Yearly Archives: 2015

Meet and Growl: Peru

29 Friday May 2015

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Angus Manor ( Now Open Under New Management)

We always look forward to visiting with our friends, Catman, Uncle Bob, Aunt Judy, Ainsley McKenna, and Mama (although she was at a doll convention this year) as we make our way home from Door County.  We also got to meet Lisa Gerstner and Happy Handsome Jack and Princess Peyton from Chicago.

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We had a special mission this year.  We had a portrait to deliver to Catman and Mama that was painted by Valeria Moldovan.  It was a gift from Catherina Willi (Hermine), Ling Chua(Ruffles and Munchkin), and our pawrents. It is commemorative of Angus Fala’s crossing of the Rainbow Bridge.

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Aunt Judy fixed a great buffet for Scotties and humans.  Dining was al fresco.

It was a great summer afternoon.

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Front row: Mom and me(Indy), Aunt Judy and Ainsley McKenna, Lisa and Princess P.  Back row: Dad and Sister and Uncle Bob and Handsome Jack.  Sister and the Princess tried to hook horns a couple of times….these women.  I was content to run the fence line and patrol the territory.  There was one moment when Sister did ‘the rush’ as the Princess was dining on a cookie.  Catman said even he would have dropped the cookie.  We called her ‘the intimidator’ after that.  We elected not to stay in Peru as was our usual habit due to Peru’s close proximity to Chicago and the canine influenza outbreak.  Instead we moved down the road a couple of hours to Springfield, IL.

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The next day we had a long drive home. ~ Indy and Lucy

Random Rally Events

27 Wednesday May 2015

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A card making workshop this year was taught by Cindy Fredricks.  We hung out with Dad while Mom made cards.

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Memory stone classes are always a hit.  This is one made by Melissa Lambrecht.  Isn’t it gorgeous?  Mom made one a few years ago for first Scottie, Sophie.

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Mom loves our prints.  We weren’t crazy about it but we did it. 🙂

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Nothing too good for us furbabies.

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Silent and live auctions…Mom is going to have Dad make this.

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Raffles!  Dad wanted in again.  There are other activities as well: Scottie face painting, an agility course, and informative sessions on grooming and behavior, This year the pet psychic, the ultrasounds and micro-chipping were not available but will return next year.  Mom loves to work with Jody Hergert-Andresen, a canine behaviorist.  She owns Pawsitive Directions in Oshkosh and is available at the rally for consultations and breakout out sessions.  Mom never misses time with Jody.   Our family is already looking forward to Door County Scottie Rally 2016…see you there. ~ Indy and Lucy

Dogtime in Door: Barn Hunt

26 Tuesday May 2015

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A new activity for the pups at this year’s rally was a barn hunt; it was very popular.  I loved it. Sister? Well, she is the Princess.  First they showed me the rat in a wired box, then it was transferred to a tube, hidden in the hay and I had to look for it.  The rat handlers said I was a ‘natural’.  Of course no rats are harmed and it is great sport for the dogs. ~ Indy

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Culture in the County…..Door County

25 Monday May 2015

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One of the neat things about the Door County Scottie Rally is that it has activities for grown ups as well as Scotties.  This is a “Paint and Sip” class on Thursday night prior to the rally. All those in attendance learned to paint a Scottie thanks to our patient and encouraging instructor , Jennifer Aldrich.

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Mom decided to paint one of me.  It is a pretty good likeness.  She think it needs some touch up cause she ran out of time.

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Everyone in the class had a lot of fun and want to do it again next year.

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Dad thought Mom did a good job too.

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Mom, enough. ~ Indy

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Centerfolds

23 Saturday May 2015

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Fish Creek is a picturesque village on the bay side of the Door County peninsula. We stay in a cottage there behind the Blue Horse Beach Cafe. We go on lots of daily walks and most of them take us past this gallery: 2 for U design and Gallery owned by Heidi and Georgi Atanasov. By chance, Heidi’s sister, Carina owns the Blue Horse and the rest is history or so we say.  Heidi loves animals, is  currently compiling a portfolio of pet photography, and wanted to photograph us so we arranged for a shoot. Sunset Beach,at one end of Fish Creek,  proved to be a perfect spot. The pictures are marvelous and we will show them to you soon. ~ Indy and Lucy

Navigating the Door

22 Friday May 2015

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Sometimes navigating the Door is not easy as shown by this unique landmark called Jen Jensen’s Winding Road.  Jensen, a Danish-born landscape architect, founded an landscape architect school nearby.  You can follow this winding road passing Gills Rock, heading toward the car ferry on Hwy. 42.  Right now the road is dressed in its spring colors.  Mom would like to see its fall and winter outfits too.

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On the ledge….a view from the edge of Sven’s Bluff.  The bluff is a popular overlook spot in Peninsula State Park.  Mom wants to be sure to get some sunset pictures here next year.

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The sands of the Ridges Sanctuary are only a part of this U.S. National Natural Landmark.  The Ridges is also home to 500 different species of plants, 25 species of native orchids, and 60 species of breeding birds.  This beach area was open to dogs.  It was pretty windy and cold; Mom was wanting some more oysters on the half shell so our stay was short. ~ Lucy

Outdoors in Door

21 Thursday May 2015

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Any visit to Door County includes a stop at Anderson Dock.  Aslag Anderson, a Norway immigrant, built the first dock in 1858 for community export use.  The original warehouse was destroyed in a storm and a second warehouse by fire in 1880.  It was replaced by the one that stands today which now belongs to the city of Ephraim and is listed in the National Register of Historic places.

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High bluffs, sandy beaches, an 1860s lighthouse, hiking, biking, and ski trails….where are we?  Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek.  Mom loves the panoramic overviews in this park.  What about a picnic, Mom? ~ Indy and Lucy

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Can She Make a Cherry Pie, Billy Boy, Billy Boy?

20 Wednesday May 2015

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In 1896 the first cherry trees were planted on the Door County peninsula and the rest is history.  Door County’s Mortmorency cherry is the cherry of choice, a tart one with medicinal claims.  Cherry juice is sold by the bottle and used to treat conditions like inflammation and arthritis.

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Cherry orchards put on a dazzling display each spring.  The fruit is ready to pick around 60 days later.  The cherry is found not only in juice but wine, pies, jams, jellies, relish, salsa, BBQ sauce, and come fresh, frozen, canned, and dried.  Mom always brings home some dried cherries because she likes how they plump up in oatmeal; she is always sure to stick some fine cherry wine under the car seat too.   She prefers the cherry wine at the Simon Creek Vineyards although her favorite winery is Harbor Ridge Winery who boasts such wines as Knockin’ Heads Red, Call Me a Cab, and Gimme One Good Riesling.  Her favorite place to eat cherry pie is Harbor Fish Market and Grille in Bailey’s Harbor.

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