Saturday, August 26, 2017

The Eclipse and Josh's Bucket-List

Our week began with the eclipse.  During the event, with a camera filter, I took a few pictures of it.
In our corner of Virginia, we had a 79% occlusion. I thought that it would have been a little darker, but it wasn't.
Below is a picture I took of it.
I also snapped a few of Todd, who was the only dog that wanted to be out with me.
Broadcasts before the eclipse reminded all of us to not be so consumed with taking pictures, but to enjoy the experience, and notice your surroundings.  So, I did that.  I noticed that at the height of the eclipse, there was a call from one of our resident Barred Owls, how unusually quiet it was, and that the temperature fell about about 5 degrees.

It's hard to top an eclipse at the start of the week, but we're going to give it a try.  The month of August marks a milestone as we celebrate 15 years with our boy Josh. There are no words to say how humbled and grateful I feel at being given this gift of time with him. And, for the last few months, I've been thinking about celebrating that time by doing a "bucket list" for Josh - It has been spurred on by a blog that another blogger shared on her Facebook page this week. The blog, Mr. Molson's Adventures was created when Molson, also a Golden Retriever, was diagnosed with cancer. Inspired by the memories the family made, with Josh's good health, I decided to wait no longer.  Our list isn't as adventurous as Molson's, but it is custom for Josh.  Yesterday we began with a little makeover to ready him for checking off that bucket-list!

21 comments:

  1. Yes, the eclipse was the highlight of the week. It was so great to have something positive on the news.

    Happy Birthday to Josh. He is a handsome boy.

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  2. Happy Birthday Josh . . .
    15 years is quite remarkable . . .
    Bet he has some tales to tell!
    Little cute Todd looks all ready for viewing!

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  3. You'll be able to do more things with Josh, if you start now. Josh is such a sweet guy!

    Wish I would have had one of those camera filters. Oh, well. Your pictures are nice! I thought it would have been darker here, being about 50 miles south of totality.

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  4. a wonderful post. full of love and light (or not light for a little bit!) and all the love that josh can hold.
    and I think that's a LOT!
    I love the idea of josh's bucket list! it should make us think of our own! xo♥

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  5. Hello, your eclipse photos are awesome. We had cloudy skies and saw nothing. Happy Birthday to Josh! Todd looks cute with his eclipse glasses. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  6. Todd can try to hide with those sunglasses, but he can't.

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  7. I was also surprised that it didn't get darker during the eclipse. We had 98 percent. After reading your FB post, Fudge and I are doing a pawprint caste today.

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  8. 15 years. Cause indeed for celebration !

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  9. That's so sweet! I hope there are some really fun adventures on his list!

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  10. 15 years is indeed a landmark. Happy Birthday Josh, and enjoy your adventures. Don't forget to tell us all about them !

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  11. Has Josh been sort of in the background? I know him, but don't think I have read that much about him over the years. So, with that in mind, I am looking forward to see what he will be up to working through his bucket list. He is such a sweet dog.

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  12. Understand Todd wanting to be in the middle of things. Very scottie. Cheers for Josh! Can't wait to see what's on his/your list.

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  13. We had about 70% eclipse here and also noticed a temp drop. I'm looking forward to watching Josh check off his bucket list.

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  14. 15 years. Well done! Wishing everyone the happiest of days.

    Abby Lab

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  15. So much love and life you have given to Josh,, and all the others!
    love
    tweedles

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  16. 15 years is amazing. Congratulations to you and Josh. Love the idea of the bucket list too :-) Nose licks and love from Moth xx

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  17. What a blessing to have 15 years with Josh. I'm so glad for you all and hoping for many more years together!

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  18. 15 wonderful years and hopefully so many more for Josh. xxx

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  19. I remember when I first started reading your blog and Josh always stood out, because he didn't have a sugar face. I don't remember Josh's story. Would love a synopsis of how he came to be yours.
    He deserves a bucket list!! 15 years is something to celebrate!
    Love Todd's shades!

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  20. Here is a belated birthday wish to Josh,,! Sending you love from us.
    love
    tweedles

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