Monthly Archives: November 2009

We awoke this morning to frost on the roof and fog in the valley below the house.  Momma Dog is still bringing in tender plants so we helped her dig.  Nemo thought he saw a rabbit up on the hill … Continue reading →

Last night Momma Dog took us on an extra dog walk through the forest at twilight.  We didn’t see any vampires, but our feet made loud crushing noises as we trekked through the dry leaves and they probably ran, or … Continue reading →

Today is bill paying day for Momma Dog so we are using the computer.  Nemo has been telling me what his life was like before Momma Dog and VOG adopted him from the animal shelter. So how did you come … Continue reading →

It was 36 degrees this morning, so we did Dog Walk at a fast clip.  Now Huck and I are lying on the bed in the computer room watching Momma Dog click away. Nemo, why do you keep your back foot on … Continue reading →

Woo Hoo!  Grooming day for Nemo, bath day for me.  I never recognize Nemo when he comes out to get in the car after visiting the groomer.  Now he looks like a cocker spaniel, a big fat one, but a … Continue reading →

Huck and I have a new way of scaring Momma Dog.  When we are finishing with Dog Walk and coming home through the forest, we hang back until she gets in the barn.  Then we race each other to see … Continue reading →

What have you got in your mouth Huck? Mmmmmpppp, turkey feather mmmmpppp. What for, insignificant wee one?  Trying to fly? Nope, just counting coup. What? Counting coup is a system the plains indians used to determine bravery.   Anytime you touched … Continue reading →

Nemo, Nemo come help me!  We’ve been invaded by flying lizards! What are you talking about, small terrier?  Do we have to hide the graphic novels from you? Just come out here and look over the bank, see, see, I told you.  … Continue reading →

You know it’s not easy living with a different breed of dog.  One of Huck’s most irritating traits is hoarding.  This just burns my bum.  Momma Dog will give each of us a biscuit when she leaves, and he takes his … Continue reading →

After charging out of the house and up the hill, Huck and Nemo went on “walk about’ without me.  Huck says it’s the way aborigine boys become men.  I’ve got to monitor his television better.  So they disappeared into the … Continue reading →