Road Trip

There's a first time for everything ... and this is my first road trip. Mom and Dad headed west for the weekend to see Nana, Opa and Uncle Buck. This time I will get to come along.

So we packed a bag, programmed the Garmin and loaded up the car ...

I'm ready.

Is this flora or fauna?

Dad and I found this ... on the side of the house. At first glance, I had to ask myself if it was animal, vegetable or mineral ...

Scottish Terrier Property Laws

Nana helped me with these ...

1. If I like it, it’s mine.
2. If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine.
3. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine
4. If I can take it away from you, it’s mine.
5. If it just looks like mine, it’s mine.
6. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours.
7. If I saw it first, it’s mine.
8. If it’s edible, it’s mine.
9. If you have something and put it down, it’s mine.
10. If I chew something up, all the pieces are mine.
11. If I get tired of it, it’s yours.
12. If I want it back, it’s mine.

Applejack Festival

Mom and Dad took a trip to Nebraska City for the 43rd annual Applejack Festival.

The flooding along the Missouri River is bad and Highway 2 is still closed. Mom described seeing the river current flowing over the road as a surreal experience. From what we understand, the river will likely freeze this winter before the water recedes.

Never let it be said that my old man isn't a great guy ... this little jaunt was all about Mama. While they were in Nebraska City, they visited not one, but two craft fairs and the Kimmel orchard, where they enjoyed caramel apples, apple cider, and apple pie. After the orchard, a quick stop at the Pendelton outlet where Mom made a friend...Sir Wooliam.

A classic car show was also part of the weekend festivities. The guy that owns this Highland (not kidding here ...) green Mustang gets the prize 2nd best vanity plate ...ever.

My Kind of Saturday

Autumn has come to Nebraska.

The weather has cooled, the leaves have begin to turn and Dad and I get to spend our Saturdays doing what we love best ... watching the Huskers take on the non-conference cupcakes willing to come to Memorial Statdium to take their beating and collect their paychecks.

Tennessee Chattanooga ... check
Fresno State ... check
Washington ... check

Air Show

The Guardians Freedom Airshow came to town. Mom and Dad went took a trip out to the airfield to see the World War II aircraft.

Here's Pops standing next to a P-38 Lightning.

The itch you can't scratch ...

Sitting at the dinner table the other night, Mom and Dad were sharing stories and I overheard Dad recounting a dream he'd had the night before.

He was saying that he rarely recalls his dreams. From there, he went on to describe what he says was an unremarkable but particularly vivid dream. He said that he had this incredible tickling sensation in his ear, and that although he had a Q tip, he could not satisfy the itch .. no matter how he tried.

Just about then, he said he woke up and discovered the tip of my tail in his ear ...

*Tee-Hee*