a postcard from Bruce

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Kate Davies Designs
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Hiya. I am Bruce. When the humans go away, I get to live in this box with them.

Living in the box means that I can go exploring. This is good.

But they still don’t let me at the delicious smoky things. This is bad.

I eat meats, so why can I not eat these meats?

And why may I not sniff at the behinds of my three new friends?

Humans are unaccountable and strange. Here, for example, they told me proudly that I was “Ireland’s most northerly dog.”

. . .and here that I had to sit very still because I was on “giantscauseway”

Humans, you are stupid. Who cares what a place is called? What matters is how it smells and whether or not there are dead crabs to be found there.

When a place is lacking in dead crabs, it usually has a stick.

Watersticks are particularly good.

I’ve recently discovered a fun new game . . .

. . . DUNE JUMPING!




I’m not sure why they find me so amusing . . .

. . . but I think that the beach might be my favourite place of all.

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69 responses to “a postcard from Bruce”

  1. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    I shared Bruce’s guest post with my brother’s collie and she’s keen for further updates :-) Maybe Bruce needs a regular slot.

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  2. Donna McIntosh Avatar
    Donna McIntosh

    So beautiful and I am so in love with Bruce!

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  3. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Bruce, please take me dune jumping with you. You can have as many fat, juicy, delicious meaty sausages as you like!

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  4. jeannette Avatar
    jeannette

    the sight of bruce’s ears flapping in the irish wind really really warms the cockles of my heart.

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  5. candace Avatar
    candace

    Bruce, you’ve definitely made my day. I think that Dune Jumping must be one of the most wonderful activities for a creature such as yourself.
    Please post again!

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  6. Hasenschneck Avatar
    Hasenschneck

    Gorgeous last picture. Looks like you’re having a marvellous time. And you’ve given me an idea for my blog (copy cat). Thanks for posting as always. x

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  7. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    Adorable! Looks like you are all having a fun trip :)

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  8. alison Avatar
    alison

    Awwwww. Thanks for a lovely dog’s-eye view of Ireland. Bruce.
    Are you going to become a regular contributor?

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  9. pat jarvis Avatar
    pat jarvis

    can I come and play BRUCE ?– will throw sticks , run in the water and give you lots of hugs– one of those long things on the grill may just slip to the ground when no one is looking

    – by for now BRUCE woof , woof –pat j

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  10. Pam G. Avatar
    Pam G.

    what a great story from your darling Bruce and beautiful pictures, as always! He is a lovely dog

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  11. Mags Avatar
    Mags

    Oh Bruce, you’re wise beyond your years.

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  12. Susie Avatar
    Susie

    What a beautiful dog — or should I say handsome! Have fun!

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  13. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    SO glad you are having a lovely hols Bruce ! Those humans sure know how to give you a good time x

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  14. Harriet Avatar
    Harriet

    Oh Bruce, what a wonderful adventure you had with your humans! I roared with laughter at your exuberance and sheer joy. I’m so glad Ireland was good for you all.

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  15. Ness Avatar
    Ness

    Ah, Bruce! What a sweetie. :) Enjoy your trip with your silly humans!

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  16. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    Adorable, Kate! One day, please tell us how you chose “Bruce” as his name. :) I’m sure there is a story to that too.

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  17. Debbie Deatherage Avatar
    Debbie Deatherage

    Thanks for sharing, Bruce! Whoever said “it’s a dog’s life,” in a negative way, must not have known about your’s!

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  18. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Dear Bruce
    So good to see you having such a good time. You have good humans! Wonderful photos of you.

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  19. SavvyChristine Avatar
    SavvyChristine

    What a sweetie-pie! I bet Bruce loves sleeping in the box, crammed in between his two favorite humans. :)

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  20. kate Avatar
    kate

    Dear Bruce,

    I can recommend dead starfish, if you get the chance. Or dead dogfish, though your owners may try and take these off you (as though shouting ‘drop it!’ was ever going to work). They generally don’t notice the starfish until they reappear…

    Woof.

