Same picture, different perspectives?

I'm wondering what you see and think when you look at the photo Gail took on my early morning walk yesterday?

Do you see the pretty white Japanese anemones in the background and think how lucky Gail and Nobby are to live near a park where the gardens are so carefully tended and colourful throughout the year? 

Do you see a wire-haired fox terrier and think gosh what a handsome fellow and isn't he posing nicely? 

Maybe you see Gail's gloved hand and think (correctly) that it must be cold now in Aberdeen and really their summers are far too short? 

Or maybe you see something else entirely? Do tell.

Happy Nature Friday friends! 

Summer? Really?

According to the weather experts here in the UK, today, 1st June, marks the start of 'meteorological summer'.

I am still a puppy, 4 months old plus a few days, and Gail says I am "just skin and bone" at the moment*. When at home, I always seek out the warmest spot available. So I am looking forward to some lovely summer weather in the months to come, although Gail has pointed out that since we live in Northern Scotland, I might  might need to "manage my expectations"...

And it's true, it was only 10ºC and raining when Gail took me for a walk along the river Dee at Banchory on Monday afternoon. The walk was fun (all walks are fun, right?) but I was feeling a bit shivery by the end. 

I gather that Gail knitted several sweaters for my predecessor 'Bouncing Bertie'. Between you and me, I am hoping that in time for next winter she knits me one of my very own, tailor made for my slender frame, rather than trying to fob me off with ill-fitting hand-me-downs...

*Gail says: Nobby has proved an erratic eater, and our experience at puppy class made it clear he is not primarily 'food motivated'.  So he's a skinny little chap at the moment, although I'm pleased to say that in the past couple of weeks he's been much better about consuming and keeping down his meals and is now gaining weight more rapidly.