New Trails

Over the river and through the woods – not exactly. More like around the golf course, along the scrub bushes, through a tunnel and over the bridge.  Through traffic for golf carts over the bridge. The bridge is interlaced metal striped and Max was very afraid to cross it. We thought we might have to carry him. He wasn’t the only one, another couple with a larger dog had the same problem. There was no way they could fall through the one inch openings.

Most of the trail is pretty wild, critters living in harmony with golfers and hikers. The Crossings is a pricey golf course in Carlsbad, CA – not far from Lego Land.

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Nico the Akita comes to the park

A very playful pup, a ten month old Akita named Nico came on the scene and sat still long enough to capture. He even outweighed this Malamute, not my daughter’s dog. The little guy pictured was content to sniff the tree where dogs love to  . . . . well, you  know.

One woman came into the dog park with a very small dog in her arms, she asked whose dog was that big furry one. She didn’t want any trouble. Nico’s owner tried to assure her there would be none. You guessed it, as soon as the little dog was put down, the Akita was all over it. Even playing, a big dog like that could break something. Dogs were separated and all was okay.

Max, our nutty one, gets furious if another dog comes near the water bowl. He and another one got into a beef, as did several other dogs. Henry, the big old Rottie goes over to the scrappers and stares them down – peace is restored in the park.

 

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Dog Park – New faces and old friends

Depending on the time of day there may be a few dogs I’ve haven’t seen before. The dog running with his tongue hanging out and his eyes wild with excitement, is our Max. He runs back and forth until his tongue is practically to his knees.:) This is okay in the cool of the morning, but as the weather here in California heats up, we find a shady trail where he has to stay on leash. I added one shot of Max a little more relaxed.

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Koda – California Malamute

My daughter rescued her Malamute from our Humane Society when he was about a year old. My husband and I saw him first, one floppy ear and giant paws. I called my daughter, it was love at first sight. He’s now a senior citizen, ten years old, but as frisky as a pup. And, about 130 pounds of lap dog, if you let him. Don’t ever try to do my daughter wrong – grrrrr.

My daughter did her best to keep him still, here’s a look at the dog we affectionately call, Koda-Woda.

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Bikers for Christ Bike Blessing and Rally

Just what have I been up to – had a whole lot of explanation here and it just went “poof”. The logo and flyer are 2 projects for Bikers for Christ for an April rally.

CLose encounter with gorillas – very close

An amazing chance encounter with a troop of wild mountain gorillas near Bwindi National Park, Uganda. I held my breath until the end. What a life-changing experience that would be. Enjoy the visuals and sounds.

Just weeks after 17-day Hawaii holiday Michelle Obama takes daughters on ski trip to Aspen | Mail Online

Many Americans are already planning ‘staycations’ this summer, due to escalating gas prices – oh, to be Michelle. First lady Michelle Obama’s weekend jaunt to Aspen, Colorado for a President’s Day ski holiday with her daughters Sasha and Malia makes the 16th time members of the first family have gone on extended vacations during their three years in office.

Just weeks after 17-day Hawaii holiday Michelle Obama takes daughters on ski trip to Aspen | Mail Online.