Life with Stonebroke Garden Cockers

Happy First Birthday

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Birdie & Weylin's Kids

September 20, 2010

Happy Birthday

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMPA PHIL

Happy First Birthday

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Sunny & Weylin's Babies September 17, 2010

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO REMEMBER ...

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SBG Reunion

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Just a reminder that the second annual SBG Cocker Kids reunion will be held June 16th , 2012 at Knoebels Park. All SBG cocker kids and their families are invited to attend. For more information call Nanny Janice at 814-367-5069 or email me at brksjandl@aol.com This is a great time for the kids to get together and the families can share stories about their dogs and to realize what a close family the SBG group is. There were 17 kids attending this year along with their people and a good time was has by all. We even made the front page of the local newspaper! Let's keep Mary's legacy going and join us for a good time. Until then, Thank you for all the love and prayers you have sent to Philip and the SBG crew. Stay safe and hug those wonderful babies. Janice

Sad News

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We are very sad to announce the passing of our beloved Mary Breidenstein. Mary has brought so much love and happiness to everyone with her wonderful cockers and just by knowing her. Mary left us for her rainbow bridge pets and while I am sure she is out of pain and enjoying seeing all her departed pets and people, we who are left here have a big hole in our world.
Mary passed away August 25 th leaving her greiving husband and friends and SBG family. She will be missed by all, May she rest in peace! I am sure she will be watching over all of us and she will be sharing with our good times and guiding us through our hard times. Send Mary a hug with your prayers and remember you always are part of our SBG family. Nanny Janice

Mom......

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Can you believe this lovely lady is my Mom who is nearing her

91st birthday? My sister Becky just gave her a new "do" and she

wanted us all to see. That cocker wanna-be is Mindy, Mom's

Maltese whom she adores.

Walk in the lily garden.....

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Easter Lily....how the heck did it get so chopped off in the photo? Looked good

in the viewer. Smells heavenly.

Request from Basil.....

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Are all the groomers booked? Seems a cocker/sheepdog look isn't

the coolest (both sense of the word) look!
See my bears at the base of the stump? Finally got the kids to
leave them alone. They much prefer to chase the real thing.
Yikes!!!

Chester from Rochester, NY reporting in...

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Here's my bro, Lincoln. We're waiting for our bowl of oatmeal.
Mine, all mine!

I have a new bed. Don't I look marvelous? My Dad is Weylin and Momma is

Sunny. They tell me I'm a very good and pretty boy.

Chester

Dreaming..............

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Does Mrs. B (our former Bee) dream she's an anteater?

Humans throw away the best things......

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Good grief, Mom.....there's still some wonderful donut smells in

this bag! Can I keep it....please, please?

Mr. H

Can you find Boomer?

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A Llinger/Birdie boy visiting Gramma and her moo moo collection.

Where's Boomer?

Grooming day for the Firedogs.....

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Sparky
Matty

Brinkley

Jasper

I'm sure they were sprucing up for their visit here today. But....once again, that was canceled.

Dang cell count was lower than they liked. We'll try again in a few weeks.

Aren't they good boys and oh so beautiful.

Remember Ukulele? Now here's Walker....

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Lois Yoder of Lancaster Co, PA reports that Walker is the sweetest boy ever. Everyone loves his precious face and personality. He is from Sunny & Weylin's last litter. If anyone wants to contact her and compare notes, let me know and I'll send along her email address. I invited her to join the SBG FAmily Crew group on Facebook. Hope she does. You can see for yourself how much he is cherished and enjoyed by his family....and of course, not one bit spoiled!!!

Ranger reporting in.....

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Bet you can guess who this boy belonged to.....yep, he's Violet and Max's brother. Judy reports that Ranger is full of mischief and energy, driving his older sister crazy wanting to play. But most important, Ranger is best buddies with his human brother, Mac. Of course, he's Judy's baby and she gets her love'n in, too. This photo was taken the day before he became a member of the

nudist colony! Short cut for summer is always a cooler way to survive in hot Ohio.

Thanks, Judy for sharing.

Have you checked our Mr. H's blog lately?http://mrhreportsfromtheroad.blogspot.com

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http://mrhreportsfromtheroad.blogspot.com

This photo is on the way home from the SBG Family Reunion! He

was a very busy boy renewing friendships and welcoming the new ones.

What would we do without our Embassitor of Good Will?!!

Abby's 4th of July http://abbyspotlight.blogspot.com/

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http://abbyspotlight.blogspot.com/

Click on the above link and watch Abby's salute to the 4th of July.

And follow the progression of her new venture.....

Abby's PAWstries Doggie Treats.

Molly loves her corn!

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Happy 4th of July !!!

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Be safe, have fun and thank those who gave their best to secure

our freedom. The SBG Mob is saluting them all.

Cue the sparklers!

Violet & Sidney update....

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HI SBG Crew - Here's the newest photo of Violet and of course with her best buddy Sidney. Violet is doing very well and we couldn't ask for a sweeter dog. When I take her anywhere, everyone comments that she is the prettiest cocker spaniel they have ever seen! Sidney, Molly, & Rocky just love her to death. Violet definately holds her own when playing. She is one tough cookie!! Gary and I are very sorry that we couldn't make the picnic. My sister couldn't watch my father-in-law as her daughter was graduating from high school. Gary and I will definately try to make next year's picture. It looked like we missed a great time! Chris

Violet is a Pansy/Weylin daughter (merle), Sidney is a CC/Charlie son (red & white)

Firehouse Four......

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Not posed......this is how they wait at the back door to be let in! These fellas love

the camera!

Photo taken by Marsha Ernst.

Jack & Max with their roses.....

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It was Max's first birthday party......he's the boy on the right.

Hope his day was fun! Looking good, guys!

Hope your Father's Day was a good one!

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Sunny hopes you spent it like she did.......zonked for a nice long nap!
We took a nice strole in the gardens to capture Jack & Max's rose bush and the
newly opened Canterbury Bells (campanula sp?) and foxgloves winding down.

This is the color of the clematis vine and is the color we believed it to be.

However, in previous posts we showed it was white. Just yesterday, it showed

this color, too! Gotta love nature......birds plant for us now. We have flowers all

over we didn't plant. Now if cocker "donations" were as productive!!! LOL.

