Friday, May 20, 2011

It's Funny Friday
Jessie's Tomato Plant
"I love maters"

Jessie's "mater" plant.....

"Oh, do I see a little red color down there, Jessie?"


"Nope, nothing to be picked yet."

We adopted Jessie on Wednesday, March 12, 2009.  Shortly after we decided to plant a few tomato plants in large flower pots on the deck.  One plant was a cherry tomato that we put just next to the French doors leading into the family room.  And that plant just kept growing......


One afternoon as Molly & Jessie were coming in from the yard I saw Jessie STOP in front of the tomato plant and just look.  I thought that was so cute. And it kept happening, she never touched the plant but just kept looking at it. 

And then FINALLY there was a red tomato, and another, and.....more and out of the corner of my eye I saw Jessie, stop as usual, look, and this time she took one, just one, little tomato, ate it, and came inside.  This happened every time they went out in their yard.  She never took one on the way out only on her way in, and only 1 little, red tomato. And she never damaged even the smallest leaf or touched a green tomato.

Last year we decided to late in the season and poor Jessie had no tomato plant.  So this spring we started early.  Jessie's cherry tomato plant is growing like a weed and on her way in she stops and looks.  She never looks at the 3 other plants, just that one. And, last weekend we had the "first mater ceremony".  Yes,  Jessie had her very first little cherry tomato.  As for Molly Brown, "yuck, I won't even sniff a mater".  Molly loves cooked carrots, though.  (o:

Molly Brown


Have a wonderful weekend, filled with Blessings & sunshine. And maybe "a nice red mater".

Hugs
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34 comments:

  1. ginger@bearbitsMay 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    What an interesting tale! I love it. Now that is a discerning dog and very smart too. Bet both of them keep you entertained!

    ~ginger

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  2. NickiMay 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi everyone! That is adorable - I think I will call cherry tomatoes 'Jessies' from now on!

    Sorry I've not been to visit for so long, but we had a wonderful holiday in Orlando, and then the cruise from Miami back to the UK was amazing - the 2 members of the Moss hug who I took along are now bragging to all the other bears about 'their' ship!!

    Big hugs from Nicki and LT, xx

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  3. LenyMay 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Sweet sweet Jessie,loved the story,
    I love labradors,we had one years ago,I still miss him!

    Have a wonderful weekend too!
    Big hugs,Leny

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  4. Finding PamMay 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Don't dogs do the funniest things? Jessie is nice to only take one little tomato. One year my dogs ate my geranium flowers every day. It was a treat tho I didn't think so.

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  5. The Bear's BlogMay 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Ginger,

    Thank you. We do enjoy them and yes, they both are a bit too smart.

    Hugs,
    Joyce

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  6. The Bear's BlogMay 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Leny,

    Thank you. We truly enjoy them and love them to pieces.

    Hugs,
    Joyce

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  7. The Bear's BlogMay 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Nicki,

    Thank you. Wow, you had a wonderful holiday & added to your hug. How is Little Ted taking to that?

    Hugs,
    Joyce

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  8. The Bear's BlogMay 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Pam,

    They sure do. Even if Jessie is sound asleep and I begin to slice a tomato she is right behind me. How she knows is a mystery to us.

    Hugs,
    Joyce

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  9. Kim BMay 20, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    She is precious and I love it when dogs are so sweet and gentle. Happy Friday! Hugs

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  10. The Bear's BlogMay 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thank you, Kim. We love them.

    Hugs,
    Joyce

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks for dropping by to see me today...Tell Jessie I'm eagerly awaiting my first tomato of the season also...can't wait to have a BLT.
    Wil and Mama Bear

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  12. The Bear's BlogMay 20, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Okay, will do. Boy there isn't anything like a home grown tomato.

    Heaps of Hugs
    Prudence

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  13. Katy CameronMay 20, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Oh we're with Jessie, tomatoes all the way, cooked carrots are nasty! Raw ones are cool though...

    Lots of hugs and sticky, honey covered kisses

    The Clan

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  14. The Bear's BlogMay 21, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Clan,

    Happy weekend. Have a fun day and thank you for visiting.

