The Sunday Schnauzer – Fall Colours #walktober

On October 29, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer43 Comments

Nature has a more limited colour palette here in the west, than it does in the eastern part of Canada. But Bowser and I are appreciating every day, just the same.

I believe this is called toadflax. One of the few plants flowering at this time of year.

The odd bit of red comes from dying salal leaves.

It’s hard to get close-ups of Bowser as he is eager to trot ahead and explore.

Oh, looks like he finally remembered I am on this walk too 🤣.

Brilliant blue skies provide a great backdrop for the changing colours.

The rains mean return of puddles in all the ruts.

We hope you are having a great and colourful weekend! This is my post for Change is Hard’s Walktober Challenge.

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Bowser Has A Houseguest

On October 22, 2023October 19, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer39 Comments

Meet Poppy:

A 14 year old Chihuahua, Poppy stayed with Bowser and Mommy and Daddy last week while *his* mommy was out of the country.

Poppy, showing off his BDE (Big Dog Energy). It is usually short-lived 🤣, but we love his enthusiasm.

Bowser is not a fan of the new, slower pace to our walks.

He also wonders why Poppy must pee all over the places he, Bowser, has just peed upon.

Partway through each shortened walk, Poppy starts flagging and gets zipped into Mommy’s jacket. He likes being treated like the king that he is 👑.

Bowser usually wants to play more than Poppy, which leads to Poppy becoming even more of a grumbly old man than he already is. But at least they are very good at napping together.

We have nicknamed Poppy “the coffee pot”, as he makes noises like a percolating coffee machine. A LOT. It gives us anxiety as we try to figure out what is bothering him, if in fact he is bothered. Is this a Chihuahua thing? Anyways, I like him best when he is at rest. Then I *know* he is relaxed.

Bowser has been spending even more time at my house this past week, to give each dog a break from the other. I can’t say that I am mad about that 😉.

Bowser and I, chillin’ like villains in front of the fire after a rainy walk.

It’s been an interesting week! Who knew Bowser could appear to be practically zen-like, in comparison? 🤣

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Beach Blanket Bowser

On October 15, 2023October 14, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer23 Comments

Bowser’s Mommy is taking over ye olde blogge this week! Last weekend, Bowser went with Mommy and Daddy for an overnight camping trip to Ucluelet and to visit the beaches of Tofino. All pictures and captions courtesy of ~~Mommy~~ Bowser.

*Mommy and Daddy took me to a place called Tofino for the first time. I’d never been to a big sandy beach before and I had SO. MUCH. FUN!*

*Mommy brought toys for me to play with. I keep her and Daddy on their toes by making last minute decisions about which toy I want to run away with. Come catch me!*
*(Mommy promptly lost my red ball, which I think upset her more than me.*)

*Look at me go! I ran into the water to catch this one! All the way up to my belly! Mommy was proud of me. The water was salty, but I drank it anyway – YOLO!*
(This did not sit well with Bowser at 12:30 am – Mommy, whose head was almost vomited on – YOLO, I guess 🙄)

*Mommy said I have “Kenergy” and my job is “Beach”. I live for Mommy’s gaze (and cleaning Daddy’s beard).*

*Daddy found me this awesome smelly thing called a Mermaid Purse. I also found smelly mussels and tried to roll in them. Daddy stopped me.*

*Look! Daddy found me a new ballie since Mommy lost my red one. He said “take a penny leave a penny” or something, whatever that means. Are pennies as fun as ballies?*

I hope you find something that tastes great this weekend!

Rock on,

The Bowz 🐾 (and Mommy!)

The Sunday Schnauzer – The Rains Are Here Again

On October 8, 2023September 29, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer, See the Beauty30 Comments

After being in extreme drought conditions since July, the island is once again experiencing the rainy weather it is known for. And we couldn’t be happier.

This is my “happy to be out in the rain face”. (My hair is not wet from the rain, but still damp from the shower I took just before heading out.)