Thanks.............

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( Click the link below to read all about it! Here's Maggie's last boy, Sparky being protected by his big brother, Matty!)

http://m.newsitem.com/news/cocker-spaniel-owners-enjoy-family-ties-1.1164051

.......for all the hugs and good wishes you all sent home to us. Nanny Janice delivered them all with glowing reports that all the kids payed together without out incident.
All the photos and comments and stories of love and good fun......brought loving tears to our eyes.
God Bless you all. With his blessings, Philip and I will be there next year. Hugs and prayers for you're good health and a fun cocker filled life.....until we meet again...
Mary

Here's Ernst's Capt Sparks.......Sparky!!!

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OK, men. get lined up for muster.
Yep, getting there....Pansy, back up!

Guess this is our best. Kevin

OK....that's a wrap! Now let me down. Jasper's already left

and I need to play some more. "Sparky"

What a joyous fun filled visit. Sparky loves his new brothers and covered Kevin

in kisses. They all took a walk in the gardens with Sparky keeping up and impressing

everyone with his abilities to join right in. This is match made in heaven for sure.

Can't wait to see everyone's reaction at the picnic. And...will Bogie and Sparky

remember their first six weeks together? Stay tuned for the rest of this story.

Gma Mary

Here's our Tilly...a Sunny/Weylin gal.....

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Do you think I could use a few more toys? No I'm not spoiled. My family

just loves me soooo much. I'm a lucky, lucky girl.

Tilly

ps.......I asked for Sparkie to be my brother, too. Was just too late. Got

to get up early to beat that fire crew. They are running ready!

Casey.....a new friend.

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HI! I'm Casey....a sweet little girl who wanted Greenie to be my brother. But Sparky

was predetermined to become the final member of the Firedog Crew. Tom Spring is my daddy. He and mommy have followed the SBG mob's web site and blog for a long time. We

also enjoy following Abby, Mr. H and of course, those amazing Firedogs!

We love cockers here!

Casey

Greenie is 11 weeks!

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Sunday's walk in the garden....what's new.

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Kiwi bush....
.....kiwi's are smaller than what you find in the stores. They taste like a
sweet grape. Yummy.

Foxgloves are blooming everywhere. They broadcase their seeds (size of pepper)

everywhere. They are the easiest flowers we've ever enjoyed, and oh so

beautiful.

Hybred azalias are in the background and the rhodies are coming

to and end. Sad to see them go.

Hybred peony's are very spectatular this year and in a variety of

colors. I wasn't able to capture the others. That's Cherry on the

trail in the background.

Daisy & Angel meet their families

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Marc, Michelle, Daisy & Devin of Crew's Cockers, Rochester, NY
Devin has handled puppies since they brought home their first SBG puppy. He is
paramont is helping to raise and socialize their litters. All puppies leave there well
kid proofed. Devin even allowed our pups to play with his precious Thomas the train collection, nothing he shares with any human friends! They were first to run to get our Charlie for their
stud. SBG cockers will survive thanks to Michelle, Marc and Devon. They are planning
two litters for late summer early fall.

Philip handled it all without me (of course, Janice was along to
take pictures and meet the Crews.

Cindy and her sweet Angel. She and Ron has one of our first puppies

from Iris's litter. They were so happy to get first pick of Maggie's

and our last litters. Angel is blessed with an amazing home.

As you can see, she's very content on Cindy's lap. Cindy reports she is everything and more

than what they hoped for. All is happy in this home.

Now we await decisions about our LB (little boy) with the green collar. Many have applied, am taking my time. OF course, any previous SBG owner will be an automatic shoe in.

Stay tuned for the rest of this story.

Me saying goodbye to Daisy

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Sorry for the quality of the photos. Something crazy is happening to both my laptop and base

computers. The laptop won't accept my photo card and the base computer won't accept edits from any of my programs. I'd pull my hair out in frustration if the chemo hasn't already done most of that job! So the next few photos of Daisy being picked up could be more of the same, Angel, too. Good news is that all three have found amazing homes and are oh so loved. Pictures of Jerra and Bogie have already hit FB, so you see he is cherished, too.

I plan to get out to take some photos of the flowers, but hesitate because of this conflict. Sun's out today and my feet are itching to get me out in it. Life continues here as always. The mob is spoiled and so am I. God Bless my Philip and all of you for your continued show of love.

Greenie and Miss Red

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Here are Mr. Green and his sister Miss Red at 6.5 wks.
What a sweet and beautiful pair.

Miss Red's name is pending and will post it as soon as I know it.

Here's our available boy, Mr. Green. Both kids are doing great in the potty training

program. Neither have messed in their inside puppy pen. Greenie howls when he's ready.

Unbelievable. Connie did an amazingly good job socializing and training these beauties.

For our last litter, we couldn't be happier or prouder.

Maggie is so happy to be home. She fit right back into the mob like she never left. We

were afraid Bob had spoiled her so much, she's hate coming home.

Greenie is under consideration and might be going to a new home this coming weekend.

Stay tuned for photos of the happy new families.

Maggie's boy Mr. Green

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Isn't he the cutiest little fella! This boy is five weeks old and a laid back sweetheart. Connie reports all the litter is doing well, fat as butter balls and full of personality. This boy is still available. I haven't gotten the word out about him yet and want to spend some time with him before he leaves, too. Connie plans to bring the litter for a visit as soon as our weather decides to favor us with warm days and sunshine.

Philip found two morel mushrooms this week. We're hoping for more. Sunny today and he's out hunting. I'm sure the turkey and deer have beat him to them.

All is good here.

Mary

Happy Easter

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...........from the SBG Mob! Well, here I am back online. I finally got the laptop to work, now I need to find the energy to use it daily. Been back home for two weeks and am loving it. The mob was so thrilled to see me, but not as much as I was to see them. CC hasn't left my side, follows me everywhere at all times of the night, too. It's a riot to see her walking in front of me during my walking PT session. Pansy, Iris and Sunny follow behind. Philip giggles and calls me the Piped Piper. By the way, he is doing great. Completely recovered and my rock. He does it all for me, laundry, cooking, cleaning....and all his outside work. He is a true blessing.

