Saturday, July 26, 2008

More Millcreek photos












My far-flung and fascinating travels


Ok, so maybe I exaggerated a bit. Or maybe a lot. My travels have not been nearly as far-flung as some people's lately, but Millcreek is pretty fascinating, right? Right?


Anyway, I was up there with a friend for my birthday recently, and let me tell you, the trail that starts across the road from the parking at the Elbow area (whatever the full name is) is a killer. I must be more out of shape than I thought. I was exhausted by the time we turned back.


But I must say the whole ordeal was worth it for the pictures I brought home. Millcreek is definately one of the more photogenic places in Utah, and there are plenty here.


I have to add that I did actually enjoy myself, despite all my whining. I'm just still feeling sore. :-)

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Meet the new baby





Here is the most exciting thing in my life at the moment. Fergus is 2 1/2 months old, a border collie-heeler mix, possibly some lab as well. He was very quiet and scared when we first picked him out in PetsMart yesterday, and refused to walk with the leash, so we had to carry him out. He's a heavy little bugger by the way.


Once we got him home and he settled in with Shadow, he turned into a barrel of mischief, trying to bite everything in sight. We have to watch him carefully when he's in the house. So far he seems to be very intelligent, looking at us when we talk to him, and he's pretty much learned what no means. After being told no and shoved off few times, he sits on his rump and looks at you with a pouty expression. Very cute, and seriously like having a little kid around.


The next priority will be to teach him to respond to his name. That could get interesting, since we already have another dog. I'm not sure Shadow ever figured out that his name is just Shadow, not Domino as well. So I'm guessing Fergus will end up doing the same thing and always respond to both Fergus and Shadow.
Take note of his hazel eyes in the photos attatched. I don't think I've ever seen a dog with eyes that color before.