Saturday, June 13, 2020

Saturday's Critters #339

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If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog about them and take critter photos this is where you can share your critter post. Link up your post and share your critters, join in with my critter party ! You can share any kind of critters the real ones, pretend ones, statues and paintings, a new or old post!


Surprise, no birdies photos today. Gone but not forgotten, hubby and I will always remember good times with the first dogs we owned together. This was way before our sweet Goldie Girl. Sunshine was first, she was a pretty yellow Labrador. Daisy came 6 months later , she was a sweet Golden Retriever.  I scanned some of my favorite photos of Sunshine and Daisy.  Some old film photos were taken around 1990, scanned recently into my computer. 

Sunshine on the left and Daisy on the right. 


 Both Daisy and Sunshine loved swimming in the nearby lake. 


 Fetching sticks and swimming were their favorite activities.


 Sunshine at the lake with some daylilies nearby. 


 Sunshine, she look like she has a fly on her face. 






 Daisy found this mud puddle to be refreshing.. 


 Sunshine and Daisy, winter time at the lake. 



Sunshine and Daisy running on the snow covered fire road.  


 Daisy trying to say to Sunshine, you are going the wrong way. 


 During these stay at home times hubby and I worked on some old photo albums.  Happy times and happy memories!

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125 comments:

Angie said...

Eileen - I am smiling from ear to ear looking at these photos. The joy is emanating from your pups, even if one of them is in a mud puddle! Enjoy your weekend!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Those were handsome dogs! Of course I remember sweet your Goldy Girl ... She is definitely not forgotten by any of us and it is nice to learn about your earlier companions. ... I’m impressed with how you used your “isolation” time to work on your old photos and albums.

rupam sarma said...

Thanks for sharing memories. Loved the post.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

These are wonderful two dogs and the photos are great and what you have experienced with them great in summer and winter. The memories are always so beautiful, I feel the same when I look at old photos.
thanks for showing and take care of yourself and stay healthy, hugs Elke

italiafinlandia said...

Thanks for sharing these lovely memories. Dogs are incredible animals...
Wishing you a nice sunny and safe weekend!

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Wonderful photos and memories! I once had a golden retriever, and they are lovely dogs.
Happy weekend!

Nancy Chan said...

Sweet moments with Sunshine and Daisy. Both were having a wonderful and fun time together. Cute to see both of them holding on to the branch and Daisy in the mud puddle. Thanks for hosting and have a beautiful weekend.

Anu said...

Hello Eileen.
Lovely post. Daisy and Sunshine was beautiful and happy dogs. I love the photo where Daisy is in mud. Eyes of Sunshine are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

It is lovely looking over older photos as it brings back a lot of memories and a great idea to photocopy the ready old one so that you can share them with us. Your 2 dgs look like they were very good friends and certainly enjoyed the water. Thanks for hosting Eileen, stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!
I remember your sweet Goldie Girl!
Great photos and fond memories of your lovely dogs!
My favorite is Sunshine and Daisy on the snow! Great capture!
Thank you for sharing! Have a happy weekend! Stay well and safe!
Dimi...

Stevenson Q said...

Please Please send my hugs to Daisy and Sunshine! Happy Weekend Eileen!

NatureFootstep said...

pretty names for pretty companions :) It is good to have photos to remember by. We had a dog when I was a child but it turned out I was bit allergic to them. It is sad when you can´t pet them when they say "hello".

Take care and stay safe. They are opening up a bit more in Sweden now. From this week we are allowed to travel, carefully, in our country.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
Awww, you know I loved these images - a delightful change from your usual (though your birds are always welcome!) YAM xx

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
How great to have pictures of Sunshine and Daisy
The photos are really beautiful.
Our Amber passed away a year ago tomorrow.
Would you put my link, I can't.
Best regards Irma

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

I had so many pets as a kid-- hamsters, Guinea Pigs, mice, lizards, turtles, snakes, canaries, parakeets... but never a dog or cat. Truth was that our grandparents both had wonderful dogs-- my Mom's parents lived right next door. Ironically, when the last of my younger brothers and sisters left the household, my parents adopted a great little friendly mutt!

Bill said...

Beautiful looking dogs, Eileen. I'm glad you decided to share your treasured photos of them. I'm sure you have lots of stories and memories about them. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting.

Mae Travels said...

Your dogs look like lovely people, I mean dogs. Going through old photos is always fun.

be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Tom said...

...a beautiful look back at fond memories!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Sometimes it's good to look back. Looking forward these days does not seem exceptionally bright.

Penelope Notes said...

Thank goodness for photography to capture these precious memories. These two sure look like they had wonderful lives.

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
Very nice pictures of these funny dogs.
Great to see them in these different weather types. Nice to look back.

