Latest update from Eloy....

Here is an update, albeit small.

Putting a plan together to head to Wisconsin to meet our new grandson, Wil.

William Edward Kasprzak.

Betty has been doing some things in the Clubhouse like teaching a couple of craft classes and enjoying the pool with friends. Today the girls went up to the Mesa Market which they really enjoy.

We also have gone to the Tumbleweed with close friends here in the Park for good Country music and food a few times and really have become regulars.

Mike and Sandy stopped by. We met them a few years ago when staying at Casa Grande RV Resort. They lost their precious Pomeranian Micah recently and we certainly understand the grieving they are going through.

Mike was nice enough to make our greeting sign a couple of years ago that we hang from the front of our rig....great work Mike!!!!

Been trying to do a visit with long time friends from Green Bay, Craig and Cindy Huxford, who have been wintering in Phoenix for a number of years. Looks like they will be down by us March 14 when the forecast is for a sunny 76 degree day...looking forward to the visit.

Also there will be friends from Reno traveling in their RV's in the area in late March early April before we make our way back North to home in Reno. It will be very nice to see Norma & Steve and Ginny & Greg. More on that when we have it.

Have started a Duffy/Baxter photo album like we did for Bailey/Baxter. Duffy is quite the character. Today I took Baxter an Duffy with me to the IGA store in Eloy. When I came out of the store there they were in the truck...Baxter in the right seat and Duffy in my seat and he was up looking over the steering wheel with his paws on the horn....are you kidding me!!!! You had to be there to appreciate!!!

Here's a sample of the latest with the links to more in the above paragraph.

That's it for now but more soon when we have it. Trust everyone is fine.

Bonding Well Underway

It's remarkable how fast Baxter and Duffy have accepted each other after all it's only going on 4 days.

Here are some updated photos.

More soon....

Duffy Joins Our Family

Went up to Phoenix this morning and we got to meet Duffy. Michelle from a local cocker spaniel rescue brought him to one of the Petco stores where we got to use the inside training area to have both Baxter and Duffy off leash with us to get aquainted. Could not have gone better and the bonding started.

Michelle took some photos after it was decided to be a go and we will put them up when we get them.

Here are a few pics after we arrived back home and as you can see Duffy is pretty comfortable already.

We may have a new Alpha dog as Duffy has taken over Baxter's rocker. 

And now he is in Betty's rocker! 😁

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And now Duffy is a Packers dog!!

Going to meet Duffy....

UPDATE: Tuesday February 14, 2017

Meeting re-scheduled for Saturday. Taking Duffy to vet for final check.






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Wednesday morning we go back up to Phoenix to meet Duffy and will bring Baxter for the meeting.

ABOUT DUFFY

Duffy is a very young 8 year old, and is a handsome white and red parti in coloring. His fur is shiny and soft. Because of his markings and coloring, we think Duffy was probably used for breeding. Duffy is a calm, gentle, teddy bear! He loves to cuddle and to snuggle. He loves going for walks and for car rides (he rides very well). He gets along well with other doggies, but does not play with them. He just wants to be around and to please his people! Duffy is neutered, fully vaccinated, parasite-free and has his microchip. 

He is reliably house trained, is crate-trained, likes to be groomed and get a bath, and walks pretty well on a leash (he just gets so excited about all of the new smells, other doggies and other people!). His foster mom in CA just loves him, and, if she didn't have several furkids already, Duffy would have been a foster-fail. =) He's a very good little boy! 

Duffy has no health issues. He will go quickly, because of his coloring and handsomeness (is that a word?). We can not wait to find Duffy a kind, loving, gentle, forever home!!!

More when we have it.....

Valentines Dinner at the Tumbleweed

We had a great time last night celebrating Valentines with friends Tony and Dick from Appleton, WI and Mary & Mike from Porland, OR.

The Tumbleweed served up a wonderful night with a delicious dinner and music by The Campbell's.

Thanks to Hannah our waitress and all the Tumbleweed staff for making everything so enjoyable.

Update to February 7 post...

UPDATE February 10, 2017

Sorry to say it did NOT workout. Sam is a very cute dog but obviously was abused and has issues around people she is not use to.

Betty was petting her on top of her head and Sam growled, snapped and bit Betty on the hand...didn't break skin but we clearly got he message.


The cocker rescue in Phoenix is big (they even get dogs from CA when their inventory is low) and they have our info and know what we are looking for. We are hopeful.

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In yesterdays post I made the comment that "Baxter is still really struggling being alone w/o Bailey.
We may have some good news for him this Friday."

Well Friday we drive up to the Phoenix area to meet Samantha and if things go right she will be joining the family.

Samantha is a rescue dog and here is some of her story.

Samantha's Info...

I am already spayed, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, ok with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.

Samantha's Story...

Samantha was found running the desert. She looks like she has had puppies and she is estimated at 6 years old. We had her spayed and her teeth cleaned. She is a sweetheart and likes to play with toys and relax. Samantha has been around kids and done well, but prefers adults so we are looking for a home with adults that maybe only have kids that visit.

Shauna has been looking after Sam at the rescue.

More when we have it......

Another nice week going on...

The above is for Phoenix and we are 60 miles to the SE

 and we have 85 forecasted for Friday.

Been awhile since our last update but not much really new to add.

We had a small (6 of us in our rig) Super Bowl party Sunday with a lot of tasty food including shrimp, ribs and more.

Betty and the girls went up to Gilbert (Phoenix area) yesterday on a shopping trip and when they returned you could see they had a good time.

Enjoying the many things to do in the area with the warmer days and great sleeping cooler nights.

Baxter is still really struggling being alone w/o Bailey. 

We may have some good news for him this Friday.