Tag: couch

A Wee Bit Excited

Our black lab Bear sprawls out on my couch on January 11, 2024. Original: _ZFC9026.NEF

Yesterday I returned from a trip and Bear was so excited his feet did the happy dance Ellie used to do when I got home from work. He kept running around the house so I took him out for a lovely 6.5 mile hike. Today we took an easy 2.5 mile walk as I had an appointment for my second Shingles vaccine in the early afternoon, at the moment he’s snoozing beside me as he was in this picture from a month ago.

📷: Nikon Z fc | Nikon 16-50 DX
🗓️: January 11, 2024

Señor Oso

Our dog Bear yawns on our couch on December 29, 2023. Original: _A673100.ARW

Being able to spend time with Bear each day these past few months has been such a delight. Our work on his daily walks paid dividends yesterday when we came across an unleashed dog in the preserve. The trail was narrow and the dog started barking as soon as it was beside us. Before I could respond Bear de-escalated and led me down the trail, turning around for a treat when we were far enough away. I was so proud I would have given him a handful but after chomping down the first, Señor Oso was back on the march, culminating in his first visit to the Basalt Ridge Overlook (and only my second).

📷: Sony A6700 | Sigma 30mm f/1.4
🗓️: December 29, 2023

New Tricks

Our dog Bear sleeps on my couch on May 22, 2022. Original: _Z722667.NEF

Bear must not have been allowed on the furniture in his previous home as it took me 7 weeks to convince him to get up on my couch. He’s been a regular ever since, though even now he asks for permission before jumping up.

📷: Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 24-70mm f/4
🗓️: May 22, 2022

Test Pattern

This was going to just be a quick test shot to see if the camera’s autofocus could lock on Trixie’s eyes but I’m rather fond of how it turned out.

📷: Sony A6700 | Sony-Zeiss 24mm f/1.8
🗓️: November 29, 2023

1 Year Anniversary

Our dog Bear sleeps on the futon on March 5, 2023. Original: _Z723778.NEF

Today marks Bear’s 1 year anniversary with us! We’ll count it as his birthday since we don’t know when it really is or even how old he is (he’s probably 7 or 8 now). He wasn’t as easy an adoption as Ellie but easy is not the same as worthwhile. Glad you found your home sweet home, pup.

Back on His Feet

Our dog Bear relaxes on the futon with his beloved cactus toy beside him on February 11, 2023. Original: _Z723591.NEF

A few weeks back Bear showed signs of pain around his neck and the vet recommended some pain killers and no playing or walks until the medicine ran out. So far the long rest seems to have done the trick, I was able to leave work a little early on Tuesday and took him on a short hike in the desert and he practically dragged me down the trails. Friday afternoon we took his first hike to the Marcus Landslide where lots of wildflowers were blooming, yesterday we took my favorite loop up at Brown’s Ranch. His rattlesnake training got pushed out a month due to his injury but thankfully we haven’t encountered any of the bitey bits of the desert yet.

The Return of White Whisker

Our cat Trixie relaxes on the couch on December 10, 2022. Original: _Z721861.NEF

As a kitten in addition to her normal allotment of whiskers Trixie had three thick white ones. Once they fell out they never grew back, at least not until recently when one made its bold return. It fell out a few days back and so far its siblings have stayed dormant, so she’s back to looking like her normal self. This picture is from December when White Whisker was in full force.