Monday 11 January 2016

Posing problems


Down at Duthie Park on Saturday morning, Gail wanted me to pose in front of the flagpole. I believe the idea was to demonstrate that we had almost clear skies and NO wind. It was also a wee bit frosty.

Now generally, when Gail whisks out the camera, I have learned it's best to sit down and look hopeful. Sometimes, treats are forthcoming.

But in winter there is a problem with this approach, as I'm sure you will understand.

Who likes to get a cold bottom? Not me for sure.

So I find the optimum strategy is to squat in a 'hovering' position. A bit like (I'm told) the more fastidious type of human female does when using a public 'convenience'.


However, this is not a comfortable stance to hold for more than a few seconds…

24 comments:

  1. BOL Bertie! I can't blame ya for squattin though, a frosty booty is no fun!

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  2. We think you should see the treat BEFORE you sit....just sayin'.

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  3. Or perhaps Gail could bring a nice cashmere blanket along for you to sit on? Just an idea...:)

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    1. Excellent idea Craig. So nice that at least one reader understands how I should be treated. Thank you!

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  5. Oh that is so funny Bertie...the hoovering pose...I luffs it!
    It is certainly getting colder now so you will have plenty of opportunity to perfect this pose
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  6. Crikey Bertie ... Too funny mate! Mum remembers that hovering position from our Lucy. She was very fastidious about where she placed her pretty little bottie.

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  7. LOL. Squatting is hard, but good for the muscles so I hear. I'm not much for posing in the winter either.

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  8. you need a pillow when you have to sit for a photo... icicles at a doggies butt aren't comfy LOL

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  9. OMCs BERTIE I HAD TO TAKE OVER THE KEYBOARD. MOM IS LOLING AND HAS FALLEN OUT OF THE CHAIR AND SHE CANNOT GET UP. OH THIS IS ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. BRAVO TO GAIL FOR THE SPOT ON ANGLE OF THE HOVER!! MOM SAYS SHe KNOWS HOW HARD IT IS TO HOLD THE 'HOVERING' FOR TOO LONG. My human grandma USED TO TELL mom NOT TO SIT ON THE cold BRICK HEARTH BECAUSE IT CAUSED hemorrhoids. NEXT TIME GAIL INSISTS YOU POSE ON THE FROZEN TUNDRA feel free to use this old wives tale to save your tush!
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  10. Hari Om
    Hehheh, my gramma also told me not to sit on cold concrete in case of 'the piles'... So Bertie, I'd be demanding a portable pose cushion if I wuz you.... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  11. Bertie - You are very wise.

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  12. BOLBOL!!! I know that stance very well Bertie, I don't like a cold or wet bottom!!
    Smileys!
    Arty

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  13. good thing your bottom did not get stuck.
    stella rose

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  14. Hey Bertie!
    Wow, I totally agree that no one likes a frigid rump! BOL Love your hover technique...I gotta try that one.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Police Commish

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  15. WE think that if SHE wanted you to Sit on the Cold Hard Damp pavement... SHE should have had the Forethought to have brought a "BEAR" Butt Skin RUG fur you to have done it on...

    Pee S.... Our MOM just hates that HOVER thingy... that ladies do... beclaws apparently they are not very good at it... BUTT that may just be her... being a Crouch Butt... OOOPS we mean GROUCH Butt. Just sayin.

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  16. BOL it doesn't look like your hiney is touching the ground

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  17. BOL! Momma said your pose looked familiar. Obviously your momma should be bringing a blanket for you to pose on in the future!

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  18. We are gonna try that post BOL!!

    Keep Calm & Bark On!

    Murphy & Stanley

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  19. Well ones bottom could become frozen to the ground in the time it takes to get the perfect pose. Like when ones bottom falls through the seat of said public 'convenience' and one cannot free oneself. Yep the flag on the flagpole is not moving so we get the drift there is NO wind other than the wind Bertie is passing with his bum in the air.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  20. Oh, the things we must do for treats...no doggy likes a frozen behind!

    Wyatt and Tegan

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  21. Thats right my Bertie......demand treats for sitting....your so smart!!

    wags
    Addi

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  22. Bertie! haha!
    I hope you got some good treats for all that effort. I hear squats are good for the quads

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