I have decided to return to posting new “Throwback Adventures” after taking time to re-post some of my favorites with Shadow.  This has been a therapeutic process for me to share.  We are devastated that both Shadow and Buster have both passed, but find peace knowing we can continue to remember them through our “Throwback Adventures”.  They were amazing boys and are forever in our hearts.

I have decided to make some changes to my Throwback section. This is partly because I have had the blog for about two and a half year and each week I have posted an Adventure from before I started the blog. This has become more challenging between finding old photographs, and identifying the location. Although I will still be adding some here and and there I thought I would also use the Throwback Adventure to share past Adventures I have posted. I have new followers, and of course not every follower has been able to view all blogs.

So for my Throwback Adventure today I am sharing my blog to the Rock of Ages Quarry in Graniteville, Vermont back in July 2019. This was an unusual location to be dog-friendly. Shadow and Wilma were allowed on the grounds, and to the Quarry. In addition Shadow and Wilma were allowed in the warehouse where granite materials were being created. So not only an amazing dog friendly location a special place for those lovers of geology. Besides the day being a little too hot for comfort, we really enjoyed our visit. Please click below for the link to this Adventure.

July 29, 2019 – Rock of Ages Quarry – Vermont

A quick snapshot of our Adventure to Fort Foster Park…see our blog for more!

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If you follow my blog regularly please skip down to the last paragraph…

I have decided to return to the “normal” Weekly Video/Photo section of my blog.  As you likely know we lost Shadow about two months ago and I have been focusing this section on Shadow.  However, I have peace knowing I will continue to highlight favorite photographs including Shadow and Buster.  The plan will still be to still display a video or photo, usually highlighting 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 will 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 later we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were recently devastated to loose Shadow on April 3, 2020.  It is so painful to know Shadow and Buster are both gone, but they will be in our hearts forever!

I woke up this morning remembering I had not created nor posted my “Weekly Video/Photo”. I was quite disappointed in myself as I am quite organized with these details. Although I always post this blog on a particular day it really does not have to be on a certain day, right?! 🙂 So….today’s photo is one of my favorite all time cards of Shadow and Buster. This day was the first time I did our Christmas card photographs on an Adventure and it was memorable! From tug-a-war with the Christmas hat to visitors walking by asking if they could take some photographs of the boys in their hats, to capturing a photograph of our favorite Florida beach. I went in to pick the photograph of them together and realized I had the front of the card saved in my photos so my lucky friends and followers get to see this perfect collage. I sure do miss my holiday boys!

I have decided to return to posting new “Throwback Adventures” after taking time to re-post some of my favorites with Shadow.  This has been a therapeutic process for me to share.  We are devastated that both Shadow and Buster have both passed, but find peace knowing we can continue to remember them through our “Throwback Adventures”.  They were amazing boys and are forever in our hearts.

I have decided to make some changes to my Throwback section. This is partly because I have had the blog for about two and a half year and each week I have posted an Adventure from before I started the blog. This has become more challenging between finding old photographs, and identifying the location. Although I will still be adding some here and and there I thought I would also use the Throwback Adventure to share past Adventures I have posted. I have new followers, and of course not every follower has been able to view all blogs.

So for my Throwback Adventure today I am sharing my blog to Ripley Falls in the White Mountains. Ripley Falls is a short hike to a magnificent waterfall. It was one of our fantastic Adventures while working in the White Mountains in the summer of 2018 with Shadow and Wilma. The amazing Shadow was ten at the time, and still had two more amazing years of Adventures. This is definitely a waterfall Adventure I highly recommend! See below for the link from my original post to Ripley Falls.

July 7, 2018 – New Hampshire – Ripley Falls

A quick snapshot of our Adventure to Fort Foster Park…see our blog for more!

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If you follow my blog regularly please skip down to the last paragraph…

I have decided to return to the “normal” Weekly Video/Photo section of my blog.  As you likely know we lost Shadow about two months ago and I have been focusing this section on Shadow.  However, I have peace knowing I will continue to highlight favorite photographs including Shadow and Buster.  The plan will still be to still display a video or photo, usually highlighting 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 will 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 later we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were recently devastated to loose Shadow on April 3, 2020.  It is so painful to know Shadow and Buster are both gone, but they will be in our hearts forever!