    Hugs,
    Prudence

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  15. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMay 21, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    How cute is that? Our Duke loves tomatoes too! Such a sweet story about your pup!

    Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you helped yourself to some "Goulash" LOL!!!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Mary

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  16. maddyroseMay 21, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Joyce, I loved the story about Jessie. Thought I'd stop by and let you know that I have left you an award on my blog. Hugs to all, Maddyrose

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  17. The Bear's BlogMay 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Maddyrose,

    Thank you, they are quite the "puppy dogs" and add so much richness to our lives.

    Thank you for the award.

    Hugs

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  18. The Bear's BlogMay 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Mary,

    Thank you for visiting. Duke has good taste - home grown tomatoes can't be beat.

    Hugs

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  19. DuendesMay 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hello my friends,

    is beautiful read your story.
    We hope that Jessie eats a lot of tomatoes! They are so delicious and important for our health.
    You brighten my day.
    Hugs.

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  20. ChiccoMay 22, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my friends,

    what a sweet story.
    I hope that this plant will produce many tomatoes for Jessie.
    A wonderful sunday to all of you.
    Woof, woof,

    Chicco

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  21. The Bear's BlogMay 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Chicco,

    That one little plant will keep Jessie happy all summer long.

    Have a wonderful Sunday too.

    Hugs

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  22. The Bear's BlogMay 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Hi duendes,

    Happy Sunday. Well, since Jessie has her own tomato plant we will have plenty to go around.

    Heaps of Hugs
    Prudence

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  23. AstridbearsMay 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    What an interesting story! We have friends with a labrador, adopted from Spain, and this dog eat tomatoes and sweet pepper!! It´s a delicacy for him, because his childhood in Spain, Spain has the most tomatoes and sweet pepper.
    wishing you a wonderful week
    hugs
    Astrid

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  24. The Bear's BlogMay 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Hi Astrid,

    Thank you for stopping by. And you have a wonderful day and a very wonderful week. Maybe Jessie isn't that unique with her love for tomatoes!

    Hugs

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  25. montyandrosieMay 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    How totally lovely! What a clever dog Jessie is, and I'm so chuffed you grew a plant especially for her!

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  26. The Bear's BlogMay 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Monty & Rosie,

    Boy are Jessie & Molly spoiled. Almost as much as I am. (o:

    Heaps of Hugs
    Prudence

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  27. GRAÇAMay 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I've been telling you that you have to send a photo of your stomach until 25 days
    If not send a picture you can vote on the bellies of friends
    Avotação begins 26 days on the blog:
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    Each tem2 votes to give to one another for cats and canines, can not vote in your belly, but can ask your friends to vote for you
    Ronrons Girlfriend
    Kika

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  28. The Bear's BlogMay 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Hi Kika,

    Welcome. We are looking forward to voting for our favorite "tummy contestant".

    Heaps of Hugs
    Prudence

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  29. Cynthia LlorénsMay 23, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I appreciate your wordsin the Cindy´s blog!!!! you so sweet at all!!!!and I am delighted with your blog ... everything here is very beautiful!You are so talented!!!!!
    Again thank you.
    Have a wonderful week!!!with so many good things!!!!!
    Kisses and huges from Brazil
    Cynthia

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  30. DonnaMay 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    That is hilarious! And so sweet that Jessie has a little routine down pat! My first cocker spaniel used to pick black raspberries right off the vine when we would go for our walks! They grew wild, and she loved eating them!!

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  31. The Bear's BlogMay 24, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Hi Miss Donna,

    Thank you for visiting, we always love to see you.

    Aren't our pets wonderful? They have their little "likes" just like we do.

    Hugs
    Prudence

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  32. The Bear's BlogMay 24, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Hi Miss Cynthia,

    Welcome to my Blog. It is so exciting to have a new friend from Brazil.

    Thank you for your sweet compliments.

    Hugs,
    Prudence

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  33. Henrys WeltMay 24, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Hallo ihr Lieben,
    was für schöne Hunde.
    Liebe Grüße
    Heike & Henry

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  34. The Bear's BlogMay 24, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Thank you, Henry. We love you very much.

    Hugs,
    Prudence

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