October 6, 2012 UP Bound (Michigan Upper Peninsula)

The Dog Blog 10.6.12 A long way away Mas: “Jack was moving fast and carrying some papers around. Sometimes, he’d turn to the lady and ask her a question. She’d move through the house and come back with something and Jack would use that scratchy thing on the papers. And he’d say things like he says when Babe and I do well in the field. The lady must know how to fetch too, but I didn’t see her with any birds in her...

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September 27, 2012 2nd Vet visit

Dr. Donovan’s Office, Ligonier You feed them, you water them and they grow! Jack: “Today, all four puppies (and one of the family cats!) had an appointment with Dr. Connie. It’s a bit of a task taking everyone and manageable only because of how accommodating the team at the Vet’s office is. We started work with the puppies. One at a time, I carried them in from the truck. Like any of us who go to the doctor, first order of...

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September 23, 2012 Chukars and shotguns!

The Dog Blog 9.23.12 Wood Crest Point Hunting Grounds Babe: “Up and out pretty early this morning. We’re taking the big white truck. I’m in my box and the kids are in Mas’ box. Mas is riding in a people seat. Huh. I wonder if he likes riding without straw? First stop: Sheetz. Jack really likes his morning coffee. I don’t know what the lady likes. Anyway, pretty soon, we were on our way. Jack stopped at the old barn...

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September 19, 2012 The Rest Of The Story

The Dog Blog 9.19.12 Home Oh, where, oh, where has that little dog gone? The Lady: “You already know about five of the puppies, but that leaves five who’s story you still need to learn. Let’s start with Bolt. Bolt’s new name is Molly. Actually, her name is Molly Belle’s Silver Fern of Three Cedars. How’s that for a lot of name for a little pup? Molly is now living with a family and their three little girls....

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September 16, 2012 The Sweet Aroma of PHEASANTS!!!!!

The Dog Blog 9.16.12 Woodcrest Point The Season is OPEN Mas: “Jack had a different step about him yesterday. He loaded Babe and me in the big truck and didn’t bring those puppies along. This could be an interesting day! We drove a little farther than going to Todd’s so it was obvious that this was no ordinary day in the field. We were going to Woodcrest Point!” Jack: “Nate called me this week and asked if I could...

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