We left Sunday to go to our vintage Boles Aero trailer in the mountains with Ryeleigh and Teddy. As we were heading south from our place, there was an eerie fog bank we drove towards.
Teddy wasn’t eager to get in the truck, but once inside he seemed content with looking out the window.
And here are some of his first moments after being let out on the property.
We hung out that evening in the Boles, enjoyed smoked Cornish game hens from Owens Meats and watched football. Monday morning I took Ted and Ryeleigh out for a decent walk. He loved it. He would walk ahead of us but generally within eye sight. When he got out of sight I called him and he came running. So behaved quite well. We did see an elk on this road, but he didn’t chase it so that was good.
He did like to try to get chipmunks. The two dogs would get excited chasing and sniffing. No chipmunks were harmed in this process.
They both really enjoyed the walks and got along well. I think Ryeleigh enjoyed having a dog companion again.
Here is Teddy running around, really enjoying himself. He seems to be in his element.
Back at the Boles, I wanted to get a photo of the view out front now that the motorhome is gone. It does look better.
This is Teddy begging at the table at lunchtime.
Greg and Sue joined us, and we were able to stream Monday Night Football on Dad’s TV in the cabin. I got the Seahawks light going which usually provides good luck. It did not this time.
Tuesday morning was a little rough as I had been up a fair amount of the night trying to keep the wood stove fire going and staying warm. The sunrise was pretty though.
The dogs enjoyed another walk.
My Dad arrived and then Greg and Sue left. It was nice hanging out with them again.
Dad brought a present from Mo which was really cute.
On Tuesday afternoon I took the dogs for a walk toward the east rather than the west. When we came near this patch of trees, Teddy stopped walking, looked intently at something in the trees and barked softly. He wouldn’t go any further. I didn’t see anything, but we headed back which he was happy about.
I told Tom about it, and he went over there on a quad. This buck came out of the patch of trees with 6 does. He was impressive. I can see why Teddy was worried.
We watched the election returns on Dad’s TV and had dinner. The sunset was behind Mount Rainier and was spectacular.
Teddy made himself at home on the couch.
Wednesday morning I thought Dad’s cabin looked good with Mount Rainier in the background.
We were able complete our walk to the east without interruptions. We returned to the Boles where Teddy seems right at home.
We visited Dad in the cabin, and Teddy also seems at home there. Maybe a little too much?
After lunch I worked on my sheep tribute scarf. I had been knitting on it with MNF and the elections too.
Then there as another dog walk, to the west again. We happened upon the site of the castle so I took another photo of the remains.
It was all very pretty and peaceful.
Teddy had disappeared up the hill so I called him back. He is an incredibly fast runner and returned quickly.
On the way back, the dogs were convinced there was something up this tree. I never saw anything, but Ryeleigh tried to climb the tree.
This morning was pretty with interesting low fog in the valley. We packed up and left.
It was a nice time hanging out with family and getting to know Teddy better. I think he is fitting in really well. Plus it was nice to relax for a change.
