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    Happy Mothers Day

    Back at ya Marie. ‼️🤗. It’s Mother’s Day in England . As well as the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Nigeria all have the same date for Mother's Day. This year Mother's Day falls on March 30 2025 in the UK. The date falls later in the year in America, with the celebration...
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    Gone to the Dogs

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    Short Clips and Discussions

    Interesting music history behind all the hits from the past and folk to rock music. This song brings back many memories. And a bit more history on this song…. This song perfectly sumed up the casino gone wrong by the mafia take over in the movie ‘Casino’. This movie one of my favs . This song...
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    What is blooming in your garden today?

    Thank you @Dahlia . Spring has sprung. We are not out of the woods yet. Several rain storms are expected all next week.
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    Can these grow in containers or must be planted?

    Isn’t fun when our animals feel a bit overwhelmed when they see new activity going on in their home. They are curious and have to supervise everything. Once they give their approval in business as usual.
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    Gone to the Dogs

    I bet Marie’s Nancy dog speakers with an English accent like ‘woo ah auf ‘. instead of woof American accent,
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    Gone to the Dogs

    That works too… whatever the learning curve vocabulary she will learn the language soon . A treat is a huge motivator and really gets their attention. Just say the word treat and Roxy snaps to attention.
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Ok Nancy show Marie what you want ….pop that button that says ‘Cookies’ ‼️
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    Short Clips and Discussions

    Happy dogs dancing with joy.
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    Short Clips and Discussions

    The fires in South Carolina. Same problem. Everything is so dry.
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Glad you liked it. It’s an easy way method to teach confidence to dogs. And Roxy picked up on two more buttons today. ‘Want dinner’ and ‘need hug’ . 🤗
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    Gone to the Dogs

    No apologies necessary… 🤗. Here’s a video to show a brief explanation about using ‘talking buttons’. You record what you want to teach your pet on each button. Like I want water, or go outside . Treats are always involved when they press the buttons . My dog has 5 buttons for now...
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    Organic gardening 2025

    Oh gosh I have those milipedes everywhere too. Millipedes feed on decaying plant material and organic matter, and they play an important role in breaking down dead plant material in the soil.
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Thank you Marie she’s adorable when she’s asleep…😉 Roxy is still in her terrible two’s but getting less demanding and learning to calm herself & play on her own with all her toys. I fixed up a doggie playpen on the covered back porch which is a closed in space and a 4’ wall and gate open to...
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    Ducks ALIVE in 2025!

    Oh I totally forgot about rutabagas. They are like turnips. Very interesting video on veggies.
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    Gone to the Dogs

    Puppy dreams. .. Sound asleep. Wish I had sound to share… snoring 😴 is helarious.
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    What Did You Do In The Garden?

    digitS’ very impressive ‘past year’green carpet of seedlings. That’s a lot of work and determination. I remember those day’s well. 🫶🏼. Luv the memories we share of gardening.
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    🌳 Plant journal 🌲

    You wild thing you. 👍 I am very happy to see how your garden is developing over the seasons. I use the trimmings from holly’s just small tips to make holiday wreaths, swags and even place holly with red berries in the holiday tree. They last for weeks especially in winter when the garden is...
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @Branching Out thank you. Every once in awhile nature poses something special to photograph. That’s a ‘Good Thing’. Sometimes it lies below out feet. 😉
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