When in doubt

Make it all about ME!


A little more of me.


Me, the flip side.


Yes, yes. All about me!

Minniekins, you rock world. You make me laugh. You keep a perpetual smile on my face.

The verdict is in

This is our volunteer plant on July 9.


In the beginning, it was one of these. A tasty delight from Costco.


This is munchmouth. Those delightful little grape tomatoes became one with Lucee.


On July 20, this is what we have. Confirmed. Organic, luceefied tomatoes.


Still in the line of thundering greyhound hooves. Still thriving and surviving with five new buds almost ready to bloom.

Sass me again

And I will bite you where the sun doesn't shine.


And um, Alesha dahling... for all you do


This shot's for you. (See comment)

Oregon by Greyhound • Field of Poppies

The Adventure Silverton Road Poppy Field

Location LAT 44° 59' 28" N LON 122° 51' 34" W

Date July 5, 2009

Weather 80°, Sunny

Distance 5 miles


On our way to Abiqua Falls the day before, we passed the most incredible field of poppies.


We retruned the next morning for a few quick photos. The field was amazing. Full of flowers and bees.

Enough all ready

You can turn the heat down anytime.

Madeline Sweet Girl of Mine

Oh Maddie girl. I remember the day I brought you home so vividly. You were supposed to stay as a guest, but that rabbit soft fur of yours kept telling us you were home. Do you think Jeff really knew what he was doing when he handed me your leash?

After a few short weeks we signed your adoption papers and you too, knew you were home.

Of course, even as a 7 year old, a senior to some you kept us on our toes. Nobody could shred a roll of toilet paper faster than you. You had a whole caper dedicated just to you.

Of course, who could suspect our sweet and innocent Madeline.

You had your moments of being a total nutcase, sometimes you just felt like a nut.

And you seemed especially attached to Gracie. You two started off as best buds right away.

The backyard was your haven. You spent hours out there maintaining an alert level, just to keep everyone safe.

You definitely had a sense of princess entitlement. The softest bed was yours and yours alone.

And you adored your mommas, just as much as we loved you.

You had the perfect mixture of gentleness, kindness...

and that wild and crazy side was with you until the very end.

A stroll in the park was always welcome, and you were so happy to go for a ride in the car.

And if a ride wasn't possible, then a shady patch of grass was the next best thing. You had the best sphinx ever.

As an esteemed member of the Red Hot Houndies, you wore your red and purple very well,

But you were even prettier in pink!

Ah but Maddie, I will miss all of those things about you, but you know what I will miss most?

I will miss you laying next to me at my desk. You always picked out the cushion that was closest to me.

I really miss you at my side honey girl.

But I know in my heart of hearts that you are already back in garden, front and center, just like you liked with your head held high. 

Loveletter aka Maddie • January 31, 1996–July 9, 2009

July Poster Girl

Crystal is the adorable model for this months event at Forever Pets.

See you Saturday.

Oregon by Greyhound • Return to Abiqua Falls

The Adventure Abiqua Falls

Location LAT 44.849 N LON 122.33938 W

Date July 4, 2009

Weather 91°, Sunny

Distance 28.1 miles


Every trip down into Abiqua is just as beautiful as the one before.

This time we got there early enough in the morning that the sun had not made it over the canyon walls yet.


Part of the rock formation on the walls.


Doesn't matter where you stand, Abiqua Falls is stunning.


A better look at the basalt columns.


The top of the 100 plus foot falls.


Karen immediately made a friend. Little Abby is giving us a high two!


View from the entrance of the amphitheater.


There were actually a pair of butterflies playing at the base of the falls.


Looking downstream from the falls.


Abiqua Creek was so still, the reflection was amazing.


A roadside Tiger Lily as we were pulling out of the canyon.