Remembering Deacon

Dad had a wistful day.  He was remembering Deacon, who passed away suddenly five years ago today.  Deacon would have been 9 years old right now.  Essex told Sherman Dad was really misty eyed that day.  Dad hugged both of us and told us how much he loves us.  He told long tails about Deacon.  Deacon was taller, longer and heavier than Sherman.  He had a bigger nose and pointy ears.  He was a fun loving dog, that everyone loved.  Dad tells us he remembers the past but lives in the present.  The spirit of all his pups that have crossed the bridge live in his heart and mind.  

Angel Collie Deacon Having in Ohio - 2007

While dad was cleaning the yard yesterday, he found a strange object.  It reminded him of a crunched up red whiffle  ball.  The flies were swarming all over the strange object.  That strange object was a stinkhorn mushroom.  Dad threw it in the trash, tell us things were stinky enough.  

Clathrus Crispus

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini 

Busy, Busy Pups

Dad has been really busy.  So much to do, so little time.  A couple weeks ago Tonks and Sky stopped over our house.  The hoomans had dinner and we played.

Sherman, Tonks, Gemini, Sky in the Collies Yard

Gemini, Tonks and Sky Plot on the Deck

Dad thought Sherman caught giardia because of stinky runny poo.  Well it wasn't giardia, it was Captain Hook Worm.  We both got five days of yucks stuff squirted down our throats.  But we have returned to Angel Paws.  The fence is pawsom and we even have a water fountain.  Pawtastic.

A New Green Fence, Pawsome

The Fence Has a Latch

A Water Fountain is an Upgrade

Gemini and Sherman Enjoy Angel Paws

Gemini Rolls in the Grass

We are so happy to be able to go to the dog park.  

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini

The Return of the Collies

Well folks today we returned to Angel Paws.  Things have changed, the fence and polls are green.  We only got to stay for a short time though.  

A Leashed Gate

Dad told us that the fence, that has been there since January 2004 was replaced.  The park wasn't quite done yet, as there was no latch for the front gate.  Dad just tied Sherman's green leash around the Gate to keep us inside.  After about 20 minutes, we went home.  We are happy to know Angel Paws will still be around for quite some time.

Checking Out the Fence Line

Gemini Wants to Play 

Collies Talk About the New Fence

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini

The Great Dog Park Caper

We have not went Angel Paws the last three day.  We have bothered Dad and today we found out why from a little birdie that brought us some pawtographs taken by our pal Peanut.  It seems that either some nefarious felines or some conniving raccoons have ran off with the fence that surrounded Angel Paws.

A Key West Mystery

There is the Table, Where is the Fence

Not going to the park is ruining our social lives and our fun.  Angel Paws is the Howled Grounds where our Essex patrolled the fence and Deacon stole treats out of hooomans pockets.  We are besides ourselves.  What are we going to do?  To Angel Collies Essex and Deacon, help bring back our beloved Angel Paws..

I mean it was early this week the pawtographs below were taken in early May.

Sherman & Gemini Sniffing - Rebar to the right of Gemini 

Sherman & Gemini Walk the Fence Together

Sherman is a Handsome Fella 

Gemini, Tonks & Sherman Making a Plan

Gemini & Sky at Play

We wonder what are pals are up to.  Will our beloved park come back to us.  Dad won't tell us but he doesn't look worried.  By the Great Dane, what is going on..

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini