Two Sighs Of Relief. One To Go.

Dad has three chums that live in the Panhandle of Florida.  He has heard from two of them, and is waiting to hear from the third.  

His first pal worked with him before Dad had collies.  He replied back to Dad that his family had moved to England back in June.  Dad forgot, but was very happy, when he read that email.  

The second one is the Mom of Gracie and Loki.  When Dad got back from Angel Paws, the light was blinking on the answering machine.  It was their Mom.  Her Pack is okay, but their home isn't.  During the storm a tree fell and they had to escape to their neighbors house.  The important thing is that every paw is okay.  Their Mom knew Essex and Deacon, and met me when I was only a pup.  She hasn't met Gemini yet though.  

April 2015 - Sherman, Gracie, Loki and Dog Mom

October 2014 - Sherman Gives A  Great Big Collie Kiss

October 2011 - Can You Believe She Gave Me Wings??

November 2008 - Lady I, Deacon, Essex & Lady II

Dad is still waiting to hear from Angel Dog Sasha's mom.  Sasha's Mom knew Essex and Deacon very well.  Dad knows it will take awhile before power and phone will come back on line.  A big Herricane like Michael can really mess things up.  

February 2007 - Sasha and Dog Mom

Having all three packs safe would put Dad in a good mood.  It might even result in us getting some extra treats.

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini

Paw Ssss - Sherman's paw is all better and he is doing fine.

Sprained Paw

Dad has been trying to catch up with the house most of this month.  Sherman sprained his paw two weeks ago.  When he didn't heal up after a week, we saw the vet on Tuesday, 24 September.  He confirmed a sprained paw and we got some anti-inflammatory medication.   The good part about that was he had to have food, so more treats fur us. 

The bad part is no Angel Paws Dog Park and our walks are cut in half.  Sherman is ruining Gemini's social life.  The two have been playing with each other.  Dad is amazed that we get along so very well with each other.  Gemini has her annual vet visit on 6 October.  

We will try to post tomorrow.  

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini

Remembering Irma

Cyber-paw pals,

The folks in the path of Herricane Florence are in our thoughts and prayers.  We hope are prayers keep them safe.

A year ago today around 9 AM Herricane Irma struck Key West.  We were sure that we would never see our home again.  A lot of hooomans and animals prayed for us and it worked.

We were lucky that we were able to stay with our pal Gandalf's family.  We are forever indebted to their kindness.  We were grateful for our family and pals like Skye.  They helped keep us sane.

At Gandalf's House

Dog Speed,

Sherman & Gemini

Gemini's Third Bark-Aversary

When Dad woke up today, he gave Gemini a big hug and wished her a Happy Bark-Aversary.  When Dad came back from work, we went to Angel Paws.  This was much better than last years Bark-Aversary as we have no Herricane coming our way.  We both remember Dad driving Gemini to Key West.  She was definitely smitten with her Sherman.  We intended to see JH, but it started to rain really hard, so we drove back home.  Funny thing  was the ride back to Key West was all gray skies but no rain.  We talked about Gemini joining our pack this morning and evening.

Gemini Just Before Leaving Holmhaven To Go To Key West 

Gemini Explores Her Yard

Our Paw Pals Luke the Labrador Retriever and Oakley the Australian Shepherd left Key West in late August.  We will both be miss them, but pups are always coming and going.  We did meet Murphy a Golden Retriever pup.  Gemini took a shine to him right away. 

Luke

Oakley the Australian Shepherd

Oakley With a Ball 

Murphy

Gemini and Murphy

Dog Speed,

Gemini & Sherman

Cousin Clyde Crosses The Rainbow Bridge

Dad sister called from Cincinnati today.  Cousin Clyde crossed the bridge at the old age of fifteen and half years old.  Great Auntie Essex told Sherman stories of her and Deacon playing with Clyde.  I played some with him, but Clyde didn't want to play to much.  Clyde was thirteen years old when Gemini met him. 

Dad thinks of Essex and Clyde playing the first time they met each other.  Essex and Deacon would get excited as the Collie Mobile got close to Clyde's home.  They knew they were nearing their friends home.  They loved playing with Clyde.  When Deacon visited, the two of them became quick buddies.  Dad remembers when Deacon first met Clyde.  Clyde and Deacon chased each other around Clyde's house most of the night.  There was the sound of thundering of paws.  None of the hoomans were to happy as they didn't sleep very much.  The hoomans laugh about it now. 

Clyde was a senior citizen dog by the time Sherman and Gemini met him.  He didn't want to chase and play with them, so there are no pawtographs of Clyde with them.  We liked Clyde, but knew he didn't want to play. 

Clyde's hoomans will miss him and when we go to Cincinatti we will remember him.  Clyde was very loved by his family.  Dad thinks of so many visits, walks in Cincinnati, pups that got along very well with each other.  So many memories.  We are sure that Clyde, Deacon and Essex are playing with each other.  Romping and chasing. Every once in awhile looking for their hoomans. 

Dog Speed

Sherman & Gemini

Essex and Clyde -2007

Clyde - 2007 

Clyde, Deacon and Essex - 2009

Clyde and Deacon - 2010

Clyde - 2014

Clyde -2017

Sherman's Seven Year Bark-Aversary

Dad and I looked at each other this morning.  As we were on our walk he told me today was my Gotcha Day.  Yep, seven years ago Dad and Grrreat Auntie Essex drove up to Holmhaven to bring me to Key West.  I got lots of hugs from Dad..  Gemini and I got extra dog treats today.  We later went to Angel Paws and a lot of our pals were there.

Sherman At Angel Paws

It has been a fun day and I got to give Dad a ton of face licks. 


Dad told me it seems so long ago but then again like it was just yesterday.  We have had a adventures, good times, sad time, but most importantly we have had each other.  Below are some pictures of me as a puppy.

Gotcha Day - Heading to Key West

Playing Bite Da Foot With Essex

Me and Gemini Resting

It has been a fun seven years.  I love my pack and my pack loves me.


Dog Speed,


Sherman

5 July 1947

We hear a creaking sound.  Sherman's tail starts wagging.  We wander over to a big door and see Dad playing with some dials.  I nudge Sherman and ask him what is going on.  Sherman barks out "That is the WABAC machine Gemini!"

Sherman & Mr. Peabody 

Sherman quickly explains about how Dad would take the collies back in time using the WABAC machine. I listen intensely as Sherman tells me about previous WABAC machine adventures.  Dad turns the dials to 5 July 1947, location Chicago.

The machine makes some noises and then we are sitting on the roof of Comiskey Park in Chicago.  It is the top of the seventh inning the Indians are behind 5-1.  Joe Gordon walks.  Ken Keltner walks too.  Hank Edwards grounds shortstop to 2nd baseman, runners on first and third.Then comes up an African American man, Larry Doby.  Larry Doby strikes out. Cleveland scores two runs that inning..  When the game ends the Indians loose 6-5. 

Larry Doby

We look at Dad quizzically.  He tells us we saw the color barrier being broken in the American League.  Dad told us that  Larry Doby was a great hall of fame player, a class act.  Larry Doby helped bring the Indians there last World Series Championship in 1948.  We smile and wag our tails.  We get back in the WABAC and come home.  Hopefully there will be some more WABAC adventures.

Dog Speed,

Sherman and Gemini