15th Annual Desert Storm - April 24th-27th, 2012

This is the time of year when the REALLY, REALLY big boats come to town. Some are hauled by 18-wheelers, many are so wide that they travel on their sides.

Desert Storm comes to my town for 4 magnificent days. It has something for everyone. Even fur-babies come to checkout the boats (and leave p-mail on the trailer tires). Take a look at this schedule:

Event Schedule:
Wednesday, April 24th: Havasu For Youth Charity Rides
Thursday, April 25th: Desert Storm Street Party on Main Street (McCulloch Blvd. from Smoketree Ave. to Acoma Blvd.)
Friday, April 26th: Desert Storm Poker Run
Saturday, April 27th: Desert Storm Shootout in Thompson Bay

These photos are from the Main Street Party!

 This is the way to haul a massive boat in style!

Each leather passenger seat has its own DVD player in the headrest of the seat in front of it.

 Saturday morning, Daddy, Mommy & I loaded up to watch the Desert Storm Shootout in Thompson Bay.

 As it turns out, we weren't the only ones with that idea.

Look closer - that's 2 Jeeps "driving" in the water.

"Where do they get their toys?"

People had taken their RVs, pop-up shades, chairs, and it even looks like potty chairs in the water - just kidding - they're floaties.

 I'm here as Daddy's assistant.  It's my job to be on point to find the coolest boats so Daddy can take photos.

 These are major "go-fast" boats - up to 200 mph.

 Camera crews are trying to capture the true moments of speed.

"Yo Ho! Yo Ho! It's the Priates' Cove Boat!"

And I thought I had a lot of toys . . .

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Boating on LHC - April 22nd, 2012

Fun in the Sun (& on a Boat)!

I got to go out on a boat today - whoo hoo!

I'm on Auntie Diane's boat. And today, we're going up river to the Sandbar.

We can park over here . . . just a little more to the right.

 

Luckily, the Sandbar wasn't crowded.

We found the perfect place to hang out and have lunch.

Time to sit back, relax, enjoy a beverage.

Auntie Diane, Daddy & I are just catching some rays.

 Auntie Diane and I even went swimming.

The water is, shall we say, "refreshing".

Mommy & Auntie Lori are just hanging out and relaxing in the shade.

Did I mention that it's 108 degrees today?

Lucky for me, Auntie Lori fed me all sorts of goodies.

And here's Daddy wearing the Puppy Cam again.

This footage should be real cool.

Ah-h-h-h . . . there's nothing like feeling a light breeze, catching a few rays, having a great lunch, and spending time with my pack!

Boy! Boating can be tiring.

But it was a GREAT day.  I'm so very happy I didn't have to stay at home while everyone else was out having fun.

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Happy (Adoption) Birthday - April 14th, 2012

Happy Birthday to Joey!

Today is my "Adoption" Birthday!

One year ago, I took a leap of faith and jumped into a Jeep Cherokee to travel from Desert Dogs Rescue, Tonopah, AZ
to a new home in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

 I had never met these people.  And I had no idea that the four hour car ride I took that day was a short drive compared to the miles I would log within the next year.

I just had faith that this would be my Forever Home.

Then this morning, a year later, I awoke to a magnificent celebration.

I heard the rattling of gift wrap paper!

Oh, I know that sound. What is it? What is it?

There's gotta be a pony in there somewhere!

Look!  I found a prize.  This is better than Cracker Jacks!

It's so squishy and yummy.

It's a ham sandwich!  I played so hard with my new toy that I need a nap!

It has been an awesome day.  Daddy made a delicious omelet for me.

Mommy & I played with my new toy.

I took a walk around the neighborhood.

And the best of the best . . .

I got control of the TV remote for the evening!

Now, that's what I'm talking about.

And although I don't know my true age,

my life began anew April 14, 2011.

I do not take what I have for granted.  I accept my blessings graciously and pray that other fur-babies soon find their Forever Homes.

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Happy Passover & Easter - April 8th, 2012

To all my family & friends . . .

Happy Passover & Easter!

