With Autumn Leaves 11-02-08

Typically California - the leaves turn brown on the trees and the wind blows them down. No lovely autumn colors. When we walked in the park behind our house, Corky just ignored the leaves and we crunch-crunched along.

Doggie Rain Suit? 11-05-08

Corky in his makeshift raincoat - February 2005

When I took Corky out yesterday morning at 6am it was raining, which doesn't bother him a bit. But it started me thinking again about a doggie rain suit - or maybe a poodle rain suit would be more accurate. In February 2005 we had quite a bit of rain, so every day Corky would get wet on his walk and whenever he went out for business, then he needed to be dried and brushed out. I don't mind doing it, but Corky gets a little tired of it. So, I thought maybe I could make him a rain cover with a plastic bag - it worked pretty well, but the big problem are those fluffy trousers he wears. I tried four small Baggies with a hole cut in one corner of each for his feet to go through and they worked fairly well also. But it is time consuming to prepare the Baggies and then get him dressed in them. I've tried several designs since, but they are all time consuming and not very effective. Now I am inspired to work at that design again and see if I can keep his legs dry.

Corky's parents were gone for a few days, spent a day at home and then went away for another day. So, on Saturday while they were home I took Corky down for a visit - I know how much they miss him when they are away for very long. After dancing around in ecstasy Corky and his mommy curled up for some lovin' time.

Halloween costume for Corky?

I thought I could make Corkyinto a ghost for Halloween using this pointed hat, but he just looks like a white poodle in a pointed hat.

Except for his spooky eyes.

He sleeps... with his apricot pillow.

You can see why sometimes he is hard to find - he just blends in w/his bed.

He realized I was taking pictures and is about ready to give me a dirty look because I disturbed his sleep. All he does at Camp Del is sleep, eat, go for a walk, take his pills and get loved whenever he wants it. What a guy! What a life.