Sometimes, Tartok believes Ruby will never run out of things to say.
No compliment is greater than a parody (right, KB?), so we wanted to make sure that everyone saw these posts from Tales and Tails and Norwood. They have received the Cheesewhiz Seal of Approval, for whatever that is worth.
Rusty - Do you see who I see?
Cousin Tartok staring back
Nothing like walking with Cousin Ruby and Cousin Tartok
Shocking - Last week I was accused of being a predator in the kitchen.
Sheesh, kid, no telling where that reputation came from.
Totally undeserved.
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In one of our comments yesterday, Mogley G. Retriever asked about some of the best sources of news on the Iditarod. Here are a couple to get you started:
The official website – http://www.iditarod.com/
The current standings – http://www.iditarod.com/race/race/currentstandings.html – This can take a little while to get used to reading.
The Alaska Daily News is a great source for stories on the race – http://www.adn.com/
The North Wapiti Blog is updated regularly and gives you a great view into our favorite team – http://www.northwapiti.blogspot.com/
Mike Criss has some excellent photography on his blog that I highly recommend – http://www.akphotograph.com/Alaska%20Blog/
Hope that helps!
Chuckling – we still love the suggested meme for the day – Ruby Tuesday – so we thought we would use Tuesday to share pictures from The Thundering Herd Annex – the hu-grandparents house.
Ruby paying close attention to the preparation of the human's dinner.
Tartok monitoring from a more relaxed pose (but still able to snarf anything that hits the floor).
Moving out to the den after the humans have eaten.
Ruby contemplating her missed counter surfing opportunities (the humans were too careful tonight).
No real theme today except for some random pictures taken this past week – and all cute in their own way. Hope you enjoy!
Ruby of the Annex waiting in the back of her "ride" - Love the paw tuck
Sisters and #1 and #2 in the pack, Natasha and Kiska. Kiska is clearly the right "paw" of Queen Natasha the Evil. Princess Kiska the Not So Bad?
A second later - I like their head placement better, but Natasha's tongue is doing weird things.
We might have run Qannik and Cheoah to exhaustion.
We used to refer to Kodiak and Kiska as Boyfriend and Girlfriend they were so close, but it has been a long time since we have snapped a picture like this.
Count carefully
Study the picture above carefully. Yep, there are eight of us on the drop line. Our cousins, Tartok and Ruby, of The Thundering Herd Annex joined us on Sunday for some walks. We love having them – and our hu-grandmother – join us.
Ruby and Tartok on the end of the drop line.
The real fun part is that these pictures were taken at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. What we did not know was that a lecture on the red wolf was being presented at the Center at the same time we were on the drop line outside. Our hu-dad had to explain over and over that we were not a part of the presentation and not wolves. We just enjoyed all of ear scratches and belly rubs.
Ruby arrived and was quite relaxed at seeing her cousins.
Tartok, however, looked a little surprised to see all of us.
The best part was that we got to go on not one, but TWO, hikes as an extended family. And remember how our hu-dad was really excited the other day that he had taken a picture of all 6 of us. You know he took it as a challenge to get a picture of all 8 of us walking. But since he was part of the walking team, that was proving challenging. He finally got it, though the angle is a little wild.
All of us in one picture
That would be Rusty, Kodiak, Cheoah, Ruby (yes, yes, the reds hung out together), Tartok, Qannik, Natasha and Kiska. The fun part was watching the expressions of people – and dogs – coming around the trail in the other direction.
Our hu-dad would love to claim that he came up with the title of today’s post all by himself. But, that would totally ignore that Jack and Moo as well as Juno and Loki all suggested it (In case you live in a country where the restaurant name means nothing to you, click here to understand the reference). Regardless, it is time to visit The Thundering Herd Annex and check in on Tartok and Ruby just in time for treats:
Did someone say treats?
Detail - Atten Hut!
Cool it with the licking of the chops, Rubester
Big Brothers - sheesh - Always trying to boss a girl around.
Love the tongues both out - some thanks for treats
Now that he is gone, let's talk about more for me.
Most of you already know our friend, Max of South Africa. Max has taken many of us dog bloggers on educational tours of his beautiful country. Knowing Max is ailing, we have invited him to share some of The Herd’s adventures today.
Max and Kiska enjoying a snowy walk
Max waiting with Cheoah for her rescue from the babygate trap.
Max spending time with Ruby at The Thundering Herd Annex
Max, Tartok and Ruby hanging out on the picket line in front of the Jeep
Max waiting on the picket line to go sled training with Rusty, Qannik and Natasha
Max and Rusty playing with balloons
Most of all, Max, we wanted you and your family to know that The Herd is thinking of you every day and wishing you the best. We would like to invite you to be an honorary member of The Herd:
Want to see where all Max has been in the last 24 hours? Here is the list (as we know it). If we left you out, please leave a comment and we will add your blog (we are updating as find them):
Clive – Assistance Dog for Autism
Romping and Rolling in the Rockies
P.S. – Happy Valentines, everyone!
You looking for me?
Just walking through the kitchen.
Innocent Ruby.
Ruby of The Thundering Herd Annex (the Hu-Grandparents)
Is it Monday already?
Wake me when it is Friday
