これは朝散歩から帰って、つまらなさそうに寝そべっているところ。今朝の公園は人間にとって肌寒いほどの天気だったので、反対にワンコには快適な朝。とにかく散歩を長引かせようと、タイガは公園で私をあちこち引っ張り回りました。
帰宅して、私がリビングに用があって入ると、こうやって上目遣いで「退屈」を訴えてきます。
Taiga with her sulking look in her eyes, after coming home from her morning walk. It was quite chilly in the park for humans, but very invigorating for dogs. She tried to prolong the walk leading me into many directions.
At home, she puts on this melancholy look every time I enter the living room to show how bored she is.
お昼ご飯の後、近所でのオシッコ散歩時も、とぼけた顔でそのまま長い散歩にしようと試みます。真夏の間は高温のアスファルトがきつくてそそくさと帰宅していたので、今はその埋め合わせのよう。家の前の食用菊「十五夜」が少し咲き進んできました。
After lunch, we go out for her peeing in the neighbourhood. During the summer months, the metalled road is too hot and she used to turn back right after her business. Now, she tries to make it into a regular long walk.
The edible chrysanthemum in front of the house is looking prettier.
だんだんとスーパーのパック入り菊らしくなってきました。
道を通りがかる人たちに褒められると嬉しい。
Passers-by have been complimenting.
This is the most popular variety of edible chrysanthemum in the supermarket.
ノコンギク「桃山」も少しずつ開花しています。
ノコンギク「桃山」も少しずつ開花しています。
The wild Japanese aster with pink flowers also looking better than before.
この品種は本当に儚い。「桃山」が欲しくて北海道と四国の山野草に熱心なお店に数年前からリクエストしてありますが、いつまでたっても「品切れ」の表示になっていました。それが去年の秋にメルカリで見たときは目を疑うほどで、即座にポチりました。その一度限りの出品だったので、今ある苗は絶対に絶やしたくない。
There are several cultivated varieties of wild aster but this one is really delicate. Since several years ago, I have been requesting a shop in Hokkaido and Shikoku for this variety, but they still have the "sold" sign on their site. So, when a private seller offered this on the site used by individuals, I snatched it right away. That was the only time I ever saw this variety.
After getting inside and having her feet cleaned, Taiga remained in the porch. Every time I passed by, she turned her head slightly towards me. If she thinks she is effectively sending me a message, I am not buying it.
