The Biggest Loser

Hi Dadthzs,

Just a quick note today, as I haven't written in almost 2 weeks.

I'm still doing great.  I have been walking a lot, and it's finally cooling down here a bit. 

I have a great accomplishment to share, and then a funny story.

My accomplishment is THE BIGGEST LOSER.  I have officially lost 14 pounds here at Camp, even with all the treats I get at work, and also with going to Pastor John's Church of the Big Green Egg.  I am down to 85 pounds and I feel amazing.  Last night, I walked with JuJu, Auntie Jill, and Summer in a brand new spot in Woodbury.  We walked 4.3 miles!  That's a new long distance record for me since coming to camp.  Here's our picture:

Second, a funny story.  On Monday I worked from home with Brett.  We took our usual 2.5 mile walk in the morning, and then settled in to the office.  We didn't even take a lunch break.  We worked straight through until 3:30, and then I had to go potty.  I put my head on Brett's knee and he said "I'll be right there Bru."  I waited 5 minutes, then I put my head back on his knee.  He said again, "I'll be right there Bru."  I waited 5 more minutes, but then I really had to go.  So I gently grabbed his foot in my mouth and looked him straight in the eye.  He laughed out loud and said "You must really have to go!" and took me out.  I pottied right away.  I told him later that night, "I asked you nicely twice."  We all had a good laugh.

I heard you might be coming back to Minnesota in 2 weeks.  I can't wait to see you!

Love,
Bru Pub (another new name for me)

Vacation is over, Back to work + an amazing US Air Force article

Hi Dadthzs,

I had a great vacation with Grandpa Bruce!  I had 2 walks a day & got to sleep on the couch at night. It was fun to have a few new walking trails, with new smells.  I even got to meet a couple new friends.

I'm a little embarrassed to admit, I got off to a rough start at Grandpa's.  He picked me up at work & we went straight home.  I was reluctant to get out of the truck, so I waited for 45 minutes until I was comfortable & ready to get out. Grandpa took my picture:

After I finally got out of the truck, everything went great the rest of the week.

Grandpa brought me back to work yesterday - the people at Autumn made a big deal out of my arrival.  I think they really missed me!  Grandpa laughed when he saw how fast I ran in the office.  I was on a mission to get reconnected to all the people who scratch my butt and give me treats.  I almost knocked Barb over when I ran to her office.  She didn't seem to mind, and she gave me a treat anyway.

Last night after supper, JuJu read your article out loud to Brett, me and Summer.  We all had the goosebumps as she read it.  Dadthzs, you are a really good writer.  But beyond that, we all said how proud we are of you and your leadership in Greenland.  At Camp Carnelian we don't watch much of the news, but we know things are heating up on your watch.  We pray for you and all of our leaders who sacrifice to keep us safe.  JuJu said it was ok if I put a link to your article in my diary, so others can read it too.

http://www.peterson.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1307548/watching-from-atop-the-world/

My best paw salute to you,

Bruiser

New friends, more "church", and my new nicknames

Hi Dadthzs,

I've met some more new friends in the last 2 weeks.  Let me introduce you.

This is Tucker.  He lives across the street & sometimes we walk up his driveway & through the mowed paths on his 20 acres.  That makes 3 of us Goldens in the hood - me, Tucker & Kasey!

This is Abel.  She lives on our regular 2.5 mile walking path but we haven't seen her until this weekend. She is the same breed as Summer & a really fast runner!  I don't try to keep up. I just watch Abel & Summer run around like a couple of goofs, then Summer actually walks the rest of the time at my pace.

Here's a picture of me, being a little too brave for my britches.  I attempted this move all by myself & Elli's mom sat by me in case the boat wobbled too much.  JuJu took the picture & then made me put all fours on the seat. She said something about "Safety First".  Clearly she didn't read my blog post about my middle name being Danger.  I've got my sea legs now.  I'm good!

Here is our happy hour & "church" last weekend at Elli's house.  I met another new friend, Mo.  Mo is a springer spaniel & she has really good manners.  First we had happy hour, then Pastor John had the biggest church congregation of all time!  There were 5 of us in the front pew for a sermon about friends & pulled pork.  Dadthzs I really love church!! Especially when Pastor John is preaching.

Last, I wanted to share some nicknames I've gotten since coming to Camp:

• Bru
• Bru-Man
• Prancer (A lot of people have commented about my show quality stride)
• Sir Prance A Lot
• High Stepper
• High Knees
• Big Pimpin' (Brett calls me this often, especially when I'm really strutting my stuff)
• Handsome
• Water Buffalo (which is in loving memory of Elli's mom who everyone says would have been my Bestie because we are kindred souls.  And we both kinda have bigger rumps)

I am going to Grandpas on Thursday for a week while Brett & JuJu are going back to Canada with Kasey's parents.  I'll make sure to write again when I get back to Camp.  I'm sure Grandpa will keep you posted by text or FaceTime.

Love & miss you Dadthzs,

Big Pimpin'