Tuesday, March 8, 2011

A Pompey Post

All right, enough already with all the family melancholia!

A number of my readers have been asking me to please post about dear Pompey, and herewith I most happily comply.


This photo was taken a number of weeks ago, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the dining room at Darlington House.  Pompey, like many dogs, enjoys a good sun bath, and here he is sitting in one of my very favorite positions of his, with his legs straight out, basking in the winter sunlight streaming in the room's windows.

Ah, me, I do so adore my beloved Pompey!

Photo by Boy Fenwick
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22 comments:

  1. Tess KincaidMarch 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Awwwww!!!

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  2. izzyMarch 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    My retriever/lab cross Joe, adores sun baths too and wood stove heat-Someday I hope we get to meet Pompey.

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  3. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryMarch 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    They do love the sun. Occasionally-disdain the lens when just needing (and little does HE ask!) a little privacy.

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  4. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignMarch 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Looks like a little dog with a lot of extra skin, even so while sitting like this... ;)

    Very cute!
    Northern Light

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  5. Acanthus and AcornMarch 8, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This made me laugh! I know this face, we call it the "sleepy face" and I think it's one of the things that make dogs so endearing to humans. I love seeing it on my own Golden Retriever when she wakes after being sacked out in the sun.

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  6. hostess of the humble bungalowMarch 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Pompey looks like he is a pampered pup...love the soft wrinkled rolls on his back...and what a sweet face.
    I'd like to give him a pat!

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  7. 24 CornersMarch 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, sweet Pompey...you are absolutely adorable. Miss. Ginger seeks out those wonderful sun-patches too, which during this time of year in the PNW are rare treasures indeed.
    Happy 'sunbathing' Pompey...and thank you Reggie and Boy for this sweet image to start the day with!
    xo J~

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  8. teaorwineMarch 8, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Cute and comfy pup. Love his relaxed posture.

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  9. Cate FittMarch 8, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Old dogs are the best.

    xox Camilla

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  10. The Devoted ClassicistMarch 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    We love our dogs (and cats) They are part of our families. And more loved than most of my human relatives, I will offer, in my case.

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  11. A.U.G.March 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    This is a fabulous and almost stoic picture. You almost expect a monocle and a cup of tea in the frame.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Pompey, how handsome you are! Enjoy the sun bath.

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  13. Christina @ Fashion's Most WantedMarch 8, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Dear Reggie, thank you for a Pompey post. I adore Pompey. What's not to love? xx

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  14. hostess of the humble bungalowMarch 8, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    oh my comment has disappeared...I said something like your sweet pup looked very pampered and that i would love to pat his wrinkly folds on his back...pets make us happier human beings!

    Wonder why cyber space loves to gobble words...

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  15. DocPMarch 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    It appears that my comment disappeared as well. I always look forward to Pompey updates. i'm sure he will enjoy the longer days and warmer weather of spring.

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  16. LenoreNeverM♡reMarch 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    such a darling!
    I have 4 precious pugs at home!!

    ~hugs*

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  17. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Oh I so needed this today-- thank you! Pompey is the best.

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  18. DavidMarch 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    So handsome, and perfectly lit!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I do so adore that most winsome Pompey, too!

    Elizabeth

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  20. The Preppy PrincessMarch 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Love-love-love Pompey, what a handsome fellow, with a style and panache our Silly Tilly would die for. :)

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  21. LaurentMarch 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Superlative.

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  22. Reggie DarlingMarch 23, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Laurent: Welcome back, sir.

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