Dog in the Desert, Part 2...

Hey, what's up, dogs?  Last time I posted, I was telling you about my trip to Arizona.  

If you've been following my pal Ajdin's blog, you might have seen that he took a very similar trip.  In fact, we bumped into each other at the Grand Canyon.  Small world, isn't it?...

Here we are at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.  It's grand, all right!  I can't help wondering what the first explorers of this area must have thought when they found this landscape.  

After spending several hours here, we headed for Williams, AZ.  This involved driving on the famous Route 66.  Ever heard the song that goes, "Get your kicks on Route 66"?  Yup, that's the one.

It's impossible to forget where you are in this town, because road signs abound....

There were a lot of cute stores and souvenir shops in town.  One of the stores was selling dog-themed stuff.  The proprietor of this store told us that she routinely fosters 6 or 7 rescue dogs AT A TIME, and a portion of her shop's proceeds goes to the local dog shelters.  Now that's a cause I can get behind!

Another store...

Unfortunately they didn't have my name.  Bummer.

...Hey, look at this sign:

Wow.  Er....That's a really strong declaration of love.  I'm not sure whether I'll ever be ready to make that kind of statement!

Later that evening, we stopped at this place to pick up dinner.  It's called The Little Chicken Spot.  Everything they serve contains--you guessed it--chicken.  Something tells me Little Fox would have enjoyed it.

In keeping with the nostalgic feel of this town, there were a bunch of classic cars parked along the main street.  

Look at this one--I think it's a Ford Fairlane.  I love this color; it really sets off my fur!  Take a picture for me, will you?

Nice.  Okay, take one more, just in case the first one was blurry.

--Wait, what?  Hey!  I've been photobombed by a bear!  Ajdin, we've got to stop meeting like this.  People will start to talk...  

Hope you enjoyed Part 2 of Dog in the Desert.  Onward to our next destination...

Mail call!...and Part I of Dog in the Desert

 Hey, what's up, dogs?  Got some mail from Sandy earlier this month!  

Hmm...that second card looks kinda familiar...it looks like one of the Easter cards I made back in 2020, during the Great Quarantine!  Nice blast from the past, Sandy!

Now, shortly after I got this mail, my human told me to pack for our first major trip since the pandemic began.  That meant a drive to the airport, and a ride through the x-ray machine (I haven't had to do that for a while!).  And a few hours later, we touched down in....

...Arizona.  Wow, it's dry here.  Gotta drink more water.  Fortunately, it's not as hot here as it is in midsummer.  

One of our first stops was Jerome, which used to be a  mining town in Arizona.  You can still see the equipment that's been left behind.  

A gold mine?  I'm there!

Minecart ride, anybody?...

The mineshaft below is called the Audrey Shaft, and is over 1900 feet deep.  According to the sign, that's taller than both the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower.  Whew!  Whatever you do, don't look down...

My human's feet.  Watch that first step....it's a doozy.

When the sun started to go down, we headed for our hotel in Sedona, Arizona.  I was ready for a long refreshing drink of water, a steak dinner, and a good night's sleep--  

Huh?  What's this?

Oh.  Er...hmmmm.  (Pssst....You sneaked me up in your backpack, right?  Do you think they saw me?  ...No?  Ok.  I won't tell if you don't.)

Anyway...I'm off to get that steak dinner and get rested up for tomorrow.  More to come soon....see you later!

I'm back!...and thanks for the birthday wishes!

 Hey, what's up, dogs?  I know, it's been quite a while since my last post.  The reason is that my "other" Grandpa (my human's dad, not Grandpa Angus!) had some health issues, and we were focused on helping him out for a few months.  Thankfully, he is recovering well, just in time for spring!

One of Human Grandpa's favorite activities is gardening, a trait he shares with Jerry and Ben and Sandy Bear.  Here's a picture of his veggie garden...

In other news, I received some birthday e-cards from Sandy Bear and Little Fox.  See below: 

Thanks for thinking of me, guys!  Hopefully the pandemic will ease up soon, and I can have some new trips and adventures to share here.  See you all next time....

Mail from J & B

 Hey, what's up, dogs?  Just wanted to show off a little something that came in the mail some time ago.  It's from Jerry and Ben...they sent a prize for my entry in their 2020 Halloween costume contest!

A Starbucks card!  Sweet!  I will have to bug my human to take me there and get a dog-friendly treat.  Thanks Jerry and Ben!  You guys are the best.  

Happy Halloween!

 Hey, what's up, dogs?  Happy Halloween!  This year I am dressed as American Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin....also known as "Benji" to his friends.  

He is famous for his kite-flying experiment to investigate the nature of electricity, so I've depicted that scene from his life above.  

However, he was a true Renaissance man...an inventor, scientist, diplomat, publisher, author, and the first Postmaster General of the United States!  Wow...makes me tired just thinking about it!

Hope everybody has a very happy and safe Halloween!

  

Mail!

 Hey, what's up, dogs?  I am once again behind on posting about mail that I've received.  

Last month, Sandy Bear sent me an awesome eagle card.  It was sent while Rose and Otto were visiting.  In it, Sandy also talks about having way too many zoo-kee-knee, and gives me an update on the coronavirus situation in his area.

I also received a postcard from Ajdin which was a blast from the past!  

You might remember that a couple of years ago, he and I took a road trip to Utah and Las Vegas during the very hottest "dog days" of summer.  Or...hmmm.  Then again, you might not remember it, because...ahem...I never got around to posting about it.   Just take my word for it...like Ajdin said, it was indeed scorching hot!

Hope everybody is staying safe and healthy!  

Mini succulents kit

Hey, what's up, dogs?  Sorry it's been a while since my last blog entry...due to the pandemic, my human hasn't taken me on a lot of adventures recently.  Fortunately, our friend Ajdin sent me a Mini Succulent Terrarium Craft Kit quite some time ago, and I think assembling it will make a perfect blog post for today.  

Looks like I might need some help.  Gonna recruit Patch, Spunky, and Grandpa Angus for this one.

Nice job guys!  These will look great on our bookshelf.  Thanks for sending it to us Ajdin!