When you last saw Bernard, he was mulling things over.
Because he was in a playful mood, he was contemplating what to do next. The sure sign that Bernard is in a playful mood is ears pinned back.
Another sure sign is donkey stink eye.
If he makes his ears disappear completely, you can be really sure he’s in a playful mood.
Stirring up the dirt is fun.
Look at how cute his nose is… covered with dirt.
Aggravating his brothers is great fun.
Even Fergus isn’t immune to Bernard’s antics.
Neither am I.
So much fun makes a donkey boy tired. Drop and roll is an excellent relaxation technique.
So is showing the world how incredibly cute and adorable he is.
Still LOVE the curled feet.
His ten-second power nap allowed me to take an aww photo. I’m not kidding about the ten seconds.
Like any two-year old, Bernard loves to draw. I’m not kidding about this either. He loves to pick up sticks and drag them around the corral. I think this is more to hear the sound of the stick dragging on the ground… same principle as the poop rake dragging the ground.
Right about now is when Bernard paused to mull things over yesterday. After contemplating for at least 30 seconds, he turned to me to ask, “Mamma, am I cute?”
Me: Of course you are, Bernard. Everyone knows you’re the cutest ass in the universe. ♥
October 7, 2010 at 5:32 am
A fun series! LOL.
Bernard has beautifully marked, extra dark ears!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Mel,
Thanks… they are beautiful, aren’t they?! Glad we got a laugh out of you today. 😀
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October 7, 2010 at 5:54 am
He REALLY is the cutest ass. LOL.
I love the way animals nibble on one another to play or show affection. My pups do it daily, until that is, one of them takes it too far and gets mad.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Di,
Thank you. 🙂 Same thing goes for our pups. I can NOT believe how big Rowdy is getting… so FAST! 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 6:34 am
A drawing donkey–I love it!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:24 pm
clairz,
Once in a while I’ll go out to the corral to find Bernard’s artwork all over the place. One of these days, I expect I’ll find some sort of legible message. 😉
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October 7, 2010 at 6:43 am
Oh my Lord! I completely agree! He IS the cutest ass around! Great series of shots there Justina!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Nancy,
Thank you!
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October 7, 2010 at 6:48 am
I knew he had naughty on his mind. 🙂 Poor Ellsworth is so responsible and stoic and he has a little brother that’s full of spit and vinegar sometimes.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm
CeeCee,
You got that right, sister. 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 7:27 am
my grands and I love to follow your blog. This morning was a show stopper for us. Thanks for sharing the drawing, ear hiding, cutest ass in the universe with us…..We love your donkeys. GK, Ry and Oma
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October 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Linda,
You’re so welcome – and thank you! Bernard is thrilled to know that you enjoyed his antics. 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 7:32 am
Have you ever thought about getting him a big canvas and paint brushed? You could make a MINT!
I’m used to primitive markings on my duns, but I’d never noticed the striking ears markings that B has–Do the others as well?
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October 7, 2010 at 12:21 pm
EvenSong,
His markings are striking, aren’t they? Another thing I adore about Bernard. 🙂
Interesting that the other boys don’t have the same kinds of markings on their ears.
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October 7, 2010 at 7:42 am
Quite the artiste! What’s up with the dragging stuff in the dirt to hear the noise thing, anyway? G & A do it all the time, too.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Carson,
But Ellsworth, Fergus and Nigel, no. Go figure.
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October 7, 2010 at 7:47 am
Oh, thank you for the morning post. Thank you for ALL the wonderful posts.
Bernard: You are one of the funniest, most entertaining things in my life. You absolutely rock!!
Ellsworth, Fergus and Nigel: you rock too!!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Cathy,
You’re welcome. We all love you! 😀
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October 7, 2010 at 8:05 am
Love the picture with the disappearing ears. Harry and Gunny drag things through the dirt too. They hang on, side by side, and drag a cone or Jolly Ball a long distance, then turn around and drag it back. Looks like Bernard was trying to get someone to play but wasn’t having any takers so he just made his own fun.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Denise,
Yes, poor, poor Bernard. Ellsworth’s always too busy eating and it seems Fergus and Nigel are still coming out of their shells.