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  21. Kessrien Avatar
    Kessrien

    These pictures are amazing! They make me want a big black dog and travel around Ireland, too! So beautiful! You make my day!

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  22. facilececile Avatar
    facilececile

    Bruce and nature …;what a beautiful story…

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  23. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    When your humans came that fateful day to take you home with them did you ever think you’d have such a great life?

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  24. gracey Avatar
    gracey

    Bruce is a smart dog! What a great post!

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  25. Desiree Pillado Avatar
    Desiree Pillado

    Bruce, my black lab Peanut is jealous of all the fun you are having!

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  26. Billi Cummings Avatar
    Billi Cummings

    Bruce, you are a star!

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  27. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    Beaches and bodies of water are indeed the best. My dogs have always thought so, and they’re not even retrievers.

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  28. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I hope it does not sound creepy to say: I am in love with all three of you.

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  29. Madeleine Avatar
    Madeleine

    I adore Bruce! (Which also happens to be my husband’s name, but our Lab is yellow.) I don’t think there is much greater happiness on earth than a beloved Lab enjoying him/herself. You might also enjoy Pink Lemon Twist’s golden retriever’s July 8th entry: http://pinklemontwist.blogspot.com/
    He’s a funny, happy dog, too! All our retrievers make me smile.
    Happy Holiday!

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  30. Hitty Jean Avatar
    Hitty Jean

    Thanks for checking in, Bruce….sure looks like you and your people have a lot to learn from each other!!!
    ☺

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  31. Mandy Avatar
    Mandy

    Oh, Bruce.

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  32. Alexandra Daw Avatar
    Alexandra Daw

    Fabulous postcard Bruce! Keep em coming :)

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  33. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    I started to smile at the first photo of Bruce and by the time I scrolled down the page I was laughing out loud. What a great dog. I love his smirk on the Giant Causeway and the full sand face. Thanks for sharing what looks to have been a wonderful holiday.

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  34. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I hope the humans are having as much fun as you are Bruce.

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  35. Val Avatar
    Val

    As always Bruce makes me smile and reminds me of the great moments I have shared with the dogs in my life! Bruce is lucky to have such great humans for his friends!

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  36. smurfpop Avatar
    smurfpop

    Awww, love it! :D

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  37. Sadie Avatar
    Sadie

    Wonderful – it looks as though all three of you are having a marvellous time!

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  38. Spilly Jane Avatar
    Spilly Jane

    Take good care of your humans, Bruce – they are some good ones!

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  39. Bouquinesse Avatar
    Bouquinesse

    Hey Bruce, you really made my evening! Hope you’ll have more opportunities to write such amazing postcards…

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  40. Storrie, Susan Avatar
    Storrie, Susan

    Such a great, handsome dog and lucky to live the life he does. I hope his writing career will flourish and we’ll hear more reports from the field posted by the new recruit.

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  41. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    Thanks for your post Bruce. I have a small dog, Sophie and she does not like water, but does like digging holes. Those meats would be gone in a hurry and you certainly would have had your fill no matter what your humans said. She is not one for listening to directions very well. She is half dacshund and proud of it! I think she would love to run in the sand if she could stay out of the water. Have a great vacation Bruce!

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  42. Lindy Avatar
    Lindy

    Gorgeous pictures!!

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  43. seashoreknits Avatar
    seashoreknits

    Dear handsome Bruce:
    You are the most philosophical dog I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
    The meats….ahh…a mystery, it is, why the great hands giveth and also taketh away.
    But I see you still plumb the depths of joy and freedom in living your life come what may.
    I wish I could be like you, Bruce.
    Kisses
    seashoreknits (whose favorite place might also be the beach)

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  44. rosemaryfromoregon Avatar
    rosemaryfromoregon

    Like I’ve always said: There is no point in going to the beach without a dog. I
    mean, what fun would that be?

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  45. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    This is the best post EVER. I love you, Bruce.

