Only Riley is brave enough to wrestle with this Saint Bernard. They have a special bond, those two.
We’ve had Simon since he was a puppy. He is huge, even for a Saint. A gentle giant most of the time. A dog that sleeps with kittens and goats. A dog that has never killed anything, except the kid’s pet chipmunk, but that was simply a mishap with a large paw. A sad day, that.
UNLESS…one acts suspicious.
Like the the big, burly delivery guy that took off running and started screaming like a little girl when he noticed Simon galloping his way. Simon thought that was suspicious. He chased the poor man around in circles, growling fiercely. Meanwhile, I stood by helplessly flapping my arms. Eventually, the man managed to jump in his truck and roar off. I don’t think he’ll be back. I don’t blame him.
It’s not much better if he likes you. He will run between your legs and suddenly you are riding around on a dog. It makes you feel a little foolish.
The other night Levi’s employee drove up to Windy Ridge, in the dark, to collect his paycheck. By the time he made it to the door he was bewildered and stuttering.
“Did Simon give you a ride to the door?” I ask.
“Y-y-y-es” he stutters.
Poor fellow.
That is one big dog! Some people just don’t know how to deal with or understand (big)dogs. lol
I grew up with a german shepard. She played with my pet rabbit, cats,other dogs and loved playing in the sprinklers. She even barked and grabbed the seat of our teeter totter if she thought we were going to high. She always seemed like “Nana” from Peter Pan. Your dog LOOKS like “Nana”. 😀
Oh that is hilarious!
Gotta love big dogs with fun, protective hearts.
Do you still have your donkey?
Happy day to you Jen.
Oooh..cute! I come from a big dog loving family.
: )
Julie M.
Darling, you should make a movie of your life! Or at least write a book about it (best seller). Then Disney will make the movie… 🙂 Yours, Ninni
Oh my….one more thing we have in common! We have a giant dog as well, although he’s still a puppy!! I love your blogposts….always inspiring or humorous!
Oh my gosh! Too funny! Wow!
Wow!! That is one huge dog!
Now THAT sounds like the makings of a good blog. Chronicles of Simon. 😀
Oh my goodness, Jen! He’s like a pony!!! And what a sweet, funny bedtime story. I love how your joy comes out in your writing!
LOL..too funny!!
Hee hee..Great post! I love big dogs! We have always had Siberian Huskies but not even they can compare to good ole’ Simon!
Too funny! Thanks for the laugh! He sounds just like the Weimaraner we had.
That’s hilarious. Your words create such a fun mind picture.
I love big dogs and I love the way you write. I can just see that dude screeching to high heaven… ROFL
what a lovely memory for th kids to have. i have a similar memory from when we lived on a farm in missouri. our dogs bobi and laica followed us around everywhere getting into everything. I miss those dogs!
nice,good thing he’s so gental:)
LOL…. ya ppl are scared of Trigger because he’s a big German Shepherd… And he is one of the friendliest dogs around!!
oh my goodness I am dying! Our Reno would do the same thing if he was loose to greet visitors! I am crying I am laughing so hard!
That is one GINORMOUS dog!!! Looks like the boys have fun with it though!!LOL!!
LOL!! Thanks for a good laugh!!
LOL almost peed my pants reading this. The visual of a man screaming like a girl gets me every time.