Suryia and Roscoe

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Sassy Says

Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy

~The Tams~








As you can see, I had a great time at the lake w/ the girls.
They're dreading the thought of starting back to school the first week in August.
It's sad for me too, as I will be losing all my playmates!

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Tennis Anyone?

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Wordless Wednesday

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Pictures from New Mexico

Here are just a few of the many pictures Hubby took while in New Mexico. He took some great shots of the desert wildflowers and blooming cacti, which I will share later.

Remember, he's not looking for the most picturesque or scenic campsite. He's seeking a remote, dark location with plenty of open sky for star-gazing.

This is how Zack and Sassy spent most of the days,

just hanging around the campsite.

I think the dirt must have been cooler to Sassy. I don't think you can see it, but the dogs are tethered. They were tethered at all times, as there were coyotes and wolves close by.

Of course, everyone preferred sleeping inside.

The sofa was a favorite spot.

Sweet dreams, Sas.
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I'm heading to the lake with my girlfriends for a couple of days.

I think Hubby will enjoy the time alone as I've been smothering him with attention since his return.

I hope my auto post works while I'm away. I'll catch up with all of you at the end of the week.

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I'm Juz Sayin'

There are three faithful friends,

an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

~ Benjamin Franklin

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Sunday is for Family

Mother

Savannah~1961

Mother sent this picture to Daddy, as a joke,

when he was stationed in Korea.

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Life, Back to Normal

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Sassy Says

There's no place like home.

~Dorothy~

~The Wizard of Oz~

PS... Buddy's weekly post, "I'm Juz Sayin'" will move to Mondays.

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Welcome Home, Family

Hubby, Zack and Sassy arrived home at approximately 12:10 AM this morning, after 16 hours on the road. I'm afraid Buddy's enthusiasm was a bit over-whelming for the weary travelers. After a good night's sleep, everyone will be ready to play tomorrow.

Welcome Home, Family.

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Wordless Wednesday

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Gumbie the Sled Dog in OK

Gumbie, the former sled dog from Warren Palfrey's 2009 Yukon Quest team,

visited his new fur-ever home in Oklahoma for a few days last week.

He has been spending the summer at Doug's cabin in CO (11,000') where I'm sure the temps are a bit cooler than OK.


Gumbie met the rest of his new family while in OK, including the canine residents, Lilly and Max. Doug reports that everyone got along well.


Gumbie and Lilly in OK

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Buddy and I had some excitement last night. I took Buddy out to do his evening "business" around 10:15. About 10 minutes later I heard a commotion on the deck and assumed it was the raccoons raiding the bird feeders. Then I heard something louder and heavier than a raccoon. I turned on the outside lights and there was a huge, beautiful black bear standing on its hind legs with a paw in the feeder. Instead of running when I turned on the light, it got down on all fours and started walking toward the bedroom door, as if it thought I had a treat for it! At that point Buddy went crazy barking and the bear ambled off, no hurry!

Although I was initially terrified, I was also very excited to have the opportunity to see this beautiful creature. I just hope I don't see it again until Hubby gets home.

(Thanks for the call from ND to check on me, Vicki.)

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Buddy's New Friend

Buddy discovered a turtle in the yard yesterday.

He was curious about this interesting creature.

When Buddy decided to take a lick, I decided it was time to put him in the house until Mr. Turtle had wandered off.

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I'm keeping a secret from Buddy. The star-gazers are starting home from New Mexico today!

If I tell him, he'll just drive me crazy asking when they'll be here, so it's best to make it a surprise! And yes, I am very happy they are heading home.

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Sunday is for Family

I recently found a box of my grandmother's old photos, including many from her childhood on the farm in Frederick, MD.

I cherish these old "picture postcards", as Grandma called them.

Great-Aunts Julia and Klara

~1916~

Reverse side of photo...

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Happy 4th of July

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I'm Juz Sayin'

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.

Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

~George Carlin

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Special picture of Gumbie for Khyra...

Notice the paw placement!
Very refined for a sled dog from the Northwest Territories!

Coming soon, pictures taken of Gumbie this past week during a short visit to Oklahoma.

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Stick out Your Tongue Challenge

Our good friends at Rocky Creek Scottie Adventures are having a fun contest to celebrate their 100th blog post.

Stick out your tongue and join in the fun!

Sassy

Zack

Buddy

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Wordless Wednesday

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