Picture of Raider

My awesome son in law put these two pictures together for me using Photoshop....

Wish I could do this but when I have a very talented graphic artist for a son in law why bother hehe

We survived Earl

Earl came ashore as a Cat 1 so it was not as bad as Jaun. There is certainly damage and lots of trees went down but we were spared any serious damage. The only thing that happened here was we lost Bill's building ( metal pole frame with plastic cover ) and when it went it damaged his van. Now before any of you feel any sympathy for him, let me tell you the story.. The building was over at our daughters for a couple of weeks so they could use it for a yard sale ( it is very big ) and afraid that it would go down in the hurricane Angie wanted it moved and I suggested that it be taken down rather than moved.. I mean it's a wind catcher. But Bill and friends moved it and Bill insisted it would not go anywhere ( sound familiar ladies ). He put lumber down on the frame and drove his Miata in it.. I suggested that was a big mistake but what did I know. At the height of Earl we could see it moving. As I was on the phone calling my son in law for help Bill said, "I'll get rope and tie it down" ( like that was going to help )  There were too many things for this to crash into.
While I waited for Bill and my Steven to show up with tools ( Bill was looking for rope  )  I stood on one of the poles that was in the air and almost immediately it lifted 3 more feet. Not sure whether to jump off or hang on, I hung on and it did drop and then I got my ass off of it. It was like a gaint balloon. The only thing that kept it from going was the fact that now it was wedged against Bill's van which he so thoughtfully parked beside it. As we worked to get it taken apart ( in torrential rain as well ) you could hardly see or get a grip on the poles to pull them apart once the bolts were out. Neighbours Bob and Sally showed up and the extra hands certainly helped get it safely down with no more damage to anything or anyone. Men never listen... As I can say was good thing it was his Van that got damaged and not my car...

Hurricane Earl

We are preparing for Hurricane Earl which is supposed to begin hitting us in about 15hrs.. or 9am atlantic time tomorrow. Wish us luck...

Surgery Day

Well my big brave boy has had his surgery and it is a lipoma. Paula showed it to me and it looked like a small brain with all the ridges etc.. weird. They checked to make sure it was not a mast cell hiding in there somewhere. He also had a light dental cleaning done as that was all he needed, brushing their teeth pays off! His blood work was perfect for an almost 10 yr old dog.. 
He has mostly been sleeping since I brought him home and this time NO swelling like the last time. Back in 5 days for a  recheck and then sutures out in 14 days..
I sure feel better now that it is out!

Decision for the 2011 Calendar Pictures - HELP!!!

Ok I need EVERYONE'S help who reads my blog. I have to decide which picture to submit for the Addison Dogs 2011 calendar.. These were taken this morning at Risser's Beach and yes Raider had a wonderful swim and run as well on the beach as well as posing for pictures. I needed a picture with his back to the water so we can merge a picture of him jumping threw the waves ( Gilda's idea ).. So tell me what picture you like best!!

Beach is slightly foggy and a smiling look to Raider

serious

good down stay in the seaweed

Kinda smiling

can we play some more!!!