BrownStone Chinooks

Friday, January 26, 2018

BrownStone CHK Century Wind (Ullr) Visit

I was finally well enough that I did not feel contagious and more than ready to welcome a visit from Ullr's family and Ullr. They came not only bearing the frantic frivolity of an excited puppy reuniting with three cooped up Chinooks but they also brought, get-well, Christmas and birthday gifts.
The excited dogs were in and out of the house and often proved too much for my camera to focus but I did get some pictures.
Trask and Cedar giving Ullr the once-over once they up with caught him.

Ullr found squirrel and immediately initiated a game of tug-a-war.

Grandma Cedar, Ullr and mom Koyuk. At one time all four had hold of squirrel.

K. in the pouring rain with the Nooks.

After about 45 minutes they were worn out enough for a quick sit-stay photo. Love Ullr's ears!

Along with gifts of a tee shirt and bouquet of yellow lilies, the had made suit ornaments for the birds to enjoy.

This Holiday Season, I decorated the porch with 5 different grapevine wreaths. The suit ornaments fit right in.

And yes, I am still decorated for the holidays. I am also still waiting for winter.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Flu/Pneumonia Sucks and More Musings

I don't know whether it was spending 6 days in an unheated medical floor, hospital room with nurses running around in down coats (it was in the 20's outside) while caring for Dave. Or 3 hours in a crowded, hacking DMV office waiting to renew my drivers licence. But I, who has never missed a flu shot, spent three weeks feeling like a truck ran over me, with fever, chills and near continual cough in a house without heat all the while continuing to care for Dave at home. My birthday was a bust. Neither Dave or I wanted to get out of bed any more than we had to, let alone celebrate.
The dogs and kitten Jake kept me with company and warmth - abet relegated to the very edge of the bed.

Koyuk

Cedar

Jake, named after the male star in the movie Avatar for his yellow eyes, peaked ears and continual leaps of faith.

Jake received numerous baths from Koyuk and..

provided hours of on-bed entertainment.

My sister and brother-in-law came down for a belated birthday dinner this weekend. I am now starting on the mend and computer again. Then again, it is stormy outside with pouring rain and high winds. A warm bed with my pawed family is sounding better than catching up on social media in a cool room with a kitten enamored with the computer cursor.
Must be nap time.

Sunday, December 31, 2017

BrownStone 2017 December Pup-date

With the screen blocking aid of cursor fascinated kitty Jake, lap blanketing Trask and keyboard assistance from Koyuk and Cedar, here is the much edited December 2017 Pup-date.

BrownStone CHK Century Arthur (Toolik)
Hi Kay Lee,
Wow - time certainly flies by! Hard to believe that the pups are four and a half months old already. Toolik continues to thrive and learn. he's doing great and I can tell already that he's going to be quite a dog! I feel very lucky.
Cross country skiing is one of his favorite activities, plus, there's the added bonus of potentially meeting up with other dogs for impromptu play sessions. This past Saturday we met a couple out on the ski trail that had an eight month old pup that weighed 85 lbs - and he and Toolik had a grand time wrestling and playing. He's a tough little guy and held his own with a dog twice his size. They were fun to watch.
Attached are a few photos from various skiing sessions and lounging around the house.
Hope all is well.
Take care,Dave

BrownStone Cascade Mt Karuk (Alaka'i)
Ka'i deals/dealt with change and chaos so incredibly well. The fact that he loves everyone and adapts well makes it so stress-free to have someone watch him. He has grown into such a sweet and intuitive companion. He is the best couch cuddler.
Nari

BrownStone Iditarod Takotna (Muku)
and BrownStone Cascade Mt Mazama (Bramble)

Muku

Bramble

BrownStone CHK Century Treadwell (Cedar)

Cedar celebrating 5 months

BrownStone Cascade Mt Klah (Laika)

I am forwarding the email that I received this morning from Shirley Colman, Director of Independent Therapy Dogs, Incorporated regarding the visit that our teams had with the injured US Marine Corps trainees at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot yesterday. Jim Collora and "LAIKA" participated.

Hi everyone -

THANK YOU TEAMS ... Saturday's MCRD Recruit Holiday with the Hounds was dog-gone PAWsome. Sandy and I have always been amazed that when we need Teams the most so many of you make the time to participate. Yesterday was a pawfect example of what makes ITD, Inc. such a great organization, and one that we are so proud to be part of. Twenty Teams ... yes, that is 20 ... volunteered to bring 'miles of smiles' to the injured Marines at MCRD San Diego. What an amazing turn-out.

Photo options for Recruits are exceptionally strict, so we were not allowed to take any fotos. Thus there will be a bit of a delay in posting an Album. We will be receiving approved pix to post in the next week so keep checking our Facebook pages.

This event went off pawfectly which makes us, and our USMC POCs, hope it will help bring back our monthly visits for MCRD injured Recruits. The planning IS in the works. Word yesterday was that they'll be scheduled on Saturdays. Keep your fingers and paws crossed and we'll keep you posted!

Sandy and I sincerely thank all of you who were able to volunteer yesterday on such short notice. Twenty Teams is a new record for an ITD, Inc. special event. We know more of you would have attended had you been able to.

Again, we thank you all and wishing you and yours safe & happy holidays.

Shirley Colman - Director/President
S.L. Storrie - CFO/Secretary

This visit was highly anticipated by the injured Marine Corps trainees and they and the dogs and dog owners thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

Cheers!

Jim