Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The End Of An Era

Today, at about 1715 hrs, Crash Faengus Ashley was transferred to another celestial location to meet and serve with his old friend, Tutu Kane. They were old pals from way back.



Crash was a UF dropout from Gainesville, FL. When found he was taken in by one of our daughters who had no idea what she was going to do with a crippled cat. The problem was solved by giving the cat to her Dad.

Crash had some neurological problems with his hind quarters but that never slowed him down. He decided at a very young age that if he terrified every dog he met, they would then leave him alone. Crash, was in fact observed many times staking out choke points where he could ambush any unsuspecting dog who should happen to pass by.

 He never bothered any dog who lived in the house and in fact, was quite friendly with all our dogs. However, he ambushed any of our kids dogs who happened to visit. Impaired in the rear quarters he may have been but the front half was a fully armed and ready to go male tomcat.

 Last night it became obvious that he could no longer walk and the end was near. We observed him today and his hind quarters no longer functioned. Crash passed on today at home with the assistance of our veterinarian who ensured that he was not all stressed out. Crash never could abide a trip to the vet, and in fact schooled a few of them also.

Crash was with us over 14 years.

He waited every night at the front door to greet either of us when we returned home. He will be sorely missed!


Wednesday, August 14, 2013


Osceola Public Range, Lake City, FL
08/14/2013


Two of my grandsons on the range.
Each has a single shot rifle.



The lever action needs to be operated "with purpose."
Neither shooter has enough experience to do that, so all shooting today was "by the numbers."
One often forgets where his trigger finger is!


Lots of concentration on the sights.
Remeber to keep your finger off the trigger until sights are aligned,
and you are ready to fire!



Two happy lads!
They did well for their very first time!


Showing off their targets. The Mom shot also.
She fired some 22 rifles, a Ruger MKIII 22/45 pistol and a 9 mm Glock Model 19 pistol.


Posing with the coach.
Another successful day in Paradise.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Update: Olivia Lynn




 Nana and Olivia


More Nana and Olivia


Nana's first chance to bathe Olivia


Another shot of the bath


Olivia seems to enjoy the warm water


At this point, Olivia seems focused on the camera


No crying during this bath, a good time was had by all


Relaxed and contented, waiting for the next chow call

Monday, July 01, 2013

New Grand Daughter, Olivia Lynn




Nana with the happy couple and the new grand baby!


Nana and Cheez with Mom, Dad and Baby Girl!


Nana working her magic!


Can you tell Nana is happy!


A close-up of the new baby girl!


 The NEW family!


One tired baby!


Another happy Nana shot!


I love the hat!


Nose poke!


Family members checking out the new baby!


Diaper change at the hospital, lots of training going on here.