It was a cold and windy day in late April
And the beavers were busy down by the lake.
The chill in the air did nothing
To dampen the enthusiasm of Ruby and Simmie —
Look at those ears fly!
Being down at the lake
Means only one thing: swimming fun!
(That’s Ruby jumping in so elegantly.)
Later on, Simmie showed me the true meaning
Of prancing as I enjoyed the view across the water
And dreamed of warmer days.
For more spring serenades, please visit: Our World.
Lady Fi 
snow fell on the last day of april in here…
it’s a joy to see them play in the water, no matter if it’s cold or hot!
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Dearest Lady-fi; At first, I checked the word ‘Prance’ 🙂 Made me feel warm as I could know your LOVE for them♡♡♡
Thank you SO much for Hosting and your comments despite my absence♪
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
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Beautiful Beavers, and your dog, fantastic jumper.
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I love that leaping shot!
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I think your pups and I share the same love of spring! These photos are glorious! Thank you!
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Lovely photos, those beavers are amazing loggers.
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Interesting about the beavers. They are a symbol of sovereignty in Canada but I don’t think I have ever seen one.
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They love the water!! Good to see them having a blast! 🙂
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Those beavers have been very busy…goodness!
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Oooh, you’d better watch out not to go too close to that tree… 🙂
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Hi Fiona,
yes, indeed, the last days are really cold. Bute the lake and your dogs are wonderful and warm.
Best rrgards, Synnöve
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awwww…pup shots always a fav
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Such beautiful friends you have there.
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Hello, Ruby and Simmie are beautiful dogs. They do look like they are loving the lake and just running free. Great photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
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Great shot of Ruby jumping in!
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Look at that crazy tree! I bet it will fall soon. It still looks very cold!
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Simmie prances so beautifully, but then they both are adorable. Lovely photos.
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dogs sure know how to have fun!
i am always fascinated with beaver activity.
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How wonderful
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So nice and cool photos!
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Glad to see the lake scenes again. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Worth a Thousand Words
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I have beavers in a creek on my property, what a pain in the neck they are!
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Other than feeling a bit chilled, I very much enjoyed your pictures!
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All that tree needs is a gentle push! I see the trees weren’t in leaf yet, but at least the lake ice is gone. Water must be chilly though!
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The trees are very much in leaf now – along with the pollen!
Lady Fi wrote: > >
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fur-wrapped joy. 🙂
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As beautiful as it looks and as happy as the dogs look, it also looks COLD…brrrrrr…:)JP
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Caught in mid light. Looks like someone will soon have yell out “timber!”
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How nice walk along the lake, very nice !!
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Beautiful photos. My favorite is the last one. 🙂
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Busy beavers, prancing leaping dogs, and a gorgeous view. What more can one ask for? 🙂
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Always happy to prance with you and your friends…
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They look so happy!
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Cold but beautiful, and the dogs certainly look happy!
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Fiona, you always capture the most beautiful moments! What faaaaaaaaabulous photographs!
And I must be part dog because, like Ruby and Simmie, cold and windy days don’t dampen my enthusiasm either – ha!
Love the shot of the tree!
Have a super week, my friend!
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Such rich and glorious colour. Dogs are such a great reminder to be happy, aren’t they?
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I’m guessing your beautiful dogs like the cold at least as well, or better, than they do the warmer months! Simmie is prancing with delight! Both dogs are elegant and beautiful in motion!!
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So beautiful!
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Sweet pups, gorgeous blue water!
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Spring is coming to your world – the long days of summer are not far behind!
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they are so lovely – beautiful shots !!!
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You are such a nice story teller that made me think what’s next and made my heart prance with your dogs.
Yoko
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Oh my–that tree does not have long to live! Springtime looks happy where you are!
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LOL I felt like the beaver was creating a unique sculpture!
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Beautiful pics.
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Beavers and doggies leave their own impressionable mark as do the energetic clouds above.
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Beautiful photo of your dog jumping into the water.
Best regards, Irma
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Oh my goodness! Look what the beavers have done! We don’t get that in southern England! 🙂 And a fine entry by Ruby!
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That must have been a cold swim for them, sweet happy dogs.
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Seeing beaver would be great! What a world!
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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Yes, now that is prancing!!
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I wouldn’t like the beaver with a bite that big. 🙂
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Now that’s what I call a swimming pool Fiona 🙂 Is this your back garden again? I thought you had relocated?
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We have moved further round the shore of the same lake. It’s about 20 mins away on foot through the woods now.
Lady Fi wrote: > >
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Lovely!
Joyful!
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wow, that tree won’t last long. I’ve never seen beavers in action or better – product of their action.
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such a glorious spot and such happy pups
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They remind us that everyday should be entered with a bit of a prance. Happy spring.
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my first reaction to the ¾ gnawed tree was … why didnt you finish your dinner …
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You have such enthusiastic dogs!!!!!
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Your beautiful dogs and lake shot steal the show ~ sweet photo!
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
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Fascinating pics!
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Beavers are always busy … I would like to watch a beaver.
This photo reminds me, always, Oscar.
Nice photos.
hugs
· LMA · & · CR ·
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Dressage for dogs! And a gold medal, surely, for your golden boy!
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Stunning photos of the Pups!
Also, the beavers must be having a PARTY!!
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The dogs look lovely! I don’t think that tree will stand much longer.
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Nice to see the dogs enjoy the water! They don’t mind the cold do they. It soon will be summer. lovely photos.
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In the 2nd photo it looks like she is running on the water. Lovely snap
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Such inviting photos! I cannot believe the damage beavers have done to the tree in your first photo. I have been wanting to see one since I saw a documentary about their habits.
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Ruby and Simmie are beautiful. They are really enjoying themselves.
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Wonderful series and photos, love the first one with the tree
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I envy their prancing in the water.
Take 25 to Hollister
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povero albero! spero gli stiano curando bene la ferita! Le altre immagini incantevoli, come sempre :-)(
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Hello,
I’ve just discovered your blog and find it amazing!
Have a nice day
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So nice to see you here. Thank you for your kind words.
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Ah, that reminded me of Oscar!!
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So lovely said ” Spring serenades”!!…And such joy captured in pictures! Beautiful moments! A lovely weekend to you!
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You have captured the scene so beautifully! What a wonderful lake to live nearby!
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They hold the spirit up high! Great capture across the lake and sad state of the tree to be cut down soon
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Superb this jump !! but water should be cold
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I like the photo of the half chewed tree showing the beavers’ work, and the dog was captured beautifully jumping into the lake.
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