My life of dogs, photography and good times......

The Christmas Picture...

2008-12-02T10:43:00.000-08:00

Have you ever tried to get three high energy dogs to pose for a Christmas picture, all by yourself? Forget the bells, and hats and whistles. These three were giddy from the cookies they had just eaten and only sat still for the second it took to take the picture because I had more cookies dangling from my fingers! Fun, fun, fun...

Happy Halloween

2008-10-21T12:33:00.003-07:00

While looking through old photos, I came across this picture. Who are these two:)?

Fall is in the air...

2008-10-21T11:41:00.000-07:00

The leaves in the yard are beautiful this year! Enjoy.

Through the rock at Oceanside

2008-09-08T12:35:00.000-07:00

If you're ever in Oceanside Oregon, take a walk through the hole in the mountain there. What you'll find is a place called Lost Boy Beach. Incredible rock formations and tons of agate hunting opportunties.

Ancient Trees at Neskowin Beach

2008-09-08T11:43:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air and what better time to head over to the beach. We drove over early Friday morning before the fog had lifted. The ancient trees that use to grow on the beach at Neskowin were viewable and I thought they looked rather like a disorganized stonehedge:) There were several tree stumps that look like seals on the beach...fun!

Jonathan's Visit

2008-08-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

My son, Jonathan, lives on Oahu, HI. During his visit we went a couple of places and had a nice time enjoying each other's company. He is so use to the warm water of Hawaii that when he put his tootsies in the water at Pacific City Oregon, he just about jumped out of his skin. The one thing he mentioned about all the surfers at P.C. was that they wore black wet suits. He said he'd never wear a black wet suit. I guess wet suits are made to look camoflagued and the sharks don't see you and mistake you for a seal. Good thing to know!

A few days later we took a drive over to Crown Point on the Columbia River Gorge. We had a nice, hot, sunny day. But there were fires burning in Eastern Oregon and the view was obscured by smoke from the fires.

The Sat. before Jon went home he was best man at his friend Billy's wedding. You couldn't have picked a hotter day for a wedding. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, at that wedding was dripping sweat. I took a few pictures, and went back to my car and sat with the air conditoning on for five minutes before driving off.

We just got back from three days at the beach....

2008-08-29T09:43:00.000-07:00

Pictures to follow. Went to Cape Lookout State Park in the bus. The dogs had a blast walking out to the point, which took a few hours. When we started out walking the fog was so thick you couldn't see 10 feet in front of you. As we got closer and closer to the point of Cape Lookout the fog lifted and gave us a wonderful, beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. We stayed for an hour or so, taking pictures and eating our picnic. Which was made by Blue Heron Cheese Factory in Tillamook Oregon. The best gourmet sandwiches for five bucks.

The Dogs Love Winter!

2008-02-11T09:20:00.000-08:00

We also had record snows here in the Coast Range, 300% above normal. Course our norm is about 6":) But we were out shoveling paths to the dog kennel and the woodshed just like the folks who got 12'.

The gang enjoyed the best powder I have ever seen West of the Cascades! We broke out the sled and had a blast!!!

Anticiapation...

2007-09-18T15:40:00.000-07:00

Jane and Scout are eagerly waiting for the maiden voyage. We pulled up all of the rubber flooring-found a few soft spots-but not enough to worry about. Also found a leak after the rain yesterday so I'll have to seal up some of the seams. Next, the new floor and building a box in the back for the futon. Then some sort of cooking situation.

Scout

2007-09-09T13:04:00.000-07:00

Scout is Tug's brother, only bigger, much much bigger! Scout is our alpha male. He loves to strut around with his tail straight up, commanding much respect from our humble little Tug. Imagine Tug's surprise when Scout came to live with us two months after Tug got away from Scout's domineering ways. Scout will lick the burgler to death with his 8 inch long tongue. He has a laid-back way about him. If Tug senses danger, Scout looks around and lays back down. Tug will get it.......

Scout loves Jane and vanilla yougart.

Tug

2007-09-09T12:42:00.000-07:00

Tug is my 8 month old male, again from Starrshepherds.com. He is the most lovable, hugable being. He is independent and always, always, the last one to come when called. His favorite things to do are; eat, sleep, and watch tv.

Jane

2007-09-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

Jane is my 1.5 year old German Shepherd, from Starrshepherds.com. She is Tug and Scouts half-sister-they have the same Mother. She is an elegant, fantastically photogenic beauty. She loves to put on hats and costumes and have her picture taken. Here she is in her Red Hat! She loves the "chase" and oatmeal cookies.

Greta...the old bird

2007-09-09T12:23:00.000-07:00

Greta is my oldest White German Shepherd. She is 14 years and 4 months old. Which is quite remarkable. Her favorite pastimes are eating...anything! Lying in the shade and going to the beach.

Charisma

2007-09-09T11:45:00.000-07:00

Charisma is a 1988 Ford Champion Shuttle Bus. In her former life, she drove old people to and from wherever and then she went to live with a family who led an active life going to games, camping, and dirt bike riding. Now she's gone to the dogs................

Getting the dogs used to the "Bus"

2007-09-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

We've had the bus for almost a week now. After two days I finally got up the nerve to start the engine and turn the thing around so I could begin to work on it. Ohmygod! Its huge, so huge it has backup warning beeps. We began by taking out the rest of the seats and scraping off the stickers on the windows. The "gang" practiced loading up and had a blast looking out the windows and smelling all the new smells.