An Excuse to Ramble

May 9th might seem to be jumping the gun a little on Alaska’s “camping season”, but I had the perfect excuse – and to be honest, I just couldn’t bring myself to wait even one more day! At the conclusion of a 3-day AKC Scent Work trial in Chugiak, AK, (and since I just happenedContinue reading “An Excuse to Ramble”

Skipping Straight to May

I admit it. April was mostly depressing, exhausting and painful. I wasn’t motivated to write. I had to delay (twice!) getting the RV de-winterized because of cold weather and lingering snow. I was so ready for spring, and spring just wasn’t cooperating. Rhonda and I attended our first Barn Hunt trial of the year inContinue reading “Skipping Straight to May”

Each New Dawn

As Alaska creeps at a snails pace from winter to the first subtle signs of encroaching spring in fits and starts, the steadily increasing daylight is a constant we can count on. The beginning of April, in that respect, is one of my favorite times of year. Watching dawn steal slowly across the sky startsContinue reading “Each New Dawn”

Birthday Party Antics

Doggy birthday parties aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. 😉 For me, it’s a great excuse to clear out a lot of the old, dog-eared toys and chews and give our pups a fresh supply of exciting new choices! With a little silliness thrown in for my own entertainment. Last Wednesday was Miss Rhonda’s 3rd birthday.Continue reading “Birthday Party Antics”