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A last blast of summer
It’s been warm and humid, or just hot, the last couple days and Chico and I both think the wisest thing is to hide inside in front of the fan during the hottest parts of the day. I might be … Continue reading
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I’m bragging
Last weekend Chico and I went to an AARF-organized USDAA trial in Westford, Massachusetts, and boy did we have fun, and do well. The site is a 4H fairgrounds. Parking is in the shade, with lots of room, and the … Continue reading
Beaver dam!
I’m lucky enough to own a piece of land that is in tree growth. The logging road through the property was recently mowed, so Chico and I went to have a look at the work. The property is right across … Continue reading
Woods walk, right in town
In North Conway, where I often go for errands, dentist appointments and the like, there’s a couple really nice walks. The towns of Conway and North Conway are connected by the Saco River, and the flood plain is declared unsuitable … Continue reading
Dog and Cabbage show
Chico and I went to the Tamworth farmer’s market on Saturday to schmooze and shop. I was quite taken with a cabbage the cheese man had purchased to take home. Next we had a stop at the store. We encountered a … Continue reading
Fun walk with Quince and Simon
Quince and Simon live in San Francisco, with their people, Tammy and Elena. All four spend the summer nearby on Squam Lake. All last spring we tried to take a walk together in the Bay Area, and it just never … Continue reading
Bark Box
My niece Nell got Chico a trial subscription to something called Bark Box. It arrived today, a 6 x 3 x 12 inch box of dog things. There are treats, a toy, an on-your-belt with a-built-in-dish water bottle – pretty … Continue reading
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Busy weekend
I just spent three days at Julie’s, taking an instructor course. Chico was with me, though the first thing I learned about teaching agility (or any dog thing of course) is that it isn’t about my dog. Chico spent a lot … Continue reading
It smells so good
The fields around my house are being mowed, acres of them, and the warm air coming into my house in the evening smells deliciously of fresh cut hay. It’s such a treat to have open windows this time of year. … Continue reading
Cape Cod Collage
The pro photographer at the Cape Cod Kennel Club trial in June made a collage of the images he got of me and Chico. I’m not sure I’ll order it, mostly because Chico doesn’t show up very well against the … Continue reading
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