Introducing Dixie
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325786)
Rockingham, Australia
August 3, 2022 7:32pm CST
Yesterday, we visited a property where, from 13 August, we’ll spend two weeks looking after three horses, a dog, Dixie, and a cockatoo called Jim. I found a photo that I took of Dixie and her owner. Her other owner rides endurance so Dixie and the husband sometimes turn up at rides.
She is a lovely, gentle dog as is Jim (except that he’s a cockatoo, not a dog! 
) but I don’t have a photo of him yet. The house we’ll be staying in if over 100 years old but well maintained. Three generations have lived there so it has a lot of antique furniture and fittings – which means lots of photo opportunities.
) but I don’t have a photo of him yet. The house we’ll be staying in if over 100 years old but well maintained. Three generations have lived there so it has a lot of antique furniture and fittings – which means lots of photo opportunities.26 people like this
27 responses
! It makes it a whole lot easier knowing that Dixie and Jim are gentle creatures!
@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
4 Aug 22
Looks like it is a long 2 weeks to spend some break from your place. I think it would be interesting that you will be staying with different and interesting creatures there to entertain you as their guests.
Enjoy your stay there and pretty interesting that there are old houses there that last that long. Maybe you could share some pictures of that old house with your pets around.
Enjoy your stay there and pretty interesting that there are old houses there that last that long. Maybe you could share some pictures of that old house with your pets around.3 people like this
@allknowing (130066)
• India
4 Aug 22
Who will be cooking for you while you are keeping house?
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@JudyEv (325786)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Aug 22
@allknowing Romantic till you have to chop wood and kindling! But there probably enough wood there for our needs.
But there probably enough wood there for our needs.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
4 Aug 22
How exciting this is Judy!!
What a lovely photo too..looking forward now to all the photos youll take and hearing about if the place is haunted or not
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
4 Aug 22
Did the owners tell you they'd rather you didn't take Jim outside? 
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@JudyEv Oh, wow! I'd be worried that he'd fly away! Is he in a different cage on the verandah? Or loose on the perch there?
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@JudyEv (325786)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Aug 22
@DaddyEvil He has one wing cut so can't fly and I guess he has been used to this routine for a long time. He's very comfortable sitting on a shoulder or arm and snuggling into your neck. He is really very cute.
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@AliCanary (3045)
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4 Aug 22
Wow, a gentle cockatoo? That's a rare bird :) They're usually kind of nuts, lol. Dixie looks very fluffy and cuddly.
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@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
6 Aug 22
You seem to be quite comfortable with the furry friends and other animals. I might not be that much.
One day my kids could become too stubborn and ask for a Pet (Dog most likely) but till then I can just read about other folks' interaction with pets and other animals and enjoy.
Have the winters peaked out in Australia?
By the way are you following CWG 2022?
Australia is topping these games so far.
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@ptrikha_2 (45472)
• India
7 Aug 22
@JudyEv
This time India is also doing good and winning more medals, especially in Athletics which augurs well for the future!
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@JudyEv (325786)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Aug 22
I grew up on a farm so am pretty familiar with most livestock. All require care and attention (and cost money) so really I'm happy to be without the worry now.
It's winter still but September is supposed to be spring. We have watched some of the CWG. We do really well here but the Olympics often bring us down a peg or two.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
6 Aug 22
That sounds exciting to see more photos of the house and the antiques.
That is a lovely photo - hi Dixie and the owner.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
6 Aug 22
@JudyEv that is for sure. It will be fun.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
5 Aug 22
Sounds like fun spending 2 weeks in a house that's over 100 years old and caring for the pets. Dixie is a beautiful dog
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
4 Aug 22
How delightful that you get to watch these animals along with the house.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
4 Aug 22
Nice! You'll have furry & feathered companions too! Nice.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@JudyEv
Aww, a sweetie! Seems nice place too.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
4 Aug 22
It sounds like a very nice way to enjoy a change of scenery.
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@JudyEv (325786)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Aug 22
I think it will be great. Maybe I'll come back to this tiny place and be pleased I'm done with minding animals.
@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
4 Aug 22
It will be fun and a change of scenery for you.
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@JudyEv (325786)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Aug 22
A change of scenery will be good. We're taking the caravan as we go straight from there to a horse ride.
@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4 Aug 22
She is a pretty dog from what I see in the picture.
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@JudyEv (325786)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Aug 22
We are sure to take a lot of photos and there will be plenty of opportunities.
