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                     Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:40 pm 
 
 
                        
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 Yes, well I know you all know who I am, but I knew this just wouldn't be the same without my dazzling picture there.   cool
 
 Now, let's see. It's a nice day. I think I'll go to the lake and catch some fish.
 
 As the true intensity of my hunger overtook me, I realized that a trip to the lake would indeed be the best idea. Since fish is my favorite food, and the lake has a sufficient supply, I knew that I would not be disappointed. The soft grass soothed the bottom of my feet as I gracefully walked toward the lake. The sun was overhead, but shaded behind a cover of clouds. Just perfect if you ask me. I reached the lake and bent down to get a taste of the cool water. It felt nice and refreshing. This was indeed going to be a good day. I could feel it. It now occurred to me that the only thing that could make this day more wonderful was if my beloved Rudolph were to show up. A strong feeling inside of me told me that I would not be disappointed. I waited in content silence.
 
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                     Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:38 am 
 
 
                        
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			            I had gotten up that day to find myself all alone.  I hadn't been that way when I went to sleep mind you.  But here I was alone.  I sighed and got up.  Now where could I find my love?  I knew my kids were grown up now and seeing them would be rarer.  Too bad, but that was life.
 I looked around and thought I saw someone heading towards the lake.  I though that looked like a nice thing to do.  So, I followed them.
 
 Before long I saw it was Tzofiya.  "Good morning!"  I called.  Summer was not my favorite time of year.  It being so hot and sticky.
 
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                     Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:43 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            Before he called out to me, I knew he was coming. I turned to him smiling."Good morning! I knew you would find me here." I went to him to nudge his nose with mine. It was warm and glowing, and made me smile even brighter.
 "It sure didn't take you long." I looked back toward the water. The sun was reflecting brightly off the liquid crystal. It was beautiful, but it seemed to be saying that today was going to be a very hot one. I sighed, this bothered me slightly. A grumble from my stomach told me that it was time for breakfast.
 "Are you hungry?" I asked him, bending close to the water to eye the silver fish swimming around, clueless to the fate that awaited them.
 
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                     Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:53 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            I smiled and rubbed my big red nose back onto Tzofiya's.  It was glowing as it always did but it was softer because of her.  My nose knew I loved her.  Okay, I knew I loved her.
 "Oh, ah, yeah I can eat.  Looks hot today.  I can't wait for the fall to come."  I told her as I dipped my front feet into the water.  The coolness made the rest of my body cool down.  Which was nice.
 
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                     Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:24 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            I saw him get into the water and followed. I could tell from his expression that the water felt nice, and as I experienced it for myself, I found it to be wonderful. Despite the heat, the water somehow managed to stay cool. I agreed with him about the fall, there was no doubt that the cooler seasons were the best. I submerged myself a little further and drifted silently toward a fish, sneaking up on him and surprising him completely. I caught him between my teeth and brought him back to the shore where I waited for Rudolph to make a catch of his own.
 
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                     Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:58 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            I watched as Tzofiya had already caught a fish.  "Ah, good one!"  I chuckled.  I then swam out myself and looked for the silver color under the water.  It wasn't right away, but soon I had one in my sight.  I took off and caught it.
 I drug it back to shore and then spat it out.  "Should I make a fire?"  I did like mine cooked.  It was a nice smokey flavor.
 
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                     Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:49 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            "A fire sounds wonderful." I said to him. However, I didn't intend to wait for the fire. I took a bite of my fish to ease a bit of my hunger. I liked my fish both raw and cooked. However, I knew I'd be eating more, so the fire would be good for seconds. I took another bite and watched him make the fire. I knew Rudolph could make a good fire. He was just amazing all-together.         
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                     Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:43 am 
 
 
                        
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			            I made the fire in no time.  It wasn't too hard as I needed to be able to do it in the winter.  I loved winter but it could get cold without a fire or someone to cuddle with.
 I put my fish on a stick and then began to cook mine.  "I think the fire makes it even hotter.  Oh well."  He smiled.  My fur was getting sticky with sweat.
 
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                     Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:23 am 
 
 
                        
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			            The fire was making things hotter, but it was still nice. I finished my raw fish while he was cooking his, and I got up to go catch another. On my way to the water I gave Rudolph a nuzzle."That is why we have a refreshing lake to cool off in."
 I then went to the water and submerged myself in it. As more little silver fish flitted by me, I scooped one up and then brought it to the fire.
 
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                     Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:35 am 
 
 
                        
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			            I laughed.  "You're right.  A nice cool dip after a hot breakfast is nice."  I then began to eat my cooked fish.  It was nice and hot.  Just like I like it.  Steamy and smokey.
 I finished and then laid by the fire.  It was hot but it was also nice.  Fires were like that.  Like the soft glow of my nose.
 
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                     Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:48 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            After I cooked my second fish and ate it, I went to lie down with Rudolph by the fire. I snuggled up beside him and rested my chin on his head. Our body heat only made it hotter, but it was a good kind of hot. No matter how warm, when you're snuggled up to someone you love, it's always a good kind of warm. I knew I could still eat more, but I figured it was enough for now. I would take advantage of the opportunity I had to relax. Even though I was content with just relaxing all day with Rudolph, I asked him if there was anything he wanted to do."Is there anything thing you would like to do today, love?"
 
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                     Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:24 am 
 
 
                        
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			            I smiled at the snuggle.  It was nice.  I always enjoyed being close to Tzofiya.  I knew then it was going to be a great day.
 "Oh, I don't know.  What do you have in mind?  Now that the kids are grown up, what should we do?"  I chuckled.  He hadn't been alone in a long while.  Haveing 5 kids.
 
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                     Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:16 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            Kids...I thought for a moment. It was nice to be alone. But it would be nice to have more kids also. And since we were alone, we'd have a chance to go somewhere romantic. And maybe we could talk about having more kids. I smiled at the thought. I was sure Rudolph would agree with me. But for now, I would take advantage of our time alone.
 "Let's go somewhere we've never been." I told him.
 
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                     Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:24 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            I smiled.  "That sounds like a wonderful idea.  Do you have a place in mind?"  I asked her.  There were many places I hadn't been.  I could name plenty.  I thought maybe Tzofiya had already something in mind.         
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                     Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:03 pm 
 
 
                        
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			            I was hoping he would have an idea, but he didn't say anything. I assumed he was just being nice, and asking me my opinion. So like him. I smiled and thought about places to go. I knew there were many places neither of us had been, but none of them seemed as appealing as the mountains. The mountains were cold, but everywhere else I could think of was bound to be hot. But I figured it was worth a try. Most namrah liked to go to the beach during the summer, so I thought maybe that would be a good idea."How about the beach?" I asked him.
 
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