All Grown Snicker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snicker Snack is an adult now. 18 years. One of the neat things about doing this for so long is many of my posts can reference things that happened in the past and link to them. Like a chain of memories. 

Shiny Art II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another favorite. 

Shiny Art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures don't really capture how vibrant and reflective the art was, or shiny for lack of a more sophisticated term. Here is one of our favorite pieces. 

Shiny Artist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This years featured artists was Patrick Guyton who specializes in metal leaf in his art. They were very striking, one of my favorite installations yet. Right up there with KRE8 from a few years back. 

Shiny Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's that time again, the silent auction and artist party before Moonlight and Magnolias. The art was shiny so they had a glitter bar, where you could get all glittered up.

Pawfect Form

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear has perfected his chew holder technique. I promise every post will not be about Bear forever. But we love him, so there's going to be a lot of them. 

The Dog Whisperer

 

Dad and Bear having a little fun.

DNDNDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What if? 

Rainbow Butt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This one's for Mackenzie. 

Morning Routine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While Mari and I get up in the morning and go through our routine to get ready for the day, a little man keeps a mostly watchful, kinda snoozy eye on us. 

Watching Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had to clear out all the windows today to make room for the window washers. Bear took full advantage of a window that is usually blocked by the portable air conditioner with the blinds down. It's almost enough to make us consider putting in a split unit so he can do this all the time. Almost. 

A New Coworker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When I first got to work from home I had a special coworker to keep me company. Nobody can ever replace her, but that's not the point of getting a new pup anyway. You don't replace them, you just add to their legacy as part of the family. Having Bear around while I work is just as special. 

Fi Watcher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear likes to sit on his spot and look out the window. Here he's sporting his fancy new Fi collar we're trying out. Yes, we know we're going a little overboard on him, but we don't care.

The Rig Is Complete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The computer. The gaming chair, headphones, wireless mouse and keyboard, secondary monitor, all in place now anchored by this gorgeous, awesome display. Now, it is complete. 

Big Time Arrival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have waited months for this to finally be available. My dream monitor. The 39 inch LG UltraGear 39GX950B 5k ultrawide monitor. I pre-ordered it and it wasn't supposed to be here for another month, but it came early!

Mama's Boy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At night Bear shows who his favorite is. 

Couple Of Quacks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to the internet a wild duck can live for 5-10 years. So it's possible this is the same couple. But I saw these two lounging in the common area while walking Bear today.

More Peckers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes woodpeckers are my favorite birds. Yes I have many pictures of them in the history of this blog. Yes here is another one with a red belly on the suet feeder and a downy peeking down from above. Yes there will probably be more in the future. 

Age Unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear has now been to the vet and had his teeth cleaned. He's in good health aside from needing one tooth pulled and having an odd growth on his tonsil that we are having tested. He does have an elongated palate, which is normal for certain breeds, and that explains why he snorts. So it's not allergies or anything bad. 

A couple of things to note though, going back to my original introduction of him. Based on his teeth the vet thinks he is three years old, not one. So we are moving his birthday from 1-29-2025 to 1-29-2023. Also she does not think he's a corgi / shephard mix. She thinks he's more likely a Shiba Inu mix. But, whatever he is, we love him to bits!

Dirty Nose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All dug out with a messy nose. A happy Bear. We'll probably regret this more when seasons turn muddy. But oh well, look at that face. 

Obsession By Bear

 

 

From day one Bear has been obsessed with getting under the deck. He will go out and dig almost every day, and I go and fill it back in. I know I could put a rock or something down, but it makes him happy and doesn't do any harm so as long as he stays away from trying to dig under the fence, And it's fun and super cute. 

 

Chew Toy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear enjoying Casie's gift on his favorite spot. 

Nut To Deer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the same walk, I found a little heard of deer resting. I couldn't get them all in one shot but there were more behind the hill and up higher on it. 

That Nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been putting peanuts from Wild Birds out for the squirrels and blue jays. Out on a walk with Bear there's a little bridge down in the common area and I found this peanut there. I like the thought that it's one of ours, carried all this way by a hungry bird or maybe a squirrel looking for a place to bury it.

