English version below the pictures
Chiens conduisant un attelage
C ‘est ce qu’on pourrait croire en regardant la photo ci- dessous . Deux Golden retrievers se tiennent serrés l’un contre l’autre à côté du conducteur (le Chevalier de Carole, mon aînée) . Il y a un vieux mâle, Dafi, et une toute jeune femelle Roma. Ils regardent la route devant, très attentifs comme s’ils prenaient une leçon d’auto-école. Janine aime cette photo . On pourrait penser que ce sont les chiens qui conduisent.
Il y a aussi un troisième chien , un berger australien, qui s’appelle Paco. Lui préfère courir
Je devine que Carole, ma fille aînée, suivait montée sur son cheval et prenant ces photos .
La vie est belle à la campagne !
This is what you might think when you look at the photo above . Two Golden Retrievers stand tight against each other right next to the driver (my oldest daughter Carole ‘s Knight). There is an old male, Dafi, and a very young female Roma . They watch the road ahead, very attentive as if they were taking a driving school lesson. Janine loves this photo. You might think it’s the dogs that drive.
There is also a third dog, an Australian Shepherd, named Paco. He prefers to run
I’m guessing that my daughter Carole , was following riding her horse and taking these photos.
Life is good in the countryside !
Mes deux autre filles ont aussi des chiens (mais pas de chevaux ! )Véronique a un petit chien qu’elle emmène partout ,une femelle appelée Lola.
My two other daughters also have dogs (but no horses!) .Véronique has a small dog that she takes everywhere, a female called Lola.
La plus jeune de mes filles Isabelle, qui vit en Angleterre , a deux chiens , le sien s’appelle Diego . Elle a aussi adopté un vieux chien resté seul après la mort de son propriétaire.. Les deux chiens après un début difficile s ‘entendent bien maintenant
The youngest of my daughters Isabelle, who lives in England, has two dogs. Her own dog is named Diego. She also adopted an old dog who was left alone after the death of his owner. The two dogs, after a difficult start, get along well now
Parmi mes trois garçons , un seul a des chiens, le plus jeune :Jean-Baptiste . Les chiens de Jean-Baptiste sont les rois dans sa maison.
Il est bon d’avoir son chien chez soi.
Among my three boys, only one has dogs, the youngest: Jean-Baptiste. The dogs of Jean-Baptiste are the kings in his house.
It is good to have a dog at home.
fauquetmichel 
As a dog lover ( I have a Brown Boston) i I love these photos the story behind them. thank you for sharing Michel! 🍁🍂🧡
I had much pleasure to write this, Holly. Thanks ❤
We love our dogs and they love us so unconditionally.
googled about Brown Boston: they say it is a good dog
He’s a wonderful dog. He’s 13 now and a bit feeble but still my baby, after all my real baby is away at University. 😊
You have a daily companion,Holly
Yes, he’s a good dog. Very stubborn, a common trait in Boston’s. ❤️
Your dog has a strong personnality, Holly. That is good . No ?
He really does. He’s quite demanding but very sweet. ❤️
As many dogs are doing : ” share your food “! 🙂
We must nowadays. It’s tough out there. 😊
I agree, Holly ❤
A smile goes across my face with this post. Years ago we had 2 dogs, both mutts, both rescues. Then it was cats and next birds. All gone now as I feed a stray cat.
At different times , you got different animals , Bonnie .That is good ! 🙂
I love this post and hearing about your family!! Much love to you, Michel!
This is so kind of you, Melanie , to be interested by my little story ❤
Our dogs bring such joy in a stressful life of trucking.
I know, Cinch and Rex always are with you anywhere at any time!
Yes. They seldom are not with us unless we run errands then they stay home.
They are traveller dogs ! 🙂
Yes they love to go.
Perhaps in your books you mention them? 🙂
Dogs are very well loved in my books. One brother tends to gift his nieces and nephews dogs when they around five or so.
In your books are the dogs travellers like the yours ? 🙂
Yes three of the dogs has been to rodeos all over the United States and Canada. Others have been on vacations with family.
It would be funny to relate what a dog can think during their travels about human behaviour! 🙂
I wish Cinch could tell me what he is thinking a lot. His mind seems to work in intresting ways.
