27th July 2008.
Hey There Everyone,
Its your chocolate friend "Sir "Fudge" A Lot" speaking from "Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp".
Well, overall its been a quiet couple of weeks at the camp, Mike & Larry have continued to be busy doing that maintenance thing.The little excavator has left now and along with it the noise and I cant say that I am sorry. While the machine was running, those pesky rabbits stayed way back in the bush which just means they are harder to chase. By the way, even though I pride myself on being fairly fit, I still haven't managed to catch one. I hear my human friends say to hop like a bunny but I don't know what they mean because those little critters run and run fast.
Among our many visitors, last week I saw Mike talking to the people next door at the hunt camp. The ladies it seemed were up for an "All Girls visit" because I didn't see any of the guys around. They stayed to chat for a while and my Mike was very interested in the history and to hear how long they have been coming to Hinsburger Lake. I was very quiet while they were visiting for fear that Mike would find out that we had already met. You see, I start of swimming from our dock but once I am out in the lake, I loose my direction and often come out onto their shoreline (that's my story anyway, and I'm stickin to it) One part of the family has a canine of their own, a blonde fellow with long hair called "Tucker" and when I heard people there, I thought maybe "Tucker" was with them but I was wrong. Anyway, the ladies were real nice and they did not mention having seen me so I was relieved. After their chat, the ladies left with paddles that Mike had loaned them to do canoeing I guess. Mike told me they were very nice people and that they too owned part of Hindsburger Lake and had for a very long time so that I should stay away and let them enjoy the privacy of their holiday. As always, I try to please so I found other pastures.
I have lots of people that I go to visit, I don't know if my Mike knows the half of it. On occasions, I am a little embarrassed when folk stop by and the children say "Oh, I saw you this morning Fudge" that's usually my cue to slink of somewhere before Mike asks further questions.
There has been a lot of excitement this week because one of the baby Hawks that have a nest way high in one of our tree's came down for the first time. My Mike was fascinated but after a while he became quite concerned that the little fellow might not know how to get back home. He hung around on the ground for maybe three hours but he did eventually figure out how to fly again and get back to his nest. Now he comes down quite often, there are others up there because I can hear them squawking but so far only the one comes down close to Mike's cabin.
Mike watches him very closely, I think he is trying to make friends with him. He's a cute little thing with lots of white down on his chest but he seems to have big feet with claws at the end of them. I stay away from him, he's small but I don't like the look of those claws and I would rather chase the rabbits.
Maya and Paddle have been out quite a bit with Jen, she (Jen) is busy getting things ready for the fall programs and I like that because I get to play with my friends while she works.
On Saturday, Mikes Mom & Larry came out and as usual brought my brother "Hunter" I took the little fellow swimming because he does not have a lake at his homes in Huntsville or in Sprucdale. I don't know why I call him the little fellow, he is younger than me but he sure is a lot wider. Sometimes Mike says he's getting fat but Mom is quite protective and she tells Mike its because he is short which he is. Anyway, we enjoyed our swim together and as always, enjoyed the treats that mom brings.
We had more company at the same time, Paul's cousin came out and she brought a little girl and they swam. Mike said we were to stay out of the water while they were swimming and I has put in the cabin for a while. I managed to sneak out when someone came to get something and Hunter & I snuck down to the lake and we swam with them. I remembered Mike saying that I was not to try to save anyone unless then looked in trouble so we stayed away but at the same time swam fairly close just in case I was needed.
Eventually everyone left and Mike went back to refurbishing the canoes so I snuck of to have a nice afternoon nap and recoup my energy from the afternoons swim.
Today is quiet, not too much happening so I thought that I would take the time to catch up on my blog and as I started, I glanced at Mike's calender on the wall. Now I realize what he means when he says there is lots to do and summer is ticking away. This is almost the end of July and that means; Only one more month until the children come to "Spirit Point". That's GREAT NEWS for me but I guess it reminds Mike & Larry of how much they have to do before the children get here.
Well Guys, Girls, Moms, Dads and Grandparents, its time for me to wind up. Maya & Paddle are here so its time to go outside and play.
Until Next Time we talk;
Woofs,Hugs & Slurpy Kisses
from your Canine friend
Sir "Fudge" A Lot @
Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Some New Special Friends !!!!
