Greetings

We are very happy at our house because Kansas State won last night in double overtime! They move onto the Elite 8 in the NCAA tournament. There sure was a lot of hollering going on. Go Wildcats!

We finished renovating our sleeping porch. We put new windows in, repainted it and added a new ceiling fan. I worked mostly in a supervisory capacity. It looks really nice.

Miss Me?

I realized yesterday that I have not posted anything in awhile. I have been spending a lot of time outside. I like to play outside, but I do not like to have my paws cleaned off when I come back in. My backyard is very muddy. I hope it dries up soon.

This morning I went outside and a bird flew up to the bird feeder. I just stopped and stared at it for awhile. There were all kinds of sounds - birds chirping, car doors shutting and a siren screaming in the distance. I was a bit overwhelmed.

We are very excited at our home because Samwise is getting his fur back. He lost his hair because of his adrenal disease. He has been on medicine for almost 2 years. The medicine isn't going to cure his disease. I think maybe it just slows it down. Anyway, he is looking pretty good. The nice people at the vet clinic are sure going to be surprised when they see him next week !

The picture you see is of my mom and me with our valentines.

Squirrels Revisited

That #$%@ squirrel is back again. I gave it the what for this morning. I tried something new by jumping AND barking at it. It backed off a little. Mom is a little worried that I might jump out of the yard.

I am getting really good at catching things like my squeaky bear and treats that are tossed to me. I like it better than just retrieving something after it has been thrown. Catching is much more challenging.

We are supposed to get snow again this evening. I think I would like it to warm up. As much as I like to play in the snow, I would like it to warm up, so I can play outside longer. Oh, well.

Eukanuba Dog Show

I am watching the dog show. The Australian Shepherd didn't win for the herding group, but that's ok. The Rough Collie got first and the Sheltie got second. Mom says I am her best in show. Here is the picture she took of me.

Squirrels

Drat the squirrels that live in my neighborhood! I had a stand-off with one of them yesterday. One of them was chattering away angrily at me because it wanted in my yard, and I wouldn't let it in!! I kept running it off. Buzz off!



On a more pleasant note the snow is very pretty outside. Here are a couple of videos of me in the snow and the stand-off with the squirrel and me. Enjoy!

Bark Park

I went to the Bark Park on Saturday. Yea! It was very muddy, and I was the only dog there for most of my visit. I got to jump through the hoops and run through the tunnel a couple of times. That is a lot of fun! It helps that there is usually a treat waiting for me on the other side. We really had to watch where we ran because a lot of people did not clean up after their dogs. Yuck! It was good to be back.

I am Now Legal

I didn't know I had been illegal. I am an Australian Shepherd, but I was born in Wabaunse County, USA!! Apparently, in Topeka, dogs and cats need to a have a license. What for? We can't drive. I guess it is if we run away from home. They know who we belong to. Why would I want to run away from home? Good food, good treats, hugs, a warm place to sleep, and my very own ferret. What more could I want? Toodles!