Just saved us over $75 on our grocery bill with my coupons!

looks like our new gutters are holding up their end of the deal, after all that rain yesterday out basement is still dry today!

i dont think I've ever seen the sky so clear, or so blue :)

Hurricane Irene

This is what Hurrican Irene looked like when we landed at Philadelphia International Airport, and subsequently had to drive ourselves all the way home to NH, trying to stay ahead of the worst of it all the way.  We're still waiting for our luggage to be delivered from our final flight to Manchester, which was cancelled.
Saturday August 27, 2011  8:00 PM

disappointed in Irene, she and I were Bff's last night and today she just disappeared. whatev....

didn't even get to use my candles and the power's back on already :(

not home yet...rented a car and we're driving it home through the storm from Philly. What a way to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. <3

just landed at Philly airport and happy to have my feet on the ground, what a wild ride

anybody have a jet I can borrow?

Could anything else possibly go wrong today....

The other day I saw two dogs walk over to a parking meter. One of them says to the other, "How do you like that? Pay toilets!"
~Dave Starr

A Shocking Article about what's Really in your Pet's Food, and what happens to your pet when you allow the vet to 'take care of it' for you after he or she dies

Learning Treibball

Wow, You're a German Shepherd!

German Shepherd

The Perfectionist
Doggedly dedicated to getting the job done, you don't let silly little distractions get in the way of putting in a full day's work. And after you come home, chowing down on a little grub and taking a little catnap is all it takes to get you up and at 'em for round two, whatever that may entail. Your dogma emphasizes the importance of hard work, and you swim laps around your dog-paddling, time-wasting co-workers. Your cleverness leads to you often being entrusted with some pretty important tasks, which you are always more than happy to sink your canines into. You really dig being outdoors and love a bit of exercise, but you draw the line at the ridiculous stuff, choosing a game of beach volleyball over Pilates in the park any day. Learn more »
FAMOUS GERMAN SHEPHERDS: Teddy Roosevelt, Queen Elizabeth, Humphrey Bogart, Oprah
LIKELY PROFESSIONS: Professional Athlete, Policeman, Wilderness Guide, Meteorologist

I would kill for a sub right now...

where is the sun?

A Letter from Your Cattle Dog

Howdy.

I'm your new cattle dog puppy.

You probably picked me because you like my color

or my perky ears

or my inquisitive eyes

or the fact that I am so full of energy.



Like your other dependents I'll require food, water and shelter.

There will be vet bills and preventive care.

I'll need teeth cleaning,

pills for worms

and fleas

and heartworms

and ticks.



I'll need food

and vitamins

and supplements

and a comfortable bed

(and chew toys).

I'll need a comfortable place to stay out of the cold

and heat

and rain.



Like other pets I'll require a lot of care and training.

I need exercise.

I need to walk

and run

and to chase things.



Treat me right and I'll chase a Frisbee instead of your car or cat.

I might dig

or I might tear something up.

I might poop on your floor.



You can teach me to not do a lot of things, but don't forget--I still have instincts.

My instincts tell me to move things.

To herd

To bark

To use my mouth

To protect our space.



For all my faults I will give you a guarantee that I will obey, protect and serve.

I'll never talk behind your back

or serve the interests of another.

I will be loyal to you

I won't forsake you

Even if you treat me bad sometimes I will worship the ground you walk on.

I will wait at the door in anticipation of you getting home.

I live for time with you.

You will be my number one.



I will protect our home.

I'll let you know when danger is near. My ears will be our ears.

No matter how big the threat I will take the point.

My safety is not my concern.



And I'll provide you with unconditional love.

You can be in a wonderful or sour mood.

You can treat me good or bad.

We can be rich or poor.

We can live in a mansion or a tent.

Nothing matters except my unwavering commitment and desire to serve you.



So think first of all the responsibility there is to take care of me,

because I may not be there for you for the rest of your life.

But I will surely be there for you

for the rest of mine.

--by Christopher Greer

Treibball - Our friend Missy won a Treibball for Dallas at Six Flags yesterday! I can't wait to teach Dallas how to play!

Treibball – A Great New Canine Sport!

Reader Contributions (3)

Do you have a high energy, ball crazy dog? A dog that is “too smart for her own good?” A dog that you find difficult to tire even after long walks? Do you have an urban or suburban herding dog that needs a healthy, fun, and affordable outlet for his natural doggy drives? If so, you and your dog may love Treibball!
Treibball is a relatively new sport in the United States and was originally developed in Germany. Treibball involves teaching dogs to herd a number of large exercise balls into a pen at the direction of a handler. Treibball also allows you to take foundation behaviors (targeting, send out, “stay,” “wait,” directionals, settling on a mat) and proof them in a fun new way.
While herding breeds obviously tend to excel at this game, it is a fun sport for dogs of all breeds and nearly any age. Whether you have a Pug, Papillon, Pomeranian, Puli, or Portuguese Water Dog, you can participate in Treibball! We’re getting ready to launch our first Treibball class at Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training. I just announced the launch of our new class last week (coming in March) and the first class is already nearly full, my students are so excited to get started! My first class will not have any herding dogs – so far it looks like we have a Standard Poodle, a West Highland White Terrier, a Boxer, a Shepherd/Jack Russell mix (odd combo, I know!), and probably my own Chow mix.
Because Treibball is a very new sport, few instructors are offering classes at this time. While your favorite trainer may not yet be offering Treibball classes, the equipment required to do some basic Treibball work at home is inexpensive (probably less than 30 dollars) and you can do some of the exercises at home on your own with your dog. This fantastic video from one of my favorite youtubers (is that a word?) illustrates well some very basic Treibball exercises you can use to start building a foundation with your dog.

a couple laps in the pool and my brand new pedicure is already chipped, awesome

pretty sure I just saw Lara Croft driving in the car next to me

just living in the moment and not worrying about tomorow.

losing my mind in a ridiculous traffic jam on a Tuesday afternoon. AAARGH!!

Just got my butt kicked again at beach boot camp for 1 hour in this searing heat I don't know how I stayed conscious

when your a jet, your a jet all the way, from your first cigarette to your last dying day....