Pretzel's Snack-A-Day (365 for 2014)

Vixen

Vixen

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Pretzel said:
...and Day 163 - nothing huge, picture wise, but it was a huge win for me! To fill in (briefly) a bit of back story, "The Hobbit" was the first book that ever grabbed me. COMPLETELY. and even after near 1,000 more reads, it's always had a special place in my heart and memories. I've searched long and hard for that "collector's" edition that would hold the special spot in my meager library, and I finally found one! It's a small, leather bound edition with pages much like a small leather Bible, and... well, it just feels right in my hands. Here's a pic that doesn't do it justice, because it's late, and I'm tired... :)

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Ah yes. I once had this and also the Lord of the Rings which is all 3 books in the same sized leather volume. VERY thin paper!! Sadly, my ex ended up with that and most of my books :(.
 
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Vixen said:
Ah yes. I once had this and also the Lord of the Rings which is all 3 books in the same sized leather volume. VERY thin paper!! Sadly, my ex ended up with that and most of my books :(.
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Liked for finding out there's a same sized leather volume of the following trilogy, but NOT for the fact the ex ended up with it. :(
 
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Day 164 - Another long day, just finished planting part of my father's day present - a red cone flower! (have only seen the pink and yellow ones before, so it was a special treat!) It was full dark when we finished planting them, as well as re-potting a few other things, so this was with the nifty fifty and a flash. :)

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Vixen

Vixen

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Pretzel said:
Liked for finding out there's a same sized leather volume of the following trilogy, but NOT for the fact the ex ended up with it. :(
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Found a copy on eBay of the 1979 version I had....only $330 :( But from memory it was about $75 new back in 1979, so they haven't appreciated much. Don't think I'll buy it
 
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Day 165 - What a hard day.

That's all I'll say, but now, just before 11 p.m., I finally slowed down and got off a shot for the day. This is it, and it's all you get. Good night.

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Day 167 - Heartache

It was my last evening with a very dear companion, as today she made her final visit to the vet. Not a great pic, as I was finding it a bit hard to focus, but this was her last night, curled up in her dog bed right next to my feet, like she always was, with a few edits to cover the spots where hair was missing.

Piglet, my gal... I miss ya more than you know.

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Here's a pic from before, doing one of her favorite things... terrorizing the local stick population.

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Day 168 - Not much better, as I just couldn't find much motivation today. Snapped this, though, and let it stand... can you tell what it is, where it was?

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Then, trying to focus again, tried to snap a pic of some smiles. A little more dust in the eye, and a rambunctious jack lass made for an in focus boy with an out of focus pooch. A clear mind probably would have stopped down to f8... *shrug*

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nidding

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Sorry to hear about your dog. It's always hard to say goodbye to pets :('
She looked like she had a long and good life, and that it was time for her to say goodbye :)
 
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Pretzel

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Thanks to all for the kind words. Thought I was ready for it, turns out I wasn't. Ever seen a 6'4" biker blubber like a baby? LOL

Life moves on, though... as always.
 
Roy1961

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sorry to read about your dog Pretzel, we get quite attached to them.

Day 168 photo, of your windscreen going thru a carwash?
 
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dh photography

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Hate to hear of your loss. Definitely just like losing a family member when you lose a good pet. Hang tough and keep those great photos coming. Always enjoy your 365.
 
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