The Sunday Schnauzer – More Spring Flowers And Other Trail Finds

On May 30, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer17 Comments

In the spring, the trail is covered in blooms everywhere one looks.

And that makes us bloom (with happiness) as well! My daughter was accompanying us and able to take this shot.

The ubiquitous invader known as Scotch Broom. You can see lots of it in the background of the previous photo.

My sharp-eyed daughter spotted this beauty of a barred owl.

How lucky were we to be able to observe it to our hearts’ and eyes’ content.

Speaking of observing, here is the *Waiting For A Treat Flower* – another ubiquitous feature of the trail.

Have a marvelous weekend, and get out on a trail if you can!

Rock on, and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Deeply Offended

On May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer17 Comments

Oh yes, it was THAT TIME again.

He’s been scruffier, but with the hot weather already happening it was time to descruff the Bowz.

The algorithm sends me meme after hilarious Miniature Schnauzer meme.

Clearly, treats and adoration are in order here. And then maybe *just maybe* we will be forgiven.

We hope you practice forgiveness this weekend.

Rock on, and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Garden Supervision

On May 17, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer19 Comments

We had some very hot days recently. It did not keep either of us out of the garden (Note to self: next year, start garden chores way earlier!), however it did lead to some changes in my supervisor’s behaviour.

Guess who has found the coolest spot in the garden to hang out in and observe the work of the peasant labouring to remove the strawberry runners gone wild?

Not moving from this delightful spot, that’s for sure!

*Take your time, peasant. I am quite comfortable here.* (I’m in the midst of listening to an audiobook set in England in the 1880’s so Bowser sounds like a snooty lord for this post. Apologies.)

*When I’m done with you, perhaps I’ll go watch Mommy work. What is that expression again? “Working like a dog”? I think not.*

We hope you find some time to relax in a cool, shady spot this weekend.

Rock on, and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Spring On The Trail

On May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer14 Comments

It’s always so gratifying to see the spring blooms at this time of year.

Bowser is usually close by, wondering what’s taking me so long.

Bowser hoping I’ll stop *stopping*, and *get with the program* 🤣.

Lovely to see so many of them scattered throughout the woodlands.

Vanilla Leaf. Not in flower as yet, but I love seeing these plants return in the spring as well.

My favourite of all the things blooming in the spring!

We hope you have a fabulous, blooming spring weekend! Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate it.

Rock on and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – A Schnauzer Morning

On May 3, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer17 Comments

First, I wait at the door (beseeching eye mode: activated) for someone ~~anyone~~ to take me walkies.

Yes!!!! Gear on, a firm grip on the poop bag – I’m ready!

At the end of our street, the humans try to take the leash back into their control. Sometimes I am nice and let them and then, other times…

I love being in the woods and in the creek!

And I loooooove *walk treats*. My appetizers, before the main event!

Mommy is taking off my gear once I’m back home.

Breakfast! When the weather is good, I don’t want to come inside *ever* so I do my dining *al fresco*.

For the rest of the morning, I will supervise any humans that are outdoors (and hopefully they throw ballies for me to chase) on top of my constant vigilance over my ~~kingdom~~ territory.

And that’s a typical Bowser the Schnauzer morning!

We hope you have some great mornings planned, too.

Rock on and elbows up!

Da Bowz 🐾

The Sunday Schnauzer – What Would You Call This?

On April 26, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer12 Comments

I was away recently, visiting my sister. While I was away my daughter sent me this picture of Bowser, apparently in repose.

His tucked-under right hind leg says *ready to spring into action* and his splayed left hind leg says *I’m done for tonight*. 🤣

Weirdo!

Fellow dog (and even cat) people: has your pet ever made such a similar (or different) strange pose? Everybody: what would you even call this situation?

We hope you are having a lovely weekend.

Rock on, and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Birthday Bliss

On April 19, 2026April 18, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer14 Comments

From Bowser’s birthday: before we got out to celebrate later in the day, I spent some time at Bowser’s house where he was snuggling with his mommy and I got to get in on some of the snuggle action too.

Ooops! Got too close and *earned* a nose lick 🤣.

We hope you are enjoying some quiet snuggle time this weekend (with or without nose licks).

Rock on and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Come Out And Play!

On April 12, 2026April 4, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer18 Comments

Even after a nice long walk, Bowser still wants more play time.

He will show up at my back door and try to coax me outside with him.

Well, I can’t resist that face. So off we go, for me to throw the ball and for Bowsie to chase it.

The audience. Hope they don’t laugh too loud at my poor ball throwing and kicking ~~skills~~ attempts.

After about 20 minutes of play, it’s time to get a drink and the dirtier the water, the better Bowser likes it. Like a dirty martini but for dogs, I guess?

We hope you take the time for some play, and a nice cool beverage (dirt optional) this weekend.

Elbows up, and Rock on!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – Four

On April 5, 2026April 4, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer18 Comments

The Star of Ye Olde Blogge turned four on Friday and we celebrated him as best we knew how.

The day started with a walk to the creek, en famille as it was also Good Friday, thus a day off work for Mommy and Daddy. (Bowser loves it best when the whole pack is together.)

There was much investigating to be done!

Bowsie got a new soccer ball ~~to destroy~~ for his birthday.

Taking his ball to show to the chickens.

For Bowser’s dinner, we continued the birthday tradition of heading to the ocean with him (after a stop for our favourite bowls from Poke Page – yum!). Bowser got to enjoy a bit of each of those too, natch!

Mommy is creating Bowser’s birthday “cake” (also his supper), from his favourite food of all: wet cat food.

Decorated with a “4” made out of dog treats.

Official birthday hat secured in place, Bowser is more than ready for *CAKE TIME*!!!!

Singing Happy Birthday as the cake was INHALED, LOL!

And so another trip around the sun begins for our little Bowsie.

We hope you had something to celebrate this weekend.

Rock on, and elbows up!

The WB

The Sunday Schnauzer – After Dinner Shenanigans

On March 29, 2026March 21, 2026 By Widow BadassIn Adventures with dogs, Bowser the Schnauzer22 Comments

After his dinner at Bowser’s house, Bowser gets very playful. Usually Daddy and Mommy get on the floor to play with him, but this time I got the chance to have this fun.

A vigorous game of Tug-O-War ensued.