Dec 26, 2009
Dec 22, 2009
Dec 20, 2009
Our Crazy LilaBird Talking
This is a sound-only video of Lila at her best. She sounds like two different birds when she changes her voice right in the middle.
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Dec 17, 2009
Dec 16, 2009
Dec 6, 2009
Dec 5, 2009
Nov 29, 2009
More photos from Ruby's Ranch
Duke enjoying a morning sunrise.
Duke and Sofi. She loves sharing her pillow with someone again.
I love how Duke curls his lip under. Haven't had a dog who does that in a long time.
Don't ask. Only a few people on Dobermantalk.com would appreciate it.
Duke has the face-Wilma has the neck. Everything is fine, because 5 seconds later, Sofi had Duke's face in her mouth.
Recent Photos
Everyone asks how Windsor manages, while being surrounded by such large dogs.
I just noticed that he is in this photo with Sofi and Wilma. He has no fear, and does just fine!
The sniffers
Duke learned "down" last week. He took it to heart and got all the way down. The next photo showed him flat on his side.
Who? Me?
Nov 22, 2009
Duke and Ruby??!
Ruby will not usually allow this to happen. So she either
has a soft spot for Mr. Duke, or she's just too tired to care.
Duke had me pinned on the couch while watching a movie,
so I know how Ruby feels about it.
Thinking about letting him have it...
I am allowed to snap at him aren't I?
But she didn't! 
Nov 17, 2009
Nov 16, 2009
Duke at Westworld
Duke and I went to Westworld for the Cynosport agility games.
We signed up for dock jumping, but Duke wasn't quite ready to "take the plunge."
Instead he used the dock as an observation deck. This picture was taken while he as getting a good look around, and ignoring the toy in the water.
Maybe next time, Duke.
Nov 9, 2009
Duke getting comfortable
He was napping in his chair, and I noticed his tongue was sticking out, so I ran to get the camera.
Thinking he sucked it back in, I decided to take a couple photos anyhow.
Then I noticed it was still sticking out, and he was still pretty drowsy.
I thought he was going to fall off the chair, he was so sleepy.
Sleepy enough that he still didn't realize that his tongue was hanging out.
What a pup.
He finally pulled himself back up on the chair, and fixed his tongue.
Nov 6, 2009
Happy Birthday Sterling
Sterling's Birthday. He would have been 10 today.
We miss that majestic presence.
Duke is doing his best to help, but no one will ever replace Sterling.
Nov 5, 2009
Laying around outside
Not too much stress in their day.
I left Duke and Wilma outside to play and 20 minutes later they decided to take a break.
If they are bored, they could clean the windows! 
Naw.
I think Duke is settled in.
Nov 2, 2009
Sunday's Lazy Dogs
What a life. Too tired to even stay awake for football.
Duke is trying new sleep positions.
He likes this one a lot! 
Nov 1, 2009
4 Dobes Sniffing
Just sniffing around after a good run in the front yard.
One of them thought there was something interesting on the ground, so everyone had to check it out.
Oct 31, 2009
Duke found his chair
Duke went in his crate for a while and then discovered that the recliner chair was more to his liking.
Oh Yeah. Can't stay awake in this chair. 
Poor Wilma. That was her chair. Somehow being on the couch isn't as good.
Oct 29, 2009
Oct 26, 2009
More Sunday Fun
The look-alikes:
Duke close-up 
Wilma sniffing for pods to eat
Big Duke just looking around...
Sunday Fun
Duke and Sofi running together. She's happy to have found someone who will run with her and not pester her!
Ears Up! 
Pack of four 
Oct 21, 2009
Duke's first day home
We adopted Duke today. He is 8 months old and needed a new home.
Here is how we introduced him to everyone else.
He was introduced first to Ruby.
Play posture is a good thing, so I gave them a few minutes to sniff.
Sniffing
Ruby getting really crazy and running around Duke's crate.
Next!
Where did everybody go?
A few minutes to sniff and get over the excitement of seeing each other.
Windsor's first close-up.
Into the yard
After just a few minutes of sniffing, they all settled down, so it was time to open the crate and let them run.
There was more sniffing, and then they all ran around the yard.
Ruby, Sofi and Wilma chased Duke, then they all just ran together.
Running, Chasing and Marking
That's Ruby, lifting her leg and marking on top of Duke's previous mark.
Yup, She lifts her leg.
Fun with Water
Next stop was the backyard.
Sofi had already seen enough of Duke and was more interested in letting him know that this was her pillow, not his.
He wanted to paw at the water bowl like Ruby was doing.
Duke fell in the pool, and easily swam to the shallow end, where he walked around drinking water.
He jumped out and back in several times, and seemed to like the idea that he was the only one who would go in.
Good water for swimming and drinking.
Oct 20, 2009
Today's Sunrise and Dobes
Interesting light/cloud combo today.
Wilma has taken to drinking from the pool.
Four Peaks
Sofi. Wondering why Wilma is always picking on her.
We went for a nice 1 mile walk today, and that cheered her up a little.
Oct 15, 2009
Duke
We met Mr. Duke yesterday. He will be visiting us on Saturday, and if all goes well, he'll have a new home!
Why you grabbing my face?
Standing here and thinking for a moment...
