Whippet Snippets

I Got the Girl(s)

How adorable are these two? Presenting Ribsy's brand-new identical cousins from out West. Ribsy hopes to meet them in-person (in-dog?) one day. By then, he's sure they'll be a lot bigger. Congratulations on your cute little twin stars, Mike & Andrea!

If I was your mother

Another tourtiere night, another terrific dinner. Ribsy instinctively licks his chops just thinking about the tender porky memories.

It was well worth tolerating the small person at dinner. Ribsy has to admit that for a tiny one, Saya is very well behaved. Her parents should be proud.

Camp-tastic

So the first camping trip in Ontario loomed. Would it be as good as Lotusland? In many ways, better. And many, not. But why compare? Camping is camping, and anytime you can find the time to sleep in and appreciate the great outdoors means good times, period. Even without sweet Vandosa.

The pack met up with the ALo's in Tiverton, Ontario where their campsite was awaiting. Nestled in the woods, it was all in all, not bad. They took off for an afternoon romp and lunch in Kincardine, where they happened upon two things ginormous: a non-curdy but pretty purdy poutine, and a huge Boy-and-Ribsy throne (Girls keep out!).

But back to the campsite, where E was put to the test as a mobile tent. She passed with flying colors, as evidenced by the smiles on Girl and Ribsy. The four seats fold flat down, and then a double-sized air mattress was laid on top. Pure camping bliss!

Then it was off to the beach to watch the amazing sunset over Lake Huron. Ribsy also managed to squeeze in time as a photo prop.

More sunset shots. Ribsy got a bit smutty after running in the sand with a Vizla and Lab.

The campfire that night was long and strong, thanks to a kind neighbour who donated an extra supply of slow-burning wood. Thanks! However, after a sumptuous night of sleep the group was shocked to find their food coolers missing! Turns out a rowdy crowd of young adults (more like children) had vandalized, stolen, and generally turned the campsite upside down. Is this how they do it out East? The pack would like to think otherwise. The police turned up and the group got their coolers back (although Boy had to shower with it, to wash the PUKE out). Gross.

Back to happier times. Without their peameal bacon (wah), they drove up to Saugeen Shores and ate a hearty country breakfast before descending on the local beach, where Ribsy had a dandy time dousing dudes and dudettes and generally creating chaos.

Then quickly as it came, it was time to drive home. Here's some beautiful acreage up for sale, complete with pond, that Boy and Girl wish they could buy.

The pack made another pit stop at Mapleton's Organic Dairy Farm, where they noshed on some fresh, lip-smackingly good maple sugar and French vanilla ice cream waffle cones. The young calves of the farm are segregated for a short time, and you can pet them while you snack. Like you with ice cream, they love to lick - whether it be cages or cats!

Overall Ribsy rates the trip two tongues, er, thumbs, er paws, up. 

WhippetLash

Ever wonder what it's like to have a wet whippet zooming by you at full speed on the beach? Probably not. But here's the feeling, captured in a short video. Shot at Port Elgin on Lake Ontario - the third Great Lake this summer for Boy, Girl and Ribsy. And the first-ever camping trip in the province. Weather: Fantastic. Scenery: Lovely. Sunset in Kincardine: Amazing. the Honda Element as a camping vehicle: Awesome. More photos to come soon.

Hooray Horychuns

Congratulations from the pack on your new arrival!

May he grow to be handsome, speedy and chesty like me, thought Ribsy. 

Happy birthday Fizzio

Maybe it's time for some business on your birthday? Hamilton hearts the Conchords!

Ribsy's Lost in Emotion

Cheers! thought Ribsy. Yay! Girl's back from Boston. No photographic evidence of American hounds found, much to his relief. He did unearth some free concert footage courtesy of De La Soul and Lisa Lisa (without her Cult Jam) and  tasty bits of delicious cannoli though.

(Danish) Modern Dog

A Sunday off and sunshine meant one thing: day trip to Toronto! This time the pack had items in their minds: furniture for their new loft. The shopping trip was about browsing and boy, did they. But first, they made a quick pit stop at the WAG dog park in Burlington. The disappearing snow meant that Ribsy was in his running element - dashing, dodging and spurring on the chases in a way only whippets can.

Courtesy of the insanely fast highways, the pack made into the T Dot in well under an hour. Fueling up on eggs benny from POP Bistro and French toast dripping in maple syrup from Bonjour Brioche, they headed out, furious for finds on Queen St. East.

With their intrepid Toronto guides, they ducked into the many furniture stores that  Leslieville is known for that specialize in their favorite, mid-century - in particular Danish modern. From Eames to Olsen to Jacobsen, the designers were representing and the various wares  - Machine Age Modern, Zig Zag, and Phil'z were especially full of nice stuff - were extremely tempting, and pricey. In the end, they drove home to the Hammer empty of finds but full of design inspiration.

Draw inspiration

One of the many folks that Girl will miss with the impending move to Hamilton is this artist. Girl is already the proud owner of one of his works, and looks forward to seeing more of wildly, er, mildly amusing drawings on his blog. These curious little creations will put a smile on your face.

Gabby and Ribsy

Gabby and her Snack Bar Mama and Comic Guy Dada came roaring up in their nifty Corolla to Ribsy's stressed-out digs this weekend. Ribsy was a bit perturbed by the presence of a razzin' four-month-old, but giddy Gabby loved the Magoo and she seemed to love Victoria too. She got to see the Cascadia Bakery, the Seiten-filled t-shirt shop, the Victoria MEC, the wool store and RE-Bar. Mmm, that rice pudding was to drool for!

Thanks for coming this weekend and for bringing over that lovely feastivus straight from Commercial Drive. And for burning free movies. And for creating a friendship montage. It was super fun, even when that Celebrity Jeopardy insanity kept interrupting Girl's Seabiscuit melodrama. Hyuk hyuk.