My chemo treatments have resumed this week leaving me with two days with no strength and able to nap without notice. Then I'm able to function for the rest of the week. Energy levels are not good, so I must limit my online time. I'm using this blog as a way to get to everyone until I can answer each and ever one.

Philip and I are so grateful to you all for all the kindness, gifts, flowers and cards of love and support. We are stunned by your faithfulness and loyalty. Can't thank you all enough. We hope you all have a blessed Easter with lots of sunny weather and beautiful flowers. Our gardens are just beginning to show some color. Can't wait for everything to leaf out and bloom.

Hugs and appreciation to you all.
Mary, Philip and the SBG Mob

ps.............can't believe the Facebook crew! Wonderful to see you all enjoying stories, etc. Would love to join you all in June, but my Cancer doctors say to avoid that kind of crowd during procedure time. I'll have to depend on photos and stories.......bummer. I have 13 more treatments, so that will take me well into summer.

Mom is Back Home!!

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Everyone put your hands together and clap for the tremendous effort Mary (mom) has shown us all! She has re-gained much of her strength, is eating better, and is diligent in doing her exercises prescribed by her Physical Therapists. Her hard work has earned her a spot back in her own home, surrounded by her cockers and tender-lovin-care by Phil. Thank you to all who have sent well wishes, cards, flamingos (LOL), prayers, and positive thoughts. She tells me she feels the power of love and appreciates everything that has been done for her, in thought and action. A special note to Janice and Connie for the extra help. You girls rock!! :) Love to all! Jane (Mary's daughter)

2011-03-07T07:21:00.002-05:00

Updates on Mom: Her spirits are high and she continues to say thank you to all who inquire after her and Philip. Today she is being evaluated by physical therapy and occupational therapy to see what kind of exercises and conditioning we can do to get her strength back. The mind is willing, but the body is stubborn and needs kicked into gear.
Two good announcements: The tumor has shrunk and the cancer marker is down! Secondly, Weylin is going to stay in his current home. Thank you to all who inquired after him.
We're buried under another 10" of heavy, wet snow and everything is closed down. Mom's house is under another 24". Will this ever end? Come one hot sun and drier weather.
Jane

2011-03-06T08:36:00.002-05:00

Update on Mom's condition: Mom had surgery to remove her gallbladder. It had become so infected that it ruptured and caused her a world of grief. Thank Goodness for the doctors that took her under their wings and removed it. She's doing quite well and feels much better after three days of antibiotics and plenty of fluids IV.
Mom continues to receive cards in the snail mail and well wishes via my email : Lilyun@aol.com. She still is not well enough to visit the computer and answer all letters individually. She says I am to send everyone hugs and kisses and a great big Thank You!
Also, Weylin is looking for a home if anyone knows who would welcome an active, happy neutered boy into their life. He has a high play drive and will require lots of attention and/or walks on a leash. See mom's site to see photos and details.
Thank you everyone
Jane

A letter from Jane, Mary's daughter

2011-02-24T07:48:00.002-05:00

Hello Friends: I'm posting a note for my mother. The chemotherapy is really taking a toll on mom's energy and muddling her ability to concentrate on conversations on the phone, on the computer, or in person. She says she feels all the well wishes, prayers, and good thoughts coming her way.

The best way to correspond with mom is by snail mail. Good old fashioned letters or cards. Please no more forwards or silly stuff via the internet. It took me an hour to clean out her box so I could find the important information that her doctor sends.

She tells me all the time that she is blessed to have such a caring and considerate group of friends. God has truly blessed us and is wrapping her in white light and love. Thank you all for the wonderful messages.
Sincerely,
Jane

Tucker.......clone of his Pop Weylin

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Now can you get more handsome than this boy? No wonder Cathy calls him a piece of her

heart, never to leave.

Thanks to all who send Birthday wishes, cards, gifts and emails.

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CC - left.............Miss Magnolia - right.

This is how I spend my nap and night times. I have two guards that sleep with me and

keep everyone else away. CC is the smallest, but boy can she ever scare the britches off

anyone who wants up. Maggy needs to be with me so I can rub her belly......a must for her

survival! Thanks for all you are sending. Am way too exhausted to spend very long on the computer answering. But you are all in my heart and I appreciate every word.

Treatments are going along well. Monday is another IV chemo, plus two doctor's check up. Radiation is due to show what it has done now, so we're eager to see those results.

Stay tuned. Will try to post anything new as soon as I have the energy.

Love you all,

Weylin's says good bye.....

2011-02-10T09:52:00.003-05:00

My last breakfast with the mob....eggs, bacon and a heart shaped waffle.....yummy.
The Lanes......my new family.

This is my daughter Summer. Isn't she a beauty?

Here's my Daddy boy Ray. We plan to have years of fun. I ran right to him immediately

before I greeted anyone else. Nanny Janice and Gma Mary had a hard time letting me go.

Lots of tears..........It's okay. I'll come back to visit one day and send many great pictures and

stories. Love you all.

Weylin

Sammy & Jed have new groomings..........

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Aren't we the sweetest!!!

Good Morning from Nitro Force!

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Hi Mary and Philip,

I was stuck at home a while this morning, waiting for the ice to melt……………..Nitro had taken his normal spot on my chest, for a little nap…………I saw it as a good photo opp! Everyone says he looks angry all of the time…………………LOL, nothing could be further from the truth.

I just trained him to stay out of the kitchen while we are eating………….he got the message immediately. Sunday he was lying, with his nose just over the threshold between the dining room and kitchen…………………….Fred looked at me and said, “I think we have another good one, Mama!” That is the greatest possible compliment since we never expected to have another dog quite as good as Lucy. She set the bar really high, and Nitro has had no problem exceeding all of our expectations;)

Nitro only looks serious because of those bold tan eyebrows. He looks like he means business but we all know what a sweet heart these kids are. And oh so handsome.

Good job, too Nitro on the excelent manners. Looking sweet and being mean is not in

our DNA!

Love you,

GMA Maary

Can't keep Addy out of the snow!

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Addy is tired from playing in the snow!!!

Mattydale's one year old!!!

