Nature Friday - Night Visitor

Thanks to Rosy for hosting Nature Friday.

First, when Lady was going through the trail cam pictures, there was this neat one of the moon. No idea what set it off, but thought it was cool!

While there were many pictures, this was our only wildlife shot. Taken just a few hours before Lady brought the camera in to check and put new batteries in. 

There was suppose to be a video here, but it appears it didn't play. Lady will have to figure this out and try another week!

 

In Loving Memory of Tendra

 On Monday, surrounded by love, our Lady's parents dog Tendra, went peacefully to the bridge. She lived 12 years as the boss of the house. Her presence will be greatly missed. We will miss getting to play with her and getting dinner really early when she was around. Run free dear girl.

Wordless Wednesday - From the Trail Cam - First Snow

 

My Kids - By Phod

Yesterday we introduced the pup from next door. Those pictures were taken when the kids from next door were at school. Over the pandemic, the kids and I have become good friends. Tere is 10 year old J, 8 year old M, and my special boy, who is not pictured, almost 5 year old D. D and I are very good friends, but I love the girls too. Sometimes I see the girls at the bus stop in the morning and often they stop by on their walk home if we are out. 

My girls, stopping to play on the way home

D loves me sooooo much that when his family was starting to look for a new dog,  their 13 year old Diesel, who we never met as he did not like other dogs, unfortunately went to the bridge earlier this year. D told his parents he wanted a big orange dog like me! So while the rest of the family may have wanted a blue coloured dog, he is very excited that Callie is orange. 

I am very lucky to have kids who love me. Hailey is doing ok with them too. She always has to bark when she first sees them, but the kids are use to it and aren't scared. Then she lets them pet her. She just doesn't love them like I do but she does like them.

We are lucky to have neighbourhood kids!

Mischief Monday - The Puppy From Next Door

Last week, we eluded to the fact our neighbours had gotten a new puppy. We met her very briefly one day, but last Tuesday, at lunch while we were outside, we heard a rustling in the bush. Hailey, went on high alert at the intruders. 

Phod came running across the yard. 

Out of the bush came the pup with one of her adult people.

Meet Callie! When we met her, she was almost 8 weeks old. She is a blue heeler, with the red colouring. At the time of our meeting she was about 8lbs, but will grow up to be around 50 likely. 

Lady would like to say how proud she was with us when we met her and when we have seen her since. We do a good job with the sniffing and letting her sniff us. 

Phod is always happy to see her, but not sure how to play with her. 

Hailey is always excited and always tries and play, but having to be on leash and having a puppy who doesn't know how to play make it hard. We are sure the girls will figure it out!

During her first visit, Callie kept eating the rocks in the driveway. She has a lot to learn! She also didn't stay still very long! 

Welcome to the 'hood Callie! We look forward to causing mischief with you (and hearing about the mischief you create!)

Ps. Blogger is causing Lady grief and everyday won't let her comment on some other blogger blogs. It let's her comment on others so we are sorry if we couldn't comment on yours! We have no idea what is going on lol.

Nature Friday - Dinner?

 American friends, if you need a turkey for thanksgiving, we can help you out! 

Thanks to Rosy for hosting Nature Friday. 

 

This And That - by Lee

 

Afirst, yesterday's past was Lady's grandfather in WWII, and her great grandfathers in WWI. These men are all from her dad's side.  Her mom's family was just a bit younger so did not have the same experience.

We had a heat wave recently. The normal average is about 5C/41F but we had daytime highs around 18C/64F for like 5 days. Last week Lady drove home in the first snow of the year (we got a couple inches) on Monday and Friday she could have been wearing shorts. It was a wacky week and went with what was happening in the world.

 

Like the rest of the world, we were pretty glued to our devices last week. As some of you may recall, I am a Canadian immigrant, having been born in Ohio and moving to Canada with a rescue when I was a pup. I don't want to turn this into a whole political post because we are all divided enough. However, I will say I am hopefully this change may bring some peace and improvements of rights for all. I am also excited to see the first rescue dog calling the White House home!

Most importantly, I have been enjoying not being the pup who is causing the most trouble in the house for once. I have had more than my fair share of that over the years, Phod can have a turn.

That is about all that is new. I better rest up so I am ready to play with the neighbours pup.

Your pal Lee