Jacpot Hikes Down to the Boy Scout Camp

Today, some went skiing, some worked on jigsaw puzzles and dinner preparation and the rest of us went on a beautiful hike.

We stopped for a picture once we got to the Boy Scout Camp.

Jacpot Gets Overwhelmed By All The People

We had 22 people and 2 dogs at the cabin for dinner and social time tonight. After we ate, the kids played in the game room and the adults had a competitive game of up and down the river at the kitchen table. Jacpot was taken aback by all the commotion but as always had a great time, for him the more the merrier. To top off the evening the rain had turned to snow. Jacpot looks forward to fresh snow tomorrow and getting to play with all the families of the Hursts, Whites, Labrenzes, Shores, and Danns. (Clicking on the picture will help get a better view of the shots I stitched together)

Jacpot Enjoys The Fresh Snow We Got Last Night

Jacpot Enjoys the Morning Sunrise

Jacpot Gets An Early Christmas Present

Shirley was too eager to give Jacpot his present, so he got it a couple days early. The Kong opens and allows you to put in a lot of dog treats. Jacpot is slowly learning how to get out treats.

Jacpot Wonders Why I am Slow getting up the Hill.

Jacpot and More Pictures

Jacpot Enjoys the Sun While it Lasts

Jacpot Catches Snowballs

Jacpot waits at Pinecrest Lake for the chance to chase snowballs, no matter how long he looks he can never find them.

Every now and then he finds one in the air.

Jacpot Loves His Morning Walks to the Cold Springs Store

Jacpot continues to patiently wait for Jerry, Cindy, and myslelf to keep up on the hike to the store.


















Jerry and Cindy enjoy the beautiful walk this morning, but Jacpot enjoys it more.

We stop for a picture on the way home.

Jacpot warms up his nose... waiting for his next adventure.

Jacpot and Scruff Getting In The Christmas Spirit

Jacpot and Scruffy in the Snow video

Jacpot Doesn't Understand

We hike miles to the store (Cindy has grocery bag in hand) through 2 feet of snow at times, Jacpot plays and plays the whole way. Upon returning to the cabin we are ready for a nice cup of hot chocolate and read by the fire. Jacpot gives a look of "I don't understand" why would we go back inside when I can bound through this fresh soft snow some more.

Jacpot Thought He Saw Santa Claus...

but then he realized it was just Scruffy after a walk to the store in the snow....

















Cindy decided to get a little artistic with her camera... can you see Jacpot in the picture below?





























Hopefully not, it's just looking up at a bunch of branches, but I thought it was a neat looking picture.

Jacpot Brings His New Buddy To Cold Springs

After arriving in Cold Springs we have gotten well over a foot of snow and Jacpot and buddy Scruffy are having a blast playing in the snow.

Below, Jacpot patiently poses for a picture with Pinecrest Lake in the background eagerly awaiting to get back to playing in the snow.

Jacpot Enjoys The Weather Change

The cooler weather means Jacpot and myself are able to get out on runs in the hills later in the day when we are unable to get in some morning exercise.

Jacpot Meets Molly The Duck Chaser

While Jacpot and I were on our sunrise run in the hills this morning, we ran into two ladies and three dogs we have chatted with before. Jacpot had even chased a bunny with one of the dogs named Molly before. After a moment, it was obvious Jacpot was letting me know he would much rather stay back and play with Molly so I capitulated, and had a nice walk through the hills and back along the aqueduct with our new pack. On our return Molly showed Jacpot some pretty impressive skills running along the water and upon arrival near a duck in the water leaping in the air and just missing the ducks. Molly even put up a good swim after them all the way to the other side. Jacpot was impressed but I think he is going to leave the duck chasing to Molly.







Jacpot, Molly, and Shelly.

Jacpot Goes To Camp Hurst

While Cindy and I went to Vegas Saturday and Sunday Jacpot went to Camp Hurst. Jacpot enjoys playing outside with everyone but also enjoys the indoor times.

