Okay, I've been remiss in updating my profile. I could say that I've been busy but that is a poor excuse. I've just been lazy about talking about myself on line. I don't have a lot of new or exciting adventures to talk about. It's been pretty boring around here lately. So for what it's worth, here is the latest poop about me and what I have been doing... I received my Master Gardener certification in the winter of 2006. Got the "Advanced" rating in June 2007. I have re-landscaped my yard again in Spring and added a water feature. So now my "pets" include the birds that visit, the fish that swim and a number of frogs, toads and other wildlife that stop by in the yard. My yard is certified as a wildlife habitat and is also considered a Monarch butterfly way station. A little slice of nature here in the city. The squirrels that stop by are tame enough to hand feed and the blue jays have me trained to hand out peanuts when they squawk for them. It makes for an enjoyable morning as I read the paper and have my morning coffee. I have a new puppy who enjoys the wildlife almost as much as me. Except she wants to chase then all away! She also likes to wade in the pond and try to catch the fish and tadpoles! So far, she hasn't caught anything but it's not for lack of trying. See below for comments about my new girl! Oh, this is about me, eh? I like motorcycles, woodworking, gardening, scenario paintball, bowling, SCUBA diving,reading, crosswords, and music.

Dog-Majick. 6 year old Samoyed mix. About 65 pounds of pure enjoyment. He is mellow and well mannered. He knows tricks and likes to play. Majick is a hoot and a half. He travels with me just about everywhere I go. I have never had a better trained dog. I can walk him with or without a leash and he never leaves my side. He gets along well with other dogs and even likes cats. As a pup, he was "Trained" by my cat so he "fights" like a cat and confuses the other dogs that he plays with. Majick is well socialized and friendly. But he is also a good watch-dog, letting me know when someone strange is in the area. He has his mean bark and growl and his friendly bark that sounds like Curly from the Three Stooges. The Curly bark is for people that he likes. Cat - Freddie (2.5 years) This is the best cat that I have ever had. A grey DSH who is so mellow and sweet. Freddie is not declawed but he lets me trim his nails as needed. All the while purring loud enough to drown out the stereo. Freddie is strictly an indoor cat and has no desire to go outside. He loves Majick (dog) and tries to play when he is not sleeping. Freddie is a cat that you can't help but love. Maggie Mae is the new addition to the family. She is a 6 month old Golden Retriever with personality and energy to burn! She has no fear and is hell on wheels! Slim and long legged, Magpie runs with the big dogs and leaves them in the dust. She was the runt of the litter but don't tell her that! She is fiesty and sassy and very vocal, not to mention stubborn as a mule. She is a typical Golden puppy, full of personality and love. Maggot is learning tricks and walks well on the leash but gets distracted quite easily. She loves to travel and meet other dogs and cats. She is very gentle and loves to play.

Hi, This is Majick. I'm not a dog, I'm a Peeple. I have trained this guy as best as I can but he is far from perfect. Sure, he feeds me and takes me for rides in the truck and gives me treats and lots of love and attention, but there are like 80 hours in a day and I don't get all of them devoted to me. What's up with that you biped? This belly won't scratch itself you know. I don't mind the brushing and stuff but those baths have got to stop. I didn't roll in that stink just so you could dunk me in the tub. But I do admit that I look fabulous wearing the fancy scarves. Oh, I will give him props for the time that the skunk got me. That was pretty nasty. But tomato juice tastes pretty good. Move over dog, Let a cat show you how to suck up. I'm Freddie. I'm a cat. You got a problem with that? I didn't think so. Everyone loves cats. Just some people don't know it yet. This guy here, well, he gets it. He knows how to make me purr. He talks cat pretty well becauses he listens to what I have to say. Mostly I ignore him except when it's time for dinner or petting. But when I need him, he is there for me. I think this one is a keeper. My name is Maggie, but I'm often called "Magpie", "Maggot", "MaGhee", "Helen", "Booger", and a few words that I think are swear-words. No matter, I'm a cute puppy and I can get away with murder. I haven't pooped in the house in months. My attention span is kind of short but I'm a cute girl so I can do what I want. I like to go for walks and rides. We go up North and I can swim in the river. I like people, dogs and cats. Did I tell you that I'm cute?

I am a man seeking a woman age 30 to 50

My ideal date??? I'm pretty much a home body. I'll cook dinner and then we can watch a movie. Play with the critters and watch the sun set. On days that the chores are done, it's a ride on the motorcycle. Okay, some days the chores don't get done! I'm not into the bar or crowd scene, I'd rather go to the lake and relax with a picnic, a few beers and a little fishing. Perhaps a bike ride? Maybe a long walk? Frankly, as I've gotten older, I find myself less tolerant of the dating games. I'm don't want to put on a facade to impress anyone. You have to take me as you find me. I'm just a regular guy, no glitz, no glamour.

Majick (dog) doesn't really want any competitors for affection. He likes to play with other pups but he is getting older and likes to have a more sedate meeting. Any treats that are given are fair game if he can steal them. He has manners but sometimes forgets then when it comes to food or treats. Freddie (cat) loves everyone, people or dog, he hasn't played with another cat so I can't say what he would do. In the time that I have had him, he has met 5 dogs, so much bigger than he, but he has never uttered a hiss or had a fuss about them. Maggie wants to play, play, play. She is an instigator and will give any other dog a run for it's money. Cats are fair game as well. That is until she gets tired and needs a nap and then it is sofa time. And she snores!

Sunshine (when young)

Sunshine was a purebred Golden Retriever. She was a wonderful dog who I got when she was 9 months old. She was a great travel companion. She went everywhere with me from Up North to Florida. East Coast to West Coast. She loved the water, snow and mud but she would strut like a Vegas showgirl when she got groomed.

Sunshine (older)

As Sunshine got older, she became very strong willed and stubborn. She was always well mannered and well behaved, but she did have a mind of her own when she wanted to. She died suddenly of suspected bloat when she was nearly 17 years old. I miss my old girl.

Willow

Willow was a resuced cat that I brought home in March 2000. She had multiple personalities so friends dubbed her Sybil. She could go from purr to full attack mode in a heartbeat without warning. She was an adventure to say the least. She loved climbing on the garage, house, tree and kitchen table. She was a good mouser and even caught a few birds even though she was declawed. I have reason to believe that she was poisoned by a jackass in the neighborhood. She died suddenly at the age of 6 or so.