24th August 2008.
Hey there Everyone,
It's me, you re Canine friend talking "Sir-Fudge-A-Lot" from Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp. Sorry, I have been busy doing what all canines do at this time of year which is to make the most of those last few lazy, hazy days of summer. Therefore I realize that I haven't talked to you all for a while but could not forget the significance of today. Today is ---- My Mike's Birthday, and he told me to be sure not to quote his age. Us canines are quite proud to post our age but I guess our human friends do not always feel the same way, so I must honor his wishes.
Anyway, there has been a family of people at the camp for the week renting the lodge and they came with children which is always great for me because I make new friends and new playmates. Early in their stay, Mike (showing me off) had me show them some of my tricks and they were quite fascinated. The part that was especially special was that Mike showed them I get a treat after I perform every trick. So for the rest of the week, the children would meet me outside with tasty morsels of human foods and fruit which they carried as rewards for seeing me do tricks. The funny thing is, I would have done all the tricks they wanted with nothing in return just to be around children for the week but us canines rarely turn our noses up at treats, so the moral is, I performed and they fed me. Its probably a good thing that Mike did not see how many treats I actually consumed because he watches what I eat because he says that I don't know enough to stop. By the way, he is right, eating is one of my passions.
Today that nice family, along with their children left to go back to Toronto. I got lots of hugs and kisses from all before they left and there were big hand shakes and birthday greetings for Mike. They were sad to leave and I was certainly sad to see them go but they had such a good time that I'm sure they will be back again one day.
Today things are fairly quiet, but Mike tells me that Tanya and John (remember, our web site people) are back out tomorrow to stay for a couple of days.
Mikes Mom & Dad (Jan & Larry) were out yesterday to say an early Happy Birthday to Mike. I was a bit disappointed that they did not bring my little brother Hunter with them. They said it was just too hot for him to travel because they planned to stop a couple of times on route so I guess I understand but I cant see why he couldn't have cooled off here with a swim. Oh well, they left extra treats for me which I shared with Maya and Paddle who were out with Jen.
Speaking of Maya and Paddle, the three of us got into a little hot water last week. We were with Mike & Jen while Mike was helping Jen clean up at a camp site. Well as adults (humans) often are,they were busy and we decided to investigate the new area that we were at. Well, I guess we lost track of time and for that matter of each other too. The girls and I got separated and I guess they (Maya & Paddle) were 1 1/2 hours late back and I took a different route meeting Mike on the roadway near by. I could tell he was pleased to find me but his words were stern about the fact that I had wandered of. There were NO special treats for any of us canines that night.
Mike and Larry (as usual) have been busy working at Spirit Point. They have had ladders up at the buildings doing things that they call preparation for the up coming winter months. There has been no major constructions since I last talked with you all. Mike and Larry say the excess rainfall has been a hindrance and that certain jobs have had to be postponed until the fall when things hopefully dry up a little.
Speaking of fall ---- Mike tells me that September is only one week away and September is when the children return to Spirit Point so I cant wait.
In the meantime, I am going to sign off and spend some quality time with Mike before his friends arrive to help celebrate his birthday.
So it's so long for now and as usual,
lots of hugs & slurpy kisses
from your friend
Sir "FUDGE" A Lot at Spirit Point Wilderness Academy & Camp.
