Jacpot Inspires Community Service

Part of the idea came from President Obama's inspiring message of community service and change, and part from going on many adventures with Jacpot. One idea of helping out, was to pick up trash when we go on adventures. Cindy bought me a Pick up "grabber" at Target and today we went to Hillview middle school to play frisbee, and take our first step toward making this place a little better.


We accomplished a good time of playing frisbee, and filled up a full bag of trash.

Jacpot Returns To The Happiest Place On Earth

With all due respect to Walt Disney, the stretch of beach between Morro Bay and Cayucus is the "Happiest Place On Earth" at least when it comes to dogs. Both Saturday and Sunday was perfect weather with the beach full of owners and their dogs. As Jacpot, Cindy, and I walked along the beach we were always in awe of the harmony of people, dogs, and beautiful scenery everywhere.



Jacpot takes off to go play.






Jacpot says hello.




Jacpot really says hello!




Then it's play time.




Cindy takes a picture of the 3 of us.















Surfers share the beach as well.




More friends.




Jacpot does some showing off with catching the frisbee as the beagle watches.


We took time out to have fish and chips on the Emabarcadero.



Jacpot's not ready to leave.

Jacpot Waits

And waits, and waits, and waits. It sure is easier to get out of shape, then into shape, nothing like today being a good day to start getting more fit. Fortunately, Jacpot was willing to wait for me as I slowly made my way up the hills. It's quite amazing how we had snow last month, and this month in January the weather is warm and reaching the 70's. Jacpot and I are definitely not complaining about this beautiful California weather.

If Jacpot could talk he'd be saying, "Can we pick up the pace a little pleeeeeease".

Finally a much deserved water break...

Jacpot Goes To Fish Taco Tuesday

With Spring just around the corner, the weather nice, and my night class is over we thought it would be a good idea to return to Fish Taco Tuesday night at Rubio's.

Jacpot Gets a New Frisbee

After a great couple of weeks in the mountains we are back to the regular life in Palmdale and Jacpot's adventures are limited to a run in the hills, or trip to the park at the moment, but we are headed to the beach for a 3 day weekend on Friday. :-)

Except for dinner time Jacpot's life seems to consist of two things... Play and Rest.

While in the mountains Jacpot got plenty of play...


Upon returning home he got plenty of rest...



Jacpot is also tough on his frisbees, so the big excitement today was Jacpot got a new frisbee in the mail. Old frisbee below.


Of course we had to go to the park to try out the new frisbee...

Jacpot Enjoys Snowy Time In Cold Springs

We have arrived home after spending a few days with parents in Fresno and then a couple of weeks at the cabin in Cold Springs with family and friends.

Christmas dinner... Jacpot must have been camera shy.


Jacpot receives his own stocking filled with homemade dog biscuits made by Shirley.


Jacpot, Cindy, and Jerry enjoy a walk just after a nice snow storm.


Warren, Judy, and Cindy work on one of their clues that eventually leads them to their Christmas present, as Jacpot watches in the background. The previous clue led them to this jigsaw puzzle which had a clue written on the back of the puzzle.


Some of the group that went skiing.


Cindy and I pose for a picture. I am wearing my new helmet that I bought for skiing. I have become a fan of helmets after my fall on roller blades.

Jacpot, Cindy, and Chris pose for a picture.

Some of the gang takes a break from snow sledding at Pinecrest Lake.

Jacpot enjoys the fresh powder.

Jacpot Gives a Clue For Warren, Judy, and Cindy

For Clue Number 4

Look To Where Books Stack,

Find An Animal

That Goes Quack Quack.

Jacpot Says Merry Christmas!!!

It looks like we won't get Christmas Cards out this year as we leave for Fresno this morning and then the mountain cabin. Cindy, Chris and of course Jacpot, wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Below are some pictures during Thanksgiving I never posted.

Many places to roam at Pinecrest Lake

Enjoying the view in Yosemite

Jacpot having a great time playing frisbee in Wawona before the family had Thanksgiving dinner.

Jacpot Enjoys A Snowy Day In Palmdale

We were expecting the possiblility of snow today in Palmdale, but nobody expected this much, so far at least 8 inches and still falling. School was cancelled early for Cindy and I was home early due to finals week. Below are a few shots from today.

And school has been cancelled for tomorrow.

Jacpot Goes on the Mend

It has been a while since the last post. This is due to a couple of factors:


1. My camera went bad, I don't know if this is due to...

A. Taking it out on the Waverunners with Eric on the ocean.
B. Taking it many places and dropping it on the ground often.
or C. It was a pretty cheap camera to begin with.

I have now received my new camera in the mail. It is a Pentax Optio V20 and I bought it on Woot.com for a little over $100, a quick search shows the camera costs about $200 or more everywhere else. Everyday and only that day, Woot.com has a new item they sale for a good price.
2. Last week Cindy, Jacpot, and I went to play some frisbee at the park and on one of his catches Jacpot came down on his right leg funny and injured it. Every day he gets a little better and he is almost walking normal. Here is some video of him a couple of days after the injury.






We finally got around to ordering a DNA test online for Jacpot. A package came in the mail and instructed us to take a swab on the inside of his mouth with the given "Q-Tip" and send it back. In the next couple of days we should get the conclusion on what breed(s) Jacpot is, or at least what they think he is. I still think he has a little chihuaha in him, but as his weight nears 60 pounds that is looking less and less likely. Take a look at the picture below and leave a comment what breeds you think he has in him.