Sunrises at Tequila Sunrise

Some more cottage pictures and the beautiful sunrises. We also had some nice sunsets with a bonfire by the beach and roasted marshmellows. By that time both Uly and Janey-Mac were sleeping in the cottage.

Our trip to the Bruce Peninsula

On August 15th the Wolfberger Clan began their trip up through Bruce County to stay at a beautiful log cottage called Tequila Sunrise. The cottage was right on the waters of Georgian Bay, Cape Chin South in the Northern Bruce Peninsula. The views were amazing, quiet and unspoiled. The log cabin was large, clean and comfortable with a full kitchen, three bedrooms, 2 washrooms but the views outside were the best! Janey-Mac and Uly were excited and kept looking out their windows to see where we were headed as we passed Wiarton and headed up Highway 6 and when we got to the corner of where we had to turn we were half way to the north pole according to the sign on the local corner/gas bar. We had really good weather although most of southern Ontario was hit with really bad storms and a tornado. We saw some of it up there but being on the peninsula the weather systems changed so fast that it never really rained in one spot for very long.

We arrive at the cottage around 3:00 p.m. and the dogs were really excited (they went nuts exploring lawns and the waterfront. A bit tricky learning to climb up and down those stone stairs but it didn't take them long to figure it out. This was Janey-Mac's first family vacation as Uly has already gone up to the Great White North with us in 2007 as a pup. Both dogs were so good and well behaved. We had no trouble with them inside the cottage or anywhere we went. They were the best example of a good ambassador to their breeds. I think many people were won over by their personalities and how friendly they were. We were stopped so many times everywhere we went that even the kids started answering all the questions and they met many dogs up there.

George, Sidney and Janey-Mac did see a coyote on the property walking across the first couple of days but I guess once the coyote saw Janey-Mac and Uly it never came back. I have some wild and the best spooky eye pictures of my crazy loup-garous (Janey-Mac cleaning off the table after dinner) in the shade of dusk wins hands down. I'm sure if that is what the coyote saw then I know for sure why it never came back. We made sure to keep collars on both dogs that jingled considering Uly from a distance looked like a bear and Janey looked like a wolf. We startled a few people on some of our forest hikes along the Bruce Trails who thought they saw a wolf?

First thing the kids did is explore the waters and put their goggles on while the dogs patrolled the beach. Janey blended in so well with the rocks and sand that it was hard to spot her from the distance.

The sunrises were just as promised (beautiful) facing east, it was easy to figure out why they called the place Tequila Sunrise. Special thanks to Joyce and Bruce for letting us stay at their cottage!!

Heat is on in July

Literally, Janey-Mac is in heat this month. Oh well at least she will be done before we go away mid-August. Phew! Hasn't been fun but at least the end is in sight. Miss going places with her. We were suppose to go to the Uxbridge Highland Games with her but we ended up not taking either dog. Which was all for the best because near the end of the afternoon, the skies opened up and it poured so much rain in the next hour that roads and homes were flooded. We enjoyed the games and there will be a next time. We saw and played with the Scottish breeds. We met some Joanne from Susan's wolfhound fun day with her collies. We met some beautiful Scottish Deerhounds and Dandie Dinmonts. The Gordon Setters were great fun and the kids had their fill of dog licks for at least an hour. I would say that the highlight was having the marching band come by while we were eating lunch under the trees and perform in the rain. Beautiful!!! Afterwards, my daughter was given the opportunity to test out the drums with both types of drumsticks. Very cool. She was thrilled. In spite of the downpour the kids loved the Scottish cattle and the vendors were great. We did some serious shopping. One golf shirt, one Irish t-shirt and Green Celtic hoodie (shhh - I know it's the Scottish Highland Games). A beautiful stone plaque with what else but the Celtic dancing dogs from the 7th century. Reminded me of Janey.

I've included some photos from the games and some photos of Janey with Uly. Earlier today it was very hot and humid. Uly went around and sat on every air conditioning vent he could find. He was too exhausted from being chased by Janey in the backyard to even bother lifting his head. He just smiled! Well he'll have to put up with a horny hound for one to two weeks more.

Irish Wolfhound Funday

Well the annual funday rolled around early this summer. The weather was perfect especially for the hounds because it wasn't too hot. We were looking forward to the event on Sunday and then Thursday guess-what? Janey-Mac went into heat. Oh noooo, that meant she couldn't come to the funday because it wouldn't be fun for me to have puppies (nooooooooooooo) and drive all those male wolfies bonkers. Thankfully we neutered Uly last summer when he was 14 months. In many ways it's good timing sooner than later because we will be going away on vacation with the dogs and kids next month so who needs that on their vacation.

Of course the funday was just that absolutely fun and it was great to see some of the familiar faces that we miss throughout the year. Have to admit both of us missed the dogs all day long and our children were with friends so we didn't have them in tow. Notice how we missed the dogs not the kids. Haaaahhhaaaaaa.

The dogs were fine. Janey-Mac was more interested in the giant marrow bone I gave her and Uly did the "sure leave me behind and not care" face that makes me feel SO GUILTY. He knows what buttons to push.

The picture of the female wolfie in the orange collar is Janey-Mac's half sister from the Z-litter. When we met both Zenia and Tallulah it was looking at Janey-Mac's twin. The family resemblance from their father McEnroe is amazing. Oh well fun was had by all so it was a nice way to spend a summer day lounging around and basking in the warmth of all the loveable wolfies.

Our furkids

when your activities almost always include your furkids you know your home and life has gone to the dogs .... happily so I might add

sometimes the pictures make us laugh when we see them from a different perspective - the picture at the park with our Leo behaving like a typical Leo (conserving his energy and lying flat as a pancake while watching the kids play) looks to someone that he's totalled the bikes in the background .. hhahhaa

Wolfies love to jump up and hug their people and Janey-Mac loves to do that ... the secret is to teach her when to do it as opposed to not doing it at all .... she's about 6'2"

yummm - ground fresh hamburger .... although raw feeding isn't for everyone, it has worked really well for us especially with Janey's allergies as a pup ... once again Janey made us search outside of our comfort zone and think outside the box ....

I have to admit I like doing that quite a bit - I mean she has shown us that we really do hold ourselves back sometimes and that we are happier when exploring and learning new things

our dogs keep our minds, hearts and bodies young