Hi all,  We had 6 hikers, Jody,  Carolyn, Effie, Debbie, Paula and me, protected by the Snouties Protection Team of Waldi and Berta.  We had a guest Snoutie today, Patchy,  grand dog of Carolyn.  It was heartwarming, yet terrifying,  to see THREE Schnauzers on the hike. Fortunately,  Patchy is more mature and dignified…and better behaved. It is also the first hike back by Patchy since he was bitten by rattlesnake this fall. Welcome back Patchy!  I am wondering if Patchy can’t come over to Camp Grandma too frequently now since he often gets hurt or ends up in doggie ER.  We stopped by the “grave”, still perfectly dug but with no one home there. We think.  It is small grave so our short hikers all stood up tall to avoid being the next homeowner there.  We had perfect weather for our 4.7 miles.  Best part? Friends!

Until next time… Happy Trails, Marsha