I scheduled blog post last week but for some reason it did not post so will try again. I have decided for the Weekly Video/Photo section this month I will post some of my favorite Christmas photographs of the pups. I began the tradition long ago of creating a photo card for family and friends, and love this tradition. As you may have guessed I have endless photographs so will just share some of my favorites. So today I will start with one of Shadow and Wilma. I absolutely loved Shadow’s photographs in the top-hat and course reindeer-Wilma is adorable as well. This sweet pair is posing perfectly is one of my many wonderful holiday favorites. Hope this will bring a smile to your face!

We have been taking it easy this week as we had a medical scare with Wilma last weekend. Luckily it did not end up being serious but it was a terrifying process. I think this was partly as my mind immediately flashed to when we lost Shadow as she had some similar symptoms. I will never be able to explain the love for my dogs but yet know some of you understand this special companionship! We are relieved and grateful that Wilma is doing well and look forward to returning to Adventures. It has mostly been a week full of rest so thought I would share a sweet, napping photos of sweet Wilma.

I have decided to return to the “normal” Weekly Video/Photo section of my blog.  As you likely know we lost Shadow about two months ago and I have been focusing this section on Shadow.  However, I have peace knowing I will continue to highlight favorite photographs including Shadow and Buster.  The plan will still be to still display a video or photo, usually highlighting 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 will 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 later we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were recently devastated to loose Shadow on April 3, 2020.  It is so painful to know Shadow and Buster are both gone, but they will be in our hearts forever!

Today’s photograph is a heartwarming photograph of Shadow and Buster. This photo actually was taken during a devastating time as Buster had just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This was snapped on my cell phone at an appointment he had with a medical specialist, but of course I brought them both everywhere together. Shadow and Buster were best friends, and it almost appeared as Shadow was providing him moral support. This photo makes me sad yet also warms my heart as they had a special, and unconditional bond. Many wonderful years together ❤️ I sure do miss my boys!

I have decided to return to posting new “Throwback Adventures” after taking time to re-post some of my favorites with Shadow.  This has been a therapeutic process for me to share.  We are devastated that both Shadow and Buster have both passed, but find peace knowing we can continue to remember them through our “Throwback Adventures”.  They were amazing boys and are forever in our hearts.

So today’s Throwback Adventure is more a Throwback memory, although it really was an Adventure. Back when I lived in Tampa Buster used to climb into the big tree in my backyard. I am not sure if he was smelling the opossums, or just preferred a different view. It is a very funny memory, and what is wilder about it as he used to actually get stuck in the tree. He began this activity as a puppy but grew to be 95 pounds and did not let that stop him. I am sure Wilma would have joined him if she was there. Here he is…my tree climber:

I have decided to return to the “normal” Weekly Video/Photo section of my blog.  As you likely know we lost Shadow about two months ago and I have been focusing this section on Shadow.  However, I have peace knowing I will continue to highlight favorite photographs including Shadow and Buster.  The plan will still be to still display a video or photo, usually highlighting 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 will 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 later we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were recently devastated to loose Shadow on April 3, 2020.  It is so painful to know Shadow and Buster are both gone, but they will be in our hearts forever!

Today’s photograph is a happy photograph of Wilma who really looks like she is smiling! I actually took this photograph at our recent Adventure to Salem, however, somehow it did not make it in the collage so I could not resist sharing in the photo of the week. I also added it to that blog. I love this cheerful photo. Here is my girl Wilma.

I have decided to return to the “normal” Weekly Video/Photo section of my blog.  As you likely know we lost Shadow about two months ago and I have been focusing this section on Shadow.  However, I have peace knowing I will continue to highlight favorite photographs including Shadow and Buster.  The plan will still be to still display a video or photo, usually highlighting 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 will 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 later we welcomed little Wilma into our world.  We were recently devastated to loose Shadow on April 3, 2020.  It is so painful to know Shadow and Buster are both gone, but they will be in our hearts forever!

Today’s photograph is a happy photograph of Buster just looking adorable! My guess is that this occurred after a walk in the rain, or possibly the snow and I had just dried him off. He was such a good sport to leave the towel for a cute pose. The boys absolutely loved being dried off, such a joyful pair. We sure do miss our Buster, a loving bundle of energy!