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.