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Howlfest
Normally, when we are having a howlfest and the human tries to get it on camera, we shut up. Not this time. We were way too much into the song and he got us. A lot. But we did have one last laugh. Well, a laugh in addition to the muddy paw prints on the…
Read Today's Herd StoryHow to Handle the Puparazzi
Rusty – Hey mister, are you trying to get some pictures? How is that close range focusing on that camera?
Read Today's Herd StoryI’m Ready for my Close-up
Rusty – Want to see the close up of this pickle nose? Still closer? An inch away from nose print on the camera, bud! Cheoah – You really think two can’t play this game? Check out the blue dot in the eye. Cool, huh?
Read Today's Herd StorySort of, Kind of Snow
From our front porch – the mountain range looks frosty The ridge tops were glistened Even the edges of our dog yard got a dusting of snow But as our buddy Bricey of many nicknames said, there is barely enough to snooter So Cheoah improvised with her patented slide Making sure both sides were covered…
Read Today's Herd StoryChanging Seasons
We showed you this tree about a month ago Here is that same tree a week ago Here is that tree – and the Red Team – yesterday
Read Today's Herd StoryThis Does Not Count
Last year, we received our first measurable snow fall on October 27. When we woke up this morning, here was the scene: Our view of the ridge is obscured by fog, but we can see a little snow on leaves For some reason, we have a “no fur” car. Why? At least you can see…
Read Today's Herd StoryRuby Settling In
We have told you the story of finding Ruby and hooking her up with the perfect home, with our hu-grandparents and our cousin Tartok. Now we need to tell you the real fun. You see, Tartok is too incredibly well behaved to be a Siberian Husky. He does not get on furniture or counter surf…
Read Today's Herd StoryTartok’s Bed Time
The humans often go to our hu-grandparents (our cousins Tartok and Ruby) on Saturday nights for dinner. But, apparently, they stay there past Tartok’s bedtime. At about 8 pm, Tartok disappears and he can always be found in his bed. Uh – sleeping here. It is 8:30 at least If you must bug me, could…
Read Today's Herd StoryRuby Slide
The power of the sport setting on the camera – the rapid pictures that tell a story. My goal here was to get a picture of Ruby’s unique sitting style, but coupled with a wood floor, we captured a “slippery” moment. The Sit – Ruby style From the front angle The back legs starting to…
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View from the Ranch
The view from the ranch, our neighbors, is awesome, especially as the leaves begin changes and the cold weather rolls in to our mountain.
Read Today's Herd StoryLong Hikes and Sleepy Pups
As we expected, Sunday was really nice around here. The sun was out for the most part, no rain, and the leaves are really peaking at the 4000′-5000′ altitudes. But all of that hiking does have an effect on The Herd. The colors looking down from over 6000′ – you can see it peaks about…
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