No Vespa, scooter, or motorcycle content here. Sorry.I had to take a moment to recognize Junior's second birthday. Since the kids are grown and no grandchildren around yet the dog is all we have to dote on. This morning Junior engaged his usual rituals -- yard patrol, walk, eat, tennis ball chasing, neighborhood cat and squirrel inspections. All dog stuff. Forgive Junior's scruffy appearance. It mirrors my own and while the two of us do watch Project Runway none of the fashion sensibilities transfer into our lives. Junior has been particularly messy of late from time in the creek, lots of stick and slobber action, and rolling around in a pile of woodchips from a recent tree removal. So he is not up to the show dog standards of his mother McKenna and father Bing. But he does have a good time.With much work the boy is becoming well socialized. He loves other dogs, even the ones who want to tear him up, but he was shy around people. After almost a year with us he has learned to trust that I won't let anything bad happen to him. Just this morning we were walking through an automobile crash scene with police, ambulance, several fire trucks and a crowd of people. Junior remained calm in the heel position and when someone asked if they could pet him I gave him the command, "Say hello Junior", and he plops down at their feet and raises his head towards them for attention. He's a big love dog.Junior took a few minutes from his busy schedule to pose for pictures. He has learned the camera won't hurt him and the more cooperative he is the better things turn out. More than a few people should learn that lesson. Nothing assures a terrible picture more than a conversation beginning with, "Oh, I look terrible in pictures....".That's about it. Junior is passed out after a full day. Sleep comes easy when you mix a pork chop with Pro Plan dog food. And after a good dinner he likes some cold, crisp, water. Unfortunately he prefers it now from the garden hose. So I have to go outside in the garden or on the deck and water the dog.He has a rough life.All content, text and images, copyright 2010 by Steve Williams.
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