G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
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44 thoughts on “My Furry Canadian Cousins”
Doggies!! They are sweet and this photo is fab! Serendipity is alive and well; our neighbor has a new dog, a little poodle whose name is Archie! Great to see you, dear Ivor π₯°
Aw! All cute…Mungo, Kelly, Archie…and Robin! π Robin has a great veggie garden!
Such a gorgeous place! Such sweet doggies to love! Such kind, lovely family to enjoy! All of that equals a wonderful time! π You are in good hands, Ivor! π
(((HUGS))) and β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ to all there!!!
Weβve been into Sidney and had walk up and down Beacon Road to the waterfront and back β¦ and now back βhomeβ lunch β¦ my body clock is yet to adjust, so Iβm retiring for a mid afternoon nanna nap π΄ ππ¨π¦ππΆ
I was just thinking, the pups already love you and are going to miss you GREATLY when your visit comes to it’s conclusion. They look like THE sweetest pups!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ Please give them some pats and love for me! π
The pups have the bestest of owners and they will fine when I leave. I was chatting to my cousin and she has the same breed (cavaliers) for over 40 years!!! β¦ so they certainly in loving and caring hands β¦ I fly out to Edmonton on Tuesday to meet up with my other cousin and, Maureen, and then we doing a road trip back to Vancouver Island, via the βRockyβsβ β¦ πΆπππ¨π¦
Thank you kindly, Dwight β¦ after a touring the lovely seaside town of Sidney, when I got βhomeβ I had to have a nanna nap π΄ β¦ my body clock is still out of sync
Lovely grounds and a gorgeous view. Is this your cousin’s permanent residence or a vacation house? I was under the impression you were visiting cousins in Montreal, not Vancouver Island. My mistake. Enjoy every minute of your holiday, dear Ivor. π₯°ππΆπΆπΆπ€
Doggies!! They are sweet and this photo is fab! Serendipity is alive and well; our neighbor has a new dog, a little poodle whose name is Archie! Great to see you, dear Ivor π₯°
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Itβs nice to be a solid ground, Nancy β¦ Iβve slept soundly and I am ready for todayβs adventure ππ€π¨π¦π
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Yeah, I’ll take solid ground any day! π Have a blast, dear Ivor! ππ₯³
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You’ve a virtual fortune in dog flash sitting on you! Thanks for the pix!
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My cousins are super friendly and Iβm rested up and ready for todayβs adventure π€ππ¨π¦
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It looks lovely, Ivor π
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Thank you, Robbie β¦ a gorgeous start to my Canadian adventures ππ¨π¦πΆ
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So happy to see you there safe and surroundes by doggos! It looks amazing there enjoy πππ
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Thank you kindly, Willow β¦ Iβm rested up and ready for my Canadian adventures π€ππ¨π¦πΆ
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What a beautiful view, and adorable cousins, too!
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Thank you kindly, Lois β¦ Iβm all rested up and ready for todayβs activities πππ¨π¦
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Hope you are having a safe and enjoyable trip. My Chiropractor is from Canada and is as sweet as can be.
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Thank you kindly, Dabir β¦ and Canada is awesome ππ¨π¦
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Cute canines.
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Yep, thatβs for sure, Andrew πΆ
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Aww, they are all adorable.
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They certainly are, Sadje πππΆ
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enjoy πππ
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they are so cute and your cousin is too. ) enjoy –
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I just told my cousin, Robin, that heβs cute like his doggies β¦ ππΆ
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a compliment for sure )
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YAY!!! π I’m so excited for you, Ivor!!! π
Aw! All cute…Mungo, Kelly, Archie…and Robin! π Robin has a great veggie garden!
Such a gorgeous place! Such sweet doggies to love! Such kind, lovely family to enjoy! All of that equals a wonderful time! π You are in good hands, Ivor! π
(((HUGS))) and β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ to all there!!!
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Weβve been into Sidney and had walk up and down Beacon Road to the waterfront and back β¦ and now back βhomeβ lunch β¦ my body clock is yet to adjust, so Iβm retiring for a mid afternoon nanna nap π΄ ππ¨π¦ππΆ
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Good! All good! π
Yes, catch up on your sleep and rest. π
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I was just thinking, the pups already love you and are going to miss you GREATLY when your visit comes to it’s conclusion. They look like THE sweetest pups!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ Please give them some pats and love for me! π
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The pups have the bestest of owners and they will fine when I leave. I was chatting to my cousin and she has the same breed (cavaliers) for over 40 years!!! β¦ so they certainly in loving and caring hands β¦ I fly out to Edmonton on Tuesday to meet up with my other cousin and, Maureen, and then we doing a road trip back to Vancouver Island, via the βRockyβsβ β¦ πΆπππ¨π¦
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So cute! Relax and enjoy!!
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Thank you kindly, Dwight β¦ after a touring the lovely seaside town of Sidney, when I got βhomeβ I had to have a nanna nap π΄ β¦ my body clock is still out of sync
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It does take a few days. How long are you staying!
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Until the 17th September ππ¨π¦
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:>) That is great!
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Lovely grounds and a gorgeous view. Is this your cousin’s permanent residence or a vacation house? I was under the impression you were visiting cousins in Montreal, not Vancouver Island. My mistake. Enjoy every minute of your holiday, dear Ivor. π₯°ππΆπΆπΆπ€
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My cousinβs have retired to the Island after living in living in Calgaryβ¦ πππ¨π¦
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They are pretty cute.
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Adorable fuzzy cousins and looks like you’re right at home, covered with doggies.
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Yes, Iβm in doggie paradise, Gigi πΆππ¨π¦
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Who could blame you. π Looks like so much fun.
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The little puppy Mungo is only 3 months old and he is so much fun
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Such cute furry cousins, and lovely scenery. Enjoy your adventures, Ivor. πΆπ³π
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Thank you so much, Eugi β¦ and the weather has been perfect, 25βC πππ¨π¦
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You’re welcome, Ivor.
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Oh, I love your furry cousins. π
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Theyβre certainly very cute and cuddly, Sue πΆπππ¨π¦
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