Hey There Everyone,
Its me again, your friend Sir "Fudge" A-Lot from Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp. Did you notice today how I remembered to call Spirit Point by its whole name? Well, Mike has been helping me practice. He is telling me that I often shorten it to just Spirit Point and leave of the Wilderness Academy & Camp and I know he is right but sometimes, I really don't understand humans because the way I see it; My full name is Sir Fudge A Lot but everyone including Mike just calls me Fudge so really what is the difference. Oh well, I try to please, so this time I did it right and I'm not dumb, because I know that when Mike see's what I have done I will get an extra hug or even a treat for being what Mike calls being "A Good Boy"
I guess you are all wondering what is new at Spirit Point and I cant wait to tell you because its been a very exciting week.
We had company on the weekend, Tanya & John came to stay and they brought their three children called Mackenzie who is 11, Jacob who is 8 and Ally who is 7. Jen from Chocpaw was here with Mya & Paddle and did we all have fun, it was like a party. The children especially Ally spent a lot of time with us canines and we got lots of hugs. Ally thought I was pretty cool because I catch horse fly's in mouth and she said that she really likes my my stories on the blog. Her Mom Tanya owns fxwebdesign.ca and Mike tells me that she built the web site for Spirit Point which is the reason that I have this blog and I love to write the stories so cudo's to Tanya.
Anyway everyone had a great time and the children loved the rope swing and swimming. They also leaned how to play pool in the Rec Hall, their Dad John taught them and they played for a very long time. I was patient until they were finished and then it was back out to play again. Poor Jacob had his first introduction to Deer Fly's and he was bitten. He was pretty scared at first but handled it like a little trouper and I tried to catch lots that day so he wouldn't get bitten again. Mackenzie is a Great little swimmer and she spent lots of time jumping off the end of the dock. Later they all played a fun game that they called Talent Night and there was lots of laughter. Tanya cooked a Great meal and she said that she really liked our kitchen. My Mike took all the kids for a ride in his Kabota which they thought was swell. That's my Mike, always doing his best to help people enjoy themselves and leave with good memories. It was sure fun to have Tanya, John and their family,I was sad to see them go especially Ally who gave both myself, Mya & Paddle lots of hugs and attention, I hope they all come back again soon.
Mya, Paddle & I ammussed ourselves for the rest of the day after they left because Mike & Larry were both busy doing that maintenance thing and Jen was busy getting organised for the canoe trip that she was doing with another bunch of children. When the canoe trip was over, everyone came back to Spirit Point for a big meal and this time we had Paul & Marg form Chocpaw, plus Martin & Kathy, The Children & Jen. Mike was in the kitchen with them whilst us canines stayed outside but we didn't mind because we had plenty of canine things to do.
Everyone has gone now and things are quiet again except for the noise of the little excavator that Larry and Mike are working on to dig trenches. Honestly, those guys never stop especially my Mike who tells me all the time that we have to make use of the summer months in order to be ready for our open house in late August and the fall programs starting in September when The Children start coming back to Spirit Point. Yippee !!!!!
Well Guys, Girls, Moms, Dads & Grandparents, enough people work for me today, its time for me to get back to being a canine and go looking for puddles to roll in.
Talk to you all soon.
Hugs, Woofs & Slurpy Kisses
from
Your canine friend Sir "Fudge" A Lot
at
Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp.
Its me again, your friend Sir "Fudge" A-Lot from Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp. Did you notice today how I remembered to call Spirit Point by its whole name? Well, Mike has been helping me practice. He is telling me that I often shorten it to just Spirit Point and leave of the Wilderness Academy & Camp and I know he is right but sometimes, I really don't understand humans because the way I see it; My full name is Sir Fudge A Lot but everyone including Mike just calls me Fudge so really what is the difference. Oh well, I try to please, so this time I did it right and I'm not dumb, because I know that when Mike see's what I have done I will get an extra hug or even a treat for being what Mike calls being "A Good Boy"
I guess you are all wondering what is new at Spirit Point and I cant wait to tell you because its been a very exciting week.
