| From: |
Message: |
Elliot
 
May 23, 2008 at 21:17
  |
Traveling Adventures
What a move we had! All in all things went great but I was VERY stressed out which made my Blood Sugar mess up.
1st we spent the night with my hu-brother and family in Vancouver, Wa.
2nd was at Mom's Uncle's house in Redding, Ca.
3rd was a motel in Southern California. Traveling in the car was fine cause I have always done that but I wasn't too sure about all the other places.
This is a picture of me somewhere in the Mojave Desert. I tried exploring but it hurt to walk on that sand, the small pebbles and stickers. That desert was sure a LONG way from my Ocean and about as different as 2 places can be!
Captain Elliot
|
 |
Elliot
May 23, 2008 at 21:25
|
Traveling Adventures
On the way through California we stopped for some fresh picked oranges and grapefruit. We took lots of breaks for me to get out and stretch my legs. I enjoyed checking out all the new smells. You should see what the dirt looks like in Oklahoma!!! It's RED. Even the water in the ditches run red from the dirt. Mom wonders how Oklahoma Westies stay white.
Mom's sister lives in Tulsa so we spent the 5th night with her. When I first got there I KNEW her cause she and Mom are so much alike. She does have a C.A.T. (with claws) so we had to stay away from each other.
This is a picture of me in Tulsa thanking God for green grass to cool my tummy on. Glad to be out of the desert.
Elliot
|
|
Elliot
May 23, 2008 at 21:33
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
For the next week we stayed with Mom's oldest sister in Arkansas until our new house was ready to move into. I knew her when I met her too. In fact, I had to look between both Mom and her to figure out who was who!!!! Their voices sound almost identical! Well, Aunt Cheryl's voice is WAY more southern sounding than Mom's but I bet that changes in the near future since 'southern' was Mom's first language! tee he hee.
This is Chewy, a Yorkiepoo. He is 4 months old and weighs 3 1/2 pounds. I could sneeze and blow him over but he wanted to play. It took me a little bit to figure out how to play with such a little fellow but we had fun.
|
|
Elliot
May 23, 2008 at 21:37
|
Traveling Adventures
Wrestling with Chewy. When I wasn't playing with Chewy there was always other family members coming and going to play with. I settled down and became quite comfortable at that house. I got to visit Grandma in the country and chased lizards and other critters out there. It sure is hot in Arkansas! The thunder and lightening didn't bother me at all either.
|
|
Elliot
May 23, 2008 at 21:49
|
Traveling Adventures
Moving into our new house was about as stressful as moving out of our other house. The neighbors dogs wanted to meet me right off the bat. 2 were golden labs and 1 a black lab. The younger golden didn't like me at all and tried to run into our house while she was growling real mean. Her owner got her before she got to me then we decided to do a meet and greet with the 2 friendly ones. That went well and Ms Grouchy seemed to calm down & even wagged her tail. Her owner was still holding her then all of a sudden she jumped out and bit me in the face! White hair went a flying so I went back into the house. Mom checked me over and the corner of my eye was bleeding but she didn't see a puncture wound. My eye got better over the next couple days.
Other than the fact that my 'grass' is prickly and has stickers in it to where I limp or hop alot, I LOVE my yard! A mole has softened lots of dirt back there so each morning I go mole digging while the grass is wet. That helps the dirt to stick to my long hair! Oh, and we have a nice sand pile to dig in too tee he hee. There are also these burr things out there that knot my hair up. It takes at least 1/2 hour each morning to comb me out after I dry.
Mom thinks because it's a privacy fence, I'm not guarding the yard but actually enjoying it like a normal dog does. I explore for hours out there and don't even bark.
|
|
Elliot
May 23, 2008 at 21:50
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Here is what I look like each morning.
|
|
Elliot
May 23, 2008 at 21:57
|
Traveling Adventures
Needless to say, Mom got tired of all that grooming each morning so off came my hair. I'd get dirty throughout the day too but it didn't stick to me like it does in the mornings when the grass was wet.
Here I am with my new do, in my new living room with my new view! No more window seat for me cause this window is just my size. I sure am happy to have my belongings around me again.
Now it's time to catch up on the TC. We don't respond often but do read most of what is posted.
|
|
Marys Gang
May 23, 2008 at 22:49
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
looking good Elliot and it looks like a great place to live.
We have red dirt in North Carolina too, mom says we trun back to white after we are groomed although Shelby's paws look red to us...
|
|
LAMBCHOP & MACKIE
 
