Our Trip Away

This past week Pete, Zack and I packed up the car and made the long 10 hour drive through the mountains to Kelowna, BC to visit Pete's family for a couple of days. It is truly a beautiful drive through the mountain passes, although there was quite a bit of snow at the top still.

We saw two moose, elk and a black bear on the way there. Sorry no pictures as we couldn't stop very easily on the highway but it was truly amazing, especially the moose as you don't see them every day. Pete's brother and his family have two dogs, a mixed breed named Jorja who Zacky has met before when he was younger and a new pug, named Sally. I think she has just turned one and this was the first time we got to meet her. Well, here she is.

She is the cutest, pudgiest, roly poly little thing and wiggles just like Zacky. Zack was smitten for sure and they played pretty much non-stop all weekend. Jorja played too but was just as happy to be grandma and watch the litt'luns carry on.

Here is Jorja. She is such a sweet dog too and so well behaved especially off leash and never runs away. She could sure teach Zacky and Sally a few things.

Zack kept stealing Sally's toys and there were occasional tug of wars between them which was hilarious to watch - they were pretty much evenly matched size wise and it was funny listening to Sally's snort, snuffles and I don't know what noises that she made LOL

He also popped our niece's little boy's ball - I warned them that Zack was a serial killer and sure enough another murder took place that night.

Zacky finally pooped out and had a cuddle with his dad.

Time flew by and it was soon time for the long drive home. Zacky got harnessed back into his booster seat and we were off.

Zack travels so well and never makes a peep so it makes the road trip a lot easier. It was a bit rainy when we left which made for some low clouds and wonderful reflections in the lakes as we passed by.

We did see mountain sheep on the way home and I managed to get a quick picture. Zacky woke up to have a nosey as we slowed down to get by - he was quite intrigued but didn't bark.

We got home safely albeit tired although Zack found a second wind and charged round the back garden shaking his wubba kong with all his might. I think he was glad to be home and blaming his wubba kong for being cooped up for 10 hours in the BT TAXI. Sorry for such a long post but thought I would make up for the "lack thereof" this past week or so.

Behind

Hello fellow bloggers, I apologize with not keeping up with my blog and all of your wonderful awards that have been given to Wiggly Zack. It has been a bit hectic here and we have been away, but I will be checking back to previous blogs and emails we received and getting up-to-date with everything and of course posting about our little getaway with Zack and family.

The Stick

I guess big is always better!!!

Enjoying the Warmth

It looks like when it is not snowing it is +30 degrees - talk about extremes and now we have to start planning our walks when it is cooler, either later in the evening or early morning.

Zack definitely loses some "pep" when it is really hot, he prefers to run about on the nice chilly mornings - then he's a spitfire.

This photo made me laugh it looks like he is blowing raspberries LOL

Then Zacky stopped to catch some breeze - I was right there with him - it felt sooooooo good.

One of the houses that backed onto the trail had the most amazing bird house/feeder - can you see the spiral staircase? Amazing. If I was a bird I would think I have won the lottery!!

Not sure if I had one of those at home in my garden the birds would think it was so great as there would be a four legged wiry whiskered thing with large teeth circling round and round at the bottom!!!!.

Snuggles

After a quick cleaning of dad's feet

it was time for a whole lot of snuggling with dad after a fun afternoon at daycare

Walking and Phobias

As it is snowing here again today,   it's hard to believe that this past Monday was so beautiful and warm and I went walking with Zack in my shorts and T shirt. I took Zack across the fields and then started along the dirt trails that meander along the top of the coulees (hills) about 3 km from home. Zack was having a blast off the lead and I think we were both enjoying the warm weather.

 It then occurred to me that as it was so warm the rattle snakes could be out and I was in their prime habitat. They don't bother you unless you happen upon them and they are startled but I was more concerned about Zack. You couldn't see in the long grass around us so I made Zack stick to the dirt trail as we carried on. He was a good boy and just trotted along in front of me.

Then I heard a loud buzzing and there was a bumble bee I swear the size of a golf ball circling round me like a vulture. I know everyone says stay calm and they will leave you alone but when this monster got within inches of my head I lost it. I took off through the long grass doing my crazy bee dance, arms flailing letting out the occasional squeaky noises as this giant buzzy thing followed me everywhere I went. Zack thought this was a great game of chase and started barking with excitement around me - this then made me realize that I was way off the dirt trail in the long grass where there could be rattle snakes!!! Yikes, talk about phobias.

 I quickly made my way back to the trail and kept on running with Zack and the bee in hot pursuit. About 100 yards away I saw the end of the trail which opened onto an open field with clearer views and which was back away from the top of the coulees where the snakes are more prone to be. I stopped running and caught my breath and gave Zack a quick cuddle and then we started on our way home. It was a calmer walk after that but that damn bee came back to visit me two more times before we got home.