Relaxing with Judy in her room.

Reading the sunday paper with Steve and Teresa.

Getting ready for church on Sunday.

Jacpot Runs Through Fire

Picture by Dave White

At least he ran through the remains of last weeks fire. When we were away last week the hills burned right up to the homes near our house. This morning Jacpot and I went on a sunrise run through the burned out remains on the way to Bunny Hill.

Jacpot Gets Medical Clearnce

Upon returning to the cabin I allowed Jacpot to go down and watch Steve and Warren play catch on the road. Unfortunately Jacpot does not do 'watch' very well and he ripped the pads on his paws again running back and forth as they threw the ball. After four days of rest, and depression watching others go to the lake without him, Jacpot was cleared

by "Dr. Cindy" for a run this morning. It goes without saying we had a great time and the swim afterwards was very refreshing. The depression is long gone and Jacpot is back to his old self.

Jacpot Goes 4-Wheelin'

We had a great time up at the cabin in Cold Springs again. As always Jacpot enjoyed the morning runs around the lake and swimming afterwards, but it was time for a new adventure. Jerry encouraged us to take a spin in his new toy he has left at the cabin so we wasted no time popping off the top and heading up into the hills.

Jacpot Has His Nails Done

About 5 weeks ago, Jacpot was playing at the park and got a bloody toenail. The nail has continued to be sensitive and Jacpot has not been getting much exercise. Soon, I hope to get out there exercising with Jacpot more so I took him in for a manicure to be on the safe side. In the picture it looks like he might be thinking he has lunch in his sight, but they both got along very well.

Jacpot Takes A Break

Jacpot is currently taking a break from adventures, in order to watch over two great foster kids we have staying with us right now. Jacpot still gets plenty of exercise playing with an 8 year old girl and 4 year old boy. Jacpot probably won't have another post until late May or early June.





















Jacpot keeps watch to make sure everything is ok.

Jacpot In The Cold Springs Group Picture

Jacpot had a great time hunting easter eggs. Until I get a picture or two posted check out Dave's blog of the group shot in the same position over the last 7 years at this link.

Jacpot Finds An Old Nameplate

Jacpot and I went to the other side of Pinecrest Lake Saturday to do some metal detecting, while the water level is down. We had a nice time and saw the lake from a different perspective. The majority of the time we dug up old beer cans and other junk. Along with two dimes (not very old) we found a nameplate that probably fell off a boat many years a ago. Researching on google for the name Frank A Cressey Jr. I was able to find out some interesting information about the family but no address. Perhaps it is just junk, but it would be nice to find an address and mail it to a member of the family.

Jacpot Makes The Most Of The Mountains

Jacpot has enjoyed going up to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and hanging out with the skiers. The resort has felt almost empty with maybe a couple 100 at most on the slopes. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing on the deck and having lunch in the sunshine. Jacpot goes to the lake each day, for either a hike to the other side of the lake or just play time. Teresa has been giving him extra exercise with 5 to 10 mile runs around the area to supplement our other walks. We got snow last night, but as the sun rises this morning the snow on the tree branches should melt shortly.

Jacpot Feels Right At Home In The Mountains

We returned to the mountains last night and wasted no time by going to Pinecrest Lake and watched the sunrise in the morning. Later in the day we drove down to Twaine Hart for some supplies where Jacpot had a great time playing with a new friend he met named Amos. Unfortunately we will miss out on our usual runs around the lake since last week on a run, I tripped over Jacpots feet, fell on a curb, and bruised a rib. I am hoping to be healed shortly.

Jacpot Gives Me A Nudge

Jacpot has been giving that look for over a month now. Maybe I have been imagining it, but it sure seems real. It's that look that says, "The park is nice... I like chasing a ball or catching a frisbee.... but, when are we going to get back out there and run in the hills?"

After getting one too many looks, today was the day. The plan is to get out 3 or 4 times a week for starters. We'll see just how well that look works.