one and only, OLLIE! ❤
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He certainly knows that, Annette. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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What a beautiful puppy…..hope his ears and skin are doing well chuq
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Fingers crossed for that at the moment, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent photo! Ollie is looking quite regal.
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Yes, Liz. Distinguished in his old age. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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🙂
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What a handsome old boy he is
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Thanks, Jack. Naturally, I agree. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent! Cheers, Jon 😀
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Thanks, Jon. That might be the last photo of his 10th year. He will be 11 in February.
Best wishes, Pete.
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he’s so handsome
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Despite my obvious bias, I have to agree! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Awww!
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I’m biased, but I think he looks great! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Your friend did well!
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Pats sent over
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Pats delivered, Gavin.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Ollie, long time, no see😘
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He hasn’t changed much, Arlene. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I don’t know much about dogs. What breed is he?
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He’s a Shar-Pei. They were originally from China.
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/utility/shar-pei/
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, never heard of that breed. Thanks for the info, Pete.
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