Little Miss No Name

Yesterday, we did an what's known as an "out and back."  Brian, (Pilot Extraordinaire!)  flew us from OXC (Oxford, CT) 10:30 am to Hamburg, NY (right next to Lake Erie in Buffalo, NY). We returned to Oxford late afternoon. It was a day made for flying in a small plane and it was quite the adventure!  We owe a very, special thank you to Dennis Izzo who made it possible to get to NY. We really appreciate everyone's help.

As I sit typing this blog, I  have the cutest (and smartest) lady French bull dog sitting on my lap. As you will see from the pics, Little Miss No Name and Joe clicked right away.  Joe spoke briefly with the breeder, asked some questions, and then made the decision to add her to our family!

Now, Joe is looking for a really awesome name...any suggestions?  Respond in "Comments". Thanks!

Today, we will visit Bone Appetite in Watertown to find our lady French bull dog some accessories!

Just a note:  Our puppy's breeder named this little one,"Lucia" and called the pup, Lucy.  I mentioned to the breeder that we had just visited Big Sur and the breathtaking mountains which run to the edge of the sea are called the Santa Lucia Mountains.  Miss Melissa, (the puppy breeder) told me that she is from California, hence the name. (Joe, as you know is looking for a name.) Introducing, 'Little Miss No Name"...

It's a Go!

Today:  OXC to Hamburg, NY 10:30 am to visit some puppies...

Stay tuned for further updates.

Love from all of us

P.S. Thanks for reading; check over the weekend for new blog entries.  We have been doing a lot of living.  Have not had much time to blog, but we will!

Joe's 1st Chemo & Dad's 1st Tattoo!

Check this pic out - you won't believe it!

On Tuesday, July 1st as Joe began his fight, I went to Beauty Mark Tattoo Parlor in Waterbury and got this piece of art on my right wrist. I always preached to my kids to not get a tattoo, and I decided that it felt right to get one this week!

So here it is!

Love to all,

Dad/Mike

Pfeiffer Beach, CA - Well Worth the Visit

There is no sign for this hidden, magical beach.  Water crashes through the rocks.  This is a beach like no other. Pfeiffer is located off a main road in Big, Sur, but  it's a little hard to find, which adds to its allure. You must drive 2 miles down a very narrow road to reach it. There are no signs.  In fact, one of the gallery owners told us the locals, (hippies) remove any signs as soon as the state puts them up. Costs $10 to park.  

If you have the chance to visit Big Sur, don't miss Pfeiffer! (Joe can tell you exactly how to find it.)  Make sure to click on "Read more", to see a video, very short, but sweet!