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.