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Weekend Plans
Long time followers know exactly what that face means. Yes, Cheoah is showing her S-RV (Siberian Recreational Vehicle) face! We are taking the S-RV out for a weekend of camping. Nothing like loading six Siberian Huskies into an RV to create a relaxing, peaceful weekend. We expect to spend our time doing things like this:…
Read Today's Herd StoryReally Big Dogs – Up Close and Personal
We have shared with you before The Herd’s fascination with really big dogs – you know, that breed called “horses.” We were out for a walk and one of those big dogs came walking right past us with a human on its back. The dogs were awe struck: Qannik, Natasha and Kiska (and horse hooves…
Read Today's Herd StoryFunny Signs
Our friend Max sometimes shows us signs from South Africa. So, we thought we would share a few signs we have seen in our county. All of these are within a few miles of our house. Not your ordinary curve ahead. Trust us on this one. Wouldn’t it be easier just to say “Don’t Walk…
Read Today's Herd StoryThe Otter Strikes Again
For those of you who do not remember this detail, Cheoah’s name means Otter in Cherokee. If you don’t remember the story of how Cheoah got her name, you can go here to read it. Go ahead. We will wait for you to come back. Otter could not be a more appropriate name because of…
Read Today's Herd StoryAn Apple, A Pear, A Tomato and A Skunk
Our humans went to our hu-grandparents for dinner on Saturday night. Once again, we were left at home when we think we would greatly liven up the dinner time if we could go play with our cousins Tartok and Ruby. Sigh. At least Ruby did succeed in securing her chair and not letting our hu-dad…
Read Today's Herd StoryMotorcycle Parade and Toy Run
Yes, we went hiking on Saturday and had lots of fun. But, today, we are not going to tell you about that. We are going to tell you about something fun we saw. Yesterday was the 18th annual Haywood County (NC) Motorcycle Parade and Toy Run. The parade goes through all four towns of our…
Read Today's Herd StorySaturday – Let’s Go!
Cheoah – Hey Dad! It is Saturday! Let’s Go! Does this look comfortable? Oh, well, the view is cool! Kiska – Yeah, Dad, the sun is up and the wind is in my hair! And Cheoah is right – the views are great! Qannik – So you ready yet? Rusty – Everyone have a great…
Read Today's Herd StoryFriday the 13th
Rusty – Woo – Friday the 13th! I think I am staying right here with my Herd.
Read Today's Herd StoryParking Lot Attention
This fellow parked near us and was looking for his humans Not sure why he suddenly decided to look at us Kodiak – We would certainly never draw attention to ourselves Kiska – Who would notice six Siberian Huskies hanging out in a Jeep? Qannik – Unless you are as handsome as me, right Bricey?
Read Today's Herd StoryTaz
“Though it was still very sad to say goodbye, it was time to let her go.” With those words, my sister let me know that her beloved feline friend of over 18 years has gone to The Rainbow Bridge. Taz had simply become too weakened with cancer to continue the fight, and so she was…
Read Today's Herd StoryWhere is winter?
Just a few weeks ago, we had received our first snow fall of the season. It was not much, but we were able to do our first Winter Walking Wednesday of the season and we were getting excited about winter. Boy, has the weather changed. Our temperatures this past weekend were into the 70’s F…
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