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George McGovern

(12,966 posts)
Fri May 22, 2026, 07:42 AM Yesterday

Friday's ShadowTails - Her History with DU - Chapter 4 - From the old farm. Mostly.

Just the other day Shadow was out in the new barn when
the wind came up.

Her antenna pricked, she rose hoping for breezes to sweep over her.


Alas they didn't, and Shadow lay back down.

But back at the old farm blustery winds used to hit her full face.
She would lie in wait just inside the wide-open barn door.

At times gusts reached 40-50 mph. Shadow got excited.
She'd jump up, take the blast and spin with it.


And dance. Dance with the windy wind.

That's why Shadow loves the wind in her face.
Back then, she liked looking for birds alongside the driveway ~

and barking like crazy when she saw one, or more.

Shadow was fond of running. Fast as she could.

Anywhere she could.

Whenever she could.
.
She chased field mice and even sometimes caught one.

She chased her cat; although KC always outran her.

Then they'd settle down. Share the same sofa ~
CouchPotatoPets.

But, more often than not, Shadow claimed her napping spot.

After dinner she'd take her rest after another busy puppydogday.


Accordingly, inasmuch as life may not be quite as exciting
on the new farm, Shadow does have moments of anticipation.
Life is still good.

____________________________________________________
She looks forward to your next visit. And we thank you.

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Friday's ShadowTails - Her History with DU - Chapter 4 - From the old farm. Mostly. (Original Post) George McGovern Yesterday OP
TY George! Diamond_Dog Yesterday #1
YW Diamond_Dog! TY! George McGovern Yesterday #2
"You are the cool breeze on a hot summer day." Polly Hennessey Yesterday #3
Thank You Polly Shadow knows whereof you speak. George McGovern Yesterday #5
Thanks, George Grim Chieftain Yesterday #4
Wonderful! Thanks Grim Chieftain! Shall do. George McGovern Yesterday #6
This episode of Shadow Tails is spell binding wendyb-NC 21 hrs ago #7
They do crashing well wendyb-NC. You're welcome! Thanks for binding the spell! George McGovern 19 hrs ago #8

Diamond_Dog

(41,102 posts)
1. TY George!
Fri May 22, 2026, 08:37 AM
Yesterday

What a beautiful girl. I wish I could pet her gorgeous fur. The “Shadow whirlwind” photo made me smile!

Polly Hennessey

(8,976 posts)
3. "You are the cool breeze on a hot summer day."
Fri May 22, 2026, 10:27 AM
Yesterday

I know the feeling while sitting on the patio waiting for a cool breeze. When it comes it feels good, my face loves it.

Grim Chieftain

(2,073 posts)
4. Thanks, George
Fri May 22, 2026, 10:36 AM
Yesterday

I always look forward to your Friday pictures. It's nice to have a reason to smile. Please give Shadow an extra pet and hug from me.

wendyb-NC

(4,733 posts)
7. This episode of Shadow Tails is spell binding
Fri May 22, 2026, 10:25 PM
21 hrs ago

Thanks for sharing the fantastic pictures and the background story.

The photo with Shadow chasing KC is high energy. I can hear and feel the air whipping through their fur as they kick up some dust, in the chase. They needed to crash on the sofa after that one.

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