We estimate that around this time of the year is Banjo’s birthdate. Dave always laments about Banjo’s horrible life with two different owners and this time in “lock-up” at the Animal Shelter before we got him… but that 5 weeks of his life has not impacted his overall look at the world too memorably 
Look a him now at 2 years old:
He and Rowan are great pals… and his most favorite things in the world are Dave and his ball… agility is down on the list.
Happy Birthday Buddy!
and Cider have taken over some of my spare time, lately. I know, cider counts as a treat – as I sip a glass right now – so it fits to write about it here briefly. Dave has been pressing apple and has lots of gallons of frementing golden delight bubbling away in our house… and the late apples are not even ready! I fear that we may all ferment around here this winter… but then again – would that be so bad? In a few days Dave and i will be posting a co-op post on his blog: oldtimecider.com. You should check it out!
I did make some apple cake with fresh picked cemetery apples.
On the dog front – Both Rowan and Banjo got 2 titles in the mail from CPE today – I hadn’t uploaded my run data from the past two trials into my spreadsheet so I had no idea! Rowan moved up to L4 in standard – giving us a little more time to get 8 legs there. Banjo got his standard title and his handler title (jumpers and fullhouse – I think) This weekend is the CAT USDAA for Rowan and I. It will be good to go to a show.
