Our 2023-2024 Southern Migration Trip

[purring along]

He's been doing well with his hydro-therapy and seems to really enjoy it. Vet said he's doing great! I believe we're seeing improvement as well. But then, I have to distinguish between what I hope is happening and what is really happening. lol, but I think he's doing better.


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That's great news, always stay positive.

 

[AuntieDodo]

Ryker seems to be enjoying himself.

A little story about Lola, we bought her from scammers that stated she wasa Mini Australian shepherd and would weigh no more than 25 lbs. After having her a few weeks and studying her my husband states “her ears stand up just like a German shepherd” and her paws are pretty big. So we suspect Lola is German Shepherd. We have sent a dna sample in for testing for whatever that’s worth? Time will tell, she is 17 Weeks old and weighs about 17 lbs.

 

[Jim]

Ryker seems to be enjoying himself.

A little story about Lola, we bought her from scammers that stated she wasa Mini Australian shepherd and would weigh no more than 25 lbs. After having her a few weeks and studying her my husband states “her ears stand up just like a German shepherd” and her paws are pretty big. So we suspect Lola is German Shepherd. We have sent a dna sample in for testing for whatever that’s worth? Time will tell, she is 17 Weeks old and weighs about 17 lbs.

17 lbs. at 4 months isn't really much for the average GSD. So she really might be a Australian shepherd. I grew up with Australian shepherds, They're great dogs,

 

[Jim]

I got bored and got started turning the storage building (12X14) into a casita. I’ve got it wired, framed up the wall between the living area and the bathroom and insulated it all. Also cut an opening that will become a door between the existing outdoor kitchen and the casita.

Currently, there is a double door that enters into the building, but I don’t need that anymore. But I did want to keep one side so that we could use it to gain direct access to the motor home. So we locked the unneeded side and framed around it while keeping the window area for light. From the outside, it looks like a double door setup. From the inside, it looks like a standard 36" door with a sidelight window.

Ryker is showing concern and I believe I head him asking his Mom if this meant we were spending his rehab money. Poor little guy, he'll be looking for a side job tomorrow!

 

[Rich W.]

I got bored and got started turning the storage building (12X14) into a casita. I’ve got it wired, framed up the wall between the living area and the bathroom and insulated it all. Also cut an opening that will become a door between the existing outdoor kitchen and the casita.

Currently, there is a double door that enters into the building, but I don’t need that anymore. But I did want to keep one side so that we could use it to gain direct access to the motor home. So we locked the unneeded side and framed around it while keeping the window area for light. From the outside, it looks like a double door setup. From the inside, it looks like a standard 36" door with a sidelight window.

Ryker is showing concern and I believe I head him asking his Mom if this meant we were spending his rehab money. Poor little guy, he'll be looking for a side job tomorrow!

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Nice job and interesting use of the door(s) - I never would have thought of that.

 

[purring along]

Jim you've been quiet for a while, I new you were busy building something. Ryker looks good.

 

[Jim]

Jim you've been quiet for a while, I new you were busy building something. Ryker looks good.

Thanks, he has good days and bad. The water hydro really takes it out of him. Going to be a long uphill battle I'm afraid.

In the meantime, I took up welding. What do you think?

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Thanks, he has good days and bad. The water hydro really takes it out of him. Going to be a long uphill battle I'm afraid.

In the meantime, I took up welding. What do you think?

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Jim, You have many talents, BUT, this (welding) is one you have not quite mastered yet!! Keep practicing!
"WOOD" seems to be your forte, but just maybe not "METALS"!

 

[newmarokie]

I was thinking the same thing Jabber, practice.

 

[Jim]

"WOOD" seems to be your forte, but just maybe not "METALS"!

Well, I started out with wood, but it kept burning up in the process. I'll try again . . .

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Another day of welding practice and you can get your ASME Welding Certification and become a welder on high-pressure gas lines.
Make a note Jim, you can't weld wood unless you have a TIG machine.

 

[purring along]

Thanks, he has good days and bad. The water hydro really takes it out of him. Going to be a long uphill battle I'm afraid.

In the meantime, I took up welding. What do you think?

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Thanks, he has good days and bad. The water hydro really takes it out of him. Going to be a long uphill battle I'm afraid.

In the meantime, I took up welding. What do you think?

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Thanks, he has good days and bad. The water hydro really takes it out of him. Going to be a long uphill battle I'm afraid.

In the meantime, I took up welding. What do you think?

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Jim as long as you consider this art and not structural, your good. Like other said, keep practicing.

 

[Neal]

you can't weld wood unless you have a TIG machine.

That would be a TWIG machine

 

[AuntieDodo]

17 lbs. at 4 months isn't really much for the average GSD. So she really might be an Australian shepherd. I grew up with Australian shepherds, They're great dogs,

Well that’s promising to hear as I am physically not able to manage a large dog on leash.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I got bored and got started turning the storage building (12X14) into a casita. I’ve got it wired, framed up the wall between the living area and the bathroom and insulated it all. Also cut an opening that will become a door between the existing outdoor kitchen and the casita.

Currently, there is a double door that enters into the building, but I don’t need that anymore. But I did want to keep one side so that we could use it to gain direct access to the motor home. So we locked the unneeded side and framed around it while keeping the window area for light. From the outside, it looks like a double door setup. From the inside, it looks like a standard 36" door with a sidelight window.

Ryker is showing concern and I believe I head him asking his Mom if this meant we were spending his rehab money. Poor little guy, he'll be looking for a side job tomorrow!

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You'll be adding the second floor next week, right?

 

[Jim]

You'll be adding the second floor next week, right?

No, I think I'll pass on the second story!

Was walking Ryker this morning and noticed the coolest lot in the park was on the market. I called and talked with the owner who turned out to be an interesting fellow. He told me he's bought 6 new Newmar's in the last 2 years. Guess he just can't make up his mind!

Long story short, I made an offer and he accepted. But today is Saturday and I can't send him money until Monday, so anything can happen.

It's a nice Class A site facing the river. Full blown casita with covered outdoor kitchen. Huge birdcage enclosure with enough room inside to hold a mega party. Now I have to get the one I'm in finished and on the market.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Oh come on Jim, keep them both you never know when you may have guests. The presumptive new one looks nice.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Wowzers...that looks really nice! Even has a hidden space to park the tractor.

 

[purring along]

Congrats on the new location,I can see the future now. Deer Springs South. How is Ryker doing?

 

[Neal]

I'm glad @GlampDaddy has residency now. I'm still outside the fence looking over wondering when I can come play.