The Vet Visit....

As soon as we got the chance we scheduled a visit at VCA Pahle Clinic for Rebel.
He met all the staff and Dr. Keven Schepp.
Rebel says: "Is it gonna hurt Doc?"




During the regular exam they found a parasite common in puppies. He's into day two of a three day treatment and is tolerating it well.

Dr. Schepp says: "Turn your head and Bark"

Introducing "Rebel"....

I know this is probably a duplicate of an email or Facebook post, but I have this weird "need" to keep this blog in somewhat of an order. So here is the introduction to my new friend "Rebel".

Most people are aware of my preference for a certain "adult" beverage and the recent history of naming my dogs. ( Whiskey and Bailey) So now "Rebel" it is. Early indications lead me to believe the choice is appropriate. I think somewhere across the Rainbow River, Whiskey is laughing and thinking you are really going to miss me with this pup.

Rebel is an alumni of Wisconsin Humane Society - Ozaukee Campus. He and a litter mate were transfers from Tennessee. Thankfully, his litter mate was previously adopted or I might be "Blessed" with two of them. He is 7 months old, about 40 lbs and is a Aussie Shepard / Schnauzer mix. They say he'll get to be about 80lbs. (His paws may be pink but they are HUGE!) We met on 8/31/11. And I think Whiskey arranged it. Rebel seems to enjoy his furever home. (He keeps trying to taste all of it.)
Pink paws











he's hiding

Whiskey's final post, Rest in Peace my Friend

AT 1:45pm today my Best Friend crossed the Rainbow Bridge... I miss him already...


Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, Just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing, they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.

His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…

Author Unknown

“Until we meet again and cross the Bridge together”


Cancer spread though out his lungs.. we had the best last days together.

First Annual Waterford Hot Air Balloon Fest

Well my friends I didn't hear bout this till late Fri nite. On Sat I packed my camera, hopped on my bike and headed for Waterford. If I could spell serendipity I'd tell you that's what it was. Cause it was. They also had a car show and something called brewfest. Or was it Beer fest. Oh well there's always next Year. Most likely there will be a second annual.

A day at the Zoo....

Yours truly and a group of photo enthusiasts from Art's spent the day at the famous Milwaukee's County Zoo. If you haven't been there recently...ya just gotta go. The place is full of wonderful sights. Great people watching and great animal scenes. Here's a sample: (of the animals that is)



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Big Bang 2011

As promised I made the trip to Milwaukee's fabulous lakefront for The opening of Summerfest and the "Big Bang" fireworks. Here's a sample:

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Headin out to the Lakefront ...

Nope not Summerfest..

Well yeah sorta.

Going to Veterans Park for a Fireworks photo shoot.

Another Art's Cameras excursion.

Should be fun.

Can't wait to see what comes of this!

TRNP and flooding...

Was doing a little reminiscing about the Medora ND trip and chatting on facebook when the subject of flooding in the area came up.

I didn’t find too much by googling ND floods, just a mention of the Medora campground being closed and a few articles regarding ND towns.

Continued surfing and by luck I found this site with pictures. Note the dates on the site, Just about a week after we left.

Click here for more on Medora and flooding

Talk about good timing…Wow!!

Wild Mustangs of TRNP

A short while back ( May 12 - 17 ) I had the opportunity to join a group workshop put on by Outdoor Photo Workshops. It was a small group lead by Les Voorhis. When I say small I mean Les and three students. By the way TRNP stands for Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Google that for more info. We spent 4 days gettin up at 3:30am and heading in to the park to locate and photograph bands of wild mustangs. What can I say it was fantastic!! Great photo ops, learned how to use my long lens better and made new friends. It don't get no better n dat, as they say. The slideshow below is just a sample. If you want to see more go to :

http://www.stoneypics.com/Animals/Wild-Mustangs

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EAA AirVenture

We're headed Back July 25,2011



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Just in case you missed this....

A new year..thankfully the same old dog!

New Year's day and Whiskey has a new toy. Thus is the dog who has never bothered to play with toys. He even ignores his Harley-Davidson ball. Imagine that!


Just for grins I brought home a Crazy Critter fox. (As seen on TV) you know the rag doll kinda critter that has no stuffing, Well he freakin loves it. It has a squeaker in the head and one in the tail. The squeak drives him nuts. Correction: drove him nuts. It took all of 7 seconds for him to have disarmed those suckers. It may be quieter, but he still loves it.

Sometimes he gets distracted and forgets where he left it. He'll walk around the house looking for it till he finds it. If I'm in another room he'll join me and bring the critter with him.
Guess I'd have to say he's adjusted to his condition just fine.