Cabin in the Woods

On Sunday afternoon, Spook and I and our humans drove out to our cabin in the woods. It was quite cool and misty so they said the mosquitoes would be damped down, but when we got there mosquitoes greeted us as soon as my human opened the door. Didn't bother me much, and it seemed the humans were okay with it, too, so I guess the skeets were mostly damped down.

Even so, this trip was short and not-so-sweet. At least not sweet for Spook and me. Our peeps had brought pistols and targets and I guess they had fun, but Spooks and I HATE the shooting. It hurts our ears so we hide in the truck or the camper. Our peeps wear ear protection so it doesn't seem to bother their ears.

We soon came home again, but not soon enough for us canine types. Still, we don't want to be left home, so next time they take their guns and shooting paraphernalia, we'll be ready to go.

MacDonalds

On Saturday, Spooky and I and our humans made a trip to Grand Forks. On the way we made a quick stop at Sherack to take some pictures. Not much there but a couple old grain elevators and a house. I'm guessing three people may be the entire population of the burg.

So why did they want pictures of the little bump in the road? They were talking about a poem my person had written back in about 1998. That's waaay before I was born! Anyway, it seems they wanted photos to go with that poem. Silliness. If it doesn't feed you, pet you, or let you out, well, in my opinion, it isn't good for much.

After they got their photos, we went on to Grand Forks where they go in and out of buildings like chickens. Spook and I get to sit in the vehicle whenever the peeps decide to go into a building. There is only one store they take us into in GF -- it's the one where they get collars, leashes, and such -- oh, and usually some exotic treats we've never seen before. That's fun! There are other customers with dogs and pets, so it can be exciting. And the things to smell! That is heavenly.

But this trip, they didn't stop at that store, so Spook and I spent the time in the truck. It was fun, though. The weather was just right for it - not too hot and not too cold. While our humans go into buildings, we canines check out all the people going to and fro and bark them away from our truck. Our humans have no idea how hard we work at that while they go trippin' around like they haven't a care in the world. Well, they always have a pat and a few words for us when they get back. Never a thank you, though, I've noticed. Oh, well, we do enjoy the job.

I get so nervous when we get to GF, because I just want to go to McDonalds. They always make me wait and wait. I was sure this time they had forgotten, but finally they stopped at McDonalds for me. Spook isn't very interested in Macs, so when they go there, it is just for me! Makes me feel so special, not to mention full of lip smackin' Macs. Ah, yes, worth the trip!

On the road... Again

Well Razor is on another tour, and I am worried that he is going to return with a serious attitude. He is spending his week in Fargo and then onto another dog show in Bismark. We thought it was bad when he got back from Duluth with a 1st place finish (3rd overall), but any more of this and he will be completely unBearable! It isn't all bad, with the "big dog" out of the picture, Rowdy, Blu and myself are able to stay in the house. The A/C is pretty sweet when it is hot and humid, plus we seem to get more opportunities for a snack or two. Best of all, we are all able to pile on top of the family when they are watching the picture box, I think they call it a TV.

-Bear