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Security Chief’s Important Question

August 31, 2016 |

Chief of Security Kiska is ever vigilant of all activity inside and outside Sibe Quentin. Tonight, she asked the most important question. As the sun was setting, Chief of Security Kiska patrolled the perimeter of Sibe Quentin. Realizing the Hu-Dad was tracking her moves with his camera, she turned her attention to him. Knowing the space…

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Innocent! For Once! I look forward to your apologies for assuming the worst about me.

Reliable Eyewitnesses Of A Misdeed

August 30, 2016 |

Reliable eyewitnesses are notoriously difficult to find. We think we know exactly what we saw, but our personal history interferes with our judgement. A simple example. In the picture above, Typhoon pounced on a sweet, innocent Cheoah who was just minding her own business. What could the Cheesewhiz possibly have done to initiate such a…

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Wait? You expect me to get my paws dirty?

Everypup Pulls Their Weight

August 29, 2016 |

We have explained before how Qannik tries to minimize his workload, but everypup pulls their weight around Chez Herd . . . or else. As the leader of The Herd, Queen Natasha leads by example by taking her turn at security detail. Chief of Security Kiska, however, makes sure that everyone else shares in the burden…

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Why walk when you can run?

Youth Energy And Weekends

August 28, 2016 |

Hope you are enjoying the last August weekend of the year! The youth energy of young Typhoon is keeping us entertained here at Chez Herd. As we have already mentioned, we are so ready for the start of fall. While that date may officially be a few weeks away, we are excited that this is…

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No worries. At least the alarm system was armed. Me, that is.

Quiet House On A Friday Evening

August 27, 2016 |

After that Indoor Decorum video yesterday, Hu-Dad decided he wanted a quiet house. Let us express our displeasure clearly. Brace yourself because this is horrible. Absolutely horrible. Hu-Dad left us at home while he went out for dinner last night. That’s right, we were home alone for hours and hours and hours. Ok, maybe two…

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Indoor Decorum Discussion.

Inside Decorum – Film Friday

August 26, 2016 |

Hu-Dad insists that we behave inside the house and save our roughhousing for outside. How do you think we did with our inside decorum? Maybe that was just a weak moment. With our usual well-behaved manners, no way that there were a bunch of pictures that looked like the above. Right? Now Hu-Dad is just…

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Could you resist this face?

Small Request From The Cheesewhiz

August 25, 2016 |

Hu-Dad relaxed on the den couch until he received a small request from the Cheesewhiz. Who could possibly resist this face? Hu-Dad propped up on the couch, opened his iPad, and began reading. Cheoah considered this an invitation to join the Hu-Dad and snuggle up against him. And, of course, to suggest the Hu-Dad could…

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Coveted sunny corner of the deck.

Autumn Days And Nights In August

August 24, 2016 |

We have been blessed this week with cool autumn days and nights. In fact, maybe a wee bit cooler than expected based on chosen napping spots. Hu-Dad had taken to calling us “Vampire Dogs” for the last few weeks. As the early morning sun hits our deck, we had been insisting on escaping inside the…

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Can you hurry?

Humans Delaying Our Games

August 23, 2016 |

Because of a series of errands – one involving us – the humans were late eating dinner. But that means the humans were delaying our games. Natasha’s acupuncture appointment was late yesterday afternoon, so the Hu-Dad did not get back to the house until nearly 6 p.m. Normally, we eat around 5 and the humans…

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Not our job.

Working Breed Strikes Again

August 22, 2016 |

We Siberian Huskies are a working breed – canines bred to love the work we do. So, this weekend, we applied our best efforts. Ski season should begin next door at Cataloochee Ski in roughly 70 days. That also means that our fireplace will be hard at work keeping the house warm. Our firewood was…

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The Queen's security discreetly watching for trouble.

Queen’s Security Is Always Watching

August 21, 2016 |

Queen Natasha may only be out for a quiet evening stroll in the yard, but the Queen’s security is always watching for her safety. Being the bossy leader that she is, Natasha sometimes insists that her entourage not follow her every footstep. Yesterday evening, for example, she was quite clear that she wanted to walk…

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Nothing. I am up to nothing.

Reputations Can Be So Unfair

August 20, 2016 |

With a quite lengthy history of mischief, Typhoon always appears to be up to trouble. He claims reputations can be so unfair. When his pattern of misbehavior is coupled with a quite devious look most of the time, who can blame everyone for assuming the worst? After all, creating havoc is his most honed skill.…

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