We had company on the weekend, Tanya & John came to stay and they brought their three children called Mackenzie who is 11, Jacob who is 8 and Ally who is 7. Jen from Chocpaw was here with Mya & Paddle and did we all have fun, it was like a party. The children especially Ally spent a lot of time with us canines and we got lots of hugs. Ally thought I was pretty cool because I catch horse fly's in mouth and she said that she really likes my my stories on the blog. Her Mom Tanya owns fxwebdesign.ca and Mike tells me that she built the web site for Spirit Point which is the reason that I have this blog and I love to write the stories so cudo's to Tanya.
Anyway everyone had a great time and the children loved the rope swing and swimming. They also leaned how to play pool in the Rec Hall, their Dad John taught them and they played for a very long time. I was patient until they were finished and then it was back out to play again. Poor Jacob had his first introduction to Deer Fly's and he was bitten. He was pretty scared at first but handled it like a little trouper and I tried to catch lots that day so he wouldn't get bitten again. Mackenzie is a Great little swimmer and she spent lots of time jumping off the end of the dock. Later they all played a fun game that they called Talent Night and there was lots of laughter. Tanya cooked a Great meal and she said that she really liked our kitchen. My Mike took all the kids for a ride in his Kabota which they thought was swell. That's my Mike, always doing his best to help people enjoy themselves and leave with good memories. It was sure fun to have Tanya, John and their family,I was sad to see them go especially Ally who gave both myself, Mya & Paddle lots of hugs and attention, I hope they all come back again soon.
Mya, Paddle & I ammussed ourselves for the rest of the day after they left because Mike & Larry were both busy doing that maintenance thing and Jen was busy getting organised for the canoe trip that she was doing with another bunch of children. When the canoe trip was over, everyone came back to Spirit Point for a big meal and this time we had Paul & Marg form Chocpaw, plus Martin & Kathy, The Children & Jen. Mike was in the kitchen with them whilst us canines stayed outside but we didn't mind because we had plenty of canine things to do.
Everyone has gone now and things are quiet again except for the noise of the little excavator that Larry and Mike are working on to dig trenches. Honestly, those guys never stop especially my Mike who tells me all the time that we have to make use of the summer months in order to be ready for our open house in late August and the fall programs starting in September when The Children start coming back to Spirit Point. Yippee !!!!!
Well Guys, Girls, Moms, Dads & Grandparents, enough people work for me today, its time for me to get back to being a canine and go looking for puddles to roll in.
Talk to you all soon.
Hugs, Woofs & Slurpy Kisses
from
Your canine friend Sir "Fudge" A Lot
at
Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
News from Spirit Point.
Hey There Everyone,
This is your freind Sir "Fudge" A Lot from Spirit Point just checking in as I usually do every couple of weeks. Boy its so hard to be inside at this time of year when there always seems to be something interesting to do outside.
Well, my eaves dropping paid off -- I was right -- The Children Came to Spirit Point on the July 1st weekend and guess what- they were all newbies that I had never seen before. As the bus pulled into the driveway, I felt that old glimmer of excitement run through my bones, the bus stopped and Mike climbed on board to welcome them and I couldnt wait for the driver to park and let everyone stept out side. To my surprise, when the did disbark, several of the children were afraid of me, some said I was very big and dark, some talked about my huge head and some just seemed plain scared without a reason. Jen was there also with my dear freind Mia so that helped break the ice because Mia is older and though I dont admitt it to her, she often displays great wisdom. She whispered to me to just let them take their time and that they would come to me. This seemed to be working until Mia's new little sister "Paddle" got all excited and started running around in circles but in the end it all worked out and before long I had many new freinds that I was only too willing to share with my Mia and even Paddle.
As for Paddle, well she is cute but sometimes she annoys Mia and I a little because she is always hanging around and expects us to show her all of our special haunts. We start out into the bush seemingly letting her follow but we are never to far in when she turns to go home - opps did we maybe speed up a little to fast - well, we will never tell.
The chlidren were around for several days sometimes at Spirit Point and sometimes of on canoe adventures that sounded like school work because they all earned badges, some silver and some gold. If I heard right, the ones who earned silver have to come back again next year to try for their gold, so I like the silver best because that will bring Children Back to Spirit Point.
While they were out on trip, Padle stayed with Mike and I and even slept with us in the cabin. I dont think Mike told Jen but at night, she curled up on the bottom of Mikes bed with me and she slept there mostly all night.
