Saturday, November 27, 2010

Alas, The end is here... Robin, Jenn, and JJ leave for Ohio...Sniff

Time for one last romp, and swim at the river.


Time for one last photo-op.


Time to shed some tears.
Thanks Robin and Jenn for making the long drive from Ohio to visit with us. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving because you were here with us, and thanks for bringing JJ, as Nuala was in heaven.... plenty to be thankful for.
Wishing for you a safe and uneventful trip back home... can't wait to come see you in Ohio.

Love you both... XOXOXO.... Woof !

Friday, November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving 2010 Robin & Jenn, Richmond VA

Just as it should be, upon arrival Wednesday eve, the Sees Milk Bordeaux are served. Robin, Jenn, and Sue gabbed until the wee hours. I went to bed in prep for the Turkey Trot in the AM.


Thanksgiving started with the annual Richmond Road Runners 10K Turkey Trot, and I was happy with my times, a 10:10 per mile pace... Not bad for an old codger.
Once I got back home the girls had most everything ready for the impending feast, and all I had to do was fire up the grill and chuck the turkey in.
Then it was off to the  rivah with the Robin, Jenn, Nuala, and JJ. Those pups made the Tasmanian Devil look slow.


Back at the house after the  puppies swim we tied up a few loose ends... unfinished brewskis, carving the bird, baking Jenn's Pumpkin Cake, checking Blackberries, and posing for the obligatory pre-feast photo.


The Guests of Honor Robin and Jenn, along with a picture of the puppies having worn themselves out on the deck.


Friday started off rainy and slow which was just fine with everyone. By midday the rain had moved east and we took a 2 mile walk to the Forest Hill Park lake, the river, and back to the house, The puppies of course made good use of the water and assorted sticks they found.


OBSERVATION: Puppies never ever get tired.

The Girls Come To Town

The girls, Robin and Jenn came out for the Thanksgiving Holiday and I can't believe, the only picture I took the entire visit was of the small, nondescript, "Catholic" chapel we visited here in Westover Hills.
SNICKER...

Monday, November 15, 2010

Fall Finery

This years fall colors seem to be somewhat subdued, I suspect because of the long, hot, and dry summer we had. I will say however, that just when I start thinking the colors are looking a bit anemic, I'll come around a bend and see a tree that is so colorful, and so bright, I'd swear it had to be plugged in.

Inspired by grandson Ezra's "My Autumn Eyes" poem, I humbly offer the following Haiku, and dedicate it to my four wonderful grandchildren, Alex, Ezra, Kian, and Eden.

Autumn colors sing
Orange, yellow, umber, hues
Listen with your heart

--Poppy



My Autumn Eyes...

My autumn eyes behold scary pirates on the street,
Brown leaves on the ground,
Golden pumpkins in the field,
Fun parties in the houses.
This is what my autumn eyes behold.

--Ezra




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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Nuala's First 10K



Nuala took part in her first 10K run Monday morning... if she had known what she was about to partake in I don't think we would have progressed much farther than Belle Island. I've wanted to try the North Bank Trail for sometime now and Monday seemed like a good day to give it a try. Perfect weather and temps in the high 40's to low 50's. (Clockwise from Top left) We started on our normal South Bank Trail and took that from the Nickle Bridge down to Belle Island where Nuala took a dip to cool off. Then it was over the Lee Bridge to the North Bank Trail head. The North Bank Trail runs from the Tredager Iron Works West past the Hollywood Cemetery, through a residential neighborhood for about half a mile, then past Maymont. The trail takes you past Maymont's Japanese Gardens, and the bear enclosure... alas, no bear to view this time. At Maymont the trail climbs out of the river and up to the North side of the Nickel Bridge and a short jog back to the house.
 


I think the run might have tuckered out the pup just a bit. She took a nap from about 1pm till 4pm and only moved to either change the bed or her position in the bed. I would be lying if I told you I didn't do the very same thing.
Heck.... We deserved it!!!

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From Damsels to Dragons and everything in between, King William had them all for halloween


Princess Mia, Dragon Ian, Ballerina Lilly, Fireman Gabe (I'll save you), Vivian in her ballgown, Adeline the little bug.


Good Witches Pammy & Inga, Elmo - Hadley, Fireman - Gabe, Ladybug - Hanna, Medusa - Nora, Bad Teacher - Rosie.

Onlookers: Berle's daughter in law and Hanna, Berle, Inga, Berle's son in law, and Jack. Raj with a cute little bug, Vivian in her ballgown, Lindsay & John with their Greyhounds as a witch and angel, Princess and Football player trick or treaters.

Charlie - Old Man, Sammy - Ninja, Medusa - Nora & Bad Teacher Rosie with dad Pete, Klara - Bunny Rabbit, Jack - Elephant. Another little Ladybug.

Sophie, Hadley, and Lilly sort through the loot while Amelie, John & Ruth Ann look on.