The Long Road Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We met with Ashley in Chattanooga today to drop Mackenzie off. We took Bear and he did his best but five hours in a car was a little much for him. We're home now. We love when he gets tired he just "splooshes" out with his feet splayed. 

Grampa Approved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thumbs up. 

New Gamer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear joins the fun. He looks good in a tiara. 

Still Gabbing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another Mackenzie visit, another round of Gabby’s Dollhouse, Meow-Mazing Board Game.

Behind The Scene

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mackenzie is finally old enough to qualify for some of the special behind the scenes tours at the zoo. So they got to go feed a giraffe. 

Zoo Paint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to work so these are Mari's pictures, but she and Mackenzie hit the zoo today. 

The Price Is Family III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And some are sleeping in their spot. 

The Price Is Family II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, not everyone is watching to be fair. Some are playing on tablets.

The Price Is Family

 

 

Just the fam settling in for lunch and watching the Price is Right, as is tradition. 

A Message Of Hope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Found this randomly painted on the sidewalk up the street. Even here in BF Tennessee, there are good people. It gives you hope. 

Another New Old View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back to this view. Some people say you shouldn't let the dog lead. Those people take life too seriously.

Grammy Tiny Hands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gram's turn to hunt for marshmallows. 

Silly Sugar Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Easter Bunny brought this still game where you have to use tiny grabby hands to pick up marshmallows and shove them in your mouth. There can be no dignity playing this game. 

Easter Dinner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mari treated Mackenzie, Dad and I to another great holiday meal. 

On The Hunt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear helping Mackenzie look for Easter eggs. 

Easter Bear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashley stayed over for Easter morning, and we all got up so Mackenzie could see what the Easter Bunny brought and then have a good old egg hunt. Bear's first Easter (with us). 

Mackenzie and Bear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mackenzie has come for another week so she and Bear get to meet. Instant bond. 

Screen Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The only dog we've had previously that watched TV was Tara, but we have another entertainment aficionado. Of course it's always the quality of the show being watched the helps. 

Secondary Spot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fallback spot. 

WOTM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Bear era. 

Bear Den

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On his third day, Bear has officially picked his favorite spot. 

Classic Duo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hydrant and the hound. And yes, he left message. 

Dapper Gentleman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Already part of the family, Casie sent Bear a welcome package with some bully sticks, a special stick holder, and this neckerchief that says "new to the crew." He was proven to be very good about wearing things, doesn't care if you mess with his paws, and has not had a single accident in the house. He learned the doggie door quickly. He has no training though, no response to any commands. We'll get there. Yeah. We love him instantly.

Introducing Bear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Bear. We adopted hm from Sumner Animal Control today and already in love He was already given that name so not one we picked, but we like it anyway. We've already decided when Lonnie (the OG Bear) is around he will be Little Bear. 

 Bear is supposed to be 1 year old, his birthday is January 29th, and he's supposed to be some kind of corgi / shepard mix.

The very first thing he did when we got home was run under the deck and hide, and I had to chase him out with a broom. I admit I had a moment of panic that Mari had to talk me down from. But man, is he such a sweet, cute boy. Welcome to the first day of your forever home Bear.

Calling Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dispatch is a mix of a "choose your own adventure" story game and a mini game where you have to match the right hero with the right mission. The story portions had excellent graphics, the mini game was fun, and the story and voice acting was extremely good. It was fairly short, I played through it twice to see different aspects, but also just the right length. All around a winner.I hope they make a second one but it'll be hard to top the first.

Free Pucks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We aren't sure why but a salesperson from the Predators was very keen to talk to Mari. She texted her several times, then came to visit us during the second intermission and gave us two pucks signed by Predators defensemen Nicolas Hague. We know its because they want to sell seat packages, but why us? We didn't see others out giving the hard sell and free pucks. No complaints. She was nice and the pucks are cool. That's them at the top with my other pucks.

Tolvanot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite Kraken, Eeli Tolvanen was out tonight, either injured or sick I didn't see which. But I did get to see Matty Beniers who is a close second. Predators ended up winning 3-1.