The Zen of Failure

Some pals and I hit the road this past weekend to Illinois is search of some popular winter feeding areas for Bald Eagles. Well, while Omaha was nailed with 9"+ of snow, we had rain and fog the entire time. Needless to say, not a lot of photo ops for us. Pretty much a bust. But we certainly had a great adventure and lots of fun in the meantime. So, even our best laid plans did not pan out, that's OK..... we still had a wonderful time and lots of laughs. I try to assume this attitude as much as possible.... in dog training, with work, with life! And wouldn't you know it... on the way back home, a pal let me know he saw some eagles hanging out at a certain place in Iowa, so we stopped.... and lo' and behold.... snapped some wonderful little shots! I always appreciate what Nature has to offer me! The best teacher there is.

Super Powers

OK, it's been a week since my surgery. I guess I thought I would have amazing super powers and be totally healed up in just one week. Yeeeaaah, not so much. It still hurts and my innards are swollen, and now I am pretty worried that I will not be able to run at next weekend's agility trial. Luckily, my dogs love the game so much, they'll run with just about anyone. (I will buy you dinner!) I was going for walks, but I have ceased most activity until stuff decides to heal up a little more. The incision looks awesome though, I am happy about that. So, I will attempt to be more patient about this healing process and try to get back to "normal" as soon as possible. And we all know, my "normal" is pretty different than the rest of the world's "normal"!

Get Well Soon....

I had surgery this past week, and some friends popped by to drop off some flowers. They sure brightened my day, and they made the house feel like spring! Well, that, and it's going to be in the 50's the next couple of days. My sister also dropped off a ton of fresh fruit and I've been enjoying that as well. I'm starting to be more mobile, and it'll be nice one pathology calls me and tells me exactly what it was they took out of me! (I keep saying it was my twin) I'm in good spirits and I should hopefully be mobile enough for a weekend photography road trip next weekend. We shall see....

Winter Visitor

Happy Herder

Treo is very happy at the end of his herding lesson to get some snuggles. Such a boy. (An no, he did not get whacked with that rake!)

Puppy Fix!

It's always a good day when puppies are your subjects!

Bottoms up

Yes, that's a duck butt.