Memorial Day, a time to remember all of the fallen soldiers who have fought to protect this wonderful place I call home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo, 
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Farm Dog Duties
Farm life isn’t always fun and games, sometimes there are important chores to be done.
When a big delivery of hay from our farmer friends showed up at the barn, I knew Trooper and I would have a busy afternoon helping to unload it.
So it was up to the hay loft to prepare for some heavy lifting!
The farmer’s kids tagged along on the adventure, and Trooper and I thought they smelled like dirt, candy, and a hint of worms. You know, all the stuff little boys normally smell like.
With the hay elevator hooked up, it was time to get stacking.
Only Trooper and I realized that stacking hay was better left to the humans, you know, because of the paws and all.
That’s ok though, because Trooper and I found other ways to be useful and we promptly broke out into a wrestling match to entertain the farmer’s boys.
After the hay was stacked in place in the loft Trooper and I set out to inspect every last bale. We’re very paw-ticular about what our special ponies are eating. So we go in search of anything that shouldn’t be in there, sometimes we even find smooshed snakes or other rodents!
This time everything checked out a-okay though, aside from us picking up a few cobwebs along the way.
That’s ok though, the cobwebs are part of our patented “farm dog” smell. The verdict is still out on which scent is better…..little boy, or farm dog. (but it’s pretty safe to say that anything stinky is the BEST SCENT EVER).
Does your dog like to help with dirty tasks too?
Remember the Soldiers
Today is Memorial Day and I wanted to stop in and say thank you to all the soldiers out there. It’s important to remember those have fallen to protect our country and those who continue to protect us. So thanks to all who serve, including those of the 4-legged variety!
xoxo,
Happy 4th!
Today I’m holding my flag high and celebrating the day of freedom for my home country, the good old US of A!
I’m proud to live in a country that gives me the freedom to be my greatest dog-gone self!
So Happy Fourth of July everyone! Enjoy your backyard cookouts, parades, and fireworks and remember to celebrate being free!
Flea Market Adventures
Over the weekend I took a trip with Mom and Dad to the Flea Markets near Kutztown, PA.
Being that I typically work on Saturdays, (when most flea markets are open) I’ve never actually been to one before.
I spent the afternoon pillaging and searching for buried treasures among the isles upon isles of flea market goodies. There was certainly no shortage of new smells to be found.
Our first stop was the Kutztown Flea Market, with venders selling everything from glassware to toy dinosaurs. I had my eye on one of those Dinos, but sadly mom reminded me they would be much happier going home with a little boy who would love them than a dachshund that wanted to chew their heads off. She did have a point.
Next stop was the Renningers Flea Market where I met some interesting people and even more interesting treasures. Dad and I immediately were drawn to all the tools and weapons (it’s a guy thing).
And we even found some antique AMMO!
Our final flea market of the day was unlike anything you have ever seen before. Isles upon isles of hidden finds line this amish barn that is only found through word of mouth.
The best part is that most of the funds raised through the sale of donated items at this amish thrifting paradise is donated to charity.
By the end of the day I was left looking like this! Flea Market Adventures are much harder than they look!
P.S. Not to worry, this photo was taken right after I was given a full bowl of ice cold water and was comfortably relaxing in the cool AC. The tongue was for dramatic effect.