Live to Hike

What a view, what a day, just don't look over the edge.  I tried it and I got a little scared.  Now all I want to do is get off this hot rock.  The name of this overlook on the Blue Ridge shares the same name of as a preachers platform.

The answer to the last blog is Kelly's Run Gorge.

I Want My Stick!

To see how he retrieves his stick click on the link.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDte1QDFdF0
No animals were injured in the making of this video.  Also I was prepared to save him if he couldn't figure out how to get out of the water.
I'm starting up the wheresbenny quiz again with this location.  Two hints:  It's about an hours drive west of our house and it's known for it's Rhododendrons.

The Pool is Open

No diving, no running and definitely no balls in the pool

Hanging Out

He always seems to find a shady spot.  My glider is all set up and I'm ready to get towed up at this Flight Park located in the middle of the Delmarva Peninsula.  Benny rests on the futon in our RV while I'm flying.

They are leaving without us

The boat launch at Martinek State Park,Md this past Saturday morning.  We're looking out at the Choptank River.  We don't know the people in the boat but I think he wanted to go for a boat ride anyway.

Benny's Mobile Bachelor Pad

Benny's picked up his new camping trailer the other day.  It's the perfect size us.  We have no long range trips planned at the moment, just local stuff.

Tight Fit

Benny and I went riding the other day.  He likes being chauffeured around.  This was at the end of the ride and he's ready to get out.
John

Come on in, the waters fine

The water in the creek is still a little high.  He's a good swimmer but if he gets into trouble I am prepared to go in after him.  This was the last place Anne walked to(outside of the back yard) because it was only a couple of hundred yards from the parking lot.  Another couple of weeks and it will be much greener. 

I See Horses

This was one of Anne's favorite picnic places over the years.  Pick-up a couple of sandwiches from WAWA, chow down and then go for a long walk through the wood and fields of this Pennsylvania State Park.

20 Pounds of Pulling Power

We've bought many tugging toys over the years, but Benny seems to like a stout piece of rope the best.
Enjoy the movie.  It was taken in our __?___ room.
Answer to the last post:  he's in the water under the big tree with his backside facing the camera.
john

Looking for a Treat

He's hard to spot in this one. I threw a treat into a creek that flows into the Brandywine river while we were hikng in the Cheslen Preserve. It floated downstream before he was able to see it. He would probably still be looking for it if I hadn't called him off and given him another one. Remember you can click on the picture to make it bigger. John

Yawning Crocus

I guess it was a little too early in the morning for Benny.  This should be an easy mystery location for alot of you.
The answer to the last post is: Trap Pond State Park.
I have a domain name now: http://www.whereisbenny.com/  Clicking on the site takes you to this blog for now.

Watching Ducks

This picture was taken at Eva's restaurant, a dog friendly place in St Micheal's,Md..  Dogs are allowed on the back patio.  Good food, gracious staff.   The second was taken at the southern most of  Delaware's State Parks.  Known for it's Cypress trees.  The answers to the previous post are: under the bell and the name of the second Skipjack(boat).

Road trip

Benny and I visited the Chesapeake bay region for a couple of days this week.  I drove.

The first picture is from the Maritime Museum in St Micheals, Maryland.  Benny shouldn't be too hard to find.  In the second picture try to find the name of one of my children.  You might have to enlarge it by clicking on it. Answer to the previous post: the dog trial was held in Phoenixville,Pa. this past October.

Last Trial

After much discussion Benny and I have decided that sometimes I won't make him hide for the picture.  So  you won't always have to find him, you'll just have to try and guess the location.

With that said, the current picture was taken at the last agility trial he and Anne attended(I've also made it his profile picture.)  He was awarded his Agility Dog Champion (ADCH) at this trial(see ribbon in picture.)  She was very touched by the surprise presentation in the center of the ring surrounded by her agility friends.  Unfortunately I don't have a picture of that, but I have it endearingly etched in my mind.
Answer to previous post: Benny is next to the first apple tree.
john

First day

Hey everyone,
I'm starting a blog based on the "Where's Waldo" concept with Anne's dog, Benny, replacing Waldo.

As many of you know Anne loved to hike with her dogs. I plan to revisit her favorite spots with Benny. See if you can find him. The answer will be in the next blog.

And please don't forget to give to the cancer charity of your choice,or do a charity walk, run, bike ride, etc. with a friend or loved one.

So here's the latest picture of Benny (so you'll know what your looking for.)  The second picture was taken at the ChesLen preserve today.  Benny is in the picture.  Good luck.

john