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George McGovern

(12,481 posts)
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:16 AM 8 hrs ago

Shadow Tuesday this week. She loves to take a walk and check the mailbox.

Shadow was having a lazy day —

until I asked "Do you want to go check the mail?" (Ask a silly question.)

We live on a dead end gravel road with almost no traffic.
Our walk is about a half—mile roundtrip.
On this day we cast shadows heading out and down the hill.


It's quiet where we walk. Shadow likes getting out of the house.



Shadow is attuned to squirrels and birds. She looks up at any sounds.




She's always sniffing,

And looking.

And looking,

And sniffing.

We live on Antler Rd. which branches off from Cleveland Rd.

Our destination, where Laurie put up a big mailbox (5325), so we need not check it daily.

It's a pretty spot and Shadow likes to hang around.



We started back.

We were headed toward the tiny blue spot of sky beneath the trees way up the road.

We always pass by this tree that seems rooted in rock.

Our walks give good exercise for both of us. Plus Shadow loves looking around.

We came to the top of the hill. Our house was visible beyond the trees.

We stepped inside and handed Laurie the mail. Shadow konked out.

As always, it had been a good walk.
Thanks for coming along. Shadow shall see you next Monday with her KC.



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Shadow Tuesday this week. She loves to take a walk and check the mailbox. (Original Post) George McGovern 8 hrs ago OP
Very pretty - TFP jfz9580m 8 hrs ago #1
Thank You jfz9580m! Tree in rock's showing here, maybe do reload? Don't know 'bout grass. George McGovern 3 hrs ago #9
Beautiful Shadow. Dunc 7 hrs ago #2
Agreed Dunc. It's their walk. Nice they let us come along. Thank You! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #10
You live in a beautiful spot ... crosinski 6 hrs ago #3
Thank You Kindly crosinski! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #11
Thx for the beautiful happy feet 6 hrs ago #4
Great way to start a day happy feet! You are welcome. Thank You. George McGovern 3 hrs ago #12
Sniff enrichment greblach 6 hrs ago #5
Great term, sniff enrichment! Thank You for your kind reply. George McGovern 3 hrs ago #13
Beautiful! Catlady123 5 hrs ago #6
Thank You Catlady123! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #14
Thanks for the photos, i loved them. Lost my two dogs last year. dem4decades 5 hrs ago #7
You are welcome dem4decades. Wish you comforts for your dogs. We do enjoy her. Thank You. George McGovern 3 hrs ago #15
Shadow is such a beautiful girl! HeartsCanHope 4 hrs ago #8
Gave her a scratch behind the ear HeartsCanHope. In your name. Thank You! George McGovern 3 hrs ago #16
Thanks for sharing your walk with us! 70sEraVet 2 hrs ago #17
What more could a guy ask, 70sEraVet? You're welcome. Thank You. George McGovern 2 hrs ago #18
Her lazy day yawn is perfect as is her smile as the sun hits her face. Polly Hennessey 2 hrs ago #19

jfz9580m

(17,530 posts)
1. Very pretty - TFP
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:30 AM
8 hrs ago

The tree in the rock image is not there .

What kind of grass is that GMG? It looks v light.

George McGovern

(12,481 posts)
9. Thank You jfz9580m! Tree in rock's showing here, maybe do reload? Don't know 'bout grass.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 08:59 AM
3 hrs ago

Dunc

(393 posts)
2. Beautiful Shadow.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:40 AM
7 hrs ago

Last edited Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:19 AM - Edit history (1)

Sniffaris are the best. It’s not the distance of the walk it is just getting to sniff and be together. On Duncs walks he will stop and lay down at times just taking it all in the moment. I do not rush him i find it adorable to see him doing that.

happy feet

(1,293 posts)
4. Thx for the beautiful
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:16 AM
6 hrs ago

Pics and your story put me in a peaceful mood with a smile on my face to begin my day.

dem4decades

(14,218 posts)
7. Thanks for the photos, i loved them. Lost my two dogs last year.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:47 AM
5 hrs ago

And I miss taking them for walks, frankly I just miss them. Enjoy your dog, she's a beauty.

HeartsCanHope

(1,723 posts)
8. Shadow is such a beautiful girl!
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 08:25 AM
4 hrs ago

You live in such a gorgeous area. Thanks for taking us on your walk.

Please give Shadow some loves from me!

70sEraVet

(5,555 posts)
17. Thanks for sharing your walk with us!
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 09:37 AM
2 hrs ago

My wife and I will take a short walk this morning. Not as much fun as a walk with a dog, but she does her best!

Polly Hennessey

(8,908 posts)
19. Her lazy day yawn is perfect as is her smile as the sun hits her face.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 10:10 AM
2 hrs ago

Shadow Tuesdays always make me smile so much I can’t stop smiling 😊

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