I guess ❤
Michel, This is a truly heartwarming post! ❤ You have a lot of beautiful dogs in your family. The photos and the narration made me smile. Some wonderful dogs and cats have been a part of my life and are fondly remembered. Our allergies prevent us from having pets now, but we enjoy watching funny animal videos…Robert, especially, is addicted to cat videos!
I hope you and Janine are doing well!
Love ❤ Cheryl
Pets give us wonderful remembrances, Cheryl . Sorry to hear both of you are suffering from allergies . But now you can watch videos of them . ❤
These are beautiful photos of the dogs and I enjoyed the stories behind them, Michel.
Much love to you, Janine and the family ❤
Lavinia
You are so kind, Lavinia. Thank you. ❤
Beautiful post Michel! I love dogs and horses. I used to ride horses when I was younger.
Horses and dogs are captivating, Nico. Thanks.
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It is good to have a dog at home. They do involve care and keep up but the rewards are worth it. I have my last dog now and Puff was John’s choice. Now that John is no longer with me, I have Puff and she will be the last dog. At my age, it would not be fair to leave a dog an orphan. Puff was 3 when we got her since puppies are much too playful for us “older” people…You take care and stay well.
Love,
votre amie,
Francoise. My daughter Val has covid. I would rather be sick myself than have one of my children or grandchildren sick…Their entire family is sick with Covid.
Puff is well known on the Internet like Bijou was on Xanga . She is a good companion.
I am sorry Françoise to hear Val is sick of Covid and so for her entire family. I hope she heals soon.
Take care of you, Françoise ❤
The photos look awesome Michel. How nice that your children grew up to love animals. The dogs look adorable
Take care Michel
Yes Angy, most of my children have pets .
You, you have Coco ! ❤
if you are blessed with a stable home and the space it’s wonderful to share it with critters .. lovely photos and stories, I love dogs Michel 🙂
My children have cute pets but not us ., Kate 🙂
yes they need a lot of care and you have to look after yourself first Michel 🙂
Yes, Kate. ❤
The dogs wish they have thumbs so they can hold the reins! Stay well!
Good idea , Kathy! 🙂 . BTW they have no Jack Russel but my ancient neighbours owned one .
Yes, a dog makes the home!
You are right, Doug.
A sweet dog, a fire in the fireplace, and a glass of which ever drink one enjoys most… (It helps if you can share it with someone, too!)
You describe, Doug, a perfect situation of life (if the perfection is possible on earth )
Yes, there often are missing elements. For example, I don’t have a dog or a fireplace! And, as a person on dialysis, I need to watch my fluid intake. LOL!
Ihave also to control my water intake ( I ot two oedem
I have also to control my water intake and also the level of potassium in the blood , Doug. But in other hand had to drink after prostate surgery a year ago.
I had too much fluid in my system this past week, and controlling water intake is a problem when one enjoys a lovely cup of tea from time to time during the day! Of course, as you know, the pain of cramps when they try to take excess fluid off reminds one that there is a solution to the pain…whether one likes it or not! I’ve started halving the amount of water I use to make the tea, and that helped a lot.
Yes, Doug, you have to find the right balance between what you drink, the cramps but also with the emission of urine.
It’s harder sometimes to do than one might expect, eh!?
Yes , Doug, it is easier to say than to do ! 🙂
My worse time is the two-day break. I can manage when I have just one day off between sessions, but that two-day break is where I fall down if I am going to fall down.
The two day break seems long to you , probably because you are alone and compensate in drinking more cups of tea.
For me I like those two days becayuse I have the feeling to live normally. But alas , my legs don’t bear me much and canot gardening . But the main is to keep life .
I’m in that same boat! I can’t walk very far without a cane or walker, and it is safer if i don’t try. I miss gardening myself.
Let’s stay confident and hopeful, Doug.
Yes, a positive attitude is a huge help dealing with adversity!
I think so , Doug ,but is not always easy , of course.
In friendship.
No, it isn’t. I have a “thing” on my wall by the front door that says “Count your blessings”, a frequent reminder to me to realize no matter how bad things are, there are reasons to feel blessed.
You are right , Doug. And this goes for me too.
Of course you had me with the horses but you sweetened the story with the dogs. I have ridden in a cart behind a horse just once and it felt thrilling. Being accustomed to sitting astride and being in control of the horse, it was just a little frightening to trust that the horse would take us around the farm quietly. Thankfully, the mare was well-trained!
