Ivor and Frankie at the Box Office Cafe
Rainbow Over Pako
After the dawn’s cold frost
Our morning walk was cool and crisp
But the autumn sun was shining
And we decided to head down to Pakington St
Affectionally known as “Pako”
A charming street with small rustic shops
And abundant alfresco-style cafes
We always go to our favourite venue
The ‘doggie friendly’ Box Office Cafe
Ivor Steven (c) May 2025
Good Morning!
“Are you Awake?”
” Of course! You just licked my face”
“It’s time for my brekkie”
“Oh Frankie, I’m warm and cozy here”
“I know, I slept here beside you”
“Temp’s only 3 Degrees, I’ll get up
when it warms up”
“Woof, woof!”
“Ok, you win”
(Hmmm, he always does)
Ivor Steven (c) July 4th 2024
Woof, Woof, Are You Listening (Written by Frankie)
Ah, there he is
On that silly old computer again!
“Woof, woof, stop!”
As I stomp my paw
On the keyboard
“Woof, woof
It’s time for our walkies”
Then he pretends not to hear me
“WOOF, WOOF”, I bark louder!
“Yes! Ok, as soon as I finish the next verse
I’ll get your lead and off we’ll go”
“Yeah
woof, woof
he heard me that time”
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Ivor Steven (c) April 2024
Saturday: My brother’s birthday party day
Frankie loves catching up with Aunty Tum
The birthday party feast
Frankie is impressed with the birthday cake.
Frankie makes himself comfortable after the party
Sunday: Ballarat’s Botanical Gardens & Lake Wendouree
It was time to visit the spectacular Botanical Gardens
With Frankie of course
The Picturesque Lake Wendouree
Frankie chats to the swan. Lawrie, Frankie, & me, sitting beside the Lake
Monday: Going back home to Geelong
Frankie’s happy in his car seat. The old Lal Lal Railway Station. The Lal Lal Falls Hotel
Frankie’s in his car seat. The historic Elaine Hotel. Elaine’s new Roadhouse Grocery Store.
The wind turbines near Elaine … but ironically, I’m running out of puff. It’s now 11.15pm Monday here in Geelong, and to produce this post has been a task on my little TV Computer … My desktop computer is back in Ballarat being repaired by my brother and the process could take a while …
My brother turned 71`and I turned 72 back in July, so this old Neil Young song seems appropriate for “Frankie’s Weekend”
Ivor Steven (c) October 2023
Against the Wind (a Tanka)
His ears are flapping
And his fluffy tail looks like
A propeller fin
Whirling in a gusty gale
Getting ready for take-off
Ivor Steven (c) Oct 2023
My Winter Haircut (a Haiku by Frankie)
“Haircut time Frankie”
“Hey boss, it’s zero outside
Winter is still here”
Ivor Steven & Frankie (c) August 2023
We’re at the Cafe
Frankie’s guarding our table
And his carrot cake
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Ivor Steven (c) August 2023
Frankie in hiding under the table … he knew he was naughty!
My Dog Has a Full Tank (a Tanka)
While I was away
My dog got up to mischief
Up on the table
A bag of smacko’s was gone
“Gutz”, had eaten all his treats
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Ivor Steven (c) March 2023
Walkie (a Haiku)
To explore his patch
He happily trots away
He then prances back
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Ivor Steven (c) February 2023
Holes In Doors
My owner left me
Locked up in the courtyard
Nothing unusual about that
He left me some biscuit treats
And a full bowl of water
However, he forgot
To close the wire security screen
Well, best I break in
And protect our kennel
“What would you have done?”
I started clawing and chewing
At the exposed wood door
Firstly, I dug a small hole
An opening I could bite
My industrious teeth into
Whoops and drats!
There was another layer
On the inside too!
I wasn’t sure why
My boss told me off
When he arrived home
I thought I was only trying to help
He didn’t appreciate my creativity
Time passed and Christmas arrived
My extended family
Were joking and laughing
At my aunt’s gift for Dad
Woof, woof. “A Doggie Door for me!”
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Ivor Steven (c) January 2023
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