Old Buddies

Thursday, June 08, 2023

He was freshly out of the water and focused intently on something slightly beyond where I stood. Turning, I spotted Osix, his target. She was waiting, expectant and patient, and unafraid.

Those two, close to twelve years old, have for years traveled together. She knows what to expect, and his stalking dashes end with them teaming and running together.

They’re quirky. Both dogs fear loud noises, especially gunfire. Sounds like thunder or a bullet sends them into hiding. Miles runs to wherever my vehicle is parked and hops in, if its cargo door is open, or otherwise hides beneath. Sometimes Osix runs and hides with him, or else she drives me nuts by hiding somewhere only she knows, and won’t respond to my calls. Occasionally, I’ve waited for what seemed forever until she showed up, and indeed, have learned to be patient.

Otherwise, a fun pair, smart, and during our outings, personality-filled and super photographic. Osix stays nearby; she’s beautiful and easy to photograph. Miles is a moving target, harder to capture. My camera awaits his brief random pauses; the resulting images often are compelling.

Dear Friends: Out hiking, and enjoying this great weather with my dogs. Diana