Category Archives: Traveling wth a poodle

Ah, Silver City…


We made it safely to Silver City this afternoon, and are settled in.  We’re staying in the same little adobe we had last year for two weeks, and it truly felt like we had come home! It was wonderful to … Continue reading

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The gypsy mojo…


…is back. Yesterday I wrote that this trip felt different from last year’s since Max had his accident.  I said I was focused on getting from Point A to Point B and letting him rest as much as possible to … Continue reading

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The Land of Enchantment…


We made it out of Texas today and I never even saw a “Welcome to New Mexico” sign.  I guess if you aren’t driving on the major interstates like I-40 you don’t get the big welcome! Just about when I … Continue reading

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The future of ranching in West Texas…


Well, I did it again.  Another screen shot of the iPhone – this time trying to make a call.  Now I know how I did it.  With the iPhone unlocked and ready to use (for example, trying to make a … Continue reading

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Abilene… Abilene…


… Prettiest town I ever seen. Folks down there don’t treat you mean In Abilene, my Abilene. –lyrics from Abilene by George Hamilton IV Since Max and I are on the fringes of Abilene, I cannot attest to the beauty … Continue reading

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All’s quiet on the western front…


Another long day on the road.  Today was a little over 5 hours from Jackson, MS to Tyler, TX, and very uneventful.  But, as we know from recent experiences, uneventful is a GOOD thing! By 10AM we were crossing the … Continue reading

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Super Bowl, Downton Abbey… who wins?


I’m not a football fan, but who can resist watching your own “hometown” team play the Super Bowl?  The New England Patriots are the closest team to my hometown so… I watched. and they lost.  BUT.  It was a great … Continue reading

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Sunday morning… Montgomery, Alabama


Max is starting to itch – which means he’s healing.  And he’s starting to scratch – which also means he’s healing!  I’m glad he’s healing, but have to watch closely that he doesn’t scratch and open up his road rash … Continue reading

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Tumbleweeds are rolling…


It’s hard to believe that he could bounce back so quickly from yesterday’s near death experience, but Max has made a remarkable recovery.  Last night’s slowness in his step seems to have had more to do with the residual effects … Continue reading

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Update on the Lucky Dog


It was a long, stressful day here in St. Augustine, but when I went to pick Max up at 6PM, he was awake and ready to go home.  He looks like he was run over by a truck – which … Continue reading

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