Tyco the Recycler

Tyco has taken on new responsibilities here at 3913. now that he is 12 he has taken it upon himself to help with recycling. the recyclables have moved into the pantry so they're not too tempting for him but he seems to find them. every few days we come downstairs to find our recyclables have been chewed up and moved into the backyard. yesterday it was the milk carton and a cereal box. i think he's just trying to take care of things for us and get them closer to the street.

then today we went to visit some friends up the street. tyco was actually ok off leash in their backyard. but apparently he wanted to help some with recycling there too. we looked over and tyco let out a whimper and started running around the patio with the green recycling bucket attached to his collar. tyco was scared to tears and we dissolved into laughter as all the plastic bottles from the earlier birthday party spilled all over the patio. so nice of him to offer to help. they rewarded him with a leftover hamburger from the party. nice guy.


here's a recent touched up photo of tyco looking 'blue' on the deck. i have no recycling ones yet but i'm sure i'll get the chance for some soon.

Easter Treat for Huskies

Tyco and Akira were very lucky pups this Easter. The Easter Bunny didn't bring them chocolate or special dog treats. This year they got SNOW on the morning before Easter. Max and I woke up to about an inch in the trees and on the ground. We were shocked that Tyco didn't come up to tell us about it, so we went down to find them.

first they were under the Azalea bush cuddled together... you can barely see them under the branches

Then Tyco came out to check things out and to get some rubs.
He's such a softy!

Finally Akira came out but she generally tried to run away from the camera as much as possible and tried to look upset about the condition of her backyard, but we know it was all an act!That's her trying to run away.
Snowy Nose
My deck is covered in snow!!! GRRR!!!
(i think this means i disearve a treat!Right?)
Happy Easter Friends!!!

Visits with Friends

So my good friends Karen and Joey stopped by our house to say good bye as they departed for California and Karen's new job in the wine business. Katie and Shannon stopped by and we all enjoyed some company and visiting on the front porch. The pups were locked in pup jail in their room and the yard because of the food and wine around. They behaved pretty well during that time.
Here are all the visiting couples:Karen and Joey (newlyweds)

Katie and Shannon (engaged!!)

Us (oldly weds)



After Katie and Shannon took off, Joey finally got to relax and do what he wanted to do which was watch the final four basketball game. And Tyco finally got to do what he wanted to do which was relax on the couch and make love to Joey as much as possible.
First Tyco jumps on the couch and makes himself very happy with rubs from Joey. Notice the Smile on Tyco's Face

Next, as Joey slows down to actually watch the game, Tyco institutes the now infamous "rake technique" where he uses razor sharp claws and brute force to rake the person who has slowed down in petting him. At least he didn't get bare skin, but the belly is a soft spot to be takin' a rakin'


Akira also came around but as there were no treats to be had, she refused to smile for the camera
Akira again avoids the camera


The boys enjoying the game, well, at least Tyco is happy!

Akira gets below an F!

So last night I was home alone with the pups. and they were feeling sad and deprived because both max and i worked all day on monday and tuesday and they didn't get the usual amount of attention. Tyco didn't get his usual time on the suede couch, akira didn't get to throw as many fits as usual. so yesterday, i was exhausted. tuesdays are extremely long days for me and work has been stressful lately (7 weeks to go!!) and they didn't get much love unfortunately. apparently, that idea was not agreeable to akira. i went to bed around 10 and that's about when she started up. 'yip' wait a few minutes 'yip' wait a few minutes 'yip' .... arg! so i go downstairs to learn they have food and water in the bowls and akira is standing on the lower level of the deck staring incredulously at the door. (how dare we leave her alone all day and she doesn't get a walk tonight! walks are a whole other story) so i give them some roast beef from the party on sunday and go back to bed, determined to ignore her and not to reward the naughty behavior any more. so i doze for a while and then 'yip' it starts again. 'yip'.....'yip'......'yip' i'm going to ignore her. i can do that. 'yip'......'yip' oh my god the neighbors must be annoyed. 'yip'.....'yip'... finally at 2 am i couldn't stand it. back downstairs. this time food and water were empty. when did they eat? who knows, i never heard them inside. so i fill the bowls. and miss princess akira got a stern lecture.. 'you have food, you have water, you are waking up the entire neighborhood and your mother and this has to stop.... GO TO SLEEP!!' her grade is BELOW F! that must have gotten through because she was quiet for the rest of the night and completely passed out when i left the house this morning at 6:30. tonight she was a little punchy but we'll see how she does.

Bring your pups to Work Day

The pups spent the day at Gearhead Camera. The shop was hot (as usual), so Tyco needed to do a little "airing out. Or maybe he's just dreaming about being on the Siberian Bobsled team?"

Merry Christmas

Once again it was another crazy chrismakkah for the crazy huskies. Their grandparents were very sweet and sent duck and squirrel friends. They also got lots of other tasty treats. Tyco opening the Duck
Tyco wearing the duck on his head
Akira stealing the duck
Tyco waiting for his rawhide candy cane
Akira looking fat and happy

Hot Huskies

here are Tyco and Akira looking very HOT in Richmond in the summer.