That Nymeria is a wise doggy. I can handle what ever the week throws at me.

I don't mollycoddle Sam. It's just coincidence that he gets what he wants when he wants-I was just on my way...

I'm not the world's biggest Kid Rock fan, but I love that video and song. I'd really like to have that Chris Craft that he's driving :)

Sam loves to be outside, too. Except much in the big summer here. He's pretty comfy under the AC with me. We walk most every morning (unless it's over 90f at sunrise. One of us has to be bright enough to know when it's too hot).

Which brings me to lemongrass/Eucalyptus oil. I give Sam a good spray before we head out the door. He hates it but knows it's what happens just before we open the door. It seems to keep the Ticks off Sam and the Flies off me. It's too hot here for many mosquitos. I have a commercial blend and also some pure oil. You can mix that 6 drops per pint for the same effect. Makes it really cheap protection.

Thanks for a great post.