Wild look
The goofy look
Oct 10, 2009
Happy Birthday Barcode
Sep 30, 2009
Sofi and Wilma
Wima is standing guard to make sure Sofi can chew the bone in peace.
No one approaching from the south.
North is clear.
Now the only one Sofi needs to worry about is Wilma.
And she is very aware of being watched by Wilma. These two are constantly grabbing toys from one another.
Sofi and Windsor
Windsor is pretending not to care about Sofi's bone.
The temptation is too great and he can't resist checking to see if she needs any help with it...
Sofi is so nice to him. Even while guarding the coveted bone, I know she won't hurt him.
He knows it too! They get along just fine.
Sofi Updates
Sofi at Sunrise. I noticed for the first time today that Sofi is showing some gray hair on her nose!
Our former foster girl and Little Sprite will be 6 (I think) on Halloween!
Sofi, like the others, never looks relaxed when I have the camera stuck in her face.
But she tries!
Oh oh! Heard a noise. End of photo shoot!
Wilma
We had a great sunrise this morning, following a brief rain.
Wilma reluctantly agreed to sit for a few photos.
I was trying to capture the sunrise and Wilma, but it wasn't easy due to the difference in light levels. So I had to resort to using the flash. She wasn't happy about that!
One more and I'm outta here.
A few minutes later on the pool deck.
Sep 20, 2009
Lila's Shower
Lila was outside today for a little sunshine and a shower.
Her colors fade when she isn't out as often as she should be.
There were hawks flying around, so she never lost that stressed look.
Then she got too warm, so it was time to go back inside.
One shot with the tree as a background
Sep 6, 2009
Wilma at the dog park
Getting used to this place.
Wait! Was that a Borzoi?
Yup.
This is a good friend. He ignores me.
Aug 28, 2009
Aug 26, 2009
Another Redders up north weekend - Doberman Talk Forums
Great shots of a super Dobe and his family.
Another Redders up north weekend [pics & video] - Doberman Talk Forums
Aug 12, 2009
How Long before Dinner?
I don't know what Sofi was doing. Just laying around, keeping cool on the tile floor.
Aug 5, 2009
An Urn for Sterling
My dad just finished this urn. He now has a place next to Finley and Blanca in the living room.
Jul 30, 2009
Jul 16, 2009
Puppy Sterling
Thank you Renee and Chris for sending puppy pics of Boy Sterling!
Look at those ears.
This must be one of the first pictures of the classic "Bet you can't get this outta my mouth", for which he was so famous.
Those pillows just got larger and larger over the years!
(((We miss you Sterling)))
It seems impossible that he's been gone a month, or that he could be gone at all...
Jun 23, 2009
Tibetan Prayer Flag for Sterling
It's been one week since he died.
Dr. Tom gave us this flag for Sterling. We have it hung on the patio.
Very colorful and a nice gift.
Nice poem.
www.prayersonthewind.com
Jun 16, 2009
Our Boy Sterling 1999-2009
Our regal, majestic, goofy, Noodle Head left us today.
He was suffering from a mass pressing on his heart, and for a few weeks he was having increasing difficulty in breathing. He was checked by three Vets at two different hospitals, and after review of x-rays and ultrasound, all agreed that his prognosis was poor and declining.
I took him home one last time, and scheduled our Vet to arrive at the house in the afternoon.
We spent the day together in the backyard and then the front yard. He was able to sniff all his favorite places, and boom at people passing by (it was more than a bark). He stood proud on the back patio, and walked along the waterfall to the pool.
On the surface he looked good, and by outward appearances, it could be just any other day. But inside he was tired and the temporary bounce in energy he was enjoying would soon be gone as the fluid once again filled his chest.
So, together with Dr. Tom we helped him to slip away peacefully. He died here at home on his newest favorite round pillow. Pam and I held him close as he drifted away. Ruby and Wilma were at his side the entire time. Windsor and Sofi were nearby, but not too close, and Lila was in the other room providing comic relief, making sounds like someone was killing her.
If the amount of pain one feels when another dies is any measurement of love, then Sterling was loved by us more than any words can say.
As I've whispered so many nights before as you cuddle under the covers against my leg,
Goodnight Mr. Sterling.
His last day: Proud, Alert and Protective.
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...
Jun 14, 2009
Sofi Rolling in the Dirt
Must be something stinky on the ground.
Now for a good shake... 
And some more. 
Almost done.
Jun 9, 2009
Jun 6, 2009
Who will get the octopus?
Wilma manages to control the octopus and the little bed at the same time...
"I'll just stare and hover at both of them for a long time and Sterling will get tired and go away..."
Sterling couldn't get the octopus, but he got the bed!
"Is she coming back?"
May 27, 2009
Miscellaneous shots from around here
Harris Hawk on an Agave Plant
Mr. Sterling toodling around the yard 
He's feeling a little arthritic today. 
Bird of Paradise Plant in Front Yard 
May 25, 2009
May 23, 2009
May 15, 2009
Big Sterling, Little Bed
Everyone loves Windsor's little bed, even though they don't fit in it!
Stay away from the little bed.
Taking a nap in the other little bed. There are plenty of big beds around, but they like these.
May 11, 2009
May 3, 2009
Flickr Motivational Poster
Fun tool from http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/
Motivator
Make your own inspirational, funny, parody, sports or other motivational poster for any occasion.
Apr 29, 2009
Apr 27, 2009
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