Grumpy the Reindeer

Doris was not impressed, the day I took her to work wearing reindeer antlers. As I walked her to the shop people all stopped and laughed and adored her in the little Christmas outfit. But when we got into the shop and she gave me a deep, "I'm not happy snort" then got onto her chair and wouldn't look at me. After much apologising and promising NEVER to dress her up again, we binned the horns and I was forgiven.

Old Molly puss

Our old Molly Puss passed away last night 27th October 2012. He was a strong old man full of character. He was 20years old. He was Doris's cat brother and they had a special bond. Doris would kiss his head and play with him. They had a complete trust of each other. We'll miss you Molly.

The Sweet smell of Doris

Doris never had a "doggy" smell, she had a sweet Doris scent. It was comforting and safe. This picture reminds me of her smell, and kissing her on the top of her head.

Taking a dip

Doris loved the water, she loved the beach, a pool, the river and the hose. In this picture she was on holidays at Aunty Donna's who had taken her to her mother's farm at Nowra. Doris had a ball playing with the other dogs and taking a dip. Of course I had a few moments with Doris and water...like when she jumped into a swimming pool next to me and sunk like a stone. It was lucky I was there to haul her up to the surface. Then the time she grabbed the end of the hose and the water went straight into her lungs and she took 2 steps and collapsed. I just grabbed her face and blew down her nose and screamed at the same time. She coughed up the water and came to within a few breaths. She just shook it off and powered on, as Doris always did. I, on the other hand, went grey and lost 5 years off my life.

The last stand

This is the last photo of Doris taken a few days before she passed. She had not been well with her heart and she looked straight down the lens at her dad and said I'll be OK.

I just can't stop

It has been over 18months since Doris has passed and I haven't been able to post anything on her blog. I still miss her everyday, but I still love talking about her and looking at her pictures. At home and at her shop her presence is still very strong. Doris left a legacy and with this in mind I now continue her blog, digging up photos to put a smile on our faces and a tear in our eyes. Enjoy the continuation of the Daily Doris.

Doris on Her work chair

Last Lap

Doris took her last lap of the clothing on friday the 6th may then on saturday 7th at 4.30pm she passed away at home naturally surrounded by family. She made the world a gentle place, where people felt safe.

THE CUTEST BUTT

Found Doris napping in my son's room

TEDDIES

Doris and Dorrie

THE SLOTH

I caught Doris napping in my son's room the other day.

BUNNIES

Doris couldn't be a cuter easter bunnie!

MY MODEL DOG

Doris starred in the wollongong city council reuse recycle fashion parade in nov 09. she loved it!

Sindu came to visit her sister Doris at work!

GEORGIE GIRL

here is little georgie girl. she came to visit the shop today. she is about 18months and a miniature like doris!

buddy the mini bully

i had a lovely little visiter in the shop today. Buddy is a 4month old miniature english bull terrior. He is adorable.

I'M A MINIATURE!

One morning while i was doing yoga practice, Doris wanted some attention. So she got up on my son's little chair and i had to laugh. She hung over both ends and i knew she was having a joke with me. She's a funny old thing!

THE MOST COMFORTABLE DOG IN THE WORLD

Doris doesn't look comfy but she slept like this for an hour or so. She has claimed this lounge as her own.

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE

The other day Doris was snoring away and a customer had a peak over the counter at her and couldn't stop laughing at Doris's chosen sleeping position.

DORIS THEN

What a spoilt little porker!