Sunday, May 14, 2006

Friends, Playing, and More New Friends.....



Thursday and Friday were good days. The swelling is still there, but I had energy. I even did a bit of a slow run in the yard both days. We went to Rodale on Friday morning, and there were signs in the window where Heather, Linette and Susan sit. In the pictures, you can see a picture of me focused on the door waiting for everyone to come out and see me. The usual people came out to see me, and Heather had peppers for me again. Later in the day on Friday, dad and I were playing tug with my sheet and towel. I love to play tug, and I'm happy I have the energy to do it again. Mom and dad said I have spunk in my step again.

Saturday was kind of a mopey day, but I didn't feel as bad as before I was taking the Chinese herbs. Saturday evening, we went for a ride back to the Da Bar farm. Lots of animals were out this time. They were near the barn and came running to the fence when we got there. They must have remembered our car. We were watching them, and a lady named Ann Miller who lives nearby came to feed them. Her horse and two pigs live on the farm. She told us the names of a lot of the animals. Mom was trying to write them down, but she missed some of them. The ones she got were: the two pigs are Millie and Winston (dark pig), the big goat with the huge horns is Ying, the chicken is Spike, the donkey is Lollipop, the white goat is Frosty, and the small black goat is Silverado. Mom says sorry she missed the names of the other goats. Ann told us she's a 1st grade teacher. Her horse is used to do carriage rides. They do the rides in Emmaus for the Old Fashioned Christmas. They also do hayrides and are available to rent for parties and other events. The name of the man who owns the farm is Dave, but I didn't catch his last name. They were coming back with the horse and carriage from an event in Lansdale. We didn't get a picture of Ann's horse because he went from his trailer into the barn. It was starting to thunder, and I got scared so I laid down in the car. The horse you see in the pictures is one we saw after we left the farm. Dad was trying to take his picture, and he kept walking along the fence. Dad had to keep backing up to try to take his picture. It was getting dark then so we went home.

Today was an ok day. I wasn't super mopey, but I didn't have as much energy as I did Thursday and Friday. Donna came, and I started barking and running to her, and I got a dizzy spell. Mom had to hold me steady until it passed. Dad came out in the middle of it, and he held onto me too. She wasn't here long. She came back later again, and she was hiding something behind her back. I knew it was for me. It was sardines. Dad said they're gross, but I loved 'em. Nothing else exciting happened today, but I got great food again. I don't really like those Chinese herbs (sometimes I spit it out), but the liver and the meaty stuff I get now are awesome. Mom has vacation this week, and she has a lot planned, and dad is really busy with work now too. But they said we'll try to get to Rodale to visit one day. Enjoy the pictures!

Till next time...keep love in your heart!

Casey

2 Comments:

At 5/15/2006 7:31 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Casey!

Sounds like you had a busy weekend! I love the picture of you playing tug-of-war. You look so cute covered in the blanket!
Tell your mom that I hope she enjoys her time off from work.
Maybe we'll see you later this week.

Love,
Susan

 
At 5/15/2006 7:49 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Casey,

Overall it sounds like you had a pretty great weekend aside from your dizzy spell. You are becoming a regular at the Da Bar Farm. I think the farm animals are sensing that you are special and enjoy seeing you just like we do here at Rodale. I hope your mom has a nice week off and even though we would miss your weekly visit, it's okay if she doesn't have the time to stop by. Just remember...we are always thinking about you even when we don't see you.

Love,
Heather
XOXOXO

 

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