Greetings, Marco

Jenn Jilks said...

Golden oldies and good pals. How lovely! I have memories of throwing stick for doggies! Have a great one! Thanks for hosting this critter community!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Angie! They always looked like they had a smile on their faces when they went on walks and were swimming in the lake. Have a great day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sallie,
We had no idea how the old photo albums were ruining our photos. We have great memories of all our old dogs. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Elke! We do have many happy memories. Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit! The Golden Retrievers are great family dogs. Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy,
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Anu,
Daisy was a fun dog, they all were. They are missed! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Margaret,
Yes, they were good friends and great dogs! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Dimi,
Thanks for the visit and comment. We do miss Goldie and all our old dogs. They are alwasy fun to have around. Enjoy your day, stay safe and healthy! Happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
It is sad you were allergic to dogs. They are great pets. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM! Seeing these old photos of our dogs brought back many happy memories. Happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Irma, we still miss all our old dogs. There were so much fun to have around.
Stay well, take care and enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Ken
My hubby never had a dog until we got together, one time we had 4 dogs. These two and two of their puppies.
Back then I could not imagine going without having a dog. They are fun! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Bill! Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Mae,
It was fun going through all our old photos, of the dogs and various trips. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Tom! Yes, they are all great memories. Happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Hello David,
Yes, looking back we have had many happy memories. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Yes, I think all our old dogs had happy lives, they were treated like a family member and loved.
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marco,
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jenn,
These dogs never tired of fetching sticks, happy memories. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

Brian King said...

Those are good looking dogs! The hardest part of having dogs or any animal is letting them go.

chica said...

Adorei as fotos e coisa boa a brincadeira dos amiguinhos Dayse e Shunshine! Muito lindas! beijos, ótimo fim de semana! chica

Himawan Sant said...

Look ... ,Sunshine and Daisy really enjoy the joy of playing in the lake and in the snow.
How lucky they both are running around in the snow ... 🤩,

I've never seen anything like snow.

Sondra said...

Great memories...Dogs are such great companions, and play a huge roll in my daily life so I know hoe much you miss these two. Annie will fetch a stick but Floss just looks at me like she is saying..."Yes, good job, you can toss a stick." Have a good weekend.

Debbie said...

they are both adorable dogs, both have beautiful coats. this is a good time to reflect on old photographs, old memories...a lot of people i know have been organizing old photographs. seems none of us print pictures anymore!!

i think our weekend is going to be perfect, i hope the same for you!! have a happy weekend and many thanks for hosting!!!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How wonderful to have lots of cute photos to keep your memories alive. We had Golden Retrievers when my kids were growing up and we bred one of our females. She had so many cute little puppies and made so many people happy! They are the sweetest dogs and most fun. Love your photos! Happy weekend!

Gayle said...

Wonderful memories. They will never be forgotten. Gorgeous day here in western P A Happy Day

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Gorgeous dogs, Eileen. It's always nice to have these photos and think back on happy times together with them.

My Desktop Daily said...

PS: Thank you for hosting, Eileen. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Brian! That so true, it is hard letting go of your pets. Enjoy your weekend!

MadSnapper said...

They are both absolutely beautiful and I love their color and their coats and they're gorgeous faces and I wish I could have both of them and I know you wish you could too. So glad you shared them with us you know how much I love dogs

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Chica! I appreciate your visit and comment. Happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sondra! Yes, I miss all my old dogs, we have great happy memories of them.. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Debbie! Yes, the weather is beautiful this weekend. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Diane

We do have great memories of these dogs and they both had puppies. The labs and Goldens are very sweet, loving dogs. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Gayle,
Yes, happy memories! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nick,
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again Nick! I appreciate you linking up your post and for commenting.

Phil Slade said...

I can see how you and hubby a love of a particular type of dog. Daisy and Sunshine were very lovely dogs that left you with special memorises and beautiful photos. When I was younger we always had a dog in the home and they are very special animals. If only we had the time and commitment to have another.

Have a beautiful week Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sandra! Yes, they were loved and are still missed. We do have many happy memories.
Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Dee,
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Phil,
I grew up always having a dog, we have many happy memories with all our dogs. We do not have one now, because of the time needed for their care. We like to be able to take trips and not worry about leaving behind a dog. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Aww, sweet pups!

Jeanie said...

Your dogs look like they were wonderful friends and terrific companions. I used to have dogs before I got a cat lifestyle and I love them. These are both so handsome!

Vera said...

I'm a cat person - have always had cats as pets; no dogs. But...Sunshine and Daisy sure look like sweet, loving dogs.

Marie Smith said...

Love these photos! Dog joy!

Rose said...

Oh, Elaine...I so enjoyed these. Daisy and Sunshine....great names. I LOVE the one of both of them running towards you on the snow covered lane.

