Thursday, January 28, 2016

Poor Bella.


That's what the peeps at the river call Bella.




When we go to The Devil's Hole, we don't always go down the hill to the river.  Sometimes we stay up near the driving track
 under the trees.

We are usually early, so we walk around the track.
Bella always races ahead and goes into the river.
And there she stays....sometimes for over an hour.
Always, hoping someone will throw rocks to her.

She will not give up until everyone is gone.
Occasionally, someone feels sorry for her and throws a couple of rocks.  The idea is to throw them near enough for her to jump after them but not CATCH them.  She broke a tooth last year.

Ever the optimist she waits, even when trembling with cold.

As soon as she gets home, she goes straight into the laundry room for her dunk, or bath in the tub.
Poor Bella.

29 comments:

  1. CRIKEY Bella ... Ever heard of a ball????

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  2. I finks you is VERY brave waiting there in the cold and wet Bella...this Princess doesn't like wet paws. Why oh why do the peeps keep us waiting eh? You fur your rocks and me fur my puppicinos!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. You are as obsessive with rocks as I am with my tennis ball, Bella! Clearly, the peeps should take pity on poor you!

    Love ya lots♥
    Molly

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  4. LOL! Almost as obsessive as a herding dog!

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  5. Awww...I'd say Silly (or Stubborn?) and Poor Bella. Does she want actually EVERYONE to throw rocks to her, or so long as SOMEONE throws to her?

    Bowie

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  6. Bella you have tunnel vision over those rocks. I know how it is to become obsessed. That is how I am with a fresh cat nip toy.
    Ohhh the threat of a bath would be enough to keep me out
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  7. maybe Bella waits till someone finds some gold nuggets between the rocks and throws it to her? that's a cool way to become rich :o)

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  8. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww Bella we are sorry that the peeps don't know how to have fun right.
    we guess fur YOU, it is the triumph of HOPE over Experience.
    If WE were there... WE would throw stuffs fur you..with NONE of that WAITING.

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  9. That's so sad it's funny! I would throw rocks for her. :)

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  10. Poor poor baby. No giving you attention. We are on our way with a bag of rocks
    Lily & Edward

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  11. Bella, Phod has a great water toy we throw that is soft and won't hurt his teeth. Maybe you need that.

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  12. There are times that we think Bella needs a brain transplant.

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  13. Have you ever thought of taking a tennis ball with you and throwing that in the water for her ?

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  14. Bella what could get your attention more than rocks. Would a stick interest you? Green pine cones they are heavy enough to toss but soft enough that your teeth won't get broken. I chased a squirrel down last week. I though he had a ball and I was not letting him through the fence with a ball. I got his ball but I don't know what to make of it. It is kind of stinky and sticky and bitter and bigger than a tennis ball! Lee calls it an osage orange. It is a puzzle to me.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  17. Bella - The lady of the lake -or at least the river.
    How sweet.

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  18. Oh Bella, you crazy girl!
    There is a collie on the beach like that and she barks and barks at stones she is trying to dig up out of the sand.
    Dip and Elliot x

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  19. Bella is that a safe place for you to wait, as in NO crocs coming down the river, maybe they should throw big treats, your a sweetie.
    stella rose

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  20. I guess a girl knows what a girl likes and Bella would like it if someone chunk her few rocks. I don't think she asking for too much.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  21. Silly girl Bella, waiting in the river like that
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  22. Bella knows what she likes. We were going to suggest a ball too. She sure does love her water.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  23. I totally understand the need to wait furever for someone to throw something!


    Keep Calm & Bark On!

    Murphy & Stanley

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  24. TeeHeehee...I'm not sure that chasing rocks is a good hobby Bella...maybe you should try a nice soft tennis ball??
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  25. Bella maybe you should stay on the grass sometimes so you don't get so cold.

    Ziggy Out!!

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  26. Awww! Poor Bella. I would throw rocks for you. ♥

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