Isabelle’s old Border Collie looks like my Molly Bear Dog.
Finally Judy, it was the horse that goes back the car to the farm with you inside!!!! 🙂 🙂
Word Press would not let me comment on the page Your daughters dogs are adorable and so smart to be able to drive a carriage. I miss our dogs. We have not had one in the house for a very long time. I wish we did have one Love, Barbara 💕🎄
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I was asked to “approve” your comment, Barbara This is done and your comment is well arrrived on wordpress below the WP post. Thank you. ❤
You know I love doggies!!! And what wonderful doggies and photos of them, Michel! You have some beautiful doggies in your family…it’s nice when they can come and visit you. 🙂
I can’t imagine my life without some doggies in it. They bring such joy and love so unconditionally. 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Cooper ❤ 's this post!!! 😉
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The dogs are faithful friends, I think, Carolyn. ❤
They are, indeed! 🙂 ❤
Do you have any dogs, Carolyn ?
We’ve always had dogs…in our lives. Mostly BIG dogs.
Right now we have little Cooper…He adopted us when he was 6 weeks old…he is now 11 years old. 🙂
I knew you had Cooper, Carolyn but when I typed the reply above this was out of my mind . Go Cooper! ❤
HA! That’s okay. 🙂 I do not think clearly some days myself. 😀 YAY Cooper! ❤
Thank you Carolyn for your kind understanding
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Les chiens ont toujours été présents dans notre famille
Nous avons grandi avec Netta une chienne adorable qui nous a supporté et nous a vu grandir ….Daffy ,Pacco et Roma font partis de notre famille et adorent les promenades en attelage .c est une belle entrée Papa …vous nous manquez vivement le deconfinement. On vous embrasse bien fort carole et Thierry
Oui nous aimons bien les chiens , Carole, mais la configuration des lieux ici ne nous a pas permis d’en avoir
I like dogs but I am a cat lover!
Hope all is well with you and Janine….take care my friend. ❤
Thanks, Gayle . Yes , I like petting a cat too but I prefer dogs ! 🙂 my health ? rather good but dialysed ❤
The dogs are so good to sit nicely like that. What do they do if they surprise a bunny or a cat while they ride? Recently my daughter’s dog surprised a cat that had climbed a fence and was lurking in the yard. The cat swiped a claw across one of the dog’s eyes! A trip to the vet was necessary but we hope she will be fine. I can’t see Izzie (my daughter’s dog) sitting so patiently on a wagon! But she is an indoor dog except for the necessary potty trips outside, and she is the sweetest dog I have ever known. Sometimes she comes to visit us and then it is very quiet when she goes back home.
The dogs are used to see cats because they grew with cats, Susan . My oldest daughter owns also three cats and when they were young they played with patient dogs !
In the car among the two dogs there is a very old dog that pains to walk and a very young one , a baby , that usually is running around but loves also to be with the old one ❤
I love animals. Just that our last dog was so frisky we are old and couldn’t handle him. I like the dogs in the carriage.
Ths photo of the dogs in the carriage is also loved by Janine, Gail
Oh wow I love this photo perspective. Beautiful dogs and the horses are beautiful too. I love them both. The countryside is lovely too. ❤️🐾
Yes this is another world, MichelleMarie ❤
This was a heart warming post Michel! I am glad that the family loves dogs and all animals. It is an earmark of a caring individual to be able to love the animals… It speaks well of you and Janine!
We had a dog before we arrive in Amiens, Val . This dog is a warm rembrance for five of the 6 children we got
What beautiful dogs, Michel! They look friendly and happy!
For sure , they are, Linda. Good dogs ! 🙂
Beautiful dogs. Dogs and cats enrich our lives and we can learn so much from them. Loved the photos. I grew up on a fruit ranch and it seems we always had 2 dogs and at least 3 cats. Then of course, there were the chickens and rabbits. Wishing you and Janine much pleasure and relaxation as we head to the weekend. Love Marilyn ❤
Tank you, Mailyn . On December 3, it was Janine birthday! 🙂
I love Lola look like my Sally a sweet Jack Russell ❤🐶
Good night Michel
My ancient neighbours had a jack Russel and this small dog found a hole in the fence and his adventure was to come in my veggie garden ! 🙂
Nice wasn’t it🐶
È stato divertente vedere il suo comportamento quando mi vede in giardino
Your family are animal lovers, Michel! 🙂 I really love the photo of the dogs in the carriage – beautiful! Love your family’s dogs and of course, horses! ❤ I remember you had a Brittany many years ago – Netta?