I am afraid to say that these incidents have happened to me before but luckily this time there was no one around to see my little mental outbursts other than Zack - and he already knows that I am completely doolally.  LOL!!!

Fishing with Zack (Part 2)

Police Lake is my favourite spot to fish and it's great when Zack can come along too.

Every year at Police Lake a pair of bald eagles nest in the same tree and this year was no exception. I think one of them was hunkered down on eggs as she didn't move all day. You could see her head pop up every once in a while.

The other bird would fly off and bring back nesting material. It was pretty cool.

They truly are spectacular when you see them in flight.

We eventually made it back to shore and when the guys were getting the boat pulled in and cleaned up Zack and I enjoyed the warmth and hung out on the jetty. It is so crazy how much warmer it is when you are off the water.

We then walked around the campground - Zack was so glad we were back on land and was in hunt mode with all the new smells.

Trouble is we could be the ones being hunted as the bears are now out of hibernation now and it is a known spot for them to be.

So Zack and I didn't venture too far even though the trails looked so inviting.

Fishing with Zack (Part 1)

Pete, Zack and I went fishing on Sunday with Pete's friend and had a great day, albeit a bit cold.

It was so picturesque and there was still a lot of snow in the mountains but luckily around Police Lake it was clear even though we had had snow on Saturday.

The sun was shining off and on but it was still very cool on the water and we were all bundled up in winter woolies. I came prepared and Zack wore his warmest winter coat we had under his life vest to keep him warm.

He loved sitting on the big deck of the boat

and next to Pete who was standing on the back deck

I caught Zack sniffing the air quite a bit - it was very comical - I think he was loving all the fresh air or catching the few rays of sun that would pop out from behind the clouds.

It did get cold on and off and Zack snuggled in his blanket at times to keep warm and have a nap. He was so cute.

The fishing was a bit slow but being out in nature makes up for it all. The bald eagles we saw last year were back and nesting in the tree. I will blog more tomorrow about the eagles and getting back to shore tomorrow.

May Snow

This morning Pete and I took Zack out for his walk in the pouring rain over the fields, it was blustery and cold but didn't think it was cold enough for this.....we had a spring snow storm move through this afternoon who would have thunk it.

Zack loves to stick his nose in the snow and then snort really loud. It's really funny. He was quite happy to romp in the garden for a while tho but then soon decided it was time to come in for a cookie and a snuggle with fat cat on the couch before dinner.

This is his usual trot up the garden path to the house. LOL

Whacky Zacky

Zack was so funny yesterday showing off his gymnastic routine in the garden

I give him a 10 out of 10!!!

It's Good but not so Good

When Pete went fishing recently out at Police Lake he met another guy out there fishing on his boat and lo and behold he had another border terrier!!!! The owner couldn't believe Pete knew what type of dog it was until Pete told him we had one too!! (Border Terriers are very rare where we live). Pete said she was so cute until he was told she's a cat killer - killed four of their cats so far !!!! Yikes I was horrified when I heard that as Zacky loves his little feline friend (well not so little LOL). I know terriers will be terriers but if she killed one cat you would think the person would be more careful the next time eh. Geesh

Yep just keep chomping the on the chuck it ball there missy and not so much on the cats!!!

It was good to see another border terrier but not so good to find out she is a multiple murderer.

Yep It Reaches

Ups and Downs

I have been a slacker at blogging lately and Zack has been wondering what has been going on not getting his name and information out there to his blogging friends. We have still been doing our daily walks and usual doggy things and lately we went to a couple of different places and did a few hills. Ooh the ups and downs were a killer - for me maybe but not for Zacky.

As I am huffing up the hills dragging my sorry butt Zacky is flying up wondering what the hold up is.

Like a good boy tho he stops at the top and waits for me. Although I am sure if he saw another dog or rabbit or other furry at the top of the hill he would take off for sure leaving me scrambling for my life to get up the hill so I could catch him. It's definitely incentive to get up the hill quicker even if I am sweating like a dieter in a cake shop.

Going down hill you would think would be easier and it is a lot easier for sure and I did go a lot faster going down hill almost keeping up to Zacky until the two things attached to the bottom of my legs seem to attack each other and trip me when I least expected it nearly causing me to do a face plant.

Zack just loved doing the hills but his love of water and muck sure showed when we came to a large mud puddle ditch we had to cross - Zacky saw it and did a runner. He is such a wimp.

After much coaxing and ok may be a little lift from me we made it across without getting our feet muddy - well that's not true my feet were caked and Zack's were oh so clean. Crikey he's got me well trained.