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Morning Thoughts From Chez Herd
We sleep inside the master bedroom, but see the first hint of sunrise through the east facing windows. We want outside to enjoy the serenity of our mountains so early in the day, deep in our morning thoughts. Hu-Dad followed us one morning with his camera so that you can see our morning routines and…
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Who Has Stirred The Chief of Security’s Ire?
Based on today’s photographs, someone sure attracted the Chief of Security’s ire, but who was it? And what did they do to get Miss Kiska’s attention? Miss Kiska was quietly performing her evening security patrol when her attention was diverted. Just looking at her face, you know someone has displeased her. Our readers will be…
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Different Approaches To Coming Inside
Hu-Dad called for us all to come inside for the evening since we all sleep indoors. He did notice some quite different approaches for responding. Frankie, being the mature, suave member of The Herd responds in an almost dutiful manner. He walks with purpose across the grass, in the door, and then claims the prime…
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And The Answer Is . . . How Many Pounds?
Typhoon’s weigh-in was yesterday at the vet. Did he gain weight? Did he gain as much as we thought? Does he have to gain more? And the answer is . . . Quick background for new or occasional readers – Typhoon has always been a very picky eater, often skipping meals. We have tried every…
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Celebration Day For Typhoon
We are sure of it. Today is going to be a celebration day for Typhoon as we head to the vet and do an official weigh in on the skinny boy. After his latest anorexic bout, Typhoon has been eating steadily. We believe that he has been gaining weight steadily. Today is the day of…
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May Fires Chase Away May Freezes
Our fireplace is roaring away, so we can safely say May fires chase away May freezes. Could someone please explain the calendar to Mother Nature? Cheoah firmly believes in claiming a prime spot in the kitchen while human dinner is being prepared. After all, someone has to keep the floors clean. What is unusual for…
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Backing Brothers Or Playing Games
Typhoon is faced with that daily decision – backing brothers that need some assistance or playing games around Chez Herd. Typhoon has always marched to his own drummer. He enjoys his rascally reputation that allows him to do what he wants when he wants. But, as he matures, he is sometimes faced with the difficult…
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A Different POV – Walking With The Herd
Sometimes, a different POV is needed to tell a common story – walking with the herd from an unusual point of view for a Film Friday. Walking The Herd is a daily occurrence and the view is fairly normal – from behind six fuzzy tails. But what if we could get change that point of view…
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Chief Of Security Patrolling
After yesterday’s post about a serious Frankie Suave and his sentry duties, we were asked if the Chief of Security, Kiska, was still patrolling. Miss Kiska will celebrate her 11th anniversary at Chez Herd this summer. We don’t know exactly how old she is (ladies never tell), but we are guessing at least 13. She…
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Discussion With A Serious Frankie Suave
Hu-Dad tried to have a chat with the big man himself, but serious Frankie Suave was entirely too busy to be drawn into a discussion. Frankie has really grown into his role of big brother, mentoring his little brothers as much as either one of them actually will listen. Mr. Brown Eyes still wraps his…
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Inside Qannik’s Thought Process
Hu-Dad glanced at Qannik and saw that he was day dreaming. Does the Q-Tip want to share some of the mystery of his thought process? Q was so deep into his daydreaming that he did not even notice Hu-Dad pick up the camera and snap the photograph above. In fact, Hu-Dad was able to take…
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One Day Later – Still Running
We have now been home for a full day, but Landon is still running around the yard like a crazy dog in his ecstatic homecoming dance. Landon enjoyed our S-RV excursion last week. He was enthusiastic about all of our walks and meeting new people. But his celebration of our return home has been non-stop.…
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