Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween Dadthzs!

I got back to work today (late start, 10:00, but fired up and ready to go!).  We had a costume contest and a chili cook-off that were both super fun.  Here are a few pics for you:

I am Mufassa and Summer is SuperGirl:

Here is Summer "sitting pretty" so you can see the rest of her costume:

Here is Demazy.  I'm sure you remember her - she works here part time (usually just Fridays).  She was happy to get a few more hours in this week, but not so happy about the cost of her pride:

Last but not least, here was our whole crew (except Demazy, who was protesting):

I had a great time at Grandpa's this past week.  Grandpa is walking 4+ miles at a crack now too.  I am glad I had some time to ramp up to this kind of mileage.  

Happy Halloweenie Dadthzs!

Love,

Mufassa "Danger" Bottolfson

Fall Groove

Hi Dadthzs,

Things are settling into the Fall Groove here at Camp Carnelian.  The action of lake living is quieting down and the daylight is getting shorter.  I know we still have much more daylight than you do in Greenland, but each day we are hustling to get our walks in after work before it gets too dark.  

Today the dock is coming out, followed by the pontoon on Friday.  I'm bummed because I love riding around on the pontoon with my friends.  JuJu said there is a period of time coming up where there is nothing to do at Camp while we wait for the lake to freeze.  After the lake is frozen, we basically have a 500 acre park to enjoy. 

So while we wait out the change of seasons, there is something that I have been enjoying that will get me through the next 2 months without too much boredom.  I have been watching "This Is Us" on Tuesday nights.  It's a great show Dadthzs!  Quite often, we all get teary eyed during the show.  Last night was a great episode, and I was hunkered down in my usual spot on the couch next to JuJu.

Later today Grandpa is coming to pick me up at work, and I'm going to stay with him until next Tuesday.  JuJu is going out of town tomorrow for a long weekend.  I'll be back in the office next Tuesday, which is Halloween.  I picked up a cool costume on Amazon last week, so I'm stoked to make my return to work next week with a little added flair.  I'll write you a note next week with a picture or two.

I miss you Dadthzs.  I keep an eye on your weather & it looks like you've got some below zero temps coming this weekend.  Hang in there.  And if you want us to send you season 1 of This Is Us so you can catch up to us, let me know.  Our neighbor Rob was going to show me how to load a hard drive full of shows and movies.  I'd be happy to get you hooked on my favorite show.

Paws,

Bruiser

Personal Best

Hi Dadthzs,

It sure was good to see you and stay with you and Grandpa and Collin 2 weeks ago.  I'm learning that time flies by, and you've already been back in Greenland for a week.  There was no re-adjustment period for me at work or at Camp this time.  I just jumped right back into my routines. 

I have to tell you about my new Personal Best achievement.  Last weekend, I had my longest walk ever + most miles in a weekend ever + JuJu gave me the "good hustle" award.  Friday night we did our usual 2.4 miles after work; Saturday we did 4.5 miles (with Kasey and Karen) and kept a sustained 15 minute pace (thus the "good hustle" award); Sunday we did the usual 2.4 miles again.  Weekend total = 9.30 miles!  I was a little slow Sunday afternoon, but part of that was because Aaron Rodgers got hurt - I think I was a little depressed.  Brett felt sorry for me and made a fresh batch of popcorn that we shared.  That helped.  I sure love popcorn!

I think we have some parties coming up this weekend at Camp.  I think we are going to have dinner with Summer's brother Tobey on Saturday night.  Then on Sunday we are hosting Ryan's birthday party with the Strobel's and their extended family.  So after a long week of greeting at work, I will have some jobs to do at Camp over the weekend.  The good news is that both groups are pretty low key and I will probably get more attention than I will have work to do. 

I got another nickname this week too, so I'll sign off with it.....

Love,
Fresh Prance of Big Carnelian

I can't wait to see you Dadthzs!

Hi Dadthzs,

I'm all dolled up & ready for you to come home tomorrow.  Summer came with me to Posh Pooch, which she normally doesn't do.  We are back at work for the afternoon until Grandpa and Collin come to pick me up.

One more pic from this week too.  Here is an action shot of Summer and me on the job:

See you tomorrow!!!!

Love,
Bruiser