June 13th Today was such a sad day for us. We were eating breakfast when my cell phones calendar reminded us that one year ago today at 10:40 am we lost our beloved Kelly. She was just 11 & 1/2 years old. She was my little soulmate, a beautiful Boston Terrier that had an amazing pedigree. Her dad was Cosmo, the dog that took best of breed at Westminster dog show. She was hot stuff and she knew it. Kelly would challenge any dog, no matter the size for she was top dog always. She was sweet and kind and my constant shadow. She had traveled all over with us including to the arctic ocean, 200 miles above the arctic circle on our Alaska trip. She loved the beach, the sun, and basically going wherever we ... read more

June 8-11 Busy visiting with family. We have gotten chores done, washed cloths but mostly just visiting with David’s brother Gene and his wife Nan. Their daughter, our niece, Stacy came and we had a wonderful time visiting with her too. We enjoyed a fun brunch at the Prairie Rose Cafe. This is a small hole-in-the-wall cafe downtown and very popular with the locals. For many years it was Rosie’s Chinese which was good too. The prairie Rose offers delicious giant cinnamon rolls, breakfast burritos, or you could have a chicken fried steak with eggs. Everything is very good! David is still not feeling very well, one day ok, the next day not as his GI track is acting up. He’s tried everything to get it straighten out so it may just take time. Not much ... read more

June 5 This morning I tried to let David slept in. Red’s appointment wasn’t until 1pm. I called family and let them know what was happening so they wouldn’t worry. Finally David and I got our showers after a late breakfast and we loaded up the dogs and headed for the vets. All the vets we had known here in Laramie have long since retired or died but family gave us advice on whom to see. We took Dottie in too just in case the vet found something they’d both need to be treated for. Dottie has not shown any symptoms and Red has been sick for 10 days now. The vet and staff were so friendly and we quickly felt comfortable that we’d get some help for Red. They even smiled when we gave them ... read more

June 1 We awoke this morning to the sounds of boats racing by as they were trying to get to their favorite fishing hole before others got there. Chores were on our plate for most of today. We walked the dogs around the campground to try and wear out Red. He seems more anxious than normal and he’s still having diarrhea. David called this morning to get an appointment with the vet at our next stop. We think at this point he must have some infection as we’ve tried diet changes that have not helped him. He isn’t throwing up and continues to have a good appetite. After our walk which we all enjoyed, it was time for “spa day” for the dogs. Toenail clipping and brushing. These two pups have not had their toenails clipped ... read more

May 30 This morning we woke to a beautiful sunny day with high to be 72. After breakfast we went for a walk and let the dogs enjoy the sunshine. Afterward we loaded up and headed 12 miles to Dinosaur National Monument. This is one of the few National parks and monuments we have not been too so we were excited to head out today. We headed east out of Vernal. We drove the last 4 miles of the 12 right along side the swollen, fast flowing and beautiful Green River. We stopped for a few pictures of the river. We arrived at the park visitors center and put the shade panel in the truck windows and left the dogs while we ran in. The weather was cool yet we always worry about leaving the dogs. ... read more