Return to Dirtville

Stumpy's been hired to keep Snickers, one of her long-time buddies, from dirtville, company for a couple of weeks.

The reunion was a happy one.



 
 
 

They spent hours playing,















patrolling, chasing the locals,

standing guard (or sitting)

and Stumpy's personal favorite: sunbaking

The rest of the day was spent mugging for treats.

They'd stare until their gaze became laser-like, drilling into my subconscious.

They'd tag team me. First one,

then the other

Every afternoon, while waiting for the 5pm oinker Stumpy and Snickers would rumble in the living room. They never failed to amuse

 

We're headed back to see Kuzzinz Fenway and Teddy for a few days, then ...

 

 

 

 

Fun at Fenway's

 

 

You may remember Rain Barrels from the Dome Rock Pack. 

She and her little brother, Snowden, came to visit at Fenway's house.

Things got wild, sides were taken, lines were drawn, fur flew and toys were destroyed (Sorry, Will)

Stumpy stayed out of the melee and appeared to referee the games

 

And then they all crashed

Before our visit was over Stumpy and Teddy made friends

 

But, due to my stupidity, They had a little dust up. When we return we'll start from scratch to repair their trust issues.

Stumpy's New Ride and Latest Road Trip

Stumpy has left the Northeast coast in search of warmer weather. She's now riding in a 1997 Ford E150 conversion van; soon to be a customized camper van.
I'm not sure she approves

In Buffalo, NY we stayed with friends who had a young, rescued terrier that was having some trouble adjusting to life in the city. Stumpy spent a couple of days helping  him with his manners and confidence.

At last report he was doing well and enjoying his new life.

We're really proud of Joe. But, we're especially proud of Ellen and Bill, the people that love Joe. They have gone the extra mile to make sure that Joe can lead a fearless, happy and fulfilling life.  Stumpy and I are looking forward to another visit with them.

In Indiana, we met up with Ivy, a young, high energy malinois girl.

Ivy and Stumpy enjoyed each others company from Indiana to New Mexico

You can read more about Ivy's adventures on The Chasing Flowers Tour 2015. She full-times in a vintage trailer with Cricket, a poodle, and their chauffeur, Diane.

We took about 3 and a half weeks to travel cross country. Now, we're here in Nevada with Kuzzin Fenway

And there's a new trouble maker in town.

Teddy Ballgame came to live with Fenway about a month ago. Best guess: he's year old Catahoula mix. He was found, skinny and starving, on the streets in Arizona. Stumpy's favorite boy brought him home and now Stumpy and I are Kuzzin-sitting.

As cute and sweet as Teddy is, Stumpy doesn't seem very happy with the new addition to the family. Teddy doesn't seem to understand that he is supposed to defer to the Queen of Everything's wants and desires.

Here's the motley crew. Teddy's pretending he's a good boy

They have a few more days to get to know each other. then Stumpy and I are movin' on down the road.