Mini Vaction

We went to Jasper and Hinton last week. We camped for three days in Jasper then went to visit the horses and huskies. We lucked out as we only had a bit of rain in Jasper. And we were snug in the tent when it occurred. I don't have many pictures in Jasper  as trying to take pictures while having two dogs on leashes is a bit of a challenge. We had another photographer with us so I may steal some of hers to post later.

Our Tent

Snug in the tent

What? I'm the navigator. Too bad I focused on the steering wheel not Davie!

Hooligans, Emmi and Abby

Athabaska Glacier

Abby, 8 month old mini Aussie

Next to see the horses and huskies. Everyone was happy to see each other. It is always a beautiful drive from Hinton to Prince George if the weather is good. We took advantage of it and di lots of stops

Joe came to visit

Lexi thinks she is hiding

Happy horses

Almost full moon

Mount Robson

Slim Creek

Trouble Maker

Emmi is a trouble maker, just ask Davie

Tis the season of dirt,pollen, tent catepillars and mosquitoes!

And people wonder why I love winter?? Okay I really don't mind dirt, in fact I love playing in it. Since we went from winter to summer in three days we were behind in yard cleanup and garden prep. Slowly we are catching up. It has actually been perfect weather for yard work, not to hot with the odd shower so you have an excuse to come inside for a break. And up until today there were very few mosquitoes. They seem to be here now. And of course I decide to clean out and set up the back fountain with them buzzing in my ears!

The pollen was horrendous this year because everything turned green at once. I am so glad I have no allergies because it is a miserable year for those who do. For those of you who do not live in a forested area imagine this. It is 23 degrees and a wind comes up and this yellow cloud come rolling through. Anything outside is covered in a layer of yellow.  And it feels like fine grit when you walk on it on the deck. The rains came and washed everything down which was nice. However the the rainiest day was of course the Saturday of the first out door agility trial of the season. But Mother nature was nice she smiled on us Sunday.

So the pollen goes and the tent caterpillars arrive. They haven't reached us yet and I am hoping they stay away. There are very few poplars in out area so I am hoping they detour us. I've had enough of them walking through some areas of poplar in the bush. To be on the safe side I am putting tangle foot on the apple trees just in case. Imagine this you are mowing your backyard and there is a black mass moving from poplars they have just stripped through your lawn towards your house. A friend of mine mulched caterpillars as well as her grass this morning. Yuck!

And now the mosquitoes are here. But we have no ticks, no tornadoes, no poisonous snakes and not many other creepy crawly things. and the caterpillars cycle should be finished this year, we hope.

I have started tracking/trailing with Emmi. She is amazing, and definitely a nose to the ground girl. A much different style than Maggie. Maggie air scented and only put her nose down if the trail was faint. We have been setting track on gravel and longer grass. Nice mowed areas were too easy for her. The "Hound Master" has told me to move to more gravel and hard surface, she needs a challenge. I will start wearing the GoPro so I can analyze her better. It is hard to catch the slight changes in what they are doing while remembering everything else.  Now to find some sheep for Davie!

Backyard guest a couple of weeks ago, still has her winter coat.

Agility trials are boring

I can't stay awake

Aren't you finished weeding yet?

Who me? I never did a thing.

Welcome to my tree.

I wish they were all weeded like this one!

Wow time has flown!

So we went from winter to summer, forget spring it wasn't here. And we have been busy!! Having big trees removed do to rot at the base. I almost cried but they had to go and it was fascinating to watch. Raking the yard as the snow went and visiting dog friends. Here are some random pictures from the past couple of weeks.

The view with the trees

Timber

The view without the trees

Remember Sam the Cairn Terror

He came for a play at Catja and Benji's

Yep he jumped in, apparently he likes water, who knew!

A little hero worship

Bums in the big field!

Mr. Big Tongue

Mr Rune, handsome guy

And what do you do with a really big stump. You put a coonie and a moonshine bottle on it!

Operation move huskies, horses and owner, AKA, Alberta Bound

We left for the new Husky/Horse House on Monday morning, it was a beautiful drive through the mountains and we only hit snow once! We saw lots of wildlife in Jasper but both the BT and the BC were sleeping, for which I was grateful. It has been a whirl wind of activity until today. Tuesday the house stuff arrived. Wednesday the horses arrived. Only Deva and Sammy are here right now the other three huskies are at a near by kennel until the dog fence goes up which is scheduled to happen tomorrow. Having to take three dogs out on leash makes me realize just how great Davie is staying with me and coming when called. I love my Davie dog!!

Emmi spotted the neighbors out the window the first day, three very nosy mules. And it turns out Joe, the big guy, is a fellow Tennessean! His mama was a Tennessee Walker and he came all the way from down there so he and Emmi had a lot to discuss. He was quite envious of her coming by air! The mules are a hoot to watch and Emmi spends a lot of time watching them through the window. No one could possibly sneak in here with them around. Joe is the riding mule and the two girls are the harness team.

Here are some pictures of our adventure.

Watching the neighbors

What do you think girls?

Let us discuss for a minute

Meet Joe, he is a handsome guy.

Horses check out the new digs and who was here before them

Moving is exhausting!

This little girl came for a truck ride with Randy and the horses because she is being bottle fed. She is only three days old, her mama had 4 lambs I hope she makes it

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Spring?? Really??

Okay so it is April 13th and we wake up to at least 5cm of fresh snow. I am not impressed but Davie and Emmi think it is great!! Goes to show you should really live in the moment like they do!

Today is also the anniversary of Operation Davie's Little Sister. It was a year ago today I flew to Tennessee to pick up Emmi, although at the time we still weren't sure if it would be Miss Pink (Emmi) or Miss Mauve. It has been an interesting year and Emmi has grown into a beautiful, intelligent and slightly crazy girl. Many thanks to Wendy at Davis Branch Blueticks for such an awesome girl.

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Is it still snowing??

Tired

Smokey X and Emmi

Emmi and Smokey X

Run like the wind

And I still run like the wind!

Happy Easter

From the uncooperative BT and the BC who looks like I beat him! I hope all your eggs are found and someone doesn't pull an East April Fool's joke on you!

Really? Davie do we have to do this?

Unfortunately yes, just look like you are abused and everyone will feel sorry for you.