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Words of Wisdom

If enough of us choose to change even one small thing, together we have the power to change anything.

— Rick Hansen
"Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead."
- Lousia May Alcott

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Christmas Wish List

Jay's List

at the top of the list:

Catholic CD about Mary
CD, Nu Och Basta Med by Lili & Sussie or Susie, has the song Show me Heaven

Also-
CD's-
Memory of Trees, and Winter Came Enya
CD by Alan Stivell with the song, Brian Boru's March
CD by the Wolfe Tones with the songs Go On Home British Soldiers, Halloween Song, Come Out Ye Black And Tans
CD Spirit of Avalon by Damh The Bard
CD the Visit by Lorena McKennon with song All Souls Night and the CD The Old Ways
CD by Eagle Eyed Sherry with song Stay the Night

Schliech animals-
beaver, chipmunk, badger, wolverine, two reindeer, mongoose, musk-ox, snowy big-horn sheep, languor monkey, otter, porcupine, ground-hog, ground-squirrel, wood-chuck, brown bear, mink, silver fox, skunk, weasel, muskrat, mouse, polecat, gopher, possum, doe, female howling grey or silver wolf, brown bear, turtle (Not a tortus), silver fox,snowy owl, wood pecker, falcon

Model of a Koenigsegg CCX with a spoiler, or a laminated poster of it
A set or laminated poster of the 18 Short Twig AKA Rok Norse runes
set of or laminated poster of the 25 Celtic runes
A stuffed silver wolf, and/or laminated poster of several silver wolves
laminated posters showing the Irish, Scottish, Swedish Hamilton coat of arms or crests
four Shrek movies

books-
The Rite Matt Baglio
The Broken Sword Poul Anderson
The Demigod Files and Demigods And Monsters by Rick Riordan

Please no CD's or books not on this list without checking with me first.

A silver pentacle
A small Celtic Cross, preferably not a crucifix

Constance

Books:
The Mischief of the Mistletoe
: A Pink Carnation Christmas by Lauren Willig
A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility by Tanner Akcam
My Day: The Best of Eleanor Roosevelt's Acclaimed Newspaper Columns, 1936-1962 by Eleanor Roosevelt
The First Princess of Wales By Karen Harper
The Irish Princess by Karen Harper

CD
Encore by Russell Watson
Celtic Journey By Meav Ni Mhaolchatha
Songs From the Heart by Celtic Woman

DVD
Whale Wars II
Stargate SG1 Season 7
CSI Season 8
Songs From the Heart by Celtic Woman

Renelle
Bed for 60 lbs+ round. Would like a royal blue with yellow.
Kong Air dog - dumbbell shape.
Dog bowl holder
Or gift card to Petco.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Shopping for Renelle's Portable Crate

We went shopping for a portable crate for Renelle.


Of course Jay had to play with the dog toys and the squeaking got Renelle all excited and she picked this one to take home...thanks Jay.



Considering I just un-poped it, it is a little crooked but it will work for our purposes.


She hung out in it for a little while. I think she liked the fact that the door is not readily available to be closed behind her.

Peace!
C & R

Friday, November 12, 2010

What does a working dog do on Veteran's Day?

Sleep!


Awww, her legs are all crossed together.



She found the sun in the dungeon! Ahhh, the sun feels GOOD!

Peace!
C & R

Decorated for Autumn and Thanksgiving.

As many of you know Autumn is my favorite time of the year. In addition to that you know I love decorating for the holidays. So here is my Autumn decorations for November


Ah Candles! A must have at this time of the year.



My Party Lite candles with grape vine pumpkins.


Part of my Halloween costume in 2009 when I dressed up as Autumn. This was in my wig.

Peace!
C & R

Renelle meets a cat

Renelle is fascinated with cats. Here she is meeting one of the Rutledge's cats.





Peace!
C & R

Thursday, November 11, 2010

CCI Senior Seminar Weekend 10/22-24/2010

Renelle and I went to Santa Rosa for the weekend of October 22 -24 for the CCI Graduate Senior Seminar in addition to our 6 month public access evaluation - which we passed!

Our new friend Maureen and BC of retired CCI breeder Delhi, PR Shannon and a crew. Maureen has a beautiful and unusual home.


Here is the tour.

Bathroom sink in her son's room.


It is a pentagon shaped room with a loft and the door makes it a hidden room.


Here is the loft with a cat...yes Renelle was quite interested in the cat. Of course the cat was smart and stayed high up away from the dogs.


View from the room.


Staircase going from the up stairs to the down stairs.


The fire place made from railroad ties.



Views from the balcony.



The backyard.--------Meet Shannon Delhi's daughter from her last litter.




Back yard in the pool area. Not sure where Renelle is at this point. She was having fun running around Maureen's HUGE back yard with the other dogs.



Here is Delhi, such a sweet young lady and very much a mother!


They wanted into the family room and were waiting patiently.



Renelle and Shannon had a lot of fun playing with each other, whether it was tag, tug-o-war, or rough housing, they had a blast!


There she is! Renelle felt right at home the second day.


All the dogs were hanging out while Maureen was making dinner (Thanks Maureen!) From the foreground Renelle, Shannon, ?, Delhi, ??, ??? -sorry bad with names! Too many to remember!


The driveway, right before we left to return to Humboldt. That weekend there was a huge storm that rolled through Northern California. Here you can see how much it rained.

Thanks to Maureen and the crew from letting us invade their beautiful home and it was wonderful to see Joyce with my classmate Merri and Besty (HD) along with Debbie, her son Jer and Ramos (SC) and last but not least Ken the Hearing Dog Trainer.

Peace!
C & R.

Monday, October 18, 2010

1st day at HSU Geology


Here we are waiting for the bus to go to HSU. She was wondering why we were sitting there and watching all the students come walking to the bus stop (the same one where Jay and I met!). Renelle was very well behaved on the bus. However she did not like all the people who were jammed in and doesn't like the bus in general. She prefers the back sit of the car...that she has all to herself!



Renelle did not want to be far from me, she kept inching closer to me all morning so she was right next to my chair. Not to mention the "O good grief! More pictures!" look.


Lunch break was taken in the courtyard of Founders Hall. I removed Renelle's vest so she could play and take a break. As you can see it is a large place and she had fun running around.


After a long, confusing and boring day Renelle got a treat of peanut butter in a kong for being sooo good!

Great job Renelle, now lets do 8 hour days for another 29 days.

Peace!
C & R

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Autumn has arrived in Humboldt County

Fog over the mountains to the East of my apartment.







Fog on the mountains behind the fields North East of my apartment




This is off the F Street Plaza on the Boardwalk


Looking East ------------------------------------------Looking West.

Happy Autumn!

Peace, C & R

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Exhausted Renelle

Renelle was so exhausted from our running around today that she fell asleep with her head on the pillow and of course I had to put the blanket on her and the picture turned out so cute!



Renelle 2 years and almost 10 months

Thank you Ohio King Family for being her Puppy Raisers!

Love, C & R

Monday, September 27, 2010

Boardwalk, Eureka, California

Renelle and I take a walk on the Boardwalk each afternoon we are at work.

This is one of those beautiful days.






Renelle checking out the sights on the water.




This is the Coral Sea HSU Research Vessel dedicated to Undergraduates, the only CA University to have such a vessel.

Love, C & R

Relaxing Renelle style

Here us Renelle relaxing. Renelle style


Jay giving her a belly rub while she makes her toy squeak.


One happy puppy!


Another picture...sigh.





Thanks Mom! Loved being chased by you in the park!


Love, C & R