Bowser was excited to be out on the trail again. Not sure if he thought the rain was all that exciting, though. Not like he gets when it snows, that’s for sure 🤣. He matches the scenery nicely, doesn’t he?

As usual, Bowser has to trot ahead and scout things out.

And, as usual he checks back from time to time to see where I am at.

Bright leaves litter the trail, making a beautiful contrast to the rocks and soil.

Found this beautiful little mushroom. Some sort of *Amanita*, I think. I was hoping to see more, but this was the only one I found on this walk.

Bowser, coming back from checking on the creek – that we were happy to notice is rapidly reclaiming the dry creek bed.

We hope you are enjoying whatever the weather brings you. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to my fellow Canadians!

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Dream On

On October 1, 2023September 30, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer35 Comments

I had some lovely company (my childhood-and-STILL friend and her sister) come to visit me recently, so I gave up my bed and the day bed to them and headed next door to sleep at my daughter and son-in-law’s place. Bowser was so excited that this was happening that he wouldn’t settle any longer in their bedroom, so his dog bed and his little self moved into the room I was occupying. He stayed in his bed all night, but in the morning it was a different story!

*How can you get up and leave me Oma? I am irresistible, after all.*

*So, you’re really gonna leave me?!?! The nerve!*

Once Bowser determined I was absolutely not going to rejoin him in the bed, he quickly changed tactics and followed me over to my house…no doubt hoping some of our breakfast would be dropped in his general direction. Dream on, Bowser. Dream on.

Rock and dream on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Summer’s Last Gasp

On September 24, 2023September 20, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer25 Comments

The past week was mostly sunny and warm during the day and Bowser and I made sure to make the most of it.

The sun is much lower in the sky now, leading to long shadows even at 10 in the morning.

I love the smell of the woods at this time of year, and apparently Bowser does too.

Bowser needs to add his own smells to the mix.

I wish we could spend all day out on days like this, but chores at home are calling my name. I used to say I only cleaned house on rainy days, but given our drought this summer I’ve had to rethink that strategy 😉.

Are you ready for and welcoming autumn? Did you enjoy the last week of Summer 2023?

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Yet Another Glow Up

On September 17, 2023September 16, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer19 Comments

Bowser went to the groomers last week.

Before:

*Canis lupus shaggicus*; hoping against hope that he’s going somewhere fun. *Hehehe!*

And after:

Such a sleepy face! Someone missed his afternoon *nappies* whilst at the *spa.*

Here’s a better shot, a few days (and adventures) later:

Waiting patiently for Mommy to join us on our morning walk.

We hope you clean up as nicely, and are having adventures this weekend.

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Sign of Fall

On September 10, 2023September 2, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer33 Comments

Forget falling leaves, misty mornings and pumpkin spice lattes, here is the sure sign of fall around here:

Mommy came home from the store with a new toy for Bowser. It’s Hallowe’en themed!

Another sign of fall – Bowser is using his doggy bed again.

We hope you are enjoying the last blissful days of summer (even though it is acting like fall already around here!).

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – You Old Sea Dog

On September 3, 2023September 2, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer22 Comments

Last weekend Bowser’s daddy wanted to try to snag a salmon at Rocky Point. Of course we all came along for ~~the fun~~ moral support.

Bowser is already scheming how to get to Daddy, once he’s let off the leash.

It wasn’t long before someone was splashing around on the rocks.

Bowser like to run back and forth between Daddy and Mommy (and Oma).

It’s a giant head on a couple of toothpicks! 🤣

Unfortunately the only thing Daddy caught was a sea star, that I forgot to snap a picture of.

We hope you have some fun in the sun (and water) on this long Labour Day weekend!

Rock on,

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Clean Rug

On August 27, 2023August 19, 2023 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer30 Comments

I have one of those washable Ruggable rugs in my kitchen. Because it’s doing its job (and very well, I might add), I need to throw it into the washing machine from time to time. It always comes out beautiful. So beautiful in fact, that someone needs to claim it before I can completely unroll it onto the grippy undermat.