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George McGovern

(12,481 posts)
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:16 AM 10 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 10 hrs ago OP
Love those shadow pics of Shadow HAB911 7 hrs ago #1
Just so long as the kill is temporary . . . Thanks HAB911! George McGovern 6 hrs ago #2
That is a very peaceful walk. Shadow looks very content. Thank you. LoisB 4 hrs ago #3
Keeping daddy safe from birds and squirrels is a big job. brer cat 3 hrs ago #4
What a nice, peaceful, routine to have. Diamond_Dog 2 min ago #5

brer cat

(27,642 posts)
4. Keeping daddy safe from birds and squirrels is a big job.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 11:36 AM
3 hrs ago

I'm glad to see she is so attentive. Looks like a very quiet place to walk.

Diamond_Dog

(40,839 posts)
5. What a nice, peaceful, routine to have.
Tue Apr 28, 2026, 02:55 PM
2 min ago

Shadow is such a lucky pup. She takes good care of Dad too.

I love her face when you ask if she wants to check the mail.

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