Duke's visit

Margaret and Peter are moving to the coast and their home sale went through more quickly than anticipated.  They are between homes, shall we say, and the logistics have made one red & white dog a third wheel.

As a result, Aki and I are puppy sitting Duke for a week.  Duke is a few months older than Larsen which at one time seemed to make Duke a demigod for the little puppy.  Of course, that changed as Larsen grew and became more challenging to other male WSSs.  Now a little grey in the muzzle, there remains in Duke the joyful puppy that we remember.  He still chases butterflies and dragonflies, whereas these might elicit not much more than an absent-minded snap from Larsen were they to venture too close.

We will miss Duke and hope that we get time to visit him when we are on the coast.

Duke watches intently as Peter and Margaret drive off.

A comforting spot.  This intersection of patio, kitchen, and dining area is also one of Larsen's favorite spots.  

Duke opens up and relaxes on a warm Friday night in June.