Monday, December 31, 2018

Baxter Pays a Holiday Visit


Dear George,
Baxter came for a visit when Jennifer and her family took a holiday trip to New Mexico.  Katja, still grieving the loss of our sheepdogs, was wary about having a new dog in the house, but Baxter's smile won her over in a minute.  



I took a lot more healthy walks than I normally do.  Baxter's not that large but he has the strength of a dynamo.  



Baxter hung around with us in the house.  Here he is napping while I fiddle with the computer.



He did remind us when mealtime was approaching.  



Actually Baxter was most interested in human food.  (He gobbled up a bowl of milk chocolates and stole a quarter pound of turkey off the plate while I was eating.) 



Baxter also spent a lot of time staring at doors or walls.  His family speculates that he is standing guard. 



Here he watches Katja blow-dry her hair.  



Or joins Katja to watch Jeopardy on TV.   



Not interested in the Bengals-Steelers game though.   Just as well.   



Baxter gives a big yawn.  



He has a very comfortable bed.  



However, he begged to get into bed with the humans.  



Very hard to resist such a plea.   



Baxter is happy when his dream comes true .

Baxter's family returned last night and he went home.  We do miss him.  But perhaps he will come to visit again in the New Year.  That's a good New Year's wish.
Love,
Dave




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