07-06-14 July 4th Weekend

The day before the 4th, Rupert made a new friend. Rupert did his best to train the new human right.   And now for “Rupert Studies” by Susan Barrington

04-24-14 Is it Spring or Winter?

The tulips on the deck say, “Spring is here!” But is is COLD out there today.  The wind is blowing strong, big whitecaps on the water. Feels like Winter. Rupert is as patient as ever. We did eventually take a walk on the beach.  Rupert got in a good run. I...

04-23-14 – Rupert Again!

I arrived the night before Pat and Bob left.  They needed to catch the 5:30 morning ferry.  Rupert and I picked up right where we left off.  Very enthusiastic greeting, then he curled up at my feet while Pat, Bob and I visited. This morning, Rupert and I ran...

11-05-13 Rupert’s People Come Home

Rupert’s People Come Home Rupert’s people are coming home this evening. So we spent the day cleaning up the house. Rupert threw himself tirelessly into the task of doing something with the stairs. Rupert’s Wisdom Savor anticipation. It is the greater part of...

11-03-13 The Morning After the Big Storm

The Morning After the Big Storm We woke up to a calm, nippy and foggy morning. Snow on the mountains Built a fire The storm blew a lot of tree debris on to the deck and walkways The winds blew the table down by the firepit out to sea, but the beautiful shell that was...

11-02-13 More Winds

Strong winds and rain today. Much bigger than last Monday. The power went out this morning for about 3 hours.  LOVE the fireplace. Rupert got a little bored.  It was just too windy for a walk so we made up a game.  Rupert would wait patiently in the dining room while...