May 24, 2008 at 01:08
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
What a trip....you look really great in your new cut and new home!!! WTO ELLIOT & MOM
LC & MD
|
|
salal@sympatico.ca
 
May 24, 2008 at 06:29
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
That was some adventure, I think your new home looks perfect for you and Mom. I like the new hair cut too, much cooler for you. Now you are back on track and looking great. All those nice new smells and things to check out.
Good luck to both of you in your new home. The pictures are super.
|
|
Cathy and Thistle
May 24, 2008 at 19:42
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Sorry Kay and Elliot, I have been so busy lately, plus Dave cleaned all the cookies out of the computer last night.
I guess my brain was not thinking. We still think you look good in your new home.
|
|
westiegirl3
May 24, 2008 at 08:05
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Your pictures tell us just what a great adventure you had moving. It is amazing how different places can be, isn't it. It looks like you found a really good place to live and your Mommy has a great place for you to look outside--every pup needs a good looking out window. We are glad that the move went so well.
Belle, Treasure, Olivia, and Mommy-Debbie
|
|
Gracie aka White Bullet
 
May 24, 2008 at 08:54
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Hi Elliot... Glad you made it safe and sound. Enjoy your new digs and thanks for the update.
|
|
ama & Linda
May 24, 2008 at 12:30
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
What an adventure you had Elliot. You have been in lots of places.
You look great and I love little Chewy. Linda
|
|
Patsy and Lily Belle
May 24, 2008 at 14:19
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Elliot, You have had quite and adventure the past few weeks. We LOVED your pictures and hearing about the different places that you visited. We are glad that you are getting settled in your new home and getting used to your new yard. Sounds like you will have fun chaing the little lizards and other little Arkansas critters. We have some little lizards here that Lily Belle LOVES chasing. So far she hasn't caught one yet (we hope she doesn't, they are so cute). We hope you enjoy living in Arkansas and look forward to hearing more about your adventures there. By the way, you look terrific.
Hugs, Patsy and Lily Belle
|
|
john / irene Maxwell
 
May 24, 2008 at 14:34
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Wow Elliot you sure did have a great adventure glad you are settled in now
john / irene Maxwell
|
|
Lyn and Kirby
May 24, 2008 at 15:39
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
We are so happy for you and Mom. You look wonderful and your new home is beautiful. New surroundings sound like they are filled with family and people who love and will enjoy having ou and Mom around. Good Luck to you - - don't worry about the crabby dog, she'll come around. Thank you for the beautiful pictures.
|
|
E Gang
May 24, 2008 at 16:52
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
We are so pleased you are now in your new home with mummy Elliot and loved hearing all your adventures getting there and the house looks wonderful and your pictures,we are sorry the Lab bit you but hope he will be a bit friendlier next time to you.Love and kisses xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
|
|
MacGuyver
May 24, 2008 at 22:29
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
Hello my friend Elliot! You sure had quite a trip...lots of adventures, too. Bet you are glad to be in your new house. Sounds very nice and a fenced in yard too.  And, your new haircut looks great.
hugs and arrrrooooooo,
MacGuyver
|
|
linda, mattie, zena
May 25, 2008 at 14:32
|
Re: Traveling Adventures
elliott, we are glad that you both are settled into your new home, know that is a releif to have that behind you and elliott you are just looking wonderful. take care- l,m,z.
|
|
Terrier Club Adventures Forum
to vote for your favorite post
