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Weekly Video/Photo

The weekly Video/Photo section highlights an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments. If you have followed my blog from the beginning you know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy.  We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven.  It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year after his passing we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were devastated to lose Shadow on April 3, 2020.These two precious boys will be furever in our hearts! We were recently thrilled to add another amazing rescue, Gus, to our home on June 28, 2021! This Weekly Video/Photo section will allow me to share photos from all four of my rescues, whether it be a precious memory, or a current moment.

Today’s photograph is one of Wilma and Gus this weekend. They had joined their grandmother on the couch, and were just looking adorable, side by side. I could not help to snap endless photographs, and this was one of my favorites. Are they not just adorable?!

September 12, 2024 – Felix Family Farm – School Street Sunflowers – Massachusetts

Tonight, Wilma, Gus and I Adventured to School Street Sunflowers. School Street Sunflowers is a seasonal event on Felix’s Family Farm in Ipswitch, Massachusetts. Tickets are required for this Sunflower event and can be purchased online for $12. There are over 100,000 sunflowers on this Farm.

We had a sunflower filled adventure to Felix Farm. We arrived, showed our ticket, and parked next to the Field. Upon arrival I found the entrance a bit complicated as the farm animals lined the Field. I therefore decided to slip under the gate as I figured the pups would become quite loud in meeting these new creatures. Luckily this worked well but it was a little busier than we preferred so did not explore the entire garden, however, were still able to view and enjoy endless sunflowers. The sun was setting which made for a lovely setting, but yet probably should have come a little earlier to get some brighter photographs. However, I still snapped away and we wandered around the area. Gus was very curious to watch everyone and everything while Wilma’s highlight was some rolls and laying for a bit in the grass. We did not see any other dogs visiting, but many other people enjoying the lovely location. Such a unique spot! So glad we could visit Felix Farm today (Rating: This blog will not be rated)

Weekly Video/Photo

The weekly Video/Photo section highlights an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments. If you have followed my blog from the beginning you know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy.  We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven.  It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year after his passing we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were devastated to lose Shadow on April 3, 2020.These two precious boys will be furever in our hearts! We were recently thrilled to add another amazing rescue, Gus, to our home on June 28, 2021! This Weekly Video/Photo section will allow me to share photos from all four of my rescues, whether it be a precious memory, or a current moment.

Today’s photograph is of Wilma and Gus at The Mount last month. The Mount is a beyond spectacular location. It was hard for me to not blog about it as I have blogged about it before, but I was glad to snap at least two photographs that I could utilize in my weekly section. If you have not been to The Mount it definitely is a must-see location. Here they are:

September 2, 2024 – Dairy Queen – Ipswitch, Massachusetts

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Dairy Queen in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Dairy Queen is an international franchise that serves items, including ice cream, burgers, and shakes. Some of the Dairy Queens have drive-thru windows but not this particular one.

We had a desert filled Adventure to the Dairy Queen in Ipswich. This has been a busy weekend of projects, which equals endless backyard time for the pups, which they absolutely love! However, we were able to fit in a local walk yesterday and some Northshore coastal time today. I was not planning on going to Dairy Queen but spotted it on the way and figured we would check it out on the way home. This Dairy Queen was a little nicer than many I have visited, although still simple. It was on a main road, but it had some nice foliage and a seating area for guests to enjoy their treats. It is unusual that I go into a location with the pups in the car, but it was cool out and very quiet, so I ordered, came out and then went back in to retrieve our items. The pus got the requested “dog ice cream” (haha!) and I ordered an Orange Julius. Neither complained about their goodies, and slurped every drop as you may expect. I did not love my Orange Julius but glad I could try it as it sounded like something that would be good. Oh well. So glad we could end our half day adventures with a treat (This blog will not be rated).

Weekly Video/Photo

The weekly Video/Photo section highlights an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments. If you have followed my blog from the beginning you know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy.  We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven.  It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year after his passing we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were devastated to lose Shadow on April 3, 2020.These two precious boys will be furever in our hearts! We were recently thrilled to add another amazing rescue, Gus, to our home on June 28, 2021! This Weekly Video/Photo section will allow me to share photos from all four of my rescues, whether it be a precious memory, or a current moment.

Today’s photograph is of Shadow and Wilma at my parents’ house. They were both gazing out the window at whatever was catching their attention. I always love synchronized photos – so cute! Shadow and Buster were best of friends, there is no doubt about it. Here are the boys, we sure do miss them:

August 22, 2024 – Park-McCullough Historic House – Vermont

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I had a lovely, long daytrip that included five main adventures. I will be posting two of these (which happen to be the smaller ones) as the others I have blogged about previously.

