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Mr Doofus has become quite the poop eater at the dog park. The mesh mask is designed to protect against foxtails (quite a problem for some pups here) but we are using it to make it more difficult for Callix … Continue reading →

This is Kodiak (Kodi for short), a 4 1/2 month old malamute. Kodi weighed 27 lbs at 8 weeks — half again as much as Fritz’s adult weight — and weighs 72 lbs now. Fritz and Kodi had a great … Continue reading →

Kai turned eleven on August 3, and Chester turned six by our arbitrary reckoning. Most of the time Kai is too dignified/tired/creaky (take your pick) to join in any games now, but once in a while he can’t resist. We … Continue reading →

Callix and I are having fun house sitting in Pinole. This is Naca’s imitation of Oliver Twist. Please, Betsy, I want some more. Sent from my iPad

Callix and I are relaxing in the ‘burbs with our friend Naca. Sent from my iPad

Arriving at Oakland International Visiting the Berkeley campus, University of California Visiting Sonoma County wineries At Point Isabel dog park And, of course, eating  

Olof reads up on San Francisco as we take the BART into the city. I couldn’t quite see the pin! The requisite cable car ride. And a visit to a Victory ship built in the Richmond shipyard during the war. … Continue reading →

Don’t know why Olof would be nervous with Janet driving those hairpin turns through the mountains. If the job is still open, Olof says he’ll come out of retirement. Visited the Smokejumper headquarters in Missoula and watched them suit up … Continue reading →

Tweety and Sheepy keep Olof company on the ferry from Nantucket. Janet met us in Denver. We spent the night in Estes Park, Colorado. Drove through the Rockie Mountains and made it to Casper. Olof got his new jeans!! Knit … Continue reading →

Olof and Betsy spent a couple of lovely days with Cousin Paula and Harold on Nantucket. We were able to be outside all the time and enjoy their gracious hospitality. Paula’s wonderful hidden garden. And it was a real pleasure … Continue reading →