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Hi Gma Mary,How are you doing? We been thinking a lot about you. I had a birthday partytoday with my brothers & sister(cat)Mom made cupcakes & put peanut butter frosting on them, I gobbled mine rightdown! I even got a new toy, I felt very special today, Mom tells me & mybrothers & sister all the time that she loves us, sometimes she does say weare quite spoiled. A boy has to take advantage of all he can get! All wehave to do is bat our eyes, wag our tails, snuggle on their laps, & rollover for belly rubs & then we have them wrapped around our paws!Tell Gpa Philip we all said hi.Saying our paw prayers for you always.LOLThe Birthday Boy Mattydale

Good Morning

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Saturday morning when Philip walked down the drivewa to the mailbox, he found a huge box (ProFlowers) stuffed into a snow bank all the way up to th "Pro". He ran it in the house and sure enough, there was the above boquet of spring flowers inside. They were frozen solid and tightly budded. They were cut too short for the red vase, but we clipped them anyway, put them into room temp water and food and waatched while holding our breathis. Here this morning, you can see that we are pleasantly surpried with the flowers having survived. Some of th leaves are a little squashy, but the flowers are lovely. Thanks you Fran, Lennard, Lacey and Chester for such a welcomed spring sprize. We really needed that.

It's bee a while since I updated everyone on our situation here. Using the computer is difficult for me. One of the side effects of the chemo is blurry eyes that get tired. So I'll keep this short. We are both strong and happy. I'm a little exhausted most days with the 14 days of non stop chemo. Yesterday was the end of the first sesson. Now I'm off for 7 days and then will restart the again. No real discomfort as Philip is riding herd over me all the time. Janice is right there in the middle making sure I'm taking care of, too. I'm truly blessed.

This morning I recieved a clip from You Tub from our good friends in the UP of Michigan an have included it for you to enjoy, too. Please know that all is well here and you'll know otherwise if things change. Love you all.

Mary

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Tinkerbell loves the snow.....

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Birdie and Llinger's girl sure enjoys the snow.

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Abby is ready and waitin for the lastest snow storm. A girl can't lose sight of her stick vault!

Walker (Sunny/Weylin's boy) checking in ....

2011-01-25T08:51:00.004-05:00

Do I snell cottage & cheese cooking?

Mary we had him neutered Jan.17th and microchiped, he had laser surgery and did very well.The vet said he is such a happy boy. he is 11 pounds already and is a good eater, We put him on blue buffalo lamb and oatmeal puppy formula and his treats are blue buffalo yogurt and oatmeal squares. Hope the 2 of you are doing well. and hope you like the pictures.
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Princess Cheyenne

2011-01-25T08:31:00.003-05:00

Cheyenne might be owned and is being raised by a senior in High School,

but she is still a doll baby ready and willing to play dress up.

Thanks for sharing. She is a beautiful. Cheyenne, Cheyenne, let down your hair!

Jr Firedog Neo

2011-01-22T07:41:00.005-05:00

Our Firedogs...original group......now recruiting!

LOL..........Our firedogs, Jasper/Brinkley & Mattydale sent Neo a surprise

package. Looks like they have recruited yet another firedog for the rank & files!

Our boys rock!

Sunny's Max reporting in, too.

2011-01-21T15:09:00.002-05:00

Hi Mary, hope things are going well for you and Phillip. Wanted to give you an update on our precious Max. He has received all his shots and his rabies vaccination certificate. He went in on Monday for his neutering and surgery went well and he is home resting comfortably. His incision is clean and healing very nice. weighting in at 16 pounds he is very healthy and playful. Max and Gillian (our cat) have become best friends and even share toys and play together, sometimes. His favorite treat has to be carrots, which I am very happy about. Christmas was a blast this year having Max in the house and he got spoiled from all our friends and family. I attached some pictures of him playing with gifts from Santa.

Jennifer Meeley

Daisy's Kasey (Reef) checking in...

2011-01-21T14:43:00.002-05:00

Mary and Phillip, Kasey enjoys playing in the snow and and pushing snow along with his nose. He also enjoys catching snowballs. He celebrated his birthday with one of his favorite treats, a plain McDonald's hamburger. Kasey is such a good and loving boy and Wendy and I know it is because of Gma Mary,Gpa Phillip and him being an SBG cocker. Hope and prayers for you and Philip with all that you are going thru. Glenn,Wendy and Kasey

Maggie & Weylin

2011-01-21T09:19:00.003-05:00

These two were on the love seat enjoying the sun coming up. I thought it was a good photo opportunity, but they wanted to run. Of course, Philip to the rescue.

Lily and Basil

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Lily had just come in from outside potty time and ran to her chair by the wood

burner. Of course since she's blind, she didn't realize the chair was already occupied

by Basil!! So they just ended up cuddling until everyone was warm again.

Lost stick........found!!!

2011-01-19T15:09:00.001-05:00

The snow covered all my sticks that I carry around. Mom was happy about that because she claims
I loose focus on the business I’m supposed to do.

However I fooled mom and dug out a stick. Can’t you just read what I’m saying??....How do you like me now??!!

Hope your feeling good and keeping Gpa Philip in line.

Miss you and love you

Abby
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A message from Dove

2011-01-19T15:05:00.003-05:00

Hi Gma Mary, Gpa Philip and Janice

I just want to let you know I'm happy in my forever home. I have Bob and Sherri trained, they love me to pieces
and tell me I'm just the perfect pup for them. Everybody in the family loves me...especially the grand kids!!
The neighbor guy comes over with me almost everyday for a couple hours...he just can't get enough of me!!....but then again,
I'm a SBG mobster....what else can you expect??

I was at the groomers recently, and the report I got was that I can come back anytime for a grooming. They just loved my personality.

Life is good! Thank you for chosing Bob and Sherri to find me. I love and miss you all.
Tell the mob I miss them, but I'm doing good....and spoiled.

Dove

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Addy.........

2011-01-19T14:41:00.002-05:00

.........tired of football!!!

Cherry's birthday is coming on Feb 3rd.........

2011-01-14T14:45:00.002-05:00

Mom and Dad decided I needed my present now. I love my soc monkey man.
Sister Silly loves to sleep with me. I'll share my Monkey when she's awake.

He's so soft, I wanted to give him a kiss, but he's busy hugging Himself!

I loved him over to my bed.

Mommy discovered his hands were sewn down and quickly cut them three.

Now we can run and play and toss him in the air. She's gonna be a fun boy to play

"sheepy" with. Hey Bailey & the mini mob, wanna come over and try him out?

Chocolate Covered Cherry

Morning......about 4:30 am...

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Let's play ball! Weylin

Oh for Heaven's sake. I'm trying to sleep. CC

Well, guess I'll snuggle on mom's lap with CC. looks rather comfy. Weylin

While I'm here.......take a look at my profile.

Here's my bedroom eyes. Aren't I irresistible? Weylin

Thanks to all who sent this to me.

2011-01-14T10:51:00.001-05:00

Friday is world cancer day - I'd appreciate it if you will forward this request 93% won't forward A small request.. Just one line. Dear God, I pray for a cure for cancer. Amen All you are asked to do is keep this circulating, even if it's only to one more person.In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle..Please Keep This Candle Going

Neo and Connor, playing again...

2011-01-11T15:48:00.002-05:00

Blanket wars?

Waaaaay too precious!!!!

2011-01-11T15:34:00.002-05:00

Babe fell asleep on Rubys couch/sleeping bag.

More new haircuts!!

2011-01-11T15:28:00.003-05:00

Today is Bailey's 2nd birthday. I was short on birthday candles but here he is with him special "Frosty Paws" treat.

Chey and Bailey both got groomed this weekend. Just in time for a snowy, wet and yucky backyard.

Rusty & Molly's winter adventures

2011-01-11T15:01:00.002-05:00

Rusty's new sweater.......
Molly where she shouldn't be!!!

Miss Addy with her new hair cut and.........

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.........loving the snow!

CC an Charlie (Grumble Rock) Chelsea....

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It's been over a year since we've had a photo of Chelsea. What a beauty!

Birdie's Bella and Sunny's Tiffany at home

2011-01-07T09:25:00.002-05:00

Hi, I'm Tiffany an we're playing at my home. What a buch of lovies we are!

More from Betsy frm the UP of Michigan.....

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DOES YA WANNA PLAY BALL WIT ME? I WILL GIB YOU SLOBBERY KISSES....DO YA UH? DO YA? UH? UH? I LOVE YOU',
BETSY

Here's Addy in the new year.

2011-01-07T09:12:00.003-05:00

Seems Addy has developed another trait like her half brother/sister Bonnie and Macey.......she love to catch her ear and carry it!

Here's Maggie & Charlie's Angel, Khloe.....

2011-01-05T13:26:00.003-05:00

Yet another snow lover! Seems all our SBG kids love the snow....but avoid the rain. Greg tells us Khloe is house trained and loves to watch TV with Kerrie (mommy). Seem she's cherished and loved as per the small print in her contract! thanks for sharing.

Cheyenne's latest photos

2011-01-05T13:14:00.002-05:00

Seems this little lady is snowbound, loves it outside and is in charge of all chewies in the house. Poor Bailey must watch as his latest is stolen, laid upon while Chey continues to chew on hers! LOL, now that boy must learn to be assertive. Tee hee..........a problem being solved by all males of the world. Thanks for sharing!!

Walker reporting in with Santa and cousin

2011-01-05T08:59:00.001-05:00

This is Sunny/Weylin's last litter's boy. This litter had the reddest

cockers we've ever produced. Lois says Walker is a wonderful boy.

No surprise to any of us. Thanks for sharing, Lois

Maximus reporting in !!!

2011-01-04T17:50:00.004-05:00

Max had a happy Christmas and met some new friends. Hope you did, too. Jennifer

Mickey & Cocoa Snook and their brother Snickers

2011-01-04T17:16:00.003-05:00

Cocoa & Mickey
Looks like they are barking at that helicopter!!!

Snickers, Mickey and Cocoa

Birthday parties are such fun!!

Looks like these kids had a wonderful birthday party. Can't believe our little ones grow so fast and turn into beautiful clones of their parents. These kids belong to Weylin and Daisy.

Here's the latest photos from some of the mob...

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Buffer all grown up...(Ruby's boy)

Bonny and Betsy from the Up of Michigan sending love....

Ruby (red) with her new posse. she's so loved and is a happy girl.

the little white (sited) girl on her right is her constant companion and

makes sure Ruby is safe.

Thanks to all for the continuing emails, cards and photos. Radiation is over. Seems yesterday's last session was the worst. Finally made me sick. Found a little energy today to get some of these photos posted. More coming in the days to follow. I also need to catch up on FB. Seems a alot is going on and I want to be a part of it again. Wish me luck!

Happy New Years to all!

2011-01-03T06:48:00.003-05:00

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

As you can see by the above photo, my daughter Jane was playing around with the camera. Guess she wondered what she's look like without her hair! LOL..........I haven't lost mine, yet.
Today is my last radiation session. Philip will go with me as we are at home and completely (well, not completely moved out as we're meeting with Jane for lunch to collect what I left behind.) I'll have my beginning IV and combo pills for chemo starting on the 17th. I'm hoping the time off between today and then will allow some catching up with energy to post photos and stories. I am so sorry I've not been able to keep updated, but you all know when I can do it, you'll be covered up in information/photos/etc.
Sending back all the love, support and prayers for your good health and happiness and financial success in the New Year.

Love to all........Philip and Mary

(Ha ha ha, Jane. Getting you back for all thos awful photos you post of me!!! Yes, we never like our own photos.)

Our Christmas Eve surprise from Angie & Abby, the "A" Team

2010-12-26T09:53:00.003-05:00

Click the link below....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re-d_ODKe1k

Just a peek into our life

2010-12-26T09:30:00.005-05:00

Philip had my tree ready....

Jane's magic snow lighting the way to the horse barn...feeding time.

Explaining why it is necessary to stay out a little longer with girlfriend......LOL>

Sam & Me

Betty Boop, Sidney (Prince of Thieves) and Gracie

Sarah teaching me the "Cheerleader's stand!"

Yes, Sammy loves his Grammie and visa versa...

These two are the best of friends.......brothers and sisters, take note!!!

Merry Christmas to All!

2010-12-25T07:46:00.003-05:00

Here is it Christmas with all the hope, love and appreciation of each other going full force throughout the

world. We have so much to be thankful this year. One mot important is that we still have my Mom with us after 90 years. The holiday seasons are her very favorite time of the year.

Here she is receiving her white Poinsettias......white to represent all our PA Angels as she calls us all. She is holding her newest granddaughter, Ava Jane. And just like all the others, Ava loves her special Mema.

We wish you all a wonderful , fun filled and yet peaceful day.

More later ...for today, we're off to Janice's for a grand day of food, fun and videos.

Philip & Me

Update.....

2010-12-21T13:21:00.004-05:00

This is a hoot. Am using my grand daughter's computer and found this photo. Even though it's a hub cap, rusty and outstanding against that paint job, I thought it looked like a cancer cell after the $3,000,000 radiation machine (which I broke today and was reduced to using the $1,000,000 machine) had zapped it good! LOL. Anyway, two more sessions this week and I'm on the way home for Christmas. Philip said the kids gave up sitting at the bottom of the spiral steps to the computer balcony waiting for me to come down. Guess I best get there before they forget me entirely! Feeling well and doctors are amazed with my progress. It's all the love and support and many prayers from all my special friends.

More later. My time on the computer is up!!!

PS.......forgot to mention that Bee (now Mrs. Beasley) has a sister in Maryland who belongs to a show kennel. She has had a few litters....maybe three at the most and has been shown. She is from Bee's litter and is a clone of her. They are thinking of adopting her out. If any of you are interested, please contact Connie Probst at GrumbleRockd@comcast.net for details on how to contact her owners for price and other details.

Here's some of the kids reporting in....

2010-12-14T14:50:00.003-05:00

Birdie ready for Santa Paws!

Rudy (Basil's brother) and Max...Dove/Weylin's boy.

Jed & Samantha, both Weylin kids...Jed's Sunny's

and Sammie's Daisey's.

Bonnie.....Rosie/Weylin's daughter..my sister Becky's girl.

Abby & Santa

Sorry it's been so long in writing. Everything here is going well considering the lack of energy. Nothing bad to report, except I haven't done any shopping or cards so far. A flu an pneumonia shot has laid me low these days! But it's best to get it now before the Feb IV chemo begins. Will be home on the 23rd and back on th 26th. As much as I love and appreciate my daughter and her family, there's no place like home. Hope all it well with everyone. Thanks again for all your wonderful cards, surprises that arrive in the mail and by delivery. Everyday is a joy just knowing you all care so very much.

Hugs to all. M

On the road report from Sparkie (Daisy/Weylin son)

2010-12-14T14:49:00.004-05:00

Hi Gma!
Just a note to say I hope you and Gpa are doing well and update you on my RV adventures. We're snowbirds in Florida this year, staying with my cousins Lucky (Westie) and Maggie (Airdale) in Jupiter, FL, near West Palm Beach. We stopped at Natural Bridge, VA, Asheville, NC, Jekyll Island, GA, St. Augustine, FL, and Disney on our way to Jupiter. It took us a month to arrive in Jupiter and I saw so many new things and met new people. Everyone loves me and tells me what a handsome Cocker Spaniel I am ......... I thank you for my good looks and great disposition. We we're in Michigan in the fall with my Yorkie friends Mollie & Turk. We visited Mackinac City, Machinac Island, Cedarville, Munising and Frankenmuth. It's been great times and I am exhausted every night! Thought you might enjoy some of my travel pics .......
Luv to you both,
Sparky (aka Tuna)

Hey Sparky,

You sure are looking good..and oh so happy. Sounds like a fun trip to us. Would love to see you wowing everyone. Be a good boy and keep us up to date on your adventures. We love it.

Gma Mary

Here's Charlie on Thanksgiving!

2010-12-06T10:10:00.001-05:00

Thanks Michelle and Marc. This boy is looking happy and oh so

loved!

Latest from Tilly

2010-12-06T09:49:00.004-05:00

Mary: Hope you continue to do well with your treatments. Sounds like you are enjoying yourself. We are paraying for your quick recovery everyday. Glad Philip is doing well also.

Tilly is soooo sweet. Love her more everyday. She is having trouble with her crate traing but I'm sure it's because she justs wants to be with us all the time. Otherwise she is growing fast and is getting more beautiful everyday. I'll attache a few new pics of her for you. Hope you enjoy them.
Marge,Cara, Tilly xoxox

Isn't that little princess the sweetest!! Saw the doctor this am and he is very pleased with the way things are going. Thursday we draw blood and see for sure what's happening. Fingers crossed. He even said a glass of beer would be helpful on my sore mouth! Now that's something I'll be sure to try.

Here's an update on Maggie/Charlie's Khloe...

2010-12-05T16:48:00.003-05:00

Hello Philip, Mary and Janice! Khloe is doing great! We wanted to send you an update. She loves playing, I think her play drive is 100X bigger then she is. She is not holding back at all getting involved in the Richards house. She was inspecting everything while we were putting up our christmas tree, and she made sure it was to her liking. She went to school with Kerrie last Thursday, and won the hearts of the staff and students. She behaved very well and was making friends with all the people and the two other dogs that are at the school. She is getting to know her new home very well, and is doing great with the crate training. As she gets a bit older, we can see some slight changes in her colors. She is getting lighter eyebrows, a trait from her father. She also has a speck of white on her chest. We hope you are feeling better Mary, and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We keep a sharp eye on the blog. Please enjoy the attached pictures of Khloe!! These are only SOME of the 1000's we took already!
Greg, Kerrie and Khloe

Hi from Shea, a Daisy/Weylin boy

2010-12-04T10:31:00.003-05:00

Hi Mary and Philip, Here is an updated picture of Shea. He's getting ready for the holidays, but this year is a world of difference, finally, I can leave a wrapped present under the tree without him opening it, but food on the table, now that's a different story. This dog thinks he's a person and wants to sit at the table and eat with us!! He's such a sweetie, we love him and are so thankful we found you and him. Have a great holiday..XO, Cathy

Howie left today for New Jersery

2010-12-03T13:28:00.003-05:00

As you all know, my daughter Jane raises labs. Today we delivered Howie to his new owner. It worked out great with my treatment being at 7:30 and we could meet him at McDonald's off Rt 80 at 8:30. Adam is a policeman, as most of the families are who have adopted this litter. He loved Howie's name so much, he decided to keep it. Just look at that face!

More good news with Philip. His appointment at Geisinger yesterday went very well and he doesn't need to return for another six months. He is doing great with the mob, keeping up well with all the chores and has even cleaned out his closets/drawers of old clothes and stuff I've been begging him to pitch for years! Miracles do happen.

I'm doing well, too. Some of the side effects have surfaced (sores in the mouth and lack of energy.) So reading and resting is what my days are like. I have been managing to get supper ready for the family on the good days. Am very grateful to have such a loving home to give me all I need, plus a puppy to hold. Thanks to all who have written. It means the world to me. Will try to keep up better with what's happening. Today the farrier is out shoeing etc the horses feet. Always something going on here at Wild Hair Acres. More later. Love to all. Mary

Message from Jasper (Rosie/Weylin's litter)

2010-12-03T13:06:00.003-05:00

Mary,

I was just updating my self with your photos and your blog. And I read the news that you will be closing down due to health issues. I am so sad to hear that since we absolutely adore my Jasper and were planning on getting another cocker in a few more years. We got married so the husband wants kids first. I would be happy with a houseful of cockers! Jasper has brought so much joy to our lives and I just wanted to thank you and Phillip from the bottom of my heart for picking us to be Jasper's parents. He is hands down the best thing that ever came into my life. He brings me joy and happiness everyday. He has become my favorite reading companion. His favorite place is resting on my chest while I read books in the new bed. You have brought so much joy and happiness into our lives by breeding such a wonderful cocker spaniel. As I am sure that you have done for others. He is all the love I could ever need. He is the first smiley face I see when I wake up and the last face I kiss before I go to bed. He has completed my life. Thank you for taking the time to breed such a loving little man for me. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. If you have any other breeders out there in PA that you would recommend who breed cockers please let us know for the future. I have attached some pics of Jasper for your viewing pleasure. Licks and Kiss from Jasper!!
Much Love,
Chantle Marakovitz (now Leemann)

Hi Chantel,

Wonderful news hearing about Jasper. My sister has his sister and she agrees completely with all you say. Bonnie is her baby girl for sure. I do have some wonderful breeders that I would recommend. If you are looking for another chocolate, Crews Cockers and More in Rochester, NY have two of our females and two of our males that they breed. Our Charlie, chocolate & tan, will produce all the colors, but mainly those rich chocolates like Jasper. I will post information on how to contact Michelle and Marc Crews on the blog when I get back home from my treatments. Ralph and Lois Lelii also have two of my girls (Sunset Oaks Cockers) and they use Connie Probst (Grumble Rock Kennels) males for their litters. So all the information on breeders I recommend will be posted before the end of the year....fingers crossed.

Good to hear from you and I know Jasper's litter mates will be thrilled to see how cute he is, too. Thanks for writing. Mary

I'm home for the weekend and catching up on the latest happenings...

2010-11-27T06:56:00.005-05:00

Grandpa Basil was found in his usual position of authority, guarding the door to the upper deck

while Garnet slept contentedly under the quilt stand.

Beth and Craig had been here to pick up Jed, Sunny and Weylin's boy.
Jed was picked by Craig well before he was born. He wanted a red boy to be a
sister to Samantha, a Daisy/Weylin daughter from their January litter. He
got his wish as this boy is certainly the reddest boy we've ever produced.

Beth held Khloe so she had some attention, too. She was too young to go home yet and was awaiting the arrival of her family in two more weeks. They were good buddies who ran and played on the good days out side with Philip ever on the watch.

There was a constant competition between Sunny, Pansy and Maggie over who was the mother of these puppies. Both of the pups had more than enough mothering to last them a lifetime!

Sunny loved her babies so very much and was sad to see Jed finally leave. He is her last puppy as she will be spayed on Monday and resume her place as Queen on Philip's lap...if the others allow it!

Time to go and Khloe gave Beth a big good-bye kiss. If Beth had her way, she would have taken every puppy in all the litters! She has an unlimited amount of love and neurturing for the breed. Craig made a big leap by adopting another one as he already has a Brittany and raises show rabbits. We chuckled when he learned the lesson that one cocker is never enough!

So now it is November 26th and Khloe's turn to meet her family. Here she is being snuggled immediately by her new daddy Greg. He lost his little girl, a childhood love two years ago and Khloe was nervous that he might not like her.

As you can see, Greg loved her immediately and claimed Khloe as his own.

Gpa Philip had her all bathed and trimmed as best he could since Gma (me) is the one who does the grooming. Nanny Janice was there, too to add the bow and make sure everything was recorded for the blog. Gpa Philip forgot that Charlie is her father and introduced Weylin as her father (really the grandfather), so that was all that was in error. Of course the paperwork and pedigree showed the correct father and I'm sure the Richards knew that, too.

So here there are......Greg and both his favorite girls.....Khloe and her new

mommy Kerrie. She is tickled pink that she gets to go to school with her Mommy on the

days Daddy Greg is off at the NYC Fire house being the hero we know those boys to be.

rest of that story.I'm so proud of my family and promise to be good. I just have a lot of wiggles to get out and some more training telling them when I need to go out. I love playing outside and hope we get to do that in my new home. For now, I'm vacationing with my new grandparents and am a complete surprise to Grandma! Stay tuned for the story.

Can't you feel the love?

Sunny (left) and Maggie (right) were always in competition to take care of

me. They needed to see that Daddy has taken over that job!

So Pansy, Sunny and Garnet got on chairs to watch the final good-bye. That's old grammy Iris's butt you see as she walked away from it all. After all, she 13 years old today (27th) and she's seen it all over and over. Guess we're off to have a birthday party for her.

Oh yes, in case you are worried that Gpa Philip is all alone while I'm gone for treatments,

I think this photo will settle your concerns. It's a constant battle for the best spots on his lap/chair. Little CC is sure to have the pillow under his elbow. She spend the night with me and is my shadow today. Life without a cocker.......how empty and boring.

Until the next report.......have a safe and happy holiday season.

Mary

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all....

2010-11-25T09:39:00.005-05:00

This morning we awoke to a gentle snow fall, the first of the season. The ground is covered, and the snow is still falling. Jane' chickens have headed back into the trees for warmth and the horses are chowing down on their morning hay an oats. The men have gone out on 4 wheelers to claim their hunting spots for Monday's opening day of deer season. Jane and I are working on our Thanksgiving dinner........steaks on the grill! We had our turkey dinner on Sunday for my sister's visit and have pigged out on left overs all week. Now we've planned on a good ole summer grill out on the back deck. LOL...once again Mother Nature is chuckling. Hope you all have a wonderful day of family/friend fun, good food and a lot of thankfulness. I know my cup is overflowing. All is well here and I plan on keeping it that way. Tomorrow I plan on going back home after my procedure for the weekend. I miss Philip, Janice and the mob. Thanks for all the prayers, cards and good wishes. I can sincerely feel every bit of it. Hugs........Mary

A message of love from Cheryl Dawson....

2010-11-23T09:30:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17edn_RZoY&feature=player_embedded

Here's the Hunter gang.....

2010-11-23T09:08:00.002-05:00

Jane, me, Sam, Scott and Sarah

What a fabulous family to be living with for any reason. They are full of fun, energy, activities and love. I am truly blessed. Procedures at Geisinger are going well. Saw the main doctor yesterday and he is pleased with the controlled side effects. Jane is on top of everything and I'm being very spoiled.

Kim, Mr. H and Mrs. Beasley (Bee) came by for an overnighter. Pictures are posted on that blog, as well as updates on Mrs. Beasley's activities in her new home. http://mrhreportsfromtheroad.blogspot.com/

More later. Am off for another procedure...which is like watching that three-eyed machine from War of the Worlds swirl around me zapping gamma rays.

If I come out of there with three eyes and speaking strangely, you'll know I've crossed over to the dark side.......then run away as fast as you can!

Ukulele......now Walker with his new Momma Lois

2010-11-19T11:00:00.003-05:00

As you can see, this boy has found his loving home. Lois is a mail carrier...and we all know I have a soft spot in my heart for them! Keep the photos and stories coming. Love the name Walker. That's a first for SBG. Mary

Nitro reporting in..............

2010-11-19T10:49:00.005-05:00

Hi Mary,

We were finally able to get some pics of Lucy and Nitro. They both move so quickly, it has been quite the challenge. As you can see, the only time I can get Nitro in a shot is when he is about to fall asleep! In the pic of the 2 of them cuddled together, they are actually both on top of me. All three of us had been sound asleep, but Nitro popped up when Fred started taking the pics. LOL.

I think it will be evident, from the pics, that Nitro is a happy boy and quite spoiled already. Especially when you see that he claims every pillow on the sofa as his own for his napping corner.

The outdoor shots were just taken this morning during a beautiful sunrise! Lucy taught Nitro how to get a piece of corn out of the cornfield. He seemed as fascinated with it as she. The only thing I can determine is it may have the scent of deer on it. The cornfield is filled with deer every morning. I let them run and play with it, but take it away when they actually try to eat it! The shots with no dogs, were my “missed” attempts, but I included them because they show how beautiful a morning it is!

Mary, you know we are thinking about you, and wishing you many, many beautiful sunrises!

Love,
Fred, Cindy, Lucy and Nitro

Loved the photos! Thanks for sharing! GMa Mary

Day One

2010-11-19T10:40:00.003-05:00

Good Morning. Thought I'd post the above photo of Tully after her arrival home. That photo tells it all and exactly how I felt after yesterday. I was very pleasantly surprised to find no side effects after the morning and evening dose of chemo or the afternoon radiation session. I only felt like a wet noodle and found myself asleep more than watching my favorite TV shows! So off to bed I went early and had a very good sleep. This morning I felt well and was able to eat breakfast without feeling nauseous. Yippee...so far so good. Life with the Hunters is one laugh after another. Forgot what it's like to be in a house with two teens and their friends. All the labs and Wau Waus, chickens and horses......seems normal, too. I get a big kick out of the family wanting to be together when I take the chemo pills. They all salute as the three bombs are dropped on the enemy! Sam's heading for Air Force Academy after High School, so is really into this attack/defence show! I'm loving it, of course.

Now this afternoon, Kim is bringing Mr. H and his mom Bee, now Mrs. Beasley for a visit. Life is good. Hugs! Mary

And on this day when I leave to begin my new adventure....yet another loving email arrives. Thank you Lord for the Blessings you have given us.

2010-11-17T08:24:00.003-05:00

Dear Mary, I hope that you remember me. It was a day last January that I lost my beloved buff Cocker Andrew. As I looked through the websites to try to find another sweet puppy. I found you and your gang. I was so taken with you and the love that radiated from each little face that I knew I had to contact you. I had my heart set on a black Cocker like I had in my childhood. So, you put me on the waiting list and we waited! A neighbor happened to have a litter with two black Cockers. And my Barney was one of them. You understood and wished us well. I asked you for your recipe for the scrmabled eggs and cottage cheese. You were so kind. I always knew that when we decided to have another Cocker, it would be from you. Now, I see that is not to be. But, I never stopped watching the puppy announcements, the births, and the happy cocker faces( and tails!) the hellos and the good byes, I read your blog faithfully. I met a new friend in Mr H. and now Kim. I watch as their travels take them to many places. I want to thank you for all that you have done for me. For all that you seem to do for others through your work with these little angels. As you face serious illness and treatment, please know that I have my hands together in prayer for you and for Phillip. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful SBG Cocker family.Sincerely,Mary Alice MargesonHornell, NY.

Boomer meets a friend........

2010-11-17T08:19:00.003-05:00

Size isn't everything! Boomer loves everyone. He has no fear of dogs bigger than he is. After all, he was raised in the middle of the mob and his Uncle Weylin towered high above him!. Andcheck out his new black & white checked collar! Wow.....wait until brother Nitro see that one. Being a racer, he'll be needing the checkered look for his race days watching his idol, John Force who is #1 Champion for 2010!

Good tip from Lois of Sunset Oaks Cockers......

2010-11-17T08:18:00.000-05:00

http://sunsetoakscockers.blogspot.com/2010/11/easy-pumpkin-pops.html