Thursday, September 25, 2008

Swissy Day, Pepperell, MA












The greeting committee:



Basel - the first one in the pool??








Basel meets his first red swissy.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Basel's six month/half birthday

Basel just turned six months old.



Here he is at his Beginner's training class.

Basel can nap anywhere....
He needed a nap while walking along Newbury Street in Boston. And, that turns out to be a great way to flirt with all the girls....
He is also a big fan of the National Geographic channel. He loves to watch dogs on tv.

A few more from Hilltop Inn and NH







Basel loves hugs, check out that face!


What? I'm cramping your style?


Basel and his friend Buttercup

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Dog Mountain, near St. Johnsbury, VT








"Where's Waldo?"









Basel playing with the other visitors by the pond.








Basel visited Dog Mountain while he was up north. It was a beautiful place for dogs and their people. Basel walked the trails, swam in the ponds with the other dogs, visited the Dog Chapel and the art gallery.








Hmmm, what's up with this dachshund?






The Dog Chapel



















Basel getting some culture in the art gallery.



Decisions...
Steffen, Bridget and Diva


Sunday, September 14, 2008

Sugar Hill, NH at the Hilltop Inn















Basel went on his first vacation to Sugar Hill, NH, in the Franconia Notch and stayed at the Hilltop Inn. Basel had a fabulous time meeting the Herns (the wonderful inn keepers and their family), Buttercup and her parents Diane and Doug, (also guests). Basel played with Buttercup in the yard each morning until everyone had their breakfast.



























Afterward, he'd take Steffen and Nancy exploring the 50 acres adjacent to the inn, playing in the meadows and following the trails through the woods, and over the little brook. He had a blast!































He asked if we can go back again very soon. He wants to resume his "chef lessons" in the kitchen with Meri and Mike!





Basel did a little hiking.....


















Steffen, Bridget and Nancy

Thursday, September 11, 2008

A few more pictures from the Fitchburg show

Bowie and Basel































Ginger and Basel













Puppy kisses



Big swissy - little swissy!