Look ma, no water wings

Foxtrot, the dog from Jersey that was reportedly a boxer (not), went for a swim yesterday in the pond.   Well, perhaps a dip is a better description.   He saw something, stopped to look and then just lept.   Ended up in the pond where he, thankfully, was not bitten by the snapper that lives there.   He did come back when I called him (good dog) since he is one intense dog when he is chasing something.   He now smells good - we had to give him a bath outdoors.   What a terrific start to the day!

A cool treat

Because mice were sharing our home with us during the early part of our stay, much of our food had to be frozen.   What we found is that Nutri-Grain bars (the ones in the purple box) are delectable frozen.   Give 'em a try that way.   You won't be disappointed.

Moxie is his name-o

So yes, we have decided to keep the cat.   We've named him Moxie in the tradition of naming our cats from whence they come.   Sago, the cat still in Maryland because we couldn't catch her to bring her with us for the summer, is named after the mine where Dave found her.   And since the cabin is Moxie, well, the cat is named Moxie.   Talcott just didn't work.

Moxie went to the vet yesterday, got his shots, etc.   Oh, and yes, it's a HE!   He was none to happy about the ride to the vet, especially the trip down the right-of-way to the road.   Heck, I didn't care for the ride either!   Moxie is fine and heads back to our great vet on September 2 to be fixed -- but shhhh.   We've not told him.

Cell service to improve!

Woo hoo!   A recent story in The Register-Herald reports that Verizon Wireless service should be getting better soon in Summers County.   This is terrific news.