November 25, 2010

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Every Fall the creative spirit(s) of Cambrians blossom forth during the Halloween/Thanksgiving Scarecrow Festival.  Citizens and visitors are treated to a myriad assortment of straw stuffed apparitions throughout our hamlet.  You never know when you will come across one; sometimes they may startle you instead of the intended bird.  Speaking of which, note the crow hanging around every figure--obviously the crows are not very intimidated!.  All in all, it is great fun!

November 22, 2010

TOBY...CONTINUED


I thought I would give everyone a brief update on Toby, our rescue Brittany.  We originally were fostering him after he was picked-up wondering around in a field outside Bakersfield, CA with a severely broken leg, some broken teeth, infected ears, and several inches of matted hair and debris.


We decided, in conjunction with American Brittany Rescue and numerous veterinarians, to amputate Toby's damaged leg.  He came through that traumatic (to Diana and I, not Toby)  operation with flying colors!


It has been a couple of months since his operation and, I'm thankful to report, Toby is doing wonderfully!  He has learned to live around and with his limitations, and to develop new ways of doing things.  He loves to go to the Cambria dog park, chew-up tennis balls, and to ride in the car.  He's energetic, friendly, loving, and enthusiastic to do things--anything!  Most of all, Toby loves to snuggle with us in bed!


I am totally amazed at Toby's resiliency...his enthusiasm for life.  He is an inspiration to me; he has taught me so many life lessons and I feel very blessed to have him in my life.


Followers

World War II GI's Philosophy:

"FUBAR..."


Viet Nam War GI's Philosophy:

"THERE IT IS..."