"Look who is here!" Pawtuxet's Profile

New baby in the family....

After a very long and tedious search, we found the little one that was destined to be with us. He's an Australian Shepard, 7 months, 27 lbs., and we've named him Watson (great sniffer for a detective).
The Australian Shepards are known for one blue, one brown eye. Indians used to say it's a sacred eye. The tail is cropped. His coat is luxurious. He's a mixture of black white and brown. Couple of spots on the nose for good measure.
Watson was bred in Missouri, sold in a pet shop to a young couple w/ 2 yr. old child. Of course the puppy tried to herd the child and the parents were nervous so they turned him into the Potter Animal Rescue League in R.I. Thankfully, we came along at just the right time.
We're working on lots of puppy manners and his fear of men... must be bad memories there. Puppy school is in our future.
Meantime... there are new toys and treats and lots of things to discover!

Manchester By The Sea

coast of Manchester

Manchester is another pearl in the necklace of little towns that are scattered up the coast from Boston to Rockport, Massachusetts. Sunny days can't be better spent than to wander the beaches, shopping, or just photographing the beautiful scenery and architecture throughout this northern stretch of land.
Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to knock around the region one day. It's full of little surprises...........and fabulous sea food!
Tune in to my Manchester

More in Gloucester

street scene in Gloucester

Check out the Gloucester page again. I've added several new suggestions for things to see and do.
Taking a drive up the north shore from Boston to Cape Ann is a great way to enjoy a sunny day or weekend. Ideal for day trips out of the city.

Gloucester

Back to Rockport - to drift with my thoughts....

My birthday trip was all too short, and I think I will try to make a longer trip next time. So many distractions that I don't settle down to do the writing I plan to do while I'm there. I must visit the back roads and beaches and eateries and rocks and sunsets and shops and so many favorite old haunts. It's no wonder they have busloads of tourists year after year coming through on day trips.
Many coves and beaches you are bound to love as much as I do. Take a different route and find some more.

ROCKPORT

SULTRY SAVANNAH was great - as usual

Best way to see Savannah

HOPE YOU'LL CHECK OUT MY LATEST UPDATES ON THE SAVANNAH GETAWAY
Sultry Savannah

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ANOTHER TRIP BACK TO POLAND. I ARRANGED FOR 2 SISTERS W/ GRANDPARENTS FROM THE SAME VILLAGE AS MINE, TO COME ALONG. DEAR GOSIA JOINED US AND I GOT TO MEET WLADEK! ALSO HOOKED UP WITH MATCRAZY1 AND MRS. MATCRAZY :-)

Take a look! ZAKOPANE..SEARCH FOR AN ARTIST This page is a bit quirky but the artists in the crowd will enjoy it, I think.

SPENT SEVERAL DAYS IN GRANDFATHER'S VILLAGE....
CMOLAS AND ZAREMBKI

OUR CENTER OF OPERATIONS WAS IN KOLBUSZOWA where we stayed in the glorious Skansen Village

Out into the hinterlands to visit grandfather's church in its newest location POREBY DYMARSKI

BACK TO KRAKOW ~ FOR THE MAGNIFICENT CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION

This link to POLAND will guide you to pages on Poland....Warsaw, Krakow, Sandomierz, Gdansk, Kolbuszowa, Cmolas, Rzeszow, Czestochowa, and beyond.....

My special girl... Australia

Australia "Aussie" was my very special pal

Here is my "Australia". She was my very special side kick...with a wonderful story to tell.
Many of you have kept track of my wonderful Australian Cattle dog (with a bit of Greyhound) over the years...especially because of her star status as the dog who saved my life when she was only about one year old. If you haven't read her story, scroll down to her page.
Aussie has been written about, awarded a medal, professionally photographed, spoiled as much as we could, and very well loved all of her years with us. She was about 16 years old at her death. Bless her little heart.
Hope you will check my Travelogue to learn the story of a ~"Australia"~ the heroine of the story

A friend and poet sent this today

Aussie

There’s this thing about dogs:
They love you, no matter what.
They forgive you. No matter what.
They want to do the right thing.

Some of them save your life.

