Essex's Sixth Bark-Aversary

Dad and his brudder Steve wished me "Happy Bark-Aversary." It is hard to believe I have spent six years with Dad. We got plenty of treats and strokes. I sure like being with this pack. Deacon and I went out to enjoy the sunshine and having Dad home for the day.

31 DEC 2009 - Deacon & Essex

The house is still being painted and we got to talk to several people at the chat room early this morning. It was hard to believe it was already 2010 in Australia. We hope to see some of our cyber-paw pals in the chat room tonight.

The best part of Bark-Aversaries is the chance to share some old pictures with my cyber pals.

Dog Speed,

Essex

January 2004 - Chewing a coconut

February 2004 - My Vogue Cover Shot Look

April 2004 - First Bath

April 2004 - Chewing on a Bone

Essexmas 2009

To all of our cyber-paw pals, merry Essexmas. We have been busy entertaining Dad's brudder, Stevie-grrrr-Wonder. Then some painting and Essexmas cookies. The puter has been acting up, so Dad has a new one on order.

Could you say no to these eyes?

Dad went across the street for the Essexmas Eve Pig Roast. He didn't bring us back any thing to eat though. Today we went to our friend Kay & Bill's house. We enjoy being around both of them. While we got plenty of treats, we were mostly happy because we were with Dad & his brudder. Santa Paws left us Reindog Antlers and plenty of treats.

I still say that I'm better looking!

Santa Paws, we want to be your Reindogs

Hope all of you had a pawsome Essexmas.

Dog Speed,

Essex & Deacon

Ohio Paw-to-graphs

We arrived home safe and sound. Dad is a bit tired and will be going through the mail tomorrow. As promised here are paw-to-graphs from our trip to Ohio.

Essex & Deacon

Together at Clyde's house

Aunt Marge listens to Grand-Paw talk

Aunt Becky flirts with Deacon

Grand-Paws 91st Barkday Cake

Aunt Becky shows Grand-Paw a paw-to-graph

Essex chilling out in the snow

Deacon play bows.

SNOW

These two kittens saw Dog Dad at Grand Paws house

Cassie is recovery from surgery is going well

Hattie gives Dog Dad a smile

Heading Back

We will start are return trip to Florida today. Our trip back to Northern Ohio was fun even though we didn't get to play with Hattie & Cassie. We hope Cassie gets better soon. We will miss Rosie the cat, who is hiding somewhere in the house. Imagine she will enjoy having the house all to her paw-self. The cool weather was a joy, it just doesn't happen in Key West. The Thanksgiving Turkey was deee-licious and Deacon was really going nutz over it.

Our first stop will be Cincinnati, Ohio for an overnight visit with Clyde. We all love playing with Clyde. We can't wait to see our beloved Angel Paws and rest our heads at home.

Dog Speed,

Essex & Deacon

S N O W

We had hoped for this, but never thought it would happen. This morning we woke up this morning for our walk. Dad opens the door and outside is a white covering of snow. We went nutz because we love the stuff.

We did quick work of our walk. Then we were in the Aunt Becky's back yard and played like two puppies. This white stuff is fun. Dad would through a snowball up in the air and Deacon would grab it in his mouth. We are trying to convince Dad to move north, but don't think we'll succeed unless we get him a new job. We do have pictures and will have to post them when we get back.

Dog Speed,

Essex & Deacon

Thanksgiving 2009

We hope all our pals in cyber-paw land have a pawtastic Thanksgiving. We will be keeping all the hoomans in line up here in Ohio.

Today is Grand-Paws 91st barkday, that would be 17 in dog years. We intend to visit him at the nursing home. We have gotten to be able to see him individually but not together.

Wishing all of you the best from Ohio.

Essex & Deacon

O H I O

Well folks we arrived safe and sound in Ohio. We arrived in Cincinnati Friday night and had a blast playing with Clyde. Dad has a few pictures of us and Clyde.

We are now in Elyria, Ohio having fun. For some reason Rosie the cat doesn't want to come out very much. Both Collies are good with cats, but Deacon is a little more in your face in wanting to be the new best friend of any dog or cat.

Grand-Paw is in rough shape, but was very glad to see Dog Dad. You could see the smile light up in his eyes. It is hard to believe that since we last saw him he has problems moving around and talking.

It is time to go now. Plenty of things to do, like read some dog blogs.

Dog Speed,

Essex & Deacon