Still Kicking!

[Straight Arrow]

Now barking out the backdoor at ? The trees? LOL.

It's called Tree Bark. Dotti, as well as all dogs, likes trees. More trees ... more bark!

 

[hank4elk]

Anyone want a dobie?

Dotti woke me @0330. Needed out.
I went to bed at 1630, beat.

But I have a front porch.
A canvas sack from a sows ear.

Gilbert showed up Wed. and took apart the crooked start, and they rebuilt it.
Still needs some screws and steps. The handrails.
But Dotti & I watched sunset on the porch.
Back porch next week ,the gables on the barn and the tool shed gets wrapped.
They'll help me set the generator and move my tools into the shop they built.

Made mostly by me. On a old homestead.
Built with the last lumber from K&B lumber in Reserve. Gila reclaimed fire logs.
Jimmy retired 2 years ago. Good friend. Good family.

Gilbert was playing with Dotti during lunch.
The amigos were picking pinion.
He told her he was bringing 3 of her sisters to help keep me under control.

Trip to store and fix the gate.
Pit fire a tri-tip.
Dotti on watch, from the porch.

Life is good.

Pick up some alfalfa for the momma's. Check.

 

[Dave N]

For a second I thought there was a problem!

 

[noharleyyet]

For a second I thought there was a problem!

...puppies can test your blasphemy discipline.

 

[David58]

...puppies can test your blasphemy discipline.

I have found it possible to be too old for a puppy, at least if sleep or other responsibilities matter.

David
NM

 

[hank4elk]

I have found it possible to be too old for a puppy, at least if sleep or other responsibilities matter.

David
NM

I thought I might be. But it has given me more resolve.
To chill out.

I was serious about the 3 puppies David.

 

[F250]

I have an old friend in his early 80’s. He got a Black Lab puppy a year ago. It has turned into a 96 lb. Goofball !! He said it has been the best thing for him … keeps him hiking and active. We all know that a tired puppy is a well behaved puppy !!!!

 

[WildWill]

I thought I might be. But it has given me more resolve.
To chill out.

I was serious about the 3 puppies David.

Old dog learning new tricks thanks to young dog. She's just helping to keep you young hank.

 

[hank4elk]

Old dog learning new tricks thanks to young dog. She's just helping to keep you young hank.

Don't know about young. But I am alive.

I lost my youth @ 17 and aged 100 years in 2.

Can't become static with her around. But she is very quick to learn.
I'm a little slower these days. Learning from her daily.

It is great she is just like Rio in habits and demeanor. With me. Except the licking.
Rio was not a licker. Had a hard life I believe before we met.
She rests her head on me just like him.
And climbs over my shoulders to lick both cheeks.

She stood on the hearth corner this morning ,just like Rio. Heating both sides after a trip outside.
And she has been told...it will hurt you. Be careful.

Fall morning. Cool and clear.
Nice little fire burning.
Gold and green outside.

Time to install new gate hook and see if I can lift it on solo.
Dump 2 bales for the girls.

I'll go place the ramp in the truck door. Set the lure.
I miss Rio going with me everywhere.
But trying not to traumatize Dotti into it.

New boots to break in.
Life in NM.

 

[noharleyyet]

"Fall morning. Cool and clear.
Nice little fire burning.
Gold and green outside."

The harbingers of Fall...like