Ciao From Italia!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Thanks for the warm welcome back. I have no excuse for being away from PT now expect for my travels. So, I hope to be around more.

Andrew is still in the military. He loves Aviano and is so happy with his new assignment. He loves to fly and his new job takes him to many new places every week. He is away alot, but at least he is safe and not deployed again. We were terrified of the possibility, which is why we chose Italy.

I am not working and therefore a bit bored most of the time. A few years ago I really got into cycling and competing so I train everyday and we live at the foothills of the Italian Alps, so we climb, hike, and camp regularly. Out of pure boredom, I discovered another passion that still has the closest people to me confused. Gardening! My yard looks amazing and I grew my first herb garden and summer vegetables this year! The positive thing about not working is that I am so active and have all the time for Drake. He is my constant companion and I love spending so much time together. We garden together and pick fruit of our trees (he loves figs!), go to the lake, have scheduled weekly play dates with his friends, among so many other fun activities.

Michelle, I would love to meet you. I have never been to the base in Vicenza, but drive past the town all the time. I am a big fan of Verona and go there frequently. I will PM you and we can have a small Italy PT meeting!

These are about a year old. From last summer when we visited my grandparents in FL. Drake has his summer lion haircut :

[Ginger's Mom]

Drake is gorgeous. You haven't posted much since I have been a member, but you have posted enough so that I know Drake is not only handsome, but also a very adventurous pup that always seems to know how to have a good time. Hope to be hearing a lot more about him and you from now on.

[RobiLee]

OMG...it is so great to hear from you! It has been so long. I am so happy that things are going well for you. Sounds like you are keeping yourself very busy with your new hobby and all the hiking, climbing and cycling. Geesh, I wish I had your energy. I'd just like to hang out with you for awhile so I could get into shape...lol.

I'm extremely happy to see Drake!! What a handsome boy he is and I've missed him. Please don't stay away for so long this time. You have to keep us up to date on things. We always love hearing about your adventures.

Hugs and Tailwags...Robin, Katie and Tori.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Wow it's been a long time, Souraya. Welcome back Drake is stunning, as always. How neat that you get to travel so much, and what a fun place to call home!!!

I still have Kersey, my GSD/Rott mix, but Graham is now playing at the rainbow bridge. I added a new pup to the mix, Boone. He's a GSD. And added a skin kid 7 months ago, too, of which you've probablly seen pictures if you've been lurking

So nice to see you again, welcome back and keep the photos coming

[Kfamr]

It's so great to see you guys! Glad all is well. Boy, Drake sure does live the life, travelling all around!

I don't think you've met my newest boy, Mufasa, you can see him in my most recent picture thread.

[lizbud]

It's great to hear from you again. I'm so glad you both are well & happy.
Drake is just as gorgeous as ever I see. Please do pop in to PT more often.
You have certainly been missed.

[JuniorxMyxLove]

aww he is handsome!
I've always wanted to go to italy. but, other from canada when i was 4, I have never been out of the country. and i can't go to germany with my german class this year, so it looks like it's staying that way.
oh well.


Are you enjoying being in italy?!