At Home In New Zealand said...

What precious happy memories :)

eileeninmd said...

Hello Terri,
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jeanie,
They were great dogs, very loving. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Vera,
They were great dogs, part of the family. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marie,
Dog joy indeed! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Rose, they ran with smiles on their faces! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

Karen said...

Beautiful dogs, precious memories!

Cloudia said...

Oh how sweet!

RedPat said...

It is good that you have so many nice pics of them, Eileen! Dogs become an important part of the family never to be forgotten!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Cloudia!
Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Karen,
They are happy memories! Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
True, they will never be forgotten, they were family. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy your weekend!

Hootin Anni said...

I so enjoyed the photos of long ago, and the wonderful memories & beautiful dogs! I think I'd be wanting another one to call mine. Sweet sweet sweet! Too, Eileen, thanks for dropping by IRBB today.

Lea said...

Great memories! Thanks for sharing!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Anni,
Thanks so much for the comment and visit. Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Lea! Have a happy weekend!

Our photos said...

Very nice !

HappyK said...

Nice to share in your happy memories of your dogs. Great photos.

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely to see these photographs.
What great memories you must have.

Enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

Small City Scenes said...

Love the pics of Sunshine and Daisy. beautiful and fun loving dogs. Love the one running in the snow. Sorry I didn't contribute this Saturday but I'll be back
MB

Linda said...

Aww, sweet doggies! The picture at the lake in the snow is fantastic!

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely to see the dogs enjoying themselves!

Jeevan said...

These are beautiful and very sweet memories of your dogs and they seem so friendly together. Worth scanned photos and I loved it!
Take care and enjoy thinking back those days

Mikael Bergman said...

What nice they are

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

Beautiful pictures of two beautiful dogs - loved this post.

Jo said...

Oh wow, Eileen, I knew Goldie Girl. So great to see these two beautiful babies of yours as well. We definitely have had time to sort out and do many things during Lockdown. I intend to write a "How to " article and the subtitle would be: "It took a global pandemic for me to..." The title still hasn't come to me! I sorted so much out in my house on my computer and on my phone. Your scanned photos are very clear. Thanks for sharing and for hosting this meme. I posted last week and couldn't upload. But here I am. Have a great Sunday. Be safe. Jo

Elizabeth Edwards said...

such sweet faces ... this makes me smile. we have met so many great animals (pets) that our camping buddies own .. i often wonder how they keep up? we were at a Rural King in Illinois and they had a cute bunny. my hubby and i were like so cute ...he even thought about it for a good while. i was on. i have not had a pet since i was young. had a guinea pig, lots of fish ... but then he realized how long a bunny could live. i think it was a miniature one. and they apparently live extra long. i way saying we could have him (or her) on a leash. i have seen it. never would have know cats are on leashes but they are ... some say they prefer it. such great views. thanks for sharing. have Sunday. ( ;

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the comment. Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks MB! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Linda!
Thanks so much for the comment. Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the comment. Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the comment. Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Karen! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jo,
We had plenty of time during our lockdown. Thanks so much for joining in this week and for the comment!
Take care and stay well! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Beth, It is nice to be able to travel again, we still take precautions.
The rabbits are a lot of work, just cleaning their cages. We used to have a lop bunny many years ago.
I do love the dogs, miss them all. Thanks for the comment and visit. Take care! Have a great new week!

Bob Bushell said...

Dogs to play with, it must've been a beautiful time.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Bob! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!

Ailime said...

Hello Eileen,
Your dogs were beautiful!
The photos are wonderful and show how they were so interesting and sweet.
I loved to see.
Hugs and good week.
Ailime

A Bit of the Blarney said...

They are certainly a delightful pair!! Animals can be such a bright part of our lives. Have a wonderful week!

William Kendall said...

What sweeties.

Michelle said...

Those sweet pups look like they are living the life!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ailime, thanks so much for the comment. Enjoy your day, have a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, they were fun dogs! Enjoy your day, have a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks William! Enjoy your day, have a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Michelle! Enjoy your day, have a happy new week!

roughterrain crane said...

Thanks to your post. I was happy to see every life was enjoying nature.

ellen b. said...

Ahh...loved their names and they looked like great doggy friends to have around. Good companions of each other and for you.

Ana Freire said...

Grata pela partilha de tão doces e felizes memórias, Eileen!
Adorei as fotos! E recordar... é viver de novo, bons tempos, e bons momentos!...
Beijinhos! Votos de uma feliz semana!
Ana

Helma said...

Hello Eileen,
great that you now put pictures of your first dogs the labrador :-) They are often very sweet dogs. These beautiful photos are a tribute to your dogs from back then.
Greetings, Helma

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