Consequences of Play Fighting

Dixie's Battle Scars

Play fighting caused the wounds on Dixie's cheek shown above. Archie has some but Dixie's are definitely more pronounced. She appears to get the short end of the stick when they fight. I guess it's justice since Dixie seemingly always starts these bouts. Archie is taller and bigger than her. The poor girl has bitten off more than she can chew.

I couldn't get a good picture of Dixie's wounds because she won't sit still long enough for me to snap a good shot. Trying to get a good photo of Dixie is like using a pair of chopsticks to capture dollar bills in a money-blowing machine. That girl doesn't sit still for too long.

Play Fighting

The Babies love it. Usually, Dixie initiates these bouts. They don't have to work themselves up for these bouts. It happens in a flash. For example, they could be walking past each other in opposite directions. Everything is quiet. One of them will casually lower its head and bite the other's leg. That is how suddenly a play-bout erupts.

And my picture-taking skills suck.

Zimmerman's Bond Revoked!

The judge quickly ruled after both sides argued about the prosecution's motion to revoke Zimmerman's bond. And it wasn't a happy one for the defense. Zimmerman had misled the court about his passport and access to money, well over $100 grand.

There's a moral to this story: Don't lie to the court.

Archie Still Won't Swim

I got in the water yesterday for the second time this season. Dixie was over the moon about it. She was already riled up because of the new float I bought at Lowe's where I also bought some items to repair the holes the Babies dug. I bought some 16"X16" concrete patio pavers. Those fuckers were deceptively heavy. I used the cart to bring all 6 of them at once from my car to the backyard. I wanted to fix those holes before the Babies went in the backyard again and we'd play in the pool.

When I got in the pool, I brought my flippers and goggles. I had a hell of a time putting them on because Dixie kept swimming at me and scratching me. It hurt me. I still have scratch marks on my hours after the swim. I had to keep an eye on Dixie while I put on the flippers.

Meanwhile, Archie started barking persistantly. He even cried a few times. The moment of absolute cuteness happened when Archie put his paw on my shoulder. Possibly, he was trying to climb on me. Maybe he wanted to be close to me since he felt left out.

Dixie and I swam for 10 minutes or so. Archie never got in. This is going to take work. I don't know what his hang-up is.

Harmony

L-Archie; R-Dixie

I love how they point their heads in the same direction when they are lying down.

Dog Breeders' Code Words

The Babys' Old Home

What does a dog breeder really mean when he describes the father of his latest litter of pups as one that "loves to run, loves the water and is a good retriever"? On the surface, the dog seems playful and fun.

But what the breeder really means is that the dog is high-energy, wild as hell and bounces off the walls. See, the breeder who bred Archie and Dixie described those two dogs' father as a dog who loves to run, play in the water and loves to retrieve. I didn't pay much attention to that descriptor before I got the two puppies.

However, when I met the litter's father, I saw a dog that was pure energy. I asked the owner if I could pet the dog. He said yes. But he warned me not to throw the stick that was in the dog's mouth too far or else the dog may jump over the rock pond and land on rocks. Apparently, the father had done just that in a previous vigorous bout of play.

I wondered what the hell I was getting my brother and mom into. Dixie is a wild one like her dad. In contrast, Archie is a gentle soul. He's so damned sweet.

Random Thought:Not Seeing a Play at the Theater Because You Read It

How many times have you ever heard people smugly say that they didn't see a movie because they "read the book." You can hear the condescension in their tone at the very idea of having to do something as low-brow as watching a movie.

But have you ever heard people say that they didn't go see a play in the theater because they "read the play?" I've never heard anyone say that.It would sound idiotic, for example, to refuse to watch a Shakespeare play in the theater because you "read it."