My New Pal, Axel

Terrier Time!

I was quite surprised when mama didn't take off my harness after the morning walkie today - could there be more excitement to my birthday weekend? YES INDEED.

The handsome guy swimming next to me is Axel - he's a Wire Fox Terrier - and today was our first meeting. His mama lives here in Philadelphia too and apparently my mama was excited to meet her and put us together. I don't get along with every dog I meet, sometimes I like 'em and sometimes I don't. But Axel and I got along like a house on fire (except for one little argument over a treat - but that was minor and over in a second).

We went for a swim in a lovely pond near the Art Museum while the mama's talked. There were donuts and dog treats and lots of laughs.

I am sure that we've both made a new friend and that we'll be seeing each other again really soon! Take care of your mama Axel till we see each other again!

Love,

Bogart

(PS - cell phone photo, but not too bad, eh?)

The Portland Art No-See-Um

Portland isn't that big - yet there is an area of town that we never seem to find ourselves in. That's SW. So today we sought to rectify that situation and explore the South Park Blocks.

I'm ready for anything - since we're never here everything smells new and exciting.

Ah, the Portland Art Museum. I'll just check out the sign to see what exhibits are going on.

Even just by hanging around outside of the museum I'm getting inspired. Look - I'm a work of art!

I'll just check to see if I can go inside... you know, to soak up some real culture.

Bah. No dice. Back to the muddy park for me!

Love,

Bogart