Picture of the week 5-28-19

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I am starting up the picture of the week again, now that we are active on the farm.  This week's picture took place after we tested our dog Zelda to see if she would come when she was called.  Unlike our last dog, she comes every time.  Sadly we think it is because we were her third family that owed her when she was only five months old.  So we let her run wild, while we are doing construction out there.  After about five hours of running and exploring, she fell asleep in the passenger seat of my jeep.

Why is there a Pringle container by her? She decided that even though it had been washed out to remove the salt, that she only wanted water and treats out of that container   Even though she has a stainless steel dog bowl on the property.


No matter how little money you have and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich. 
- Louis Sabin


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