Category Archives: Pets

Meet Shelby II, Our New Puppy

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Gandalfe

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~ Bernard Williams Our new puppy is a Von Waldberg German Shepherd named Shelby. She was born on September 24, 2018. We expect to take her home … Continue reading →

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Chickens, rats, and a trap

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Gandalfe

The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. ~ Lily Tomlin We had a growing rat problem, not in the coop … yet. But still, seeing 6 to 8 rats in the … Continue reading →

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Chickens, oh my …

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Gandalfe

I like chicken a lot because chicken is generous – that is to say, it’s obedient. It will do whatever you tell it to do.  ~ Maya Angelou This Spring we finally picked up four female chicken. There they are … Continue reading →

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Some More Kitty Pictures

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Gandalfe

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. ~ Albert Schweitzer I was just on a friend’s blog site and enjoying yet another cat picture. What is it about these furry creatures, creatures who … Continue reading →

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My Dawg and Me …

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Gandalfe

I’m here watching TV and Amelia is, of course, sitting right next to me. She is an Australian Red heeler and German Shepard mix. Her smile is omnipresent and her love is unfailing. Words fail me, so here are some … Continue reading →

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Luv Your Baby

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ~ Josh Billings Borrowed from the German Shepherd Dog Community on Facebook.

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Holiday Safety Tips for your Pets

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

“When I was a kid in Indiana, we thought it would be fun to get a turkey a year ahead of time and feed it and so on for the following Thanksgiving. But by the time Thanksgiving came around, we … Continue reading →

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SaxPic’s Calendar Project ~ 2012 Prep

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Gandalfe

Every year for a while now Pete, one of the admins on the Woodwind Forum, creates a wonderful and unique calendar for the avid woodwind musician. These are some of the pictures I sent for him to review.     … Continue reading →

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The Hemmingway Adventure

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I have just returned from our Caribbean cruise and I wanted to share a little taste of what we saw on the Key West Island. A visit to see Nobel prize winning Ernest Hemmingway’s house and bar has … Continue reading →

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Please, don’t let your beloved Pets Run Free!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Gandalfe

It saddens me how cavalier many of my city dwelling friends are with their pets. Some of these people are very intelligent except for the ignorance they display with their pets. The urge to let their pet, cat or dawg, … Continue reading →

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