I am very thankful . . .




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Spring Break - March 2012

Fun under the sun for Spring Break!

It was an active month of March.
If you're going to be out and about, now is the time to do it.

Daddy & Mommy took me kayaking through the channel.

This is where the party is.

Daddy & I took a Snake Safety Course.

So now we can start walking out in the desert again.

Cacti are starting to bloom.

I'm finding that I like the water.
That's a "Puppy Cam" on Daddy's hat.

I'm going to be so ready for summer this year!

 Daddy & I are playing tennis several times a week.

I'm hoping to learn to play golf.

We're even cycling around the island.

In our family, physical fitness is really important.

Staying active is fun!

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Santa Fe, NM - February 16th - 22nd, 2012

Here it is April and I had to grab Mommy by the pants leg and pull her to the computer to complete my February Santa Fe blog.  I mean, it's not like Daddy didn't get the photos to her in time.  Heck - Daddy posted his photos on Facebook as soon as we got back from the trip.  I'm starting to think I should have a Facebook page instead of a blog.

In February, we took another trip back to Santa Fe.  This is our third trip through Santa Fe in less than a year.  I'm starting to recognize a lot of the trees and fire hydrants there.

As we drove through Arizona, I got to see the new Arizona Centennial sign.  Arizona's been a state for 100 years now (I don't know if that's that in doggy years or people years?)

Happy Birthday, Arizona!

Saw some strange weather on the drive.

And after a quick night stay in Gallup, NM, we ventured onward and eastward.

Daddy & I are sporting our very fashionable winter wear.

Daddy already had his jacket.  Can you guess who bought my jacket?

This is the Loretto Hotel where we stayed.

They were really nice to me.

In Santa Fe, we met with Auntie Koena and Uncle Ralph.  They ski.  We don't.

This is Auntie Koena and Gene Pfieffer.

Uncle Ralph is so cool.

 Gene Pfieffer, Martha Bennett, Uncle Ralph, Auntie Koena, Daddy & Mommy.
Auntie Martha gave Mommy a book of doggy jackets to knit.
Now Mommy just needs to learn to knit!

This is the Still family - Luke, Athena, Theron & Xanthia.

A delicious adventure at the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

Chef Jen Woodring.

Daddy & Mommy think the Chef looks like Auntie Michele Meyers.

Yum! All gone . . .

The best joke of the trip - Mommy taking a cooking class!

Later that night, I ate at the hotel and the rest of the group cozied in at one of the terrific restaurants.  Just an FYI - they forgot to bring back a doggy bag!

 I took lots of walks while we were in Santa Fe.

 One of my favorite places to walk was along a path with hand-carved totems.

 There were all sorts of friends out walking.

At least I wasn't the ONLY one that had to wear a coat.

These ribbon chairs are pretty cool. Really, they're too cold to sit on. That's why I'm sitting on Mommy's lap.

On one of my walks, I visited the San Miguel Church. It's the oldest Church building in the USA (built in 1610).

The ski slopes are several miles from the town of Santa Fe. So, most of the days, we only had cold weather.  But one evening it did snow.

Because of the salt and chemicals the city places on the streets and sidewalks, I had to wear booties to protect my feet.  And just in case you didn't notice, they match my jacket.

Daddy went snow skiing one day while Mommy & I took a very long walk.

We eventually made our way to a wonderful store for fur-babies. The store had toys, treats, gift cards, pet beds, and . . .

this very stylish new Santa Fe style jacket I'm sporting.

Now I'm blending.

 One afternoon, Uncle Ralph, Auntie Koena, Daddy, Mommy & I walked around the art galleries. I liked this one.  Unfortunately, I was also out voted.

 I have no idea what kind of art this is.

 I almost had one of these bells.

This is the same artist that made the twirly we have in our back yard!

 I'm a "pack man", myself.

Yard art . . . blend in.

Auntie Koena gave me my favorite piece of art. It's a brown bear that I call Yogi.

This Santa Fe trip was a lot "cooler" and more fun then last "hot" summer's trip.

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