A fairly interesting and productive week. It is good to know someone reads my blog. It was a really beautiful day today. I had the dogs outside at the sports club. It was funny trying to chase two competitively fast dogs who were themselves chasing a quick rabbit. The only advantage the rabbit and I had was the big fence, a near total enclosure. Nico, my Shepard and Enzo, our Siberian Husky and most recent addition had so much fun. I am almost glad I could not run. There is nothing like watching two grown pups in action. I had a secure feeling they were safe in the large field. nico is a good listener but gets carried away if he scents a wild turkey or God forbid, a deer. We have gotten calls and been lucky so far....
The mosquitos do not seem to bother the double-coated dogs but am sure the heat will. Enzo is trained only for a crate or a leash. He still uses his living space for a bathroom which is not good and he digs holes and howls when he is alone. I see this as a bit of trauma and spoiledness, but maybe its his stubborn breed. Sue will take him to the dog trainers and make what she can of him as she is a much better animal trainer than myself. Her knowledge of race equines is amazing with a heart to match. The field has grown over but I am still hopeful to get the farmer in Bellingham to drag it with his tractor and plow a couple of rows for my squash. My ford and one bottom are just like me, happy to be sitting here but non too functional. I spoke last night with Julius a real farmer from these parts who unfortunately is now in an assisted living situation. he was telling how to repair my tractor. I did get some good hints, so I may try the strater install if Sue can bring him over here. That would make both our day. I keep hoping about the goats and chickens. Goats would knock down the over growth and chickens would take of the ticks on the pups. We really need fencing to maintain them safely. It took me a month to to get a few stockades up to keep the dogs in. I guess Rome was not built in a day either. may day is turning into june Day. I will just say Pan pan..pan and thank the Lord I am on the ground.