Sunday, November 30, 2014

Todd's To-Do List

Our resident Barred Owl made a morning appearance on Saturday.  I don't hear the owls often enough, so seeing them and being able to take their picture is also a rare treat.  The past couple of weeks I've seen the owl sitting in this same place a few times where the birds are fed.  It's no doubt looking for its next meal.    
~Another visit before dusk on November 20th~
My long weekend passed uneventfully.  I wish I had some great photos to post and loads of information to tell you about an exciting weekend, full of fun, but, I don't.  I did, however, get a bagillion (really, a bagillion) things crossed off on my "to-do" list and the house is clean, at least for now.  
Todd always has a "to-do" list.  His list is "to-do" whatever he can to let us know whenever something comes a little too close to the house or fence.  Being a Scottie, he'll bark at everything and anything. I'll call him back inside if it continues too long, but I'll admit that I pretty much ignore him.  This morning however, the barks seemed different. I glanced out the window and saw that two labs had wandered onto our property.  They were friendly girls with collars that (thankfully!) gave the owners phone number. We were able to contact the owners who told us they were out of town. A call back a few minutes later, and Carl was speaking with the person caring for them, and the girls were on their way home.  Apparently the pet-sitter hadn't secured the gate when she left them that morning and Chloe and Abby were off on an adventure that took them to our place, via the muddy fields, more than a mile from their home.
Now each time Todd has gone outside, he immediately starts barking, patrolling the fence, convinced the two girls are still there.
He just ignores me when I try to tell him otherwise.  He'll figure it out in a few days.  

37 comments:

  1. Oh wow, I am envious of your owl visitor! Cool shots! The labs are pretty and Todd is always a cutie! Wishing you a happy week ahead!

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  2. in the meantime, he's getting good exercise. :) oh, those adorable labs! so glad you could return them safely!

    your barred is beautiful! mine have become reclusive in the past year or two, only being heard at night.

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  3. Nope, maybe you'll figure out that Todd is always right!

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  4. Nice snaps of the owls. I guess Todd will figure it out in time. :D

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  5. Great owl pictures.

    We always get told we're barking at nothing....just because SHE can't hear or see it! There's always something. So go Todd.

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  6. Fantastic photos of the owl ! Oh Todd you are definitely in your own world aren't you, you handsome boy ! I am glad the labs were able to get home and came to your house and not go some where else ! Thanks for sharing wonderful post and photos . Glad you all had a good Thanksgiving and long weekend !

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  7. The owl pics are gorgeous. A dog with a job is a good thing. I am so glad the labs got home OK. Those were some muddy legs!

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  8. Nice patroling dar Todd. High Paws!
    Wags,
    Ranger

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  9. Wow! You owl pics are amazing! Those two dogs were lucky to stumble upon your place! Happy Thanksgiving! Xo Jeanne

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  10. Hero Todd! Wonderful photos of the owls. A Great weekend!

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  11. Oh you know us Scotties, once we get something in our head it's hard to get us to forget about it, that's why you love us! Great photos of the owls.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  12. Oh, the owl. The owl. How lucky you are to see and photograph it.

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  13. Way to go, Todd! She ignores us, too because we bark at everything. We are glad you helped get those pretty labs back to their home. Keep up the good work!

    Waggies,
    Braeden, Seth and Riley

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  14. I'm so glad you were able to help those Labs!!! They look like sweeties. Maybe Todd "likes" them :)

    Your owl photos are fabulous. What a beautiful bird.

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  15. Kim,, you really are the owl whisperer because that owl looks like hes listening to you talk! Incredible photos that could easily be in National Geographic! So beautiful.
    Oh Todd has some very big responsibilities to let you know someone has walked onto his property - at Golden Pines,.. Good job Todd!
    So glad the dogs were able to be found and taken back home! I guess they came to play!
    Now you have got an empty to do list-- right Kim?
    love
    tweedles

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  16. Heehee - if anyone wants to know what a scottie is like, this is the post to read. Those girls sure had an adventure!
    oxox
    Daisy

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  17. Sounds like you had a very productive weekend. The labs are gorgeous and lucky they were found by Todd.

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  18. Oh pretty girls! I'm glad there little adventure had a happy ending for them! Good boy, Todd!

    Monty and Harlow

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  19. I think that seeing an owl is pretty exciting. I don't think that I have ever seen one (although I have heard some) that have not been in captivity.

    Those were lucky labs to have been found and returned home. I bet the pet sitter was in panic mode.

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  20. ''I don't hear the owls often enough". Peace and quiet ! Perhaps we could house swap ?

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  21. Morning Kim, that Owl is so beautiful, love Owls. Great pictures you snapped of him too. Glad to hear the Labs returned safe and sound. Blessings Francine.

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  22. Those labs knew exactly where they were going . . . the secrets out about "Life at Golden Pines". I almost feel sorry for them being turned away. ;-) Even the owls love it there (great photos ~ and I'm completely jealous).

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  23. hero Todd indeed! he needs a special treat

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  24. I love happy endings, Labs are such happy dogs.

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  25. Nice save there Todd! Love, love, love the owl!!! I miss my owls, have not heard or seen them in a year now :(

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  26. Thank goodness Chloe and Abby ended up in your yard and Todd let you know they were there so they could find there way home. You are so lucky to see your owls. We have only ever heard them in the night.

    Cindy

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  27. Crikey that owl Is soooooooooo beautiful. I'm so pleased he pays you a visit. Those Labs sure had an adventure, aye?? Lucky for them that Todd was on the ball.

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  28. I am so glad those girls got back home safely....good thing Todd told you all about them....owl pic. is just lovely.
    stella rose

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  29. Maybe Chloe and Abby will swing by on walkies one day! They sure know the way now.

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  30. That Barred Owl is awesome. Then of course so are the labs your Scottie.

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  31. Hi Y'all!

    Gotta wait for that scent to fade away.

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  32. We have a pair of Barred Owls that live behind our fence. We see them around the yard occasionally. The dogs are all afraid of their noise and run for the house when they hear them. I didn't realize one night that one was in the tree I was standing under. He let out a screech and must have jumped six feet. Then I ran for the house too.

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  33. The owl is so beautiful and would be a real treat to see. We had a great horned owl here last year but being out in the daytime, I could tell it was sick. And Todd…well, those terriers just don't forget, do they?

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