Yes , Marion, Netta left an high remembrance in the 6 children and I got much pain when she died ( like you with Marty) ❤
The joy of having 4 legged friends. THey give us so much love! ❤
Yes, Nancy, they are friendly and faithful! ❤
Love dogs, love this post. Pets bring us much joy.
Yes you know this, Elizabeth . Recently you got a dog ( I forgot her name )
Carol McKay Harper says:
Our Dilly is a Yorkie Poo. She thinks she rules the home!
Bonjour Michel.
Very cool post. As a animal friend I loved it very much. Thank you.
Happy new week. Matti
Thanks, Matti . This is a small post when I compare to your remembrances of your travels . I liked the last one about le Père Lachaise in Paris.
Beautiful photos dear Michel, and I am sure your daughters are beautiful also.. Wonderful that you also have a daughter living in England.. Though I bet you miss each other.. And so nice she rescued the older dog….
All look happy and contented.. 🙂
Have a wonderful week dear Michel 🙂
Thanks, Sue, for your kind comment ? My daughter who lives in England won’t come in France for Christmas because of her work and also the quarantine when she go back in England. She came some times ago.
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The one good thing about modern technology is that we can see each other over the airwaves. Sending well wishes 🤗 and hugs
Yes Sue, Internet, computers and cell phones are powerful means to make people nearer.
They are and the do 🙂
No boundaries with the Internet, until then.
bonsoir Michel,
tu as raison , la vie est belle à la campagne pour ceux qui aiment !
au moins, ta fille a de l’espace pour s’aérer c’est très utile avec ce virus qui traine partout !
De suite, j’avais pensé aussi à un attelage !
bises depuis sud alsace !
Oui, Maidy, parcourir la campagne à cheval ou en calèche est agréable et cela détend . ‘
c’ est le cas dans la famille de ma fille aînée et notre petite fille aînée .
Personnelllemnt j’ ai des souvenirs émus de mes jeunes années fréquentant le milieu rural ( dans les années 40 surtout)
Bonjour Michel.
Merci pour vos aimables paroles dans mon dernier message. Nous nous rencontrons dans mon autre blog. Lorsque vous laisserez votre commentaire, je visiterai sûrement le vôtre dans WordPress !!!
Amitié,
Matti
J ‘ai réussi ce matin du 11 Décembre à écrire un commentaire sur ton Canal-blog, Matti.
Amitiés
Michel
J’adore mon chien mais je me demande souvent si c’est réellement un chien ou juste un ventre sur pattes !!!
Je vous embrasse tous les deux
Véro
Pauvre Lola de se voir ainsi traitée!! Elle est si attentionnée !!! 🙂
Je t’embrasse
Merci, belle publication, beaux messages, beaux commentaires.
Et il est sûr que le chien est le maître quand il a faim ou veut sortir, etc. 🙂
Ce post me rappelle une visite chez des amis au Canada qui avaient un mini Yorkshire Terrier qui n’arrivait pas à sauter sur le lit le matin TRES TÒT, mais savait se faire présent et réveiller toute la maison 🙂
Amitiés
AM
Les petis chiens autour de la table savent user de leur talent de quémandeur ou encore comme tu le dis pour sortir ! Crtains sont parfois féroces ( par peur sans doute )
Merci Anne -M
Pets make life richer! You have a wealthy family.
Yes by this way the family is wealthy, Resa ! 🙂
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Les chiens sont les membres de la famille très fidèles. The photo of the dogs “driving” the horses is too funny!
oui, Louisa, les chiens sont intégrés à la famille
Semplicemente delizioso i meravigliosi i tuoi cani!
Molti carissimi auguri per te e la tua famiglia che tutto sia migliore❣
Merci beaucoup, Sherazade ?
Merry Christmas to you and yours ❤
Michel
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C’est un conte, une comptine, lire ces moments de vie, ces inspirations, un bonheur expressif et tendre
Oui, Sylvain. t dans le cas présent les chiens en sont la thématique .
my dog(s) saved me after mike died
i don’t think i would have survived had i not had them
griffin is certainly my best friend now – so happy that he’s always here with me ❤