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  46. Diana Troldahl Avatar
    Diana Troldahl

    Thank you for the giggle! Please give Bruce a scritch for me :-}

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  47. LuisaM Avatar
    LuisaM

    Thank you for the postcard, Bruce.
    Great vacations, you’re one lucky dog!

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  48. funkyflower Avatar
    funkyflower

    your typing skills are exemplary Bruce and as for why humans think you are adorable, it’s your gorgeous face, you could get away with almost anything i think!!

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  49. MaryAnne Avatar
    MaryAnne

    Thanks for starting my morning off with a smile……so glad you are having a good vacation……how could you not in Ireland?

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  50. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    This is just too fantastic. I’m happy to hear Bruce is having such a great time!

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  51. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Glad you are having a fabulous time Bruce! Smashing pictures!

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  52. mardi Avatar
    mardi

    If only my dog Olaf could read…we just got back from his first vacation with us, and he had a grand time too, swimming and playing. He would love this post!

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  53. Clare Avatar
    Clare

    Hello. I am Buddy. I am the dog of Clare who sometimes comments here. I agree it it not fair about the meats. You should wait until their backs are turned, then you can take the meats and they will just do some yelling, then forget about it. But I think you should be careful about the beach. The beach is full of sand, which I do not like. Also once when my people told me that swimming out to them was a good idea, and I thought that it might be because I needed to make sure that they were okay, a very large piece of water came and fell all over me and I got swirled around and I sneezed water for a bit and when I got back on the land I had to keep my belly touching the ground. This was very bad because of all the sand, but if my belly was on the sand then at least I knew it wasn’t in the water. I do not like the beach. I do not know why the people go there.

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  54. Kay Birdwell Avatar
    Kay Birdwell

    This would make a great children’s book (one that adults would absolutely adore reading to them).

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  55. Lydia Avatar
    Lydia

    Hey Bruce I wish my lot would let me out on the beach – I would beat you all down that sand dune! Love Woody……sniff sniff

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  56. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Oh, this is indeed , the BEST blog post I’ve EVER READ in my ENTIRE LIFE ! Thanks Bruce, you’re a bright beg dug you are !

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  57. Francesca Avatar
    Francesca

    Hello Bruce,

    You are very gracious going along with your humans’ strange ways.
    Have fun dune jumping and stick hunting, and send more postcards!

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  58. nursenikkiknits Avatar
    nursenikkiknits

    So glad you are keeping your silly humans amused. It all looks wonderful – even the smoky meat things… sorry ; )

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  59. Tamara Avatar
    Tamara

    Love…in so many ways…love this post!!

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  60. Jan Smith Avatar
    Jan Smith

    Hi Bruce,
    Looks as though you’re having a great time, the beach is our favourite place too, thought our humans don’t like us rolling on all the smelly bits of fish and crab we find on the beach, such a good smell!
    Toby and Molly

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  61. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    You two are the perfect large dog owners. Bruce is one lucky puppy!

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  62. mariainblog Avatar
    mariainblog

    Dear Bruce, let me tell you a secret. One of the reasons I am a big fun of your mum’s blog is the chance of seeing you in one of her gorgeous pictures…

    Love to see you had so much fun!

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  63. eimearee Avatar
    eimearee

    I think this is my favourite blog post of all time ever! (sucker for big dogs).

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  64. sebbie Avatar
    sebbie

    I’m very jealous Bruce, but shame on them for not letting you share their meat!

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  65. Evi in Iowa Avatar
    Evi in Iowa

    Bruce, I had a lovely lady black lab named Sophie who would love to play with you.

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  66. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Great pictures, Bruce!

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  67. Toffeeapple Avatar
    Toffeeapple

    Your new game looks very exciting. You are all having fun by the look of it.

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  68. julie Avatar
    julie

    oh bruce! how much fun you have with your humans.

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  69. josiekitten Avatar
    josiekitten

    Awwwwwwwwww fabulous. Glad you and your humans are having such a wonderful time!

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