Monthly Archives: September 2009

Rose Peak hike with my buddies…

Wow, so yesterday work buddies Mike, Velimir and I embarked on one of the most intense, challenging, and ultimately memorable trips I’ve ever been on.  “V” had scheduled a 20+ mile hike from Del Valle to Rose Peak and despite … Continue reading

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Winnie’s first day of puppy training…

Since it’s been a few years since Heather last had to train a puppy (9 year old Freckles was the last one) she decided to enroll Winnie in puppy school. I’m a huge fan of the positive reinforcement method of … Continue reading

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Jeffery’s new family (Katie and Likus)….

I’m so happy for my little brother.  Nearly a year ago his dog Foxy passed away suddenly and left us all in shock and a hole in our hearts.  Since then he has been looking for a dog like Foxy … Continue reading

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Queen for a day…

So after a marathon run of watching “How I Met Your Mother” I invited Heather and Winnie to stay the night as driving home at 12:30am didn’t seem like the best idea in the world. In the morning Marshall went … Continue reading

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Bad knees…

Ok, an update on the mini-emergency regarding my mom’s swollen knee.  Let me start by saying everything is ok so no need to worry.  =)  And now on to the story. So Heather and I headed out to Castro Valley … Continue reading

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Final post of the evening…

Well I didn’t catch up on my Hawaiian vacation or Lassen backpacking trip posts but I did get through a couple so… I’ll see if I can get through a few more tomorrow.  Goodnight!  =)

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Freaky deaky dragonfly…

Oh man I totally freaked out with what had apparently had the misfortune of flying into the grill of my Jetta.  Yeah, it was a big-A dragonfly and being the dead animal/insect loving person I am I ran to get … Continue reading

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Heather’s new puppy…

So after my brother’s dog Foxy passed away last year my sister has been on the lookout for a miniature Australian Shepard puppy for him.  Turns out that the she found someone whose dog was going to have a litter … Continue reading

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