Conversation with My Dog

photos taken Saturday November 14th 2015.
conversation with my dog.
me:    where you going ?
Brodan:   just down here.
me:   stay out of the water.
Brodan:   did you say something?
me:  Brodan its the middle of November the water will be like 40 degrees if that.
me again:  Brodan that's Fahrenheit not Celsius.
Brodan: don't worry I won't go in, just need a little drink.
Brodan again:   man, that's good river water.

Sweater time in October.

Brodan at top of Wolf Mountain

UFO or Wainwright ?

 It happened all so fast. The sky went pitch black over the Madawaska River on a beautiful sunny afternoon.  Then a high pitch shrill is heard high above. As the object passes a flash ultra violet light radiates the river. I then, am spoken to by Nebulous 83. I feel my body begin to be transported, quivering, the ground beneath my feet vibrates and then stops!
Next thing you know these weird alien life forms cover the trees.
UFO ? Or, is there truth to Wainwright's Uranium Underground Weather Station Theory ?

Third Time this Week Mr. Brodan!

 Nice try B-Man! You can do better than that! In fact, if i look closely I'd say you didn't even try. Am I right ?
Now make your bed. That's the third time this week. Holy disruptive bed sheets Batman.

black and white photos of Brodan

early morning

visiting Charlie in Ottawa on Canada Day

swimming in the Madawaska River

My dog the magician.

Now you See me ; Now you Don't

Ever since Brodan read the book on Houdini, its non-stop with the magic tricks. Sometimes known as the headless horseman, Brodan especially likes this one, freaking out the red squirrels at the cottage with the dog with no head trick.

Brodan in Irondale

Irondale River photo taken last Friday (May 15th 2015).

Brodan's bath time.

13 things my dog is saying right now :

1. aaah, decided against the shower after all.
2. geez, can you guys keep that door shut.
3. completely out of Old Spice Shower Gel, what do you have?
4. pretty sure i had a bath last month
5. who exactly is coming for dinner again?
6. i get a snack treat right?
7. Kenny likes the way i smell, naturally.
8. ok to the bath, but i'm not wearing deodorant.
9. just so you know, i may have a drink, so there better not be any bath gels in this water
10. how much time do i have?
11. mom didn't say i smelled.
12. mark this day on your calendar ; this seems alot more frequent than every two weeks.
13. what happen to my toys?

Brodan,...its for you.

"mom is that you?"

"reception not good on this phone",
"anything else?"
"gotta run ; i see a chipmunk"
"ya, need more treats, dad thinks i'm on a diet"
"bye"

Happy Birthday Pal

But ours go to eleven. Many say Brodan is a ten. But he's not.
He's one better. B-Man is 11.
Happy Birthday bud! What toilet bowl do you want to drink from tonight.

Brodan's shadow

Stay on the Trail

 Top picture is Brodan getting himself off the main walking trail into snow deeper than he is (almost). Great cardio workout. Below where the trekking is a little less work, taking a moment to look towards the roadway where he can hear an ATV roaring by. Notice the front of his sweater covered in snow. photos taken March 7, 2015.

B-Man a MAC dog

As many of you might know Brodan has the privilege of having his own bedroom complete with a twin bed. This front bedroom also serves as my home office. Two weeks ago I had my nephews up for a visit. Most people are blown away that B-Man is spoiled enough to have his own bedroom. The younger of my nephews was exploring our house and then after some astonishment decide to ask me why Brodan got to have his own computer. Of course I played along. He then wanted to know how Brodan typed? Paws or nose?

So Glad He's Home!

... and he's not going anywhere without me again!

Out looking for Wild Boar Tracks

Brodan wearing his "green monster sweater".

B-Man goes to Cooper Street

A trip of firsts. 
My family and I took Charlie back to Ottawa a trip of 545 km, a first.

Charlie lives on the eleventh floor. An elevator ride took place, a first.

Then I was able to see his apartment and smell everything in it, a first.

Then I was temporarily transfixed by a mysterious object on Charlie's coffee table.

Charlie gives me a much needed drink of pure Ottawa tap water. Another first.