The "Dogless" Park

Here is Gypsy cruising around looking for someone to play with.

In Search Of Detangler

 When we returned from the dogless dog park, we decided it was bath time for Smiley. It was a hot day and you would think she would like getting wet. Think again. This is not her favorite thing to do. I know it cooled her off.

 When she comes home from the groomer she is all fluffed out and every hair in place. When we bath her at home she is a tangled up mess. They must have some type of industrial strength detangler that they use on her. I'll be trying to brush her out the rest of the weekend.

Dog Park Again

 This morning we wanted to get out of the house for a bit before it became too hot so we decided to take Gypsy to the dog park. This is the dog park that is famous for not having any dogs in it. We've been several times and hardly a dog in the park. We have been a few times when
there were other dogs around when we arrive but they all leave shortly after. Not sure what's up with that. This morning we arrive and behold, there are three other dogs in the park. Gypsy was really good entering the park this morning. Usually she is so excited she can't contain herself. This morning she went right in calm cool and collected.

Of course she had to do the traditional lap around the perimeter upon entering. One of the dogs that was there was a Greyhound. I thought finally there might be a dog that can keep up with Gypsy. Didn't get to see them run together. The Greyhound packed up and left. So did the other two.
Is it my breath???
So we had the park to ourselves again.

Gypsy is mastering some of the agility things they have set up in the park. Too bad nobody was there to see her.

 After the park we hiked down the adjoining trail for a mile or two. Very pretty views. gypsy has a great time at the dog park. With or without other dogs.

Independance Day

It is July 4th or Independence Day here in the good ole USA.  It is our nations birthday. I say this because I see views of this blog from all over the world. Russia, Netherlands, Malaysia, Ukraine, Germany, Japan (OK that's my daughter) and it's a day of celebration. Gypsy is in the swing of things with her patriotic scarf.
I'm a Yankee Doodle Poodle!

It's going to be a hot one again today but that's OK. We'll get a few hot dogs going on the grill and have our own little celebration.

Summer Time

Summertime is here and the 4th is around the corner. We are starting to get some tomatoes from the garden and the squash is not far behind. I decided to take a few days off prior to the 4th for some R&R time. Of course Mother Nature got the memo on my schedule and has decided it was time for a monsoon on the Eastern Shore. We've had rain and storms along with hot and humid weather. Last night I tried to get Sandi to sit outside between storms and she declined. You know the weather is bad when she doesn't want to go out. Gypsy is always willing to go out and patrol her yard. Making sure we aren't being attacked by rabbits, squirrels, black birds, or anything else on her list. After a minute or two, even Gypsy stopped and looked at me to say "Hey, it's nasty out here. Let's go back inside!"

I think we might be in for some drier weather albeit hot over the next few days and we'll be out back again.

Nap Time

Sandi caught me in the hammock the other day. I had just finished cutting the grass and I was burning up. Gypsy likes relaxing with me too.

Bunk Mates

So, the cats are very used to Gypsy. They are always rubbing on her and walk around her while she eats. She doesn't seem to mind in the least. They on occasion will sleep in her bed. She just walks away avoiding confrontation. The other day she was laying under a chair trying to beat the heat when Chole came up to her, rubbing and purring. Gypsy just looked at her puzzled as if to say...give me some space!