Category Archives: Lab Life

Mutts to the Mountains!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

This past week, hubby and I loaded up the canines and headed to a cabin in the North Carolina mountains for several days. We chose the lodging because it was situated right next to a stream, but the recent rainfall … Continue reading →

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Sundays are for Relabxing!

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

After church this morning, we grabbed the dogs and drove over to the lake, which (along with any body of water he is allowed to romp in!) is Tucker’s happy place. This beast is the picture of boundless joy when … Continue reading →

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A Springtime Labra-rhyme

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Spring’s at last sprung And the dogs are quite muddy He chases the toys While she chases her buddy! Leaping and lunging They’re off to the races With happy Lab tails And happy Lab faces Splashing and dashing Tugging on … Continue reading →

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A Declaration of Dominance

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

This handsome (but “hangry”) Red-bellied Woodpecker landed on the Bark Butter Branch the other day. Immediately, he declared his dominance to the Red-winged Blackbirds that were waiting in the wings. He gave a warning to his right… …and a warning … Continue reading →

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It’s a Labra-ful Life!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Who needs Jimmy Stewart movies when you have two labra-mutts in your life? And I must say, this duo is a constant source of entertainment! Tucker turned two in January (we think) and is fondly referred to as our Beautiful … Continue reading →

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The Flavor of February: Not Just Birds But Blossoms

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Birds aren’t the only things adding beauty to the backyard this month, Camellia blossoms are out in abundance and the Daffodils are beginning to bloom. Right in the center of our backyard, next to the fountain, we have a colossal … Continue reading →

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Backseat Birds

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

This past month I’ve been spending time with family… …celebrating my daughter’s recent engagement… …and enjoying (and adjusting to!) having two labra-mutts in the house. In the midst of that, birds have taken a bit of a backseat; but I’ve … Continue reading →

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