The delayed WP Weekly Photo Challenge called for expressions of “Mine”. It seems to me “Mine” is a matter of perspective.
This is my morning idyll. Unless it’s raining, I begin my day here, in my special spot, next to the Manel Bowl* on the balcony outside my bedroom – in my chair, with my tea, my book and iPad, my phone all to hand – and of course at least one of my girls for company.
But from Maggie’s perspective
I’ve got it all wrong! She says it’s “my water bowl”
and definitely “my chair”, which she’ll guard jealously against invasion by either her human or her sister!
By the way, look what popped up for the photo shoot this morning! After a month off, it looks as if the Manel might be once again in a blooming cycle.
Seems this post crosses challenges: Jake’s “Favourite Spot” and the Weekly Photo
Challenge “Mine”. Do pop across to see other entries.
The Wanderlust Gene 
It’s seems a good morning. For Maggie! 😀
Always a good time of day, for Maggie 🙂
Aah, what a lovely spot to spend quiet mornings in! Can see why Maggie would stake a claim 🙂
Taking her side, eh?
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May be we should give to our pets the opportunity to express themselves!!! 😉
Oh, my dear, Maggie does it without needing to be asked 🙂
I just read the most gorgeous piece about a relationship with a dog – thought you might enjoy 🙂
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1438901
Dear TWLG…
It has been so funny!!! I can see myself absolutely reflected on that piece!!!!
I can still remember when Sigh came to our house…The first thing I said to C. was: “But she will never sleep in our bed. NO way”…Well..One year later I gave up…And yes, it was ME…I do not know if you can understand Spanish, but one of my first posts was “Mi Border Collie es particular. Cuando duerme, lo hace como los demás?”..You can see the pics…
We take Sigh everywhere with us…Even look for dog-friendly hotels…
We are crazy about her…
I just want to thank you for finding the article and for thinking about me…
Your blog is absolutely fascinating…Like your own life…
Thanks again, a keep in touch through the bloggosphere!!
A hug!
So glad it hit a nerve – it did with me too! I don’t know whether you’ve met my girls – the Misses Kotte, as I call them – they have their own page of course https://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/projects/#
Hugs from here from all of us 🙂
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Hehehe….Maggie made me laugh. She does have a very proprietary air about her, as she commandeers your favourite spot. 🙂
I love how you approached the challenge from two perspectives! Your blog is always a winner from mine. 😉
Dear thing you are 🙂
I really like your personal space (well, when your pooch lets you have the space!). Life is so rushed and busy, this seems to me to be time to stop and enjoy yourself.
I suppose when you’re working, you claim ‘space’ by taking an early morning run, or walking the dog. For me, living here in the tropics, the cool of the early morning is a special time, to be savoured along with the knowledge that I can linger, and not have to rush off to work, or match my needs with the timetables of others. It’s pure bliss – even more so because I share it with Maggie, or Miss, or Podi, or combinations thereof, or all three … 🙂
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Maggie rules!
I would never want to leave this spot…so peaceful.
It’s a marvellous spot, i must say and the only thing that drives me off it is the encroaching sun … but by then it’s time for breakfast anyway 🙂
Great take on the challenge. Love the two perspectives.
I thought a little story was needed Rachael – glad you liked it 🙂
I love your “angle” on this.
Spreading the joy, Michelle … life with these Girls is always such fun 🙂
I love your morning spot and I did notice the new bloom 🙂
Even from Maggie’s perspective, I still love the spot.
I wish I could sit outside every morning, but I’d probably blow away…
Oh? So it’s windy down there on your chair overlooking the bay? All year round, or just now, in the autumn?
All year. But we do get a nice day now and again and thats when I run out to my chair 😉
Oh good, because I always picture you there 🙂
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Precious!
Whose side are you on? Get up for a minute to look at something, and Maggie’s taken my spot! It’s mine 🙂
I agree you deserve way more respect! Still, she is beautiful! 😉
Oh yes, she’s a filmstar!
Beautiful post. Love your morning spot!
It’s a real treat, Amy, that’s for sure 🙂
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I really love your two perspectives, and what an idyllic spot.
You’re right – simply gorgeous way to start the day! Thanks for your support 🙂
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Great company you’ve got there 🙂
Oh yeah – the best! Don’t get me wrong, I do like people, its just that hanging out with The Girls never fails to make me happy 🙂
Great work for this week photo challenge 🙂
am jealous that you have such a fine morning tea spot
Not for long, Tinky – goodness knows where I’ll be able to perch, when I go home!
It’s lovely to have a favoured spot. Your’s is particularly lovely. At our apartment we are a captive audience but at our house, the G.O has given up asking me where do you want to sit? He just heads for the corner of the front verandah 🙂
Ahhh – the front veranda sounds lovely, Ella – shame about the scarcity of choice in apartment living. I have to say i’m lapping up ‘my’ spot, knowing I’m against the clock here – another thing to be given up//// reconciled to 🙂
Maggie has the right idea… 😆
Bless her 🙂