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. 

Predators vs Kraken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But who to root for? 

Still Towering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That iconic Bridgestone Arena radio tower. Of course us old schoolers still remember when it was the GEC (Gaylord Entertainment Center.)

Musical Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walking to the arena. Downtown has changed so much in the years since we've been here. The Schermerhorn is a constant though.

Gearing Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's been a while since I dusted off the ol' Predators jersey, but Mari and I are headed downtown to watch them play the Kraken thanks to a gift from Casie and John. 

Bird Cam: Blue Dots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish this was a little bit clearer, I think the morning sun washed it out, but I really liked this shot of a blue jay and it's coloring. From a distance they look solid blue with a white stripe, but it's actually lots of blue dots - or should I say squares - that blend together. 

Pinch Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple layers of Saint Patrick's' Day plumage. 

Finder

 

 

 

Keeper is a small game from developer Double Fine, who are known for good, outside the box games and plots. Case in point, you play a sentient lighthouse with a bird friend trying to save their world. Totally without dialogue, just music, visuals, and noises. I felt like short as it was, it still went a little long, but otherwise another example of how a game can be anything as long as you have the imagination to think it up.

Pole Dancer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just hanging out, thinking about her next snack. 

Twice The Peckers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know, I have a slight obsession problem with downy woodpeckers. I don't know what number this is as far as pictures on this blog. So sue me. But, in my defense it's fairly rare to see both the boy and the girl at the same time, so here's another one!

Thwip Thwip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spider-man 2 is the actually the third game in this series after the original, and then the Miles Morales story. While I didn't enjoy the story as much as the first one, the Venom part in particular seemed to drag a little bit, it was still a top tier game and well worth playing. Besides I don't think it will ever get old to spider-swing through a very detailed recreation of New York City.

I Like To Take Things Apart And Throw Them Away One Piece At A Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun fact. 

Bun In The Backseat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety first. 

WOTM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Marchin' On. I have to have used this pun before. Not sure. Oh well.