Chilli in Geneva, thank god

Reading at 3am, ignored alarm clock after the time change, shower, bad coffee, drive to the meet. The chilli taste like real northern chilli from my child hood - like real chilli powder. Kidney & Northern beans, beef and onions. I was starving and filled the styrofoam bowl to the brim. Thank you Geneva Ohio!

MonAstery roadtrip

The flock has growing losses. Two experienced dogs are on their way. Two favorites.

Rarely collared, on horse leads or cajoled into the truck; we’re driving almost halfway to their new life at a monastery in upstate New York.

It will be a great life for Aria and Hagrid. For a breed that typically lives 12 years, finding a bit of paradise at 4 and 5 is not too bad.

The place is also a retreat. It should be a great pairing as the pups have lived with several types of animals, are good with invited guests and are used to their space.

I’ll meet two Brothers today. From experience, the guardian dogs will have thoughtful caretakers and the flock will do well.

Dogs playing poker

So the dogs were thrilled to see us on our morning walk. One leaping in place, as she is not supposed to jump on me. 45 seconds of frenzied greetings and the alphas keeping their position. As we walk, they lead, spread out and lounge within in site. Others showing their sideways smile (submission to us, wagging tails) all in the hopes that I understand… the are out of good!

Fortunately Karen found a dry container in the field.