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Jasper may be approaching 14, but that play drive is still there. This was a challenge to see if I can get to Daisy Duck before he did. I didn't stand a chance!
After a bunch of play, I asked Jasper to sit for a portrait. Please ignore the droplet dangling from his tongue. It was a bit warm, so his internal air conditioning system was on full 😎
The last town before Tamworth and half way from Barraba is Manilla of about 2000 residents and displaying some more lovely heritage building. Built in 1900, which it proudly displays The Imperial Hotel, Manilla sits proudly in the main street and looking pretty good. There is another Imperial pub up the road at Bingara. And about 100 more throughout Australia!
Yes, I know I'm biased, but I think Jasper is darned handsome. He's got movie star good looks, in my opinion. Exploring Boyce Thompson Arboretum in this shot. Its one of Jasper's (and his humans') favorite parks.
Jasper's less than subtle hint to me that I should get up off my butt and chase him. This photo, of course, doesn't capture the sound that accompanied "hint". Repeated chomps of the jaw produced loud squeaks. I'm a little surprised that about a month since getting that ball, it's still in pretty good shape, squeaking as loud as ever
Jasper was just insane about play last night. I typically take a little work break and feed him around 4:30PM. Yesterday I wrapped up a call and Jasper could sense it was time. He grabbed Wuffy and wanted to go right outside with him. "Don't you want to eat first, Jasper?" "Yeah, ok, maybe", indicated Jasper. After he ate, we played and played. It was funny, I'd sometimes make Wuffy say in an Austrian accent (like Arnold Schwarzenegger), "Look at my marvelous abs and my glorious pecs!". That made Jasper mad and he'd grab Wuffy and violently shake him about as if to say, "I'm way tougher than you Wuffy, despite your abs and pecs!"
Jasper rushed me on the couch with Betty Bunny encouraging me to play. Doesn't he understand it's hard to get him in the frame when he gets so close? Good thing I had a wide angle lens on the camera 😜 And for the record, yes I set down the camera and played with Jasper
Jasper enters the portal to the oasis in the demonstration gardens at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona. Unfortunately a smile was not forthcoming, but he looks handsome anyway, IMO.
Not sure if hes a Texas or a British Long Horn. Currumbin Valley, Queensland, Australia. The first imports arriving in Australia in the 1980s.
A little bit of early morning sunlight hit Jasper as he posed for me with paws up on the horizontal trunk of this mesquite tree.
Sometimes we'll take Jasper to the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. He loves all the smells there. He goes crazy if he sees / smells a turtle. He's obsessed with turtles. He doesn't bark or anything, but he does pull VERY hard on the leash. No turtles on this walk. But we did pause for a portrait overlooking Pond 1.
You know, you work, and you work, and you work on your dog's diction. You train daily with lots of positive reinforcement and he comes out with, "Wanna do somefin?". Where did we go wrong?
I know. I'm being weird. Let's blame it on the Autumnal Equinox. Glad it's Friday :-)
We were watching TV last night and look what popped up over the arm of the sofa. First I played with Jasper, then Jean played then it was a whole family play. This is a rather squeaky ball which he's fond of making squeak. loudly. Good time for all.
I live in Australia and proud of it!
Tune: ♫♪
Here I am, give me something I could follow
So I can find my way out from the shadows
Raise your voice cause the time is now or never
And if we have to fall, we'll fall together
An awesome band from Aus!
Jasper's energy level peaks when both Mom and Dad are able to join him for games in the back yard. Games like "Capture the Moose"
At first, Jasper didn't seem pleased with the fact that I stitched Ceph up after he pulled Ceph's brains out (see first comment). But after we demonstrated that Ceph was fully ready to play again and back to his old jovial self, Jasper was quite happy. (You'll note that I'm no tailor. Can you say Frankenstitch?)
Across the plains of the Serengeti sprinted dogs with wild frisbee catch in their jaws. From Saturday morning when Jasper got to run his new frisbee through it's paces. Jean and I are on vacation this week in Oregon doing some waterfall, wildlife and winery viewing. Perfect, except for the lack of Jasper :-( Sorry if I don't comment much this week
Jasper plops his face on the couch when he wants to make an inquiry. He's usually asking if we want to play
Some belated postings from Jan 26 (Australia Day). This is a national holiday and the weather was perfect so i set out on my bike to take some shots along the coast. This shot is taken from the Mullaloo lookout and looks South over Key West Beach towards Mullaloo Beach. It is rare to see our beaches this crowded. Normally there would be far fewer people. In the distance you can see all the yachts and recreational craft at Pinnaroo Point Beach. I love this series of shots as I believe it captures the lifestyle well on these beautiful sunny days.
Nothing like a little backyard game of OddBall. Fun times. That's our version of a Christmas tree in the background. Its evergreen and grows its own ornaments.
Sometimes a bunny just gets in trouble and needs rescuing. Enter Jasper. Jasper went into the back yard only to find Betty Bunny flying through the air. Luckily, Jasper had his wits about him and managed to nab her from the air before any harm could befall her. Let's hope Betty's throat isn't too torn up after that catch 😮
Well, I'm not so sure about that. But Jasper and I are both blue merle, have big noses and have furry faces (or at least I did after being off work all last week). So we at least share some characteristics. I'm 56 years old today and happy to be celebrating with my best canine friend.
Some belated postings from Jan 26 (Australia Day). This is a national holiday and the weather was perfect so i set out on my bike to take some shots along the coast. This shot is of a yacht moored only metres from shore at Ocean Reef. Its a very quite spot as the beach cant be legally accessed by foot. I have a few more shots of this yacht It looked beautiful moored in this peaceful little bay. I think there were 2-4 people on board. You can see the blue water, the recreational craft in the distance and the people enjoying the water and lifestyle on the yacht. I love this series of shots as I believe it captures the lifestyle well on these beautiful sunny days.