Hugo, our Boating Buddy

May 25, 2007

Hugo loves going to Nico Wynd Marina with us each day while we are working on the boat, preparing for our summer cruising. He’s not big enough to jump aboard the swimgrid from the dock and he’s afraid as he fell in the water last week. His little feet just couldn’t get any traction on […]

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Hugo says…

May 24, 2007

… motivation is sometimes difficult to find! These two lines say it all: The REASON most people do NOT achieve their goals is because they cannot persist their motivation. Their mind shifts focus, and they forget what they originally wanted to achieve. Isn’t that the truth? Do you want to focus on something important in […]

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Manatees – we DID watch them for hours!

May 22, 2007

I promise – this is the last Manatee video – but you can’t be tired of seeing them can you? I’m ready to go back to Florida to video more of them as they are so fascinating! These manatees had BIG barnacles on their backs. I always thought Manatees lived in fresh water – but […]

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Many, many Manatees

May 22, 2007

I sure hope you aren’t bored with watching Manatee videos yet, because I have another for you! These docile creatures were such a pleasure to see swimming around the boats and the docks in Florida. Crystal took this great shot of a ‘Manatee Caution’ sign.You can tell from the attractiveness of the sign, the Floridians […]

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Help me Grandma, I’m Drowning

May 22, 2007

Hugo and his Mom and Dad met us at the Nico Wynd Marina last night as we brought the new Jervis Mist in to dock.Hugo was awfully excited to see us as we’d been away for 5 days – and of course we were excited to see him too. He was such a good boy, […]

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Dog Property Laws

May 19, 2007

If I like it, it’s MINE.If it’s in my mouth, it’s MINE.If I can take it from you, it’s MINE.If I had it a while ago, it’s MINE.If it’s mine, it must NEVER appear to be yours in ANY way.If I’m chewing something up, ALL the pieces are MINE.If it looks like mine, it’s MINE.If […]

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Mmmmmmmmore Manatees

May 17, 2007

Hugo, his Mommy and his Grandma just could not get enough of watching the Mama and baby Manatee. They were sweet and so interactive, demanding our attention and trying to get us to spray water to them, even going so far as to put a flipper up to pull at the water hose. They might […]

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Mama Mia those are Manatees!

May 16, 2007

Hugo was fascinated by the Manatees at Titusville Municipal Marina in Florida! Watch how the mama manatee rolls over on her back – just like a little dogie who wants his belly rubbed. The baby stayed nearby at all times. We could have watched them for hours! PPP

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Hugo says… some people are just plain cruel…

May 16, 2007

Hugo says, “Poor AK”! Did you read the article about AK, the German Shepherd-Rottweiler puppy who was taken into custody by the SPCA? If you are squeamish don’t read any further. AK, the 6 month old pup had his ears cut off, in a terrible act of cruelty, possibly to make him look more menacing. […]

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Where’d the Cute Poopy Dog Go?

May 15, 2007

In just a few days Hugo will be 7 months old. He’s not a little teddy bear poopy dog any more. He’s a teenager! And… acting like a teenager… He’s chewing everything in sight, dragging the laundry out of the basket, will not listen to my commands and is a begging little b****r. But, worst […]

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