Today Wilma and I Adventured to Salem Willows Park in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem Willows Park is a 35 acre oceanfront park that includes: beaches, a pier, restaurants, basketball courts, tennis courts, and arcades. It is known for the European Willow trees which were planted in 1801.

We had a shore-filled Adventure to Salem Willows Park. We decided to explore Salem Willows Park after spending almost two hours walking around Salem. Our Adventure began along the sidewalk that paralleled the Park where we found many benches for guests, and of course for Wilma posing (haha). We stopped at various beaches along the way, where Wilma loved some digging, running circles around me, and dipping in the water. We made sure to explore every inch we could find, avoiding the off leash dogs, yet also finding many other canine friends on-leash. It was an unusually warm day, quite unexpected for November in Massachusetts. It was nice to still see some colorful Fall leaves, and of course the famous European Willows. The perfect spot to end our morning of Adventures (Rating: 3.5).

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.

In May 2014 Shadow, Buster, and I Adventured to the Woodland Trail in West Hill Park, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. West Hill Park is popular for swimming, hiking, picnicking, and also contains a children’s playground.

We had a green-filled Adventure to West Hill Park. It is easy to forget about the drastic color changed in the season until I pull out photos from a past Adventure. The boys had a wonderful time swimming and exploring. I loved having them off leash running joyfully together. Another fun spring Adventure to cherish. We will just have to add the Woodland Trail and West Hill Park to the many places we should return (Throwback blogs will not always be rated)

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 recent photo of Wilma, posing in the leaves. I was attempting to get the perfect Fall photograph, and although I LOVE this photo it ended up being more of an adorable up-close photo of my girl versus a Fall theme. Here she is…

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 one of Shadow and Buster from 2010. They are posing just perfectly, and it is one of my favorites of them together. They were the perfect pair! So glad we have yet another special photograph to make me smile. Here are the boys:

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 one that highlights one of Wilma’s favorite hobbies – playing ball! If she is not in the midst of squirrel stalking she usually is carrying one of her favorite balls around. Any time I say the word “outside” she immediately finds a nearby ball and runs to the back door. Wilma is the first dog I have had that is absolutely ball obsessed. If anyone comes over to visit she immediately provides them the ball so she can be instantly entertained by some chasing. The other day she actually found two balls on our walk and carried them for most of the time – it was adorable. So now that you have heard enough of my endless ball stores, here is just an adorable pose with one of her favorite toys:

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.

In August of 2014 Shadow, Buster, and I Adventured to Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton, Massachusetts. Purgatory State Park is a state owned park know for its unique geological characteristics. It features a deep chasm of granite rocks with a short trail and approximately two additional miles of trails. Purgatory Chasm is popular for rock climbing, hiking, picnicking and educational programs.

We had a rock filled Adventure to Purgatory Chasm State Reservation. I remember discovering this Park on a very warm summer day. We wandered through the chasm and appreciated the views. The terrain was a bit challenging for two large framed dogs but we did our best to explore this park. I actually stopped to visit one other time with Shadow and Wilma but was a bit spooked by the hunting signs and vacant feel. Although generally I cheer with a quiet location I am always deterred when hunting is permitted. Therefore we departed and headed on a detour Adventure. We look forward to returning and capturing a more thorough depiction of the Purgatory Chasm State Park. Definitely glad to have been able to explore with my sweet boys…endless memories to cherish (Throwback Adventures will not always be rated).

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 I am sharing a photograph that I took of Wilma last week. I love this photograph of Wilma appearing to be looking into the commencement of the Fall season. I was able to capture the silhouette on my cell phone on one of our local evening walks. Cheers to Fall!