Monday, 16 March 2015

Wire-haired fox terrier problems (2)


This is the second of an occasional series of short posts dealing with life problems affecting (but surely not unique to) my own breed.

  • Have you ever aspired to overtake a high speed train?
  • Are you convinced you really could bring down a Monarch of the Glen?
  • Winged flight - do you feel our feathered friends have an unfair advantage?

Todays today's topic is:

Excess of Ambition versus Realistic Goals…
I could run faster than that train if only I were allowed. 

The scent of a deer! I'm after it. Of course my legs are long enough...

One day I'll grow wings...

Writers more illustrious than myself have addressed this issue, and their words will, I hope, suffice.


William Shakespeare (Macbeth)
I have no spur
To prick the sides of my intent, but only
Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself,
And falls on th'other. . . .


Ah, but a man's dog's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for? 
ROBERT BROWNING, "Andrea del Sarto"

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26 comments:

  1. Kinley Westie16 March 2015 at 06:58

    I feels your pain Bertie.

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  2. Brinley Westie16 March 2015 at 07:44

    It's just part of our terriertude....

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  3. Bella Roxy & Macdui16 March 2015 at 08:00

    Sounds like Spring is in the air around you, Bertie! You're becoming quite philosophical.

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  4. Julie16 March 2015 at 08:55

    But I finks you CAN do all those things Bertie!
    How could anyone doubt you?
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  5. Tootsie16 March 2015 at 09:48

    Realistic Goals are for humans, not us, Bertie!

    :)
    Tootsie

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  6. Unknown16 March 2015 at 09:52

    Tootsie said it right. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  7. Yamini MacLean16 March 2015 at 10:41

    Hari OM
    Browning's onto it; Bertie lad, never stop pondering such things, for 'tis only by attempting what seems impossible, that the possible reveals itself.

    ...though I wouldn't be planning any venison dishes quite yet... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  8. My Mind's Eye16 March 2015 at 11:07

    Well Bertie I, Madi, think a man with ambitions and lofty goals is to be admired!! Now that being said...stay away from the birds...if they get excited they can be MESSY!!
    MOL MOL MOL
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  9. Gus16 March 2015 at 11:14

    Dear Bertie: Be sure to wear a parachute when you take your first flight.

    We Believe
    Gus and Teka

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  10. easyweimaraner16 March 2015 at 11:43

    oh I'm sure you can be faster than a train, and you can run faster than a deer and wit enough treats you will get wings once...nothing is impawsible for a dog, right?
    easy rider

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  11. Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady16 March 2015 at 12:46

    Head in the clouds, feet on the ground - that is our motto!

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  12. Sweet William The Scot16 March 2015 at 13:17

    If only I had wings
    I’d fly beyond the rainbows door
    In search of heavens stardust shore
    Where long forgotten dreams
    will all come true.
    Dream on Bertie.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  13. Frankie Furter and Ernie16 March 2015 at 14:10

    Ambitious Dreams are what make the world FUN, Bertie. Dream ON.. Buddy.

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  14. Cowspotdog16 March 2015 at 14:38

    the heart and mind are willing - it is just the body you inhabit that isn't - such is our torment Bertie

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  15. tubby3pug16 March 2015 at 14:59

    Ob Bertie your ambition is what makes you so much FUN, Frankie and Ernie are spot on. Dream big

    retro rover

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  16. rottrover16 March 2015 at 16:03

    Bertie, for me it's trash trucks, skunks (ooo I LOVE them) and, yeah, birds of any sort. Especially ducks....Well at least I don't feel so alone...

    -Otto

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  17. Taryn16 March 2015 at 16:51

    I LOVE that 2nd photo. It is a gorgeous shot!

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  18. Craig16 March 2015 at 17:11

    You don't run after the train Bertie, you have Gail buy you a first class ticket.

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  19. The Adventures of the LLB Gang16 March 2015 at 18:34

    There is so much we could do...if only we were allowed :-)!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  20. Murphy16 March 2015 at 20:20

    You are so much more than anyone can see with their eyes!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  21. Anonymous16 March 2015 at 20:46

    You can do anything Bertie.....and yes there is things we know we could do....if THEY would let us!

    The Mad Scots

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  22. Angus17 March 2015 at 12:52

    Faster than a train, faster than a deer. It must be Bertie the Superdog ! Keep on believing it !

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  23. STELLA and RORY from Down Under17 March 2015 at 21:16

    Howdy Bertie. Yep, it's always good to dream big. We still wish we could ride in a train, sigh. We wish you could chase deer too. It would be fun for you, but probably not for the deer. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
    P.S. Bertie, if you saw mum in her nightie in the morning it would put you off your breakfast!

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  24. Sweet William The Scot17 March 2015 at 21:57

    Today is the day fer the wearin' o' the green. I am the green checker, oh no you have no green on. Go to jail go Go directly to Jail. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  25. ann @ studiohyde18 March 2015 at 09:13

    I think you put it into words much better than WS.

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  26. Duncan 18 March 2015 at 13:59

    As you think, so shall you be!!

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