Oh, in the metaphorical way
we often say
because they make us
smile or wag a welcome
for some reason that day
a hundred times faster
making the dust fly
or the fallen leaves,
or a drift of snow.
And then, another day,
one particular dog,
one particular day
did that other thing.
She really did--

Save a life.

UPDATE!!***!!
Aussie's story was published in a book entitled "Disposable Dogs" by Steve Swanbeck. She's a star!!:-)
UPDATE 2008
A call from the author of "Disposable Dogs" informed me he's done another printing of this book...which has been his best selling book to date! Must be because of my Aussie's story.... wink, wink

Our cottage

Recent guests-bike for 2-from Cambridge, UK

The cottage is a sweet little spot located at the rear of our property. Warm sunshine pours through the french glass doors at the back of the kitchen and floods the sunshine yellow rooms with light. It's very popular with business people who are in RI for a few months, people who are transferring to RI and need interim housing, as well as people who are from other states or countries and want to visit RI friends and family for a month or two in the summer or over holidays. Everyone seems to want to visit Newport while they are here.
Totally renovated a couple of years ago, we outfitted it completely with IKEA closets, lighting, and furniture.We do short term rental by the month.
In case you plan to travel this way, take a look at our little Cottage and if we have an opening, VT folks are always welcome.
More pics available on my Pawtuxet page...including a studio apartment (short term)

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starship May 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM

Janet, congratulations on welcoming a new, special dog to your home! I'm very happy for you & your family. Give Watson a pat on the head for me!
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  cobrioc May 11, 2013 at 3:52 PM
  
  I'm absolute stunning most beautiful dog! WATSON, PEOPLE LOVES YOU IM SEND YOU A HUG!
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  Pawtuxet May 12, 2013 at 4:51 AM
  
  Thank you for the warm greeting a big hug. Watson is doing well although "mom" is getting exhausted. I knew it would be wiser to have an older dog who was past the chewing and early, early hours. We still have 4 am trips outdoors. yawnnnnn;!!!
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ATLC May 7, 2013 at 2:55 AM

One blue and one brown eye... does it mean, like it often does with people, that these dogs have bad vision?
How good that you provide a new home for dogs like this.
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  Pawtuxet May 7, 2013 at 7:01 AM
  
  Indians said that it was a sacred eye.... I think it's just a mutation, but vision seems fine. Hope it continues that way. He also is without a tail.... but wiggles happily.
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lmkluque Apr 30, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Thanks Janet for thinking of my on my birthday!
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starship Apr 12, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Janet, I am so, so sorry to hear about Aussie! I am sure it is a loss that will affect you and your family for a very long time -- I certainly understand this kind of loss.
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  Pawtuxet Apr 13, 2013 at 6:02 AM
  
  thank you so much for your thoughts. We're moving through the sadness and trying to find a new friend. We don't like living without a fuzzy friend around our feet.
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anaanes Apr 6, 2013 at 2:21 AM

Thanks for your answer to '5 days in Krakow'. You've been a huge help.
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  anaanes Apr 9, 2013 at 5:27 AM
  
  Thank you for your feedback. I don't speak Polish too. A friend of mine told me that only a few people on Krakow speak English, but I'm not really worried about it. :)
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  Pawtuxet Apr 10, 2013 at 5:04 AM
  
  I've traveled a fair amount and always found that people are helpful if you try to connect. Sometimes sign language...and a good sense of humor always useful. Poles are delightfully helpful if they know you are in need.
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nicolaitan Apr 4, 2013 at 5:44 PM

best wishes for a happy birthday, almost over now, and good health in the upcoming year. what really counts.
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  Pawtuxet Apr 5, 2013 at 5:31 AM
  
  Warm thank yous to all the considerate VTers sending bday wishes. You guys are the best!
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ranger49 Apr 4, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Janet - Happy Birthday!
How are you? So nice to hear from you. I am not on here so often so to find your nice comments was a lovely surprise. Brugge is one of my favourite places.
Will be heading back to Brittany at the end of June. but before then Aberystwyth and Berlin.
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rosata Apr 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Janet!
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RickinDutch Apr 4, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Happy Birthday Janet!
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evaanna Apr 4, 2013 at 9:39 AM

Happy Birthday, Janet! Enjoy your special day. xxx