solar living

What follows is a set of pictures of our first trip to the beach with Ellie. She loved it and when it was time to leave was reluctant to get into the car.

She made at least 50 trips into the surf to retrieve the stick. 50! Often she has been hesitant to give up the stick but today at times she was very willing to mouth the stick to us and then zone in for the next throw. The energy level did not abate and an hour had passed and we were still throwing the stick. An hour of stick throwing – I need to go to the gym.

Now she is resting on the floor after a snack. What a great life she has!

We took Ellie out for a stroll tonight. Venturing down the end of Maxwell’s line to Panieri Park and some wasteland there are plenty of trails and exploring places that a dog likes.

Obviously we were walking a bit too slowly for her! After a brief look at the fast flowing rain fed river we turned back into the grass and bush areas. Ellie then found a hole – she thinks it is very interesting and spends several minutes just peering, smelling and quivering at the hole.

And yet everyday she is only metres away from a rabbit on the back lawn and she ignores it!

Later we met another golden out with its owner. She has a different haircut from Ellie and is a lighter shade. (no pic though)

A beautiful sunset and warm evening air. The close to a beautiful day.