Speaking of Mike, as usual he has been busy. He has done more tidying in the bush, a little more work to the driveway, sided inside the pump house, put up numerous new shelves to store things, he is constantly turning the solar panels to maximize the suns rays and I even saw him the other day tending moms gardens. The Great thing about Mike is that no matter how busy he is, he alway finds time to to spend with me.
Larry has been comming and going as usual and I hear him and Mike talking about new docks. They sound pretty fancy to me but Mike says it will enhance the waterfront and they will make it easier for both swimmers and canoers. I am sure that just like anything that Mike and Larry plan, they will turn out swell but as for me, I just climb in whenever or from wherever the mood takes me.
The sandblastes/chinkers come and go attemping to finish the Lodge which is the only building left to do. Mike tells me they have been hampered by the weather and the rain showers that humans seem to get so bent about. You all know my feelings on showers and those glorious puddles.
Well Guys, Girls, Moms, Dads & Grandparents, its time to sign off, nature calls and I have a hankering to be in the great outside.
Talk to you all again soon and hopefully see many of you at our August Open House, oh and please bring your children.
Woofs, Hugs & Slurpy Kisses.
from
Your Canine Freind Sir "Fudge"
at Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp.
This is your freind Sir "Fudge" A Lot from Spirit Point just checking in as I usually do every couple of weeks. Boy its so hard to be inside at this time of year when there always seems to be something interesting to do outside.
Well, my eaves dropping paid off -- I was right -- The Children Came to Spirit Point on the July 1st weekend and guess what- they were all newbies that I had never seen before. As the bus pulled into the driveway, I felt that old glimmer of excitement run through my bones, the bus stopped and Mike climbed on board to welcome them and I couldnt wait for the driver to park and let everyone stept out side. To my surprise, when the did disbark, several of the children were afraid of me, some said I was very big and dark, some talked about my huge head and some just seemed plain scared without a reason. Jen was there also with my dear freind Mia so that helped break the ice because Mia is older and though I dont admitt it to her, she often displays great wisdom. She whispered to me to just let them take their time and that they would come to me. This seemed to be working until Mia's new little sister "Paddle" got all excited and started running around in circles but in the end it all worked out and before long I had many new freinds that I was only too willing to share with my Mia and even Paddle.
As for Paddle, well she is cute but sometimes she annoys Mia and I a little because she is always hanging around and expects us to show her all of our special haunts. We start out into the bush seemingly letting her follow but we are never to far in when she turns to go home - opps did we maybe speed up a little to fast - well, we will never tell.
The chlidren were around for several days sometimes at Spirit Point and sometimes of on canoe adventures that sounded like school work because they all earned badges, some silver and some gold. If I heard right, the ones who earned silver have to come back again next year to try for their gold, so I like the silver best because that will bring Children Back to Spirit Point.
While they were out on trip, Padle stayed with Mike and I and even slept with us in the cabin. I dont think Mike told Jen but at night, she curled up on the bottom of Mikes bed with me and she slept there mostly all night.
Speaking of Mike, as usual he has been busy. He has done more tidying in the bush, a little more work to the driveway, sided inside the pump house, put up numerous new shelves to store things, he is constantly turning the solar panels to maximize the suns rays and I even saw him the other day tending moms gardens. The Great thing about Mike is that no matter how busy he is, he alway finds time to to spend with me.
Larry has been comming and going as usual and I hear him and Mike talking about new docks. They sound pretty fancy to me but Mike says it will enhance the waterfront and they will make it easier for both swimmers and canoers. I am sure that just like anything that Mike and Larry plan, they will turn out swell but as for me, I just climb in whenever or from wherever the mood takes me.
The sandblastes/chinkers come and go attemping to finish the Lodge which is the only building left to do. Mike tells me they have been hampered by the weather and the rain showers that humans seem to get so bent about. You all know my feelings on showers and those glorious puddles.
Well Guys, Girls, Moms, Dads & Grandparents, its time to sign off, nature calls and I have a hankering to be in the great outside.
Talk to you all again soon and hopefully see many of you at our August Open House, oh and please bring your children.
Woofs, Hugs & Slurpy Kisses.
from
Your Canine Freind Sir "Fudge"
at Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp.
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