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Park-McCullough Historic House in Bennington, Vermont. The Park-McCullough Historic House is a Victorian mansion built between 1864-1865. It was originally owned by Trenor W. Park, a wealthy entrepreneur. Park’s descendants made additional renovations before later entertaining President Benjamin Harrison as a guest. The Park-McCullough Historic House Association, a non-profit organization, currently owns the home and offers tours. The home is also utilized for special events.

We had a lovely Adventure to the Park-McCullough Historic House. We arrived as the sun was setting and headed straight for the gardens. The gardens were simple, yet lovely. We explored the grounds, the massive porch, and as much as we could locate. Both the pups enjoyed rolls, and the smells of the new area. There were other visitors wandering the grounds and locals walking with their dogs on leash. I loved watching the sun streaming through the trees, locating the little house-like structure, and of course the flower gardens. We took our time at this House before heading off to our last location. So glad we could Adventure to the Park McCullough House yesterday (this blog will not be rated).

August 22, 2024 – Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum- Massachusetts

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus, and I had a lovely, long daytrip that included five main adventures. I will be posting two of these (which happen to be the smaller ones) as the others I have blogged about previously.

Yesterday, Wilma, Gus and I Adventured to Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. Ventfort Hall Mansion is a Jacobean-style mansion originally build in 1893. Visitors can tour the mansion and learn about the Gilded Age. The Mansion also holds special events, including weddings, music events, and ghost tours. It’s listed as a National Register of Historic places and is currently owned by the Ventfort Hall Association.

We had a brick-filled Adventure to Ventfort Hall. I had found Ventfort Hall when I was looking up mansions, as I love exploring the grounds and seeing these diverse structures. I confirmed that dogs were allowed on the grounds, so we decided to make this museum one of our stops. There were few exterior frills to the Mansion, but it was quite large and lovely. In writing this blog I read that there were some repairs needed, and I did observe that it was not in tip-top shape. However, we wandered around the mansion and made sure to find the color, and little features around the grounds. So glad we could check out the grounds of the Ventfort Hall Mansion yesterday (this blog will not be rated).

Weekly Video/Photo

The weekly Video/Photo section highlights an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments. If you have followed my blog from the beginning you know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy.  We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven.  It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year after his passing we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were devastated to lose Shadow on April 3, 2020.These two precious boys will be furever in our hearts! We were recently thrilled to add another amazing rescue, Gus, to our home on June 28, 2021! This Weekly Video/Photo section will allow me to share photos from all four of my rescues, whether it be a precious memory, or a current moment.

Today’s video is from a road trip Wilma, Gus and I took to Florida back in February 2022. It was an absolutely amazing experience taking these two to the parks I used to love to visit with Shadow and Buster. The scenery there is gorgeous and so unique compared to New England. I absolutely loved this bridge in Hillsborough State Park in Thonotosassa, Florida. Such special memories of this amazing Adventure. Here they are up and over:

August 19, 2024 – Mac’s Dairy Farm – Massachusetts

Today Wilma, Gus, and I adventured to Mac’s Dairy Farm in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Mac’s Dairy Farm sells Richardsons ice cream products. They have been family owned since 1983 and are open year around.

We had a delicious adventure to Mac’s Dairy Farm. I was actually planning on visiting another ice cream stand but literally on the way I realized it was closed on Mondays – oops! However I located Mac’s Dairy Farm which was just right for today’s adventure.

Upon arrival to Mac’s Dairy Farm we found no other guests. The location was very simple, no decorations or floral arrangements but yet plenty of seating available. I ordered a root beer float and two “pup cups”. I was so impressed with the “pup cups”, grand in size, and covered with peanut butter and a treat. I decided to take our treats to a nearby area with grass. The pups enjoyed their ice cream, although Gus often took breaks always thinking about the surrounding environment. I decided to let them finish the last couple bites in the car just as it started to pour. Although the site was quite plain the food was great! So glad we could visit Mac’s Dairy Farm today (Rating: 4).

Weekly Video/Photo

The weekly Video/Photo section highlights an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments. If you have followed my blog from the beginning you know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy.  We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven.  It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year after his passing we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were devastated to lose Shadow on April 3, 2020.These two precious boys will be furever in our hearts! We were recently thrilled to add another amazing rescue, Gus, to our home on June 28, 2021! This Weekly Video/Photo section will allow me to share photos from all four of my rescues, whether it be a precious memory, or a current moment.

Today’s video is from August 2017 back when Wilma was a wee puppy, and Shadow nine years old. Wilma had not been with us for too long, and I believe we were on a daytrip in Maine. I find this video adorable because Wilma is just so tiny, and Shadow is trying to play with her but yet not sure the best way to interact with his new little sister. He was just so gentle and so sweet. Many people doubted me adopting a puppy when I had a nine-year-old dog, but I knew Shadow and I knew what was best for our family and it was the perfect decision. I do think Wilma kept him feeling young and playing more. Hope this short little video brings a smile to your face today. So glad they had they had three amazing years together. Here they are: