Just a few thoughts

[Schnauzer]

I've been taking 3 - 3.5 hour walks lately... mostly uphill to the trail. I wonder what my potential is when I can do that after being sedentary for years and not very active before that. It feels good... I think it reset my back or something because today I can walk upright for the first time in my life and it feels right!

After my walk today I had my usual tuna salad wrap. I sat outside to eat it and there was a couple with a black Miniature Schnauzer. I kept starring at her... She was so cute and well behaved.

I started thinking during my walk about how my lifestyle change (so long as it sticks) makes me a good candidate for a Giant Schnauzer. I've wanted one forever. Mum basically told me I could have one if we only had the money. She thinks the Giant is the perfect one for me and I agree. Personally, I'd have all four kinds if I could! We could really use one as a bigger guard, especially for mum and her unfortunate condition. They have a larger than life bark and Schnauzers (all four) will protect you to the death if need be. Pepper is a good guard too though. He isn't all bark no bite. I've been learning so much about dogs and their minds lately. I can't wait to get home and turn Pepper around, but mum needs training. It's too bad Pepper can't handle a 3+ hour walk with me. I need a Giant walking/jogging buddy to keep up with me.

The trial between my uncle and mum is set for May 27... my birthday. That's just wonderful... if I didn't hate birthdays enough already. I'm hoping my uncle hasn't changed his mind about Rusty. I need to know soon because I'll need to get him a collar, i.d. tag and leash before we go to Missouri in order to safely transport him. We already have a couple of crates. Mum says she doubts I'll get him since my uncle's suing... but in my opinion, he said I could have him and that would be cruel to me to take that back. Nothing surprises me though. Even my uncle told mum when she asked him, that Rusty needs saving. My aunt might not want to give him up though... but what could they want with a wild matted fuzzy thing that won't even stay at their new house and runs away? I'm not giving up on him. It's not over until it's over and I'm not afraid to ruffle some feathers!

This summer is going to be awful for a lot of reasons...

[JACQUE]

[JACQUE]

Think positive Schnauz....it works wonders for the soul!
Not to mention it helps you think clearly and helps you think of ways to make your dreams come true.