The Urban Oasis

I think I’ve mentioned it before, but near my apartment there is a fantastic place that had been, well, lacking in the last few months.  Something so wonderful that I would walk here before or after almost all walkies.  An Urban Oasis if you will, a spot to stop and slurp the water, the “paws…

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Unconditional Love

Everybody needs LOVE. Humans often talk about unconditional love, and how we dogs and cats are good at that.  I consider myself a top-tier provider of love for my mama, but well, I do have conditions. I like my food homemade, my grooming occasional (but enough so that I maintain my rugged outdoorsman look that’s…

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Deforestation

So apparently I have too much fuzz.  With spring now sprung, it’s time for a little deforestation.  So mama got our her rakes and went to town. I do enjoy a good groom – mama lets me lay down and snooze while it’s going on – and she always remembers to provide copious amounts of…

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Walk Like an Airedale-ian

Potential for sunny spring-like Saturday = full rucksack with food and water for another extended Airedale tour of Portland! For some, life is about stopping and smelling the roses.  I concur, but would add that stopping to chomp the cones is MUCH more appropriate. Let me demonstrate: Take a moment to consider things behind you,…

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All About the Poop

Well, over the last two days I’ve had some poop problems.  Without being too descriptive or ruining anyone’s dinner, things were a lot more “explosive” than they should be.  Mama thinks it may be the one day that she fed me a can of food instead of my usual chicken soup.  All I can say…

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The 24 Hour Church of Elvis

Behold… THE 24 HOUR CHURCH OF ELVIS It’s another one of those “only in Portland” kind of things.  It is an art installation, and well, it defies easy explanation.  Now mama and dad got married by Elvis in Las Vegas, so maybe if I ask really nicely, the spirit of Elvis will come forth and…

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All About Sticks

Lunchtime walkie! Time to get in some good, hearty sniffing time.  While I’m always looking down because that’s where the good smells are, mama is usually looking down to be sure she doesn’t step in those good smells.  And sometimes she catches something interesting… Looks a little like a heart, doesn’t it?  A heart with…

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Crawfishzilla

Ruh-roh.  What is that? Is it a bird?  Is it a plane?  NO!  Look out, it’s a giant crawfish!  AND IT’S GIVING US THE FINGER (ok, the claw, but I bet it’s the same in the crawfish world)!!! That was a little disquieting.  Giant crustaceans aren’t on my usual walkie.  I usually see things involving…

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Airedale Supermodel

One of mama’s favorite gnarled trees in our neighborhood.  I enjoy it as well, just mostly around the root area. As you can see, we are again experiencing some fine Northwestern weather.  No complaints, the rain doesn’t bother me one bit.  Mama on the other hand… She sees the vast open area of the North…

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