My masters are attending a conference on technology and faith. They are saying it is awesome! The speaker asks thoughtful questions and has very funny pictures that help him make the point and keep you constantly entertained. They said this morning was really interesting about the history and vision of Google. I'm so glad I'm a dog. I don't have to worry about Google consuming me or becoming my iGod. I just have to be sure I don't allow the need for dog bones to rule over my life.

I wonder if that little squirrel knew that only a pane of glass separates it from sure death from the ever-menacing Alabama. My Mrs. Master keeps taking Alabama outside on her leash, encouraging her predatory ways. I went outside to train her on how a dog will chase her. Good grief! Alabama panicked and almost got away. Can you believe that I got yelled at for training her to run from dogs? It was "Pulaski, stop that!" and "Oh, poor baby, it's ok. Let's go inside. Your big brother is not being nice."

We are finally getting some sun and the flowers are starting to bloom. I have been forced to post another picture of Alabama in the flowers. Oh, so cute! Yeah, until she starts doing her business there and digs them up. A couple of more months and Alabama gets to go outside. Then we will see how she runs from dogs! The fun begins...

My masters are always getting emails and Facebook stuff with silly or annoying things. Sometimes, though, the pictures or thoughts are profound. One picture made my masters sad, because they thought of me.

I am old and grey, but sometimes I can still act like a puppy and my master takes me on 3 mile walks. I guess they thought getting Alabama would make me young. Really? Today she arched her back, her fur went straight up, and she hopped sideways.  Does she really think I was intimidated? My Mrs. Master tried to get a picture, but all you can see is a little of the fur still up. What a pest!

Four months old and she thinks she is soooo tough!

It snowed! I am one happy dog! I probably shouldn't bore you with another picture of me frolicking in the snow, but my Mrs. Master insists on putting little twerp Alabama's picture of her first pee in the snow. Honestly! Is this really an important event?

Ahhhh...cold, fresh snow!

Do you think she knows she is being photographed going to the bathroom?

It doesn't snow that often on Orcas Island, but it is sooo beautiful when it does. My Masters took a drive and took some amazing pictures.

Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast

Crow Valley

Crow Valley School Museum

Now what do I write about? We have settled back into our house and the amazing Innsitters, Mark and Shannon, have gone back to Portland. Everyone was sad, but they have promised to return.

My masters suggested that I write about how wonderful the Blue Heron B&B is, and how wonderful Orcas Island is, how wonderful the low season rates are now... blah, blah, blah. Anyone's advice who laughs at a miniature cat running around the room is suspect. Yes, Alabama, the rescued kitten from the storm drain at the Alabama Visitor's Center, went nuts when she got in the house. Even though she is restricted (ha! ha! I get to go everywhere!) to the back rooms, it was a zillion times larger than her space in the RV. At first she was all scared, then she raced around and up the couch and under the bed. Good grief!
Well, I guess I could mention a couple of festivals happening here on Orcas. The Shakespeare Festival is Mar. 19-22. I like this one. I get to walk around Eastsound and see all the folks in costume talking like it is in the days of Shakespeare. Very fun!
The Bird and Wildlife Festival is a new event, so I'm not sure what's happening. I copied some stuff off the Chamber website and that's the best place to get information. I bet when Alabama gets older, she will terrorize birds and wildlife. You should see what she does to a water bottle!!

3rd Annual Shakespeare Festival is coming!
Once again, Orcas Island becomes ‘Shakespeare Island’ as our festival resumes this March. Live theater, street performers, and a parade are only part of it! Seattle Shakespeare Company performs Othello, and Professors Ayanna Thompson tackles ‘Othello in the 21st Century.’ Check out the Chamber Page for more details.
Orcas Island Bird & Wildlife Festival in April
Mark your calendars for April 10 -12, 2014 for the inaugural Bird & Wildlife Festival! We kick it all off with a dinner featuring author & naturalist Thor Hanson, and follow it up with two days of walks, hikes, talks, parades, and loads of Orcas Wildlife! Stay tuned!

RV Adventure  Days 91-92
LAST DAY!
The plan is to be on the late ferry tonight back to Orcas Island! We are in an RV Park in Toutle River, Washington, and the snow is melting fast. The Beast has done a good job and it was great to have all the repairs done, I guess. The cost really cut into my dog bone budget!

We can't wait to see all of our friends and our big old 100 year house and start meeting new friends in our B&B business. As Pet Host, I have had a nice long break, but it's time for me to get back to work. Little Alabama doesn't even know yet how cool the island is. When she is older, she will be quite busy with mice, little snakes, and all kinds of birds. She will soon realize that we live in paradise on Orcas Island!

RV Adventure Day 90
After church in Cottage Grove, we headed north again. It was foggy, but the freeway was pretty empty.

By the time we reached Salem, it was getting very snowy and I was getting more excited by the minute. I was mentally willing my masters to stop so I could play in the snow. Lo and behold, they did! We are in Woodburn in the snow and I am one happy puppy!

On the other hand, little squirt Alabama was all scared and started shaking with the cold. What a baby she is!

The snow is soooo beautiful. Tomorrow we will try to go a little farther between predicted freezing rains.

Good grief! Maybe we should have tried this trip in the spring!