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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Mimi, Mimi, MIMI!

I promised you some photos of my favourite *California* Dog....my friend Joyce's Mimi.  She's part Border Collie, part Blue Healer....and the smartest dog I know!

Off on our walk.....  almost....Mimi gazes intently across the street where a new neighbour has moved in.....a Calico Cat!  Mimi is NOT amused....and spends a great percentage of her time, indoors and out, waiting to see Ms. Calico!

Next to *Calico-Chasing*.....Mimi's favourite pastime is chasing the ball!  She can do this for HOURS!
During my stay with Joyce and Mimi, the weather was in the high 90's....there is a large Polo Field nearby, where Mimi can run, leap and play ball - even in broiling temps!  (We brought LOTS of water....so she could refresh herself!)
Here, she has just finished drinking.....and is not-so-subtly telling Auntie Robin: "It's time...throw the ball"!

After all that exercise.....time for bed!




Enough of this photo taking!  I need my *Beauty Sleep*!

I miss her a lot....but, will see her and Joyce in a week or so....*my baseball team*, the Atlanta Braves, will be in SF to play Joyce's team, the Giants, and it's *DOGGY DAY*...where all the attending dogs can run on the field!  (After the game...)  We'll meet up!

HAW!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥







Posted by Robin at 8:12 AM
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  1. Britt-ArnhildAugust 15, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Charming photos.
    I must confess I am not much of a dog lover though.......
    Prefer birds :-)

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:45 AM

      Ah, Britt...did you have a bad experience with a dog? You have such a big heart..this must be the explanation...

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  2. TeriAugust 15, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Aw, sweet. Dogs are funny when they play ball for hours. The grand dogs are like that also. Mimi looks so innocent and sweet.

    HAW

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:47 AM

      Teri....yep....I see a personality resemblance to the *GG's*...Mimi is sweet and innocent...but, she always seems to get her way! A-ha-ha!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  3. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Mimi reminds me of Annie with that ball always in her mouth.. To cute. Oh and on the bed too. There's that look..I am the Princess and deserve to be here. :)) HAW

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM

      Cris......I have said it before...Annie and Mimi are SO ALIKE!!!! The ball, the bed..the adoring humans!!! You totally understand!

      Love to all,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  4. studio loloAugust 16, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    I love Mimi!! Border Collies and Healers are the smartest dogs. And yes, tennis ball/frisbee obsessed!

    I'm so glad you had a wonderful getaway!

    xoxo
    Love,
    B♥S

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:50 AM

      Hey there BS...yes, you KNOW! These dogs are the smartest - for sure! Mimi is at times, just too darn smart! And....she *lives* for tennis balls!!!

      Miss you, miss Bri and the girls,

      ♥ LS ♥

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  5. soulbrushAugust 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    What a beautifully expressive face. Awwww.

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      Jossie...you would fall in love with her if you met her... and she - you!

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  6. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 16, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Doggie day sounds like so much fun. I hope your team wins. ;) Mimi is such a cutie. These types of dogs are so smart. I have never met one that wasn't smart as all get out and fullll of energy. Haw a day or so late.

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      Lisa....a-ha-ha - thank you for cheering my team on....

      Yes...you know what a smartie she is...sometimes, I forget - and Mimi always reminds me!!!!!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  7. marianneAugust 16, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    beautiful smart dog!!!!
    No wonder you had such a good time, only nature and heat are not enough.....add animals and it is perfect :)
    Doggie day sounds like a lot of fun! We will talk soon I hope
    ♥M

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:54 AM

      Dear Zuster....yes, add all of the above - and it is perfect!

      Wonderful to finally connect today!!!!!

      Love,

      ♥ R ♥

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  8. MimAugust 17, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    she is a lovely beautiful doggie - and seems to be very smart. sometimes smart dogs scare me - I think they're looking at me saying "what the hell - I TOLD you to THROW the ball, not just hold it"....but Mimi looks kind!

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:56 AM

      Mim....I am still laughing out loud at your comment! Mimi IS kind.....but I know she sometimes thinks "Throw the bloody ball.....you are so slow!"

      I adore her...(can you tell)...

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. Ring3141August 20, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    See the "Blue" blog

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Dear *Ring*....you are so on it! I did a post about Mimi as *The Blue Dog* last year! Check back to my 2011 posts! She IS a ringer for the Blue Dog!!!!

      Hugs,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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  10. kjAugust 21, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Doggie day at the ballpark? With mimi chasing fly balls in left field? Watching intently for any balls that make it through the shortstop's legs?

    What a fun image I just had! Mimi the spitfire! She looks like lots of fun

    :-)
    kj

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    1. RobinAugust 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      Hey KJ...a nice surprise to find you here!
      Yes....*Doggie Day* is an annual event at ATT Park! I am going to *try* and ask Mimi to wear a Braves cap....but I think her Mum will want her to wear Orange and Black!

      She is indeed a Spitfire - and a lot of fun!

      I hope you and JB will be experiencing this again - soon!

      Love,

      ♥ Robin ♥

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