Asherpark

Ouch!

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Journey

Journey and me are about the same size. I’m a little taller and outweigh her by five pounds. I’ve got a sturdy build. Journey has a delicate frame and tiny paws. But don’t let that fool you. She’s tough as nails.

Yesterday me and Journey were playing a fast game of slam bang. I made a play bow to Journey and the race was on. Even when I have a head start Journey can always chase me down. She is fast as lightning!

We were tearing around the big front yard when I made a quick turn and headed straight towards Journey. Normally she would sidestep and bite me on the butt. This time she held her ground and we collided.

I went flying, flipped up in the air and did a barrel roll before hitting the ground hard. I let out a big yelp when I landed, more from surprise than pain. I think I got the wind knocked out of me.

Mom saw the whole thing. She said I went ass over tea kettle and had the strangest look on my face. Mom ran over to make sure I was okay while Journey stood next to me real quiet.

I think Journey was as surprised as me that she accidentally tackled me. Mom took us straight to our safe place in the garage and checked me over real good. Journey did too. She sniffed my butt and licked my face a couple times.

I kept telling mom I was fine but you know how she worries. Once mom decided I was gonna live, she gave me and Journey a tasty lamb kidney to snack on. We gobbled those down in no time, had a big drink of water, and curled up on the bed together.

Journey and Finn

I know Journey didn’t mean to hurt me. She’s my best friend. We like to play hard and sometimes stuff happens. You know how it goes. Anyway, I’m fine. Next time I won’t count on Journey to step aside when I come charging at her. Lesson learned!

 

 

Asherpark, Finn

Just For Fun

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Finn and Journey

Can you tell what’s happening in this picture? It’s me standing on Journey’s head. See how she’s got this funny look on her face? She’s trying to figure out what to do about me being so rude to her. It’s one of the silly mind games me and Journey play with each other.

I know and everybody else knows that Journey is boss. She raised me, she’s two years older than me, and she is definitely in charge at Asherpark. I have no problems with that. I’m not always real confident and I like having Journey tell me what to do sometimes.

But I’m a boy and I’ve still got a little puppy in me. Whenever I can I like to mess with Journey’s mind and see what she does.

The game starts out with Journey lying on the couch next to mom. I wait until Journey is almost asleep then leap onto her head. I’m pretty agile so I don’t actually land on her. It’s more like I’m a big head ornament. Mom quick gets her camera and takes a picture of us because Journey usually has this dreamy far away look in her eyes.

Eventually Journey gives up and jumps off the couch. We play a quick game of slam and then both settle down while mom watches the news.

I like to get up close and personal with my people. When I was a pup I had to mind my manners, but now I get away with bad behavior because I make people laugh. Here’s me sitting on Uncle Dan’s lap. He’s leaning back because I just planted a big slurpy kiss on his face.

Finn and Uncle Dan

Before I sign off I gotta show you one more picture of me on Journey’s head. It makes mom laugh every time she looks at it. I hope it makes you laugh too.

Silly Dogs

 

 

 

 

Asherpark

They’re Back!

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Finn

Yes, the alpacas are back. Turns out they weren’t very good guests at the nearby farm where they spent the summer.

Since Ash died the alpacas lost all respect for us dogs. Ash used to bite them on their butts when they got uppity, but me and Journey never developed that skill. So the alpacas started thinking they were the boss of us dogs. They even tried to stomp me when I went to say hello.

At their summer home the people had two young Anatolian Shepherds. These are guardian dogs that like to hang out with the animals and protect them from predators.

The stupid alpacas talked it over and decided they didn’t need protection and they didn’t want the dogs around. So instead of being good guests and being polite to the dogs, they got rough with them.

The shepherds were confused and embarrassed. They just wanted to be friends and the trio of nasty alpacas wouldn’t even let them in the pen.

I was glad that the owners sided with the dogs and sent the alpacas back to Asherpark. Mom isn’t happy but now me and Journey have our jobs back. Instead of chasing eagles we can run the fence line and give the alpacas the stink eye.

The only thing I regret is we don’t have as much access to the ravine where the alpacas live. But mom promised she would lock the alpacas in their barn a couple times a week so we can go down and see what they’ve been up to.

My Uncle Dan fixed up their barn really nice and made it easy for mom to lure the alpacas inside with their treats. Me and Journey will have so much fun talking trash to the alpacas. Maybe mom can get a video of us strutting our stuff. Stay tuned. It’s gonna get crazy around here!

Bean the Alpaca