Met Janette Downtown Today

Poppy (CH Obvious Smart Alec) and Espy (Espen Van Valkin) met Jennette & David who raise Labradors, ShadyLake Kennels in Shady Dale, GA near Atlanta.

Dog Park on a hot August Day

Made new friends downtown.

Met Kat & Jack on Centre St. after visiting Steve & Luke at La Torre's Gallery & Gifts where Steve alway has a treat for Gunner & I.

Bouvier Des Flandres Set to Invade Downtown Farmer's Market

Saturday at around 10:30 AM the Downtown Fernandina Beach Farmer's Market will be invaded by four Bouv's and two of their friends.  Espy, Benson, Reagan and ZuZu and two of their friends will be at the farmer's market to make new friends.

Farmer's Market & Downtown

We got to the farmer's market late so there weren't many people there.  While downtown we met Karen.

Shrimp Fest 2014

Beatrice (mom), Steven, and Isabel hiding behind mom with me, Gunner and Carol are on the left.

DAD FLUNKS PHYSICAL THERAPY!!!

Just kidding, Ms. Stacey, of Advanced Rehabilitation,  made Dad's shoulder much better.  Thank you Stacey.  Dad referred to it as Pain & Torture.

Dinner at Sliders, then a walk downtown.

While downtown I met Jack, Pierce, Emily, and Finn.  It looks like their Dad's phone need a better flash if it is going to take pictures of a black dog at night.  Just so you know what I look like here is a picture of me and Gunner.

As we left Slider's we met Aimee.

It was nice to meet all of you, thanks for taking time to share a little love.  

Mom was telling someone about my friend Blitz, so here is a photo of us, when we were a little younger.

Easter Sunday and the Dog Park is closed.

Mom & Dad took Gunner & I downtown, we stopped by Amelia Fine Jewelry, but they were closed.  To keep us from sulking Mom put treats on the ledge for us, just like Gigi, John and James do.  Mom and Dad stopped by Amelia Island Coffee to get coffee and a cookie.   As we left we met Robin, who had lots of questions about me.

Robin & Espy

We then made our way around to La Torres Gallery & Gift for more treats.  As we were leaving we met Becky, who has a friend who has Bouvs.  Actually Becky was the 3rd or 4th person we met on the walk who knew Bouvs.

Becky & Espy

Got a hair cut today

Today I went to see Ms. Laurie at Passion-4-Pooches to get my summer cut.  Ms. Laurie trimmed me up while Mr. Jim bathed me.  Thanks Guys, I look really good.

Mom and Dad didn't let me go to the dog park today, they didn't want me to go in the pool with my new trim.  This evening we went to Petsmart for the Alumni Reunion.  Ms. Amber was there and took pictures of me and Gunner.

That my fur on the floor, it almost looks like another dog laying there.

Before

After

At Petsmart Alumni Reunion, got my CGC in November 2012.

Went to Petsmart today.

Mom & Dad went shopping in Jacksonville, so Gunner & I got to stop by Petsmart.  Ms. Amber told us there is going to be an Alumni Reunion on Thursday night at 7:00 PM.  Maybe we will see some friends from our training classes.  While there we met Taylor, and she wanted a picture of me.

Taylor, I am a Bouvier Des Flandres (cow dog of Belgium), I am 4 years old.  My call name is Espy and I weigh 140 lbs.  I am larger than the average Bouv.  I went through training from puppy obedience through Canine Good Citizen here at Petsmart, Amber and Jamie were my trainers.

Colonial Williamsburg

Group photo from 3rd Annual Spring Bouv Walk in Colonial Williamsburg, VA, photo by Amanda Donohue, my friend Jack's mother.  Jack in in the middle of the group, with the blue baseball cap, I am to the left of Jack.

While in Williamsburg for 3rd Annual Spring Bouv Walk we went to the Crust Cafe for dinner, as we were leaving we met Jen.

Shortly after that we met Nick, who thought it would be neat to "ride" me, I frequently get told that I am bigger than some miniature ponies.

Going to 3rd Annual Bouv Walk in Colonial Williamsburg.

Photo from 2nd Annual Bouv Walk

This year there are 26 people signed up, bring 1 or 2 dogs each.  It should be a great day.

Dad had to have some forms notarized.

So we met Holly the Notary, who has an Aussie.

More Friends from last Saturday's Farmer's Market

While at the Farmer's Market I met Annalara, Jack , Ashley and Chloe.

