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Diamond_Dog

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27. Two very hard workers.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 06:53 PM

Apr 11

And I think it’s wonderful that you show your appreciation, George.

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Flash! My wife Laurie as you've never seen her before. And "assistant". [View all] George McGovern Apr 11 OP

Shadow looks so exhausted...as if she had done all the physical labor Laurie no doubt did. SheltieLover Apr 11 #1

She is still. After lunch Shadow lay down. She's out. 💤 Laurie's taking a long break. Ty!!! George McGovern Apr 11 #4

Now that's a woman who knows how to get things done. Biophilic Apr 11 #2

And Laurie's laughing at your reply! Far as publishing, I got nothing to lose. Thanks Biophilic! George McGovern Apr 11 #6

Ahhh! The barn clothes wardrobe! I know it well! biophile Apr 11 #3

Yep. Next step Spray and Wash before starting a grubby load. Thank You biophile! George McGovern Apr 11 #8

Shadow would have you believe he did all the work Lifeafter70 Apr 11 #5

Shadow's a sly old dog. She'll make you think twice. I agree with you, Lifeafter70. Thank You! George McGovern Apr 11 #10

And she still looks beautiful. All natural without that Mara-Lago face and silicon lips. Marie Marie Apr 11 #7

I agree. Laurie shines from the inside out. Beautiful, indeed! Deuxcents Apr 11 #9

Awww Thank You Deuxcents. She smiled wide at your reply. George McGovern Apr 11 #12

Thank You Marie Marie! Laurie laughed at your comment. And I humbly agree. George McGovern Apr 11 #11

Yeah, she looks real thrilled Figarosmom Apr 11 #13

Believe it or not Laurie asked me to take the photo. Yes, she is. Thank You Figarosmom! George McGovern Apr 11 #15

She's tough jfz9580m Apr 11 #14

Laurie thanks you for your kind reply. Shadow is all that. Appreciate your remarks. George McGovern Apr 11 #16

The Supervisor and Site Security Have Checked Out for the Day. waterwatcher123 Apr 11 #17

Thank You waterwatcher123! You'd think so. But lunch is over. We're all going back out. George McGovern Apr 11 #21

Is that a critter down there in the "ditch picture"? calimary Apr 11 #18

Good eye calimary. It's a rock (we got lots of 'em) posing as a critter. Thank You! George McGovern Apr 11 #22

Aha! I've been a rock collector for decades. calimary Apr 11 #25

In that case, calimary George McGovern Apr 11 #38

Oooooooooooh YEAH!!! calimary Apr 11 #39

You Betcha' BobLover! George McGovern Apr 12 #42

Laurie is my kind of person. Bumbles Apr 11 #19

Awww Thank You Bumbles. Well, she's "holding" at 74. Still trying. But heck, 83's no small feat, I think. George McGovern Apr 11 #23

With a new hip in May, I might be able to join her. Bumbles Apr 12 #43

Just say the word Bumbles and she'd happily put you to work! Hoping surgery goes well! Thank You!! George McGovern Apr 12 #44

If that's a horse barn in the photo, I'll be there. Bumbles Apr 12 #45

It is a horse barn Bumbles. I have sent you a DU mail message explaining. Thanks! George McGovern Apr 12 #48

It is a well known fact that barking is totally, totally 💯 percent Polly Hennessey Apr 11 #20

As always Polly you are 100% clued-in. Please see "Addendum" post in which Shadow agrees with you. Thanks!! George McGovern Apr 11 #24

Beautiful women are beautiful no matter what they wear. Permanut Apr 11 #26

Thank You Permanut! Laurie beamed at your reply. George McGovern Apr 11 #31

Hey, you married up, man, so did I.. Permanut Apr 11 #36

Good Deal Permanut! Mine said she agrees. Thanks! George McGovern Apr 11 #37

Two very hard workers. Diamond_Dog Apr 11 #27

Thank You Kindly Diamond_Dog! For both comments. George McGovern Apr 11 #32

I wholeheartedly agree, Laurie is a beautiful woman. You are a lucky man, George McGovern MIButterfly Apr 11 #28

Blessedly so MIButterfly. Thank You. Shadow wears herself out. Have you seen this added-on post? George McGovern Apr 11 #33

No, I saw it just now with the link in your post MIButterfly Apr 11 #40

You're welcome! Usual, yup. I was sorry I disturbed her, she'd had a busy puppydog day. Thanks for asking! George McGovern Apr 12 #41

My dude, you got it all. A good dog & a beautiful wife. irisblue Apr 11 #29

Thank You So Much irisblue! Don't I know it. George McGovern Apr 11 #34

A determined woman who knows what needs to be done, and does it Bayard Apr 11 #30

She grinned and laughed and twinkled at your reply Bayard! Thank You! George McGovern Apr 11 #35

It's Bath Time! kooth Apr 12 #46

Well, she would have no doubt but we have a shower. That she did enjoy! Thank You! George McGovern Apr 12 #50

Laurie is my kind of woman. 1WorldHope Apr 12 #47

re: "dangerous with a backhoe" that's why we hired a professional 1WorldHope! George McGovern Apr 12 #51

Respect is still fully deserved, no matter who drove the backhoe 😂 1WorldHope Apr 12 #53

Yes, it is. Thank You. In fact our young neighbor did all the deep digging with his own machine. George McGovern Apr 12 #54

Someday I'd like to see Laurie with her feet up and a cold drink in hand Easterncedar Apr 12 #49

I'll try and remember to get you that picture Easterncedar, because it does occur. George McGovern Apr 12 #52