If Ellsworth isn’t busy eating, he and Bernard do play quite frequently. Fergus and Ellsworth play together a lot, likewise do Fergus and Nigel. Not so much yet with Bernard and either of the burro brothers.
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October 7, 2010 at 8:45 am
So, is he an artist or a musician? I think he’s adorable, too. And, entertaining. And, so gorgeous…love his markings. Alas, my heart already belongs to Ellsworth.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Carolynn,
I think Bernard is leaving both doors open for now… you know, seeing where his talents really blossom and all.
By the way, Ellsworth is quite relieved.
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October 7, 2010 at 8:57 am
I think he’s drawing up a battle plan. Look out!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Winter,
Yikes. I hadn’t considered that angle. I wouldn’t put it past him either. 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 9:19 am
I agree with EvenSong. Get him some big pieces of canvas and a brush. I see a Cottage Industry in the making.
You could market the resulting masterpieces as “Cute Ass Donkey Art” and donate the proceeds to charity.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:09 pm
gazelle,
I love it. Cute Ass Donkey Art
I love the whole concept. Hmm…
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October 7, 2010 at 9:28 am
I second EvenSong, maybe Bernard needs a creative outlet with some brushes & color!
Is it the sound they like, or maybe the vibration sensation? Would he like an electric toothbrush, maybe?
Lol, now I have a fantastic image in my mind of Bernard with a slobbery toothbrush sticking out of his mouth…
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October 7, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Flartus,
Thank you… you made me smile. 😀
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October 7, 2010 at 10:08 am
I’m not at all surprised at Bernard’s artistry – after all, they have painting elephants!!! My life has really been neglected by not having donkeys in it!!!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Nancy,
There’s always a way to remedy the lack of donkeys in your life. 😉
Hugs from all of the boys to you.
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October 7, 2010 at 11:54 am
You know, my cat Maggie gets that same look when she’s ready to play. Her ears go back, her eyes get all “black and berserk-y,” and you know she’s going to go flying off any second. I recognized the look in B’s eyes immediately – as my mother would have said, “trouble looking for a place to happen…” and almost unbearably cute.
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October 7, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Christina,
I think I can almost perfectly picture the look on Maggie’s face now. 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Been following Cindys blog, got fingers crossed for her too.
didn’t know donkeys liked pumpkins! Learned somthing new!
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October 7, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Mel,
Me too. I just can’t wait to give pumpkins to the boys! 😀
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October 7, 2010 at 2:54 pm
That Bernard is CUTER than cute! Great photos of that goober, for sure. 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 5:30 pm
C,
The Goober thanks you! 🙂
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October 7, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Bernard, you are very cute! In fact, you are adorable!!! Here’s an idea for you. Since you like to draw, how about picking up a paintbrush and painting on a canvas! Hey, if an elephant can do it and make a ton of money, you can too! Just think of all the toys you can buy. 🙂
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October 8, 2010 at 7:25 am
Cindy,
Thank you! Hope you and your herd are doing well. xxoo
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October 8, 2010 at 7:22 am
How cute. When you said that he picks up a stick, I thought it would be at least a couple of feet long. He does wonders with his twig of a stick. Love the expressions that you catch of your animals.
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October 8, 2010 at 7:25 am
Cathie,
Thank you. Occasionally, Bernard plays with bigger sticks… he does prefer to “draw” with the twigs though. 🙂
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October 8, 2010 at 11:32 am
What lovely marks Bernard has on his ears and neck! Will look for his paintings on the sand so tell Don not to rake before I come to visit…;-)
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October 8, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Cute indeed. Love the big spots on his ears, and love his stripey wispy mane……….
🙂
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