Oregon by Greyhound • Upper North Falls

The Adventure Silver Falls State Park

Location LAT 44.920648 N LON -122.6209

Date October 17, 2009

Weather 60°, Raining

Distance 23.3 miles

The promise of torrential rain didn't stop us when the clouds parted for a short while. We were bound and determined to catch some fall color.

Buddy and Karen hit the trail.

All along the creek, the leaves showed great promise of color. And the clouds were looking more ominous.

The first peek at the falls was stunning.

One of the biggest reasons we took Buddy was to get his picture in front of the falls.

Smile for the camera Buddy. So he looked left.

Hey Bud, smile for the camera. And he looked down.

Knowing that third time is always a charm, when it was time to smile for the camera, Buddy looked right.

Before the clouds opened up I enjoyed the falls one more time.

Looked downstream at the fall color.

And followed Bud and my bride back to the car in the pouring down rain.

Oregon by Greyhound • Roaring Fork River

The Adventure Larwood Covered Bridge

Location LAT 44° 39' 49.1" N LON 122° 44' 26.8" W

Date October 10, 2009

Weather 64°, Sunny

Distance 25.3 miles

I'm off on an adventure and I'm taking my pink snuggle bunny with me.


Yes siree, real manly greyhounds carry pink bunnies.


First stop, the Larwood bridge. This just happens to be a footbridge over the Roaring Fork River.


The mill house next to the bridge.


The Larwood bridge. We were hoping to see some fall color, but I think we were too early.


This is me and the other mother having a bonding moment.


And now we are walking down a path at the Roaring Fork County Park.


I think we will pass on having lunch here.


The Roaring Fork River, there is some fall color starting to show.


A few colorful berries.


And some fall flowers on the creek bank.

Another day

Another deadline. Will they ever slow down?

Flo dahling

You look like you are deep in thought.


You look like you are deep in devious thought.

I'm singing in the rain

Just singing in the rain.


I'm happy as can be, just a singing in the rain.


Wait, wait one skinny minute. It's cold and rainy out there, and we all know how I feel about getting wet.


I'm snuggling on the couch, just snuggling on the couch. I'm warm and I'm dry, just a snuggling on the couch.

Bring it on sunshine

'Cuz I know what's brewing in the west.


Let the winter rains begin.

I'm the forgotten step-sister. It's terrible

Saturday was my birthday. I was so excited.


But the mommas forgot.


I had visions of playing with my ball for hours, leaping and flying through the air.


But the mommas forgot, no ball. Just this old stuffie.


Wait, what's that? Could it be?????


My ball! Doing the happy dance, there's my ball.


I've got it, don't worry, I've got it.


Nothin' is better than a weimaraner and her ball.


Mom, you can throw that old toy all you want, but I'm not giving up my ball.

Happy belated 9th birthday, Emmaweimar

Celebraaaaation now, come on!

Woo hoo! Let's party.


It's my birthday today.


And I want lots of toys to play with.


And I want them to play with me.


I want the momma to throw them for me.


But don't make me wait to long.


'Cause I wanna play, not watch the momma hold my toy.


That's better.


It's gonna be a great 4th birthday.

Perro flaco loco

It is no surprise that my crazy, skinny dog makes me laugh.


He gives us the goofiest of looks.


And he knows all about "mine."


He also knows "give it back."


But the look that really gets us, "I can't believe you took it."