Monthly Archives: August 2012

Rusty’s Play Date

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

The morning before Day 3 of Spittoono, Rusty had a serious conversation about his future with my family. The most important concern was the fact that his foster grandparents’ voices were coming out of this strange plastic box. On Saturday, … Continue reading →

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New things

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

On Day 1 of Spittoono, Rusty wasn’t entirely sure what to think.  It was a new place with lots of people, a loud sound system, tents, food stands, and more. His task was to walk around the grounds, but he … Continue reading →

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Nellie is shocked

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

Something so exciting happened at Spittoono that Nellie fell right off the deck when she heard the news. More on that soon!

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Two ingredient treats

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

The boys and I decided it would be a good idea to make some treats.  Unfortunately, I forgot to inform them that the treats were actually for Spittoono and not last night’s dinner. I settled on these, because dog treat … Continue reading →

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Spittoono: bands, beer, and puppies!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

We recently learned of a great event called Spittoono that happens here each year and I’m not quite sure how we missed this before! At the start of every school year, the Redneck Performing Arts Association holds a free three-day … Continue reading →

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Poolside

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

After some fun in the sun, we decided to continue traveling and head north to see family and friends. Without a lake or ocean to swim in, the boys got to use Nellie’s pool. Gambit had no desire to hop … Continue reading →

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Fenced Yard Fun

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

While Nellie behaves wonderfully off leash, it’s rare for our boys to have the opportunity to run free. During the winter, Gambit and Rusty spent time at the dog park almost daily.  In an area where it’s sunny and warm … Continue reading →

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Buddha

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

Gambit gets a little freaked out by statues with faces.  I’m not sure if he has difficulty reading their expressions or if he’s just unhappy with their faces. Unfortunately for him, the beach house had both a set of foo … Continue reading →

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Hound jail

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

The hounds had to be separated sometimes for logistical purposes.  They made it quite clear that they were not fans of this!

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Bath Time

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Couches for Breakfast

When dogs need baths at our house, it tends to be a doggie bathing marathon. Gambit is very well behaved since he spent much of his puppyhood battling staph infections and demodex. This involved baths up to three times a … Continue reading →

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