Wednesday, February 26, 2014

An old friend remembers.

How many years has it been?
7. Maybe. More or less . 7 is close.
7 years  ago I gave a good dog away. But I did it well.

Zeke  went to live with a co-worker, when I determined that he would not make an open  trial dog for me.
But Damn. Zeke and me had some good times on the pro-novice field.

When I became more ambitious in the sport  of sheepdog trialling, Zeke went to live with a co-worker of mine. It seemed like a good deal for him : 2 masters, a lot of sheep to work , and no one bothering him with the pressure of competition.

Years and years pass.

I saw Zeke this week. He was at the place I work, for a vet-check, to update his anti-inflammatory s. Zeke is old now. His face is grey. His body is thick.

I would,nt have known him.
 I.     Would.     not.      have.      known.      him...

But he knew  me .
Clearly.



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