Having gone against one of my cardinal rules last nite,
(minds out of the gutter please, I said "cardinal" NOT "carnal")
had pasta for dinner, not just after 6 but after 8p.
And not JUST pasta but a HUGE portion of fettucini
smothered in olive oil and garlic, accompanied by
not just ONE but TWO kinds of buttery, cheesy bread.
Percy and I were inspired this morning to take a walk,
perhaps less inspiration befalling my little four-legged companion,
nonetheless we set out to stretch our leggs and decrease our dimples.
(Again, less on Percy's part, but you get the picture.)

We jaunted along the side of the road until we came across a little dirt path
nestled among some low weeds and wildflowers.
Instantly it was as if we were taking part in a scene from the Wizard of Oz
little grasshoppers jumped to and fro as if to say "hello" and lead us to the Emerald City
(or at least, the bank.)
The experience was a cross between Dorothy following the yellow brick road
and a stroll across a frying pan of popcorn.
As soon as the area become shaded, all activity stopped.
We journeyed forward and as that path ended the next began
this time with foliage heading up to my waist and as we waded through
butterflies waved us welcome in flying salutations.
As all good paths do, this one soon ended and we were left on the sidewalk.
But out of the curbside crack of THIS sidewalk, grew sunflowers in a row
all pointing the way to civilization ahead. They stood at attention saluting us as we passed.
We didn't actually make it to see the wizard but we did purchase a refreshing bottle of H2O
whilest being showered with compliments regarding Percy's good looks.
I have to say, I appreciate that even with all the attention, my little guy remains
the social, down-to-earth fellow we know and love!


I heard about those kids that have picked up this new trend of "car surfing." Apparently they stick themselves out the windows of fast moving cars, and I thought to myself, how preposterously unsafe! On that note, I share with you my photos taken while driving...



best co-pilot ever, althogh his map skills could use some work








driving 'round the bend into Sedona
(don't try this at home.)


Our trip to Sedona did not yield a camera person
however, we did acquire more delightful friends.
On our way to meet our new pal, Frankie at her gallery
we stopped into a store called "Soothe Your Soul"
with a name like that, how could I not.
As you can see, Scott the shops owner was quite smitten with Percy.


Papparazzi comes to Sedona


I'm not sure who enjoyed the "home" experience more,
Percy or me. He must have done like 80 laps around the living room
giving carpet very much the same appreciation that he gives to grass.
I on the other hand did double flip flops over the laundry machines!
And I still can't get over the views, the feeling was rather mutual for Percy.

Percy conveying his sentiments:
"Sedona's lip licking lovely!"









This just in...
go to the following website:

http://www.wickhams-stickems.com/news.html

a) for TravelHounds first official sponsor/press release
b) for the cutest darn magnets to put on your car, any one that knows me
(which actually should be all of you!) has seen all sorts of fun magnets on my car
from hearts to stars, and daisys (hurray) as well as a whole lot more.
Hmmm, perhaps we stay tuned for travelhound car magnets.
In the meantime, I have been passing out TravelHound souvenir luggage tags.
Gotta get to work on the TravelHound Website -- HELP!!!!
or rather, if there's anyone out there that could lend a helping hand
I'd be oh-so grateful and thrilled to bits!!!



Farewell breakfast with my new special Flagstaff friends.






Then we went to the top of Humphrey's Mountain
where we relished in the scenery and giggled
as we watched Percy bounding through the wild flowers
whilst fetching sticks.





seriously, could he be any happier?







The time had finally come to uproot from Flag.
and continue ahead to New Mexico.
On the way, at my father's urging
I attempted to dig up some folk my family had met
on a Hopi Reservation back in 1979.
I was directed to go past the burnt wash
turn right at the church
pass the small trailer and continue on to the larger one behind it.

I did come across said trailer
but it looked rather deserted and
I wasn't sure if the leashless dog with black tongue
was greeting or guarding,
alas...
hopefully I'll do better at the Zuni Reservation near Gallup
where I am currently.

Sorry James-O!

I was rather disappointed and started feeling that perhaps
I should have just headed for home.
And then I saw rainbow after rainbow heading into Gallup.
Man that's good stuff!!!

I'll be continuing on to Taos and finally Santa Fe where I'll
spend some quality bonding time with my Dad's first cousin.
She has three dogs, one of which I thought played the harmonica
however, I misunderstood. Apparently, SHE plays the harmonica
and they sing. Too bad, but sure was a great visual!

Back in about a week folks,
keep those ideas and driveway offers coming!

=)

hugs & wags,
daisy & percy