4-7-13

·         For the third weekend in a row, it’s been difficult to get though the normal blog routine.  The “Saturday Stories” was once again pre-empted by an unforeseen circumstance.  Saturday itself was quite eventful, including the addition of our newest horse “Buffalo Hunter”, or “Hunter” as we call him.  This was a big event, but it was overshadowed by the Appendicitis flare-up that overcame Jenna, my daughter.  I am certainly happy to report that she is doing well and resting comfortably at home after a late afternoon surgery Saturday.

·         Sunday proved to be much more relaxing.  The weather was more than cooperative.  Today was picture day for the first time for Aleu’s pups.  They loved crawling around in the grass on this warm day.  They are now two weeks old.  About a week behind Holly’s pups. 

·         Speaking of warm weather.  As the dogs are out playing, I am doing my normal chores, and I start to feel hot!  I am not complaining by any stretch, but wow…what a difference a week makes!!

·         Part of the chores this week include putting away all of the heated buckets and heat lamps.  I haven’t had them plugged in for a while (except the lamps on the puppies) and I think winter is behind us.  Time to put them away.  On that same note, I am feeling like I need to get the fans out already!  Jeesh!

·         I am now seated and relaxing watching the dogs.  Holly, for the most part is back to herself.  She is running around and enjoying herself as much as the others.  She and Aleu are still concerned about their babies, but enjoy their time out as well. 

·         Zach is again out playing with them.  He is building a fort and keeps getting upset at the dogs for messing it up.  Ah the innocent days of boyhood.  He lets Kallen in his fort, and Kallen seems to be having fun as if he is a young human boy like Zach!

·         Miss Nadia has been working on a hole in the middle of the yard.  She almost has herself buried.  I guess it’s time to stop her.  I just can’t help but watch their persistence.  She seems determined that this is her route to the outside world.  Of course she is 50 feet from the nearest fence.  Maybe she can just dig through to China!

·         I am listening to the Reds game while out here with the dogs.  Yes I am a big Reds/baseball fan.  Everyone has the things they enjoy.  For me, it’s tough to beat sitting out here on a warm spring/summer day, enjoying a beer, listening to a Reds game, and watching the dogs as they enjoy life and do weird and funny things!

·         The new horse, Hunter, is drawing attention from the dogs.  In the barn, he is next to the stall that contains Demon, Denali, and Rose.  Last night, they all passed the test of getting along with each other.  Today, in the pasture, Hunter is staring, and the dogs are staring back.  It won’t take long, they will get used to each other.

·         Earlier, when I was letting the dogs out, I purposely let Holly out last.  Jeesh!  It was like grounding a teenager from her cell phone and computer!  She whines and cries loudly until I get to her.  The others bark or howl and make noise, but not like this.  She’s spoiled and I admit it!

·         Zach and Kallen are now out of the fort, running around.  Kallen grabbed Zach’s plastic gun and is running away from him.  It’s Zach’s favorite gun, and he’s not happy!  He is chasing her around, and off in the distance I think I hear the Benny Hill song playing.  Comical!

·         Wow…Eeyore becomes a wild stallion when Billy comes around!  (Refer to the most recent blog on cartoon alter ego’s if you don’t know who Eeyore is) 

·         “And this one belongs to the Reds!!”  What a great start to the season!

·         Time to put the dogs back in. Holly and Aleu go first, they miss their babies.  Daisie and Miya get to take a lap around the pasture first.  It’s time for me to get some exercise, so it’s time to do laps on a regular basis!