Saturday, January 16, 2016

Introductions


~A Coopers Hawk, looking for a meal~
I was off work by 1 o'clock on Friday afternoon and decided to take advantage of that by going to a "tag sale" in a nearby town.  Despite that there were a few things I would have liked to take home with me, I opted to leave empty handed.  As I was walking to my car, a man approached me smiling, He said he "was pleased to run into me again."  My mind started reeling because there was something kind of familiar about him, but I didn't really know who he was or how I knew him.  We talked for a few minutes and we had a really nice conversation that ended with laugher. And despite my covering the topics of dogs, dentistry, and even the church I attend, I still have no idea who he was.  Has that ever happened to you?
Today the perspective adopter for Flurry arrived and needed no introduction. "Scott" was a very nice man, who has recently moved to Virginia from Oregon along with his dog.  Flurry seemed to approve of him, and within an hour, the new friends were gone.  The adoption-coordinator from the SPCA and I both agreed that it was a good match, and we both wish Flurry well as he begins a new chapter in his life.
Outside, the only introduction Todd is interested in are the deer who've not jumped the fence  again.
 But he's watching and waiting, just in case.

29 comments:

  1. Keep a weather eye out, Todd. The deer are sly.

    I hope beautiful Flurry has a long and happy life. You gave him that chance!

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  2. Ah, you gave another animal a new chance at life. You're the best! And I'm glad you have Todd defending you!

    I've had something like that happen before with a "stranger". I finally concluded I must have an identical twin I don't know about!

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  3. What a happy story Kim! Another forever home has been found!
    Todd has his own little trail-- its just right for him!
    love
    tweedles

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  4. Lots of news this week! Todd is just priceless. I know you get such a kick out of him. He is so intense, focused, and busy!
    Happy to hear that Dusty will continue to live the good life at Golden Pines and is holding her own.
    Love your pictures. So nice.
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
    Gus' Mom

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  5. Yes I have done just something similar and it just bugs the hell out of person, it's hell getting old.

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  6. SHE hates not being able to put a name to a face! Can be embarrassing at times. Todd won't give up looking for deer in the near future.

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  7. I have a terrible time with names and faces! It drives me a bit crazy at times...but seems to be getting worse each year. Todd will be looking for those deer forEVER!! Chloe continues to look for birds and cats each and every day...So glad that your pup found a new forever home!

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  8. Good morning, awesome shot of the Hawk! I am happy for Flurry. Todd is such a good guard dog, always on the watch! All good news today! Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week!

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  9. No doubt it will come back to you in a FLASH . . .
    It has happened to me . . .

    And they say dogs aren't smart . . .
    Todd is . . . and remembering all the excitement for sure . . .

    Then again . . . maybe you'll never put the name, face, recognition together!
    And that I don't much like . . .

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  10. Morning Kim, yes, has happened to me, such a funny thing..... I see many treasures I would have bought at the sale but then again trying to declutter. Blessings Francine.

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  11. Wishing Fluffy all the best in her forever home.

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  12. Nice hawk shot!
    I've always had trouble connecting names to faces, though now it's a whole lot worse. Sorry you had that event - has his name come to mind yet or was he a stranger on some kind of nefarious scheme?
    Todd looks hopeful.

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  13. So glad Flurry has found a new home. I'm confident Todd will do his best to keep those deer at bay.

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  14. Do you know if that hawk is male and unattached?

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  15. what a great post!
    and that HAS happened to me. only with a lady.
    it's a very strange feeling! now i would probably just say... "oh dear! i KNOW i know you but i can't remember from where!" ... silver hair covers a multitude of awkward social situations. LOLOL!
    and such good news about little flurry!
    soldier on wee todd!!!
    XOXO♥

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  16. I saw a deer on Friday on our walk!! It was so bouncy!! But I didn't chase it because I'm a good boy!! Good luck, Flurry!!

    -Otto

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  17. We have seen a deer or two race through the space outside our fence a couple of times, and one time a whole group of them dashed right across the road in front of us as we were walking. It happened so fast we had no idea what just happened:)

    Mom says she can totally relate to your experience with not remembering who the person was. She was a teacher and runs into so many former students and/or parents, she has to work really hard to figure out who they are"\:)

    Happy Sunday.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  18. Funny meeting. It would be even funnier if he had the wrong person and you have never met before.

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  19. Kim ,am I loosing it or didn't you blog about running into him the first time...I feel like I remember reading it...:)JP

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  20. I need Todd to come here and chase off the deer :)
    What a gorgeous hawk, we have one living in the woods, each day I see him looking for victims.
    ~Jo

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  21. Todd is so cute and such a good watch dog.

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  22. oh, i hate when memory refuses to cooperate and won't fill in the bridge of how you know someone! :) good life, flurry!!!

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  23. Yes, that has happened a few times.
    When I was young I worked at a popular nightspot and people still now and then pop up at a store or wherever and I have no idea who they are. LOL!
    I'm SO glad that Flurry has a great home!
    and that Todd, Omg he cracks me up.
    xo

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  24. And the deer won't jump the fence again now that Tood is on duty.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  25. it's always good when a match works out.

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  26. Here's hoping for a wonderful, joy and adventure filled life for Flurry. You did a good thing there.

    Abby Lab and her Mom LB

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  27. Here's hoping for a wonderful, joy and adventure filled life for Flurry. You did a good thing there.

    Abby Lab and her Mom LB

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  28. Can't tell you how often someone came up to me and said the same thing. I did a lot of public speaking and taught seminars and often the person was someone in the audience of 200 people. So I just smiled a lot and nodded.

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  29. Good to here Flurry found a match! That hawk is very beautiful, I have never seen one of those.
    We finally got three inches of snow and Ryker is more than happy!

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