A day in the life...

This past weekend we headed to one of the local lakes and wandered around taking in all of the lovely fall colors. Fall is here and the colors are the best I have seen in a few years. The weather was just wonderful...low 70's and sunny. The perfect time of year!




As we wandered around, stopping to take a few photographs I Noticed a man headed directly towards us with his young pit bull, at the end of the leash. So, I placed Rocky in a down and blocked them from getting any closer.
Not all dogs enjoy the company of a very excited young dog lunging out at them. I did not sense that the dog was aggressive....just young and overly excited. If the man had approached us and the dog remained calm and it appeared as though he could actually control the dog we could have chatted and allowed the dogs to get to know one another.
I did not allow it. Rocky was very well behaved and remained calm.

When out and about I prefer my dogs be well behaved and calm....not everyone has to pet him and I would actually prefer it if children did not run over to us either. Not all dogs are actually raised around children....so parents please teach your children how to behave around dogs....all dogs.

Rocky is not at all a water dog and the cranes and ducks, geese were very safe....he noticed them but not too much interest.
A good time was had by all and we will have to go back sometime soon!

Fall Colors

Wonderful, cool morning here in the Atlanta area. Great time to do a little bit of agility, hang out and just enjoy the wonderful weather!

Agility Fun...

We were up and out early this morning....nice walk, then time in the yard....me sipping a nice cup of hot tea and a bit of bird watching....the pups exploring and sniffing. Nice and cool...in the sixties and sunny. Loving it!!

Still no let up at the gas stations I am thankful I really have no where to go. I work at home and have been more effected by the economy in general then the gas shortage. I have not encountered the long lines they are showing on TV for it seems I've gotten there when several of the surrounding stations actually had gas...pass again in a couple of hours and you will see these very same stations have no gas. I remember the lines in 70's (yep...that old)...although that was nation wide and this is just a couple of areas through the south east....simply put this gas shortage is due to bad government planning...with some help from Mother Nature (Ike).

Today finds me having to work a bit on the PC...then I will be turning my attention to my office. More specific just what to do with all of the pastels I have been collecting. I had so wanted to see how the pastel artist has her studio set up. My space is so very tiny and I am afraid is pretty full due to all things digital. To learn to use them correctly they must be laid out....so I will try to organize and make room. I am smiling as I type that for I am not a very organized individual.
Will take a few pictures of any progress made....and if time permits a little scribble with the pastels so that I can get into th swing of things.

The above image was actually taken last night and not during our walk or time spent in the yard this morning. Due to low light...iso was set high, shutter speed about 60.

Bird Watching...

The gas stations still either have no gas, or are putting limits on amounts purchased. Today was to be my first lesson to learn to work with pastels. An hour drive and with not knowing when we will once again have the ability to fill our gas tanks it was decided best to just cancel the appointment. Maybe will reschedule in the next few weeks. Since this gas shortage, the economy woes business has slowed down a bit....looks like I just may have some extra time on my hands to play around with pastels and some oil paint. I am thinking it will be a bit of a slow Holiday season. Please...when thinking of shopping support your local small business's whenever possible.

Rocky and I managed to have some fun without leaving our yard....a bit of agility, Frisbee and ball....then of course chewing on a few great sticks and then romping with his two best pals....of course my dentist does not allow me to chew on any sticks ;-)

I love to watch the interaction between the dogs...the way in which they communicate...their body language tells their tale. I have been thinking about adding another Golden to the pack. Poor Rocky...he so tries to play and rough house with the two little dogs and well....he is big and a bit too rough for them. So, we shall see if we find one that can fit into the pack. I am not in a rush....and the three get along so very nicely so I am not wanting to disrupt that.

Here we are late Sunday afternoon, Rocky at my feet taking a nap....life is just perfect ;-)

Lazy Day Sunday...

As this week gas was very hard to come by in the Atlanta area Rocky and I stayed close to home. Today...some of the local gas stations had a bit of gas...only allowing you to purchase $10.00 worth. I thought we needed a little trip...not too far from home. Sadly, upon arriving at the Lake I noticed soooo many cars....usually no one there during the week so I was pretty surprised. Noticed a few signs and smiled....there was a boat race going on. Too many people, too many children running about. Rocky is a bit on the shy side and while I work with him and socialize him I did not see the need to put him in such a crazy place and stress him out. Peoples reaction to a Golden is always friendly...too friendly for they all think all Golden's are out going and friendly....not so. Just like people each one is an individual with likes and dislikes. Rocky would prefer people to keep their distance and allow him to decide if they can hug, pet him. Dogs are sooo much easier to teach then people ;-)

So, we drove around and ended up at Starbucks ( I love the chi tea....Rocky loves a tinnnny taste of whipped cream)). A few people came over and had the time to allow Rocky to warm up to them...they got to pet him....he was rewarded with lots of praise for his friendly behavior....Good Boy ;-) In this shopping center they had a nice grassy area in the middle with lots of flowers and great thing to sniff and explore. Dogs are so easy....this was a wonderful adventure in his eyes....to bad we all cannot be like our dogs ;-)

If the gas stations actually get enough gas this week we will be heading back to the lake weather permitting. The water is always so very still.....if your lucky always a duck or two to help entertain Rocky...and me for a photo op is always appreciated.
Enjoy your weekend!!!!

Starbucks...