Great Spring Day

We had a nice walk through the Farmer's Market, followed by a walk downtown, with lunch at Happy Tomato.  We met Chelsea, Arlene, SarahKay and Jett while walking on Centre Street.

As I post his my page count is 11,998, two more to 12,000.

Met Madeline and Bridget downtown

My new friends Madeline & Bridget and their grandparents.

It Tuesday and the dog park is closed.

So Mom & Dad went downtown for lunch at Happy Tomato Cafe, where Rich always has a bacon treat for us.  On our way there we met Sonja and Maddie, visiting from Houston, Texas.

Laci & Gabby

While at the Farmer's Market I met Laci & Gabby, later as we went to Lunch at the 4th Street Deli I ran into them again.

The People I met today

I walked through the Farmer's Market and Downtown today and met lots of people.  Here are some who had their picture taken with me.

Jack Nominates His Teacher

My friend Jack has nominated his teacher, Mrs. Clark (Waynewood Elementry, Alexandria, VA) for "Sweetest Teacher of the Year" in Sprinkles Georgetown's contest.  Please go on Facebook and vote for Mrs. Clark by "liking" Jack's entry (the typed one).


https://www.facebook.com/sprinklesdc/photos/pcb.623232537732428/623232161065799/?type=1&theater

PS: Mrs. Clark won 1st Place.  Thank to any friends who voted and thanks to Sprinkles Cupcakes of Georgetown.

Another great Saturday downtown.

Started at the farmer's market, then a walk downtown, followed by lunch at Arte's.  Meet these nice young men outside of Amelia Fine Jewelry, after stopping by to get my treats.

After that it was a trip to the dog park, where I had a great time.  Dad wasn't too happy that I tried to eat a tennis ball, but we all had a good time.

Walking Downtown

We walked downtown today, taking the long route via Brett's.  As we left Brett's we met these nice people who had lots of questions about Gunner & I.

Farmer's Market

We managed to get to the Farmer's Market between bands of rain.  Met this nice couple as we walked through the market.

The City needs to pass an ordinance to allow me to continue visiting the Dog Friendly restaurants.

It has been brought to the attention of the City Commission that Fernandina Beach does not have an ordinance authorizing "dog friendly" restaurants.

 In the seven years mom & dad have been back in Fernandina they have taken my predecessor Bailey, myself and Gunner to the many dog friendly restaurants in town.  I have met an made many friends on these trips.

Please take the time to visit " https://www.facebook.com/DogFriendlyFernandina " on Face Book and "Like" the page and leave a comment supporting dog friendly Fernandina.

Take the time to visit " http://www.fbfl.us/Directory.aspx?DID=84 " and e-mail the city officials expressing your support for a common sense ordinance with minimum permit fees.

Take the time to leave a comment on this page.

Farmer's Market and walk downtown.

Got to meet lots of nice people today, visited the Farmer's Market, had our treats at La Torre's and Amelia Fine Jewelry and had a slice of bacon at Happy Tomato.

At the Farmer's Market I met these nice young ladies.

Another friend at the Farmer's Market

Stopped by La Torre's for cookies and met Spider Man

Met these nice young ladies at Fantastic Fudge as we were headed to Happy Tomato, hoping that Richard would give us some bacon while Mom & Dad had lunch.  Richard wasn't there, but we still got our bacon. 

Going to 3rd Annual Spring Bouvier Walk

Dad is planning on taking Gunner and me to visit some cousins in Colonial Williamsburg, in April.

December Bouv  Walk in Colonial Williamsburg

Visit the event on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1414662168767371/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&source=1

Dad had T-shirts made.

Some Cousins Pulling a Sulky

Qika & Lulu (the bouv ladies in pink)

Click link below to see video, 2.87 miles, top speed 14.5 mph, average speed 7.5 mph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZIUpROfv9o&feature=youtu.be

Farmer's Market before Christmas

I meet new people everywhere I go, in this case the Fernandina Beach Farmer's Market.  Stop by 7th Street on Saturday morning and maybe we will meet.

Amazon Smile Supports the Nassau Humane Society

If you shop on Amazon you can support the Nassau Humane Society, just follow this link, click start shopping and then bookmark the URL for future shopping trips.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-2667141

Wow, over 11000 pageviews.

Thanks to all of my friends for taking the time to view my blog.

Met lots of great people downtown yesterday, it started off with a car that followed us for 3 blocks until dad parked the jeep.  Then proceeded to sever groups as we walked downtown,  hope to hear from some of them.  Even had one car stop to take my picture.

My e-mail is espythebouv@gmail.com, please send the photos of us.