“I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included.” – Bernard Manning

 Scout the Kangaroo.  This is what happens when you're stuck inside because of all the rain, snow, and ice storms.  Lots of dog insanity...

Action shot

Megan trying to get Scout to play with her lip toy correctly. 

Well, that's about as good as it gets. 

BATH!  Where's your Christmas spirit? 

So I'm spoiling the dog.  But, what's the deal with Beaker over my left shoulder?

Scout the Pout

 Another beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Hope everyone survived Ice Storm Gemini.  We largely missed out on it in Rochester, but it seems everyone to the west got it pretty good.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Ned Stark Was Right, "Winter Is Coming."

 Look at all that snow on the trees.  It really came down for Thanksgiving.  While I missed seeing friends and family in Michigan, I am so happy I didn't have to drive in that mess.  That and that the power was only out for 8 hours (7 of which I slept through).

"THIS SNOW IS TOO DEEP TO PEE IN!"

 That's a nice cap on the light.  Glad I didn't have to drive for a few days and Megan parked at the end of the driveway.  Saved myself from a bit of shoveling.

 The deer stopped by to check out the tree limb that fell down.  Guess we'll have plenty of firewood for next summer.

If you want to know where Calvin and Hobbes live, let me know.  This is the best part about living in this neighborhood.

Not too much else to report.  Thanksgiving was good.  I now know what 10 pounds of mashed potatoes looks like.  Lots of chores.  Lots of relaxation.  Trained the dog to ring some bells when she needs to go to the bathroom.  Success...

"But, What If Tomorrow Never Comes? It Didn't Today!"

Whoa, sure glad we're not doing any traveling during the holidays this year.  Winter storm Boreas looks like it will be dumping 12-18 inches.  I am thankful that I am on vacation until Monday!

As you can see, we started with a good base already...  Also, it's our one year anniversary of owning our house.

Since she's from Kentucky, she doesn't really care for this cold weather.

So much misery.  And, the end of Scout's weather report

Don't know where Scout is?  First place to look is at all the heating registers.  

Second place to look is under all the blankets.

The dog is wearing pajamas and a line has been crossed.  Next thing you know we'll be saving up so you can go to college.  What an embarrassment...

The deer having been around much lately.  Here's one that was wondering across our yard.

Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving.  As I said earlier, I'm off until Monday and will be just bumming around the house and doing chores with the dog.  Eat some food and watch some football.  A much needed break!

Why You Shouldn't Slide Down the Bannister

EPIC RAIL SLIDE!  Watch the top left corner of the screen.  If you're going to get banned-for-life from a stadium, this is a monumental way to do it.

It's not even 5:30pm and this is what it looks like already?  Gonna be a loooooong winter...

Scout spent a whole morning chasing leaves while I raked them.  

SURPRISE VISITOR!  Gertie gets to spend the night at our house tonight.  It's amazing how still they are when a treat is visible.

Get well soon, Marianne!

That's all there is to report this week.  But, after the rail slide video, everything else seems lame...

"Imagine How Many People Would Read Your Blog If You Wrote Something Interesting..."

Scout's level of misery captured in this photo says what we are all thinking about the first snowfall of the season.  

 So much for raking the leaves...

 

Deer scavenging for food in my backyard. 

Hmmm...  Maybe I'll have to rake with a shovel. 

This fella found a good spot under a pine tree in the backyard.   

Really?  REALLY...

 One sad puppy after getting spayed.  Lots of whimpers and snoring.

There were a couple times I had to check if she was still breathing or needed an Exorcist... 

Passed out at the bar 

 Nothing like having to hold your dog like a baby.

She was like this for the next few days. 

"What the hell did they give me?"  Scout meets Josephine the rabbit.  Oddly, they seem to really like each other. 

This is how we roll 

 The Demon Dog is back and took out Dave.  He's lucky that he still has a face after this.

So, there's your snow report from a dog.  

Happy Birthday to my sister Lisa and my Grandma Marlyn (and get well soon).  Saw Warhorse at the Auditorium (Thanks Dick and Marianne), which was a great production with amazing puppetry.  That is all...

So, Who's the Starting Quarterback This Week?

Look at all that encased meat!

 Megan and I tailgating at the Bill's game against the Kansas City Chiefs last weekend.  

 We've got pork.  We've got beans.  We've got sliders...

So, the Green Bay Packers have had 3 starting quarterbacks in the last 20 years.  Buffalo's had that just in the first half of the season...

HEAT LAMPS!

PUPPY UPDATE:

Megan, Scout, and Gertie waiting for trick or treaters to come to the house.  Why aren't there any costumes?  Wait...

A demon possessed Eskimo.  

That's all from these parts.

I Love the Smell of Chlorine in the Morning

Last weekend, Megan and I were lucky enough to see Rachel in a swim meet at Penfield High School as a part of the Sea Dragons (http://www.seadragons.org)

Mmmm...  Swimming is a difficult sport to capture with still photography... 

But, look at Rachel go! 

She's a way better swimmer than I am.  I would have been doing the doggy paddle... 

And, here's the future Olympian showing off all her prizes.  GREAT JOB RACHEL!

And, here's Scout torturing us.  Specifically, trying to use Megan's hair as a pillow...

A good place to hide from the cold.

And passing out after three hours of losing her mind...

And, other dogs are now mailing Scout treats.  Apparently really good treats that are able to hold her complete attention for the entire night.  Thanks Vern!

Finally, went to Wilson Commencement Park's (http://www.wilsoncommencementpark.com/) gala on Saturday.  Unfortunately, wasn't able to take any pics.  It was a good time with great people.

That's about it for now.  Just waiting for Meg to get back from Chicago and playing with the dog.