Holiday Happenings and pictures....

[Queen of Poop]

Wonderful to have an update on you and the family. Love the photo of Anvik, he's such a cutie, as is Earle.

Every time I see the northern lights now I will think of Preacher and that he timed his passing with them so that we will never forget him and will always think of him when we see them. Wow, what a run on sentence!!!

I am glad you had a good holiday and that the doggies managed to make it thru with Stuart looking after them (of course they did!).

[ramanth]

Great photos Tamara! Looks like you had a good holiday.

[Barbara]

What great photos- they really take you into the action.

Some weeks ago they warned us here we could have Northern lights (in the last years they have been seen even as far South as we are). I was driving home and we had a spectacular sunset changing into a very clear night but I didn't see any Northern lights

I love that picture of Anvik- looks as if he really smiles at you happy to have you back

[Sonia59]

Great pictures! I enjoyed seeing them all: family, doggies...Thanks for sharing
This Northern lights seem very spectacular. I have seen one in Finland some years ago, it was just white and not so big but still very beautiful when you are not used to see them.

[Glacier]

I have a feeling Preacher had an idea that if he timed his departure right, you would have so many other things to do, he could just look in on you from the bridge & not have you sitting around all mopey about him .

Good to see Earle in harness, he must be feeling al lot better.

I am quite sure that Preacher knew he was leaving and picked his time, not only for my sake. I had a communicator talk to him about 18 months ago. He told her that he was tired, but he couldn't go yet because I was worried about another dog. Paxil was battling cancer then. If he had left earlier, Franklin wouldn't have been able to function. He waited until Franky was confident enough to get by without his protection.

Earle is feeling better. The pancreatitis is chronic now. His lipase levels are double what they should be and it appears that's where they are staying. He has to eat a low fat diet for the rest of his life to avoid triggering another attack. His personality is back to normal.

I would get a kick out of living someplace where the water actually froze and I could skate outside; I had to check to make sure your niece really did have hockey skates on.

Hannah hated the toe picks. They got in her way! That skating rink is actually in their back yard. My sister's boyfriend flooded part of the yard and built them a rink.

[lizbud]

Loved the pictures. Looks like a happy group of family. I am glad you got
to get away for awhile with your folks. How does Franklin do now without
Preacher around?

[shais_mom]

great pics Tamara!
I'm so happy you got to spend the week with your family!
Enjoy 2007! {{hugs}}

[Glacier]

How does Franklin do now without
Preacher around?

Franklin is doing alright. In the yard and in harness, he acts normally. In the house he seems a little down sometimes. He seems to look for him in the house. We both keep stopping and looking at Preacher's bed in the porch. I still can't walk through there without starting to say "it's just me, buddy." (Preacher was blind and didn't like being startled so we always announced ourselves when walking by his bed). Franklin goes in the porch, looks at the bed for minute and then comes to me, like he wants me to explain where his buddy is.

[lizbud]

Franklin is doing alright. In the yard and in harness, he acts normally. In the house he seems a little down sometimes. He seems to look for him in the house. We both keep stopping and looking at Preacher's bed in the porch. I still can't walk through there without starting to say "it's just me, buddy." (Preacher was blind and didn't like being startled so we always announced ourselves when walking by his bed). Franklin goes in the porch, looks at the bed for minute and then comes to me, like he wants me to explain where his buddy is.

I'm glad to hear that Franklin does ok for the most part.I think some dogs
seem to develope a quiet inner strength.They can understand without words.
((Hugs))

[Cinder & Smoke]

OK, Phred, quit nagging me, I'll post some pictures!

Mission Accomplished!

You've had a "ruff" Fall and early Winter ... for which we all offer our Sympathies ...

But we rejoice in your resilience and ability to move on ... Enjoying Life!

You keep on *snappin* & Posting - we'll keep on reading & EnJoying ---
and ebberbuddie will be HAPPIE!!
(And I won't have to NAG!)

WELCOME Back - and
Happy NEW Year to You & Stuart!!

Sent with *Love* & {{{Hugs}}}!!

[anna_66]

Tamara, I'm glad that Phred nagged ya if it means we get to see such spectacular pictures

I've only seen the Northern Lights once in my life and it was the most awesome thing ever! I'm so glad you posted a picture, it looks amazing.

What a nice distraction this trip was for you. Preacher did pick the most perfect time to leave. I'm so glad you were able to have such a good time with your family.

Thanks again for sharing all these wonderful pictures with us!!!

[gemini9961]

Tamara those are great pics. My condolences again on Preacher. I always love reading your posts and seeing your pics (I think everyone does). I'm glad your holiday season was good considering the circumstances and happy new year to you and Stuart.