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Snow – So Close
First, that National Weather Service group started predicting that we were going to get 1-2 inches of snow. Then they said it might be 3 inches. Then they clarified that the snowfall was going to be spotty, so not sure who was and was not going to get any. But since we last saw any…
Read Today's Herd StoryNew Waterfall
Our humans took us on a new trail for Thanksgiving. Isn’t that cool? And guess what we found? Cheoah – A new waterfall! Cool! And a waterfall means we get mud all over our paws. Even cooler! Some pups should not sit on a hiking trail, huh, Qannik? Silly boy! He cracks me up.
Read Today's Herd StoryHappy Thanksgiving
To all of our friends in the USA May you eat so much that you can’t move off the couch! *********************** We are thankful to all of the volunteers who rescued us and saw that we made our way to Chez Herd. And we are thinking of all of those in shelters and rescues who are looking…
Read Today's Herd StorySunset Walks
While we normally show you our longer weekend hikes, we get to go on normal walks on week nights – a real challenge this time of year because it gets dark so early. Here you can see the last of the sun setting on a hill to our East. That is actually a part of…
Read Today's Herd StoryComing Home
After a weekend spent in the S-RV camping, we were all glad to get home Monday morning. But you know how it is coming home after taking a little vacation time, so many things to do, so much work to accomplish. It is just really difficult to relax. Right, Herd? Kodiak Qannik and Kiska Natasha…
Read Today's Herd StoryDay Two – The Wet Day
Saturday was sunny and beautiful. Sunday was rainy and cool. The joys of camping. But it does create a great study in contrasts. Pardon our use of the same pictures from yesterday’s post, but here we go: SATURDAY – LAKE VIEW SUNDAY – LAKE VIEW SATURDAY – THE HERD SUNDAY – THE HERD Natasha Kiska…
Read Today's Herd StoryDay One – The Dry Day
We got to the campground – Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area – last night after dark. We settled into a campsite near the lake front, but were very pleasantly surprised when we opened the RV door this morning and had this view: The Herd, of course, really did not care about the view so much…
Read Today's Herd StoryWeekend 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…
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