10 or 11?

Karen S. took this great shot of ten (eleven?) beagles on the Lido deck. This beaglefest featured a lot of pack action with much chasing, screeching and howling. Usually they are more sedate. It was great fun to watch.

Party’s over

This sums up the day after a beaglefest: soda cans and tired beagles. It was a great party. There were about 30 people and Phillip counted 27 dogs.

I’ve known Karen S. (right) for years but this was the first time I’d met Susan in DE!

And I also met Audrey-Mom Of Buddy & Holly In NJ. What fun to put faces to names! Audrey was just one of the many guests who allowed Sherman in the house so that they could rub his tummy.

Audrey took this photo of Phillip and a bunch of beagles who wanted in on the 6′ sub sandwich. Hard to blame them, it was delicious.

Maggie, and the Deputy Mayor

There was one beagle missing in the photos that Courtneay posted – Maggie! Apparently she was a little camera-shy. But not here, in these pics from yesterday – Maggie’s 8th birthday. Happy birthday, Maggie! Courtneay said, “These are some shots of her waiting patiently to gobble up some shredded wheat (see foreground). In the second shot, she continues to wait patiently, but the chop-licking and uncontrollable drooling has commenced!” I think that Nabisco could use these in their advertising.

The Township Council meets twice a month and they broadcast it on the local cable access channel. The Mayor couldn’t attend last night so the Deputy Mayor ran the meeting.

I’m going to ask for his autograph!

Meet Trent

I sent the calendar off to Ron today and he will have it for about a week. My mailing labels are all done (thought it’s not too late to order a calendar!) so hopefully you’ll receive them in time for the holidays.

This is Trent, Ron’s new little beagle boy. He rescued him from a busy roadway on Thanksgiving day in Trenton, NJ. (By the way, Ron, Clayton was rescued from Clayton, NJ). Ron initially thought that Trent was still a puppy, but the vet said he’s about 1-1/2. At 20 pounds he’s a little munchkin. I will let Ron tell you more in the comments.

Mikey

I love Stanley’s expression. All he needs is a Milkbone rolled up his sleeve.

Our friend Carol came over yesterday with her pug, Mikey. I tried to get a photo of the boys all together but it just didn’t happen. However, I did get this while Mikey was hanging out. DON’T BE SCARED!

He’s a little loverboy, that Mikey.

Etre: to be

Meet Vous, Phillip’s sister Sara’s new sheltie. Vous is the second person plural (in French) of Tu, her last sheltie. She’s about six months old and is a very sweet dog, albeit rather skittish. But that’s the breed, I think. She stayed with us over the long weekend.

And of course you know Sherman, who seems to be having a little trouble with his ear.

I hope you studied

Question #1: How are Jerome and Moses related?

Answer: Jerome’s father is Wayne (Phillip’s brother) who is Moses’ owner slave.

Question #2: Who are the two puppies?

Answer: Jerome’s sister Gabrielle and Chad (big guy) are parents to 9-month old Cole. The other puppy, 4-months old, is Phillip’s sister Sara’s new sheltie named Vous. She is very soft and cute. Sara brought her home on Wednesday so she is still pretty shy. (Note: Vous was a surprise even to me so this question will not count towards your final grade.)

Question #3: Vous is not in her crate, so what’s the big appeal?

Answer: Puppy kibble, of course!

Question #4a: What is the correct spelling of the nine-year old on the left and what is her favorite hobby?

Answer: Maia: M A I A (Jerome’s daughter) loves horseback riding! She’s scheduled for a lesson today and maybe we’ll get some pictures.

Question #4b: What is Sherman asking Cole?

Answer: Same thing he asks of everyone else: tummy rub, please!

Question #5: How did Tootsie get her name?

Answer: from “how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop.”

How’d you do??

Bye bye, Oregon

I head home tomorrow after a wonderful week with my family.

This is little Mia, who is 21 months old. She is going to become a big sister in a month. I was a teenager when my niece and nephew were born, and this new generation really blows me away!

Big treat for you on Monday, a video that Phillip made while I’ve been away. Don’t miss it!

Happy birthday to my sis!

My self-imposed two-dog limit was put to the test when I met Tashi, this beagle/springer spaniel mix. Oh my, it was love at first sight!

Happy birthday to my sister Nancy who turns 60 today! (Yes, I was given permission.) The whole gang is here to celebrate, her kids, their spouses and the three (and 8/9ths) grandchildren. Photos tomorrow!

A whole lot of cute

Dillon is now 19 months, and Lexi is almost 4-1/2.

My brother-in-law Rick recently retired and is living the good life.

One day a week Nancy and Rick take care of the kids. It was exhausting just to watch!