I think I am getting the hang of this fishing thing. When ever Dave picks up the fish catcher (I think the people call it a “fishing rod”) and walks to the water, you cannot tear my attention away. I follow him anywhere down the shore, out on the rocky points. I am his helper. …
I sure was glad when the weather got colder, but I didn’t really like the rain. Sitting in a puddle in the canoe is not very good, but running around the woods is fun! I think that I am getting a hang of this canoeing thing. Every morning, Dave and Amy pack up camp. Then …
The fourth stage of the North American Odyssey has begun! Dave, Amy, and I got a ride up to Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories from Amy’s dad. We gave a few presentations at the school in Fort Resolution and then hit the water. The kids gave me lots of attention! Well, this trip has …
Nickname: Uncle Fennel Polar Husky/Black Labrador mix Age: 13 years Home Kennel: Chris Maher’s Fat Raven Kennel in Ely, MN Favorite Position: Lead Bark, bark, bark. Err . . . uh . . . excuse me! You must understand that I bark a lot. I bark much more than the average sled dog. Everyone always …
Bark bark. Oh! Excuse me. I forgot that you don’t speak dog. Sorry about that. Well, I am Fennel. I am the oldest dog traveling in the North American Odyssey and I have been with Dave on several other adventures. Since I have been around for so long, I can tell you a thing or …
I discovered a new animal this week. It was while this fire thing was happening. We went to sleep late that night. Then in the early, early morning I noticed an animal about half my size walking slowly near our camp. It looked very hairy. It also looked like a tasty snack. I boldly walked …
Hi! Fennel here, just writing to let you know that I am doing great! I’m living with my buddy Chris Maher in Ely, MN right now. In case you are interested, here is my daily schedule: 5:30am-7am: Wake up on the porch. (I like sleeping on the porch because it is cooler than in the …
Fennel’s Field Notes I had a lot of fun yesterday! Amy was guiding one person on a dogsled. She chose three of my friends to pull the sled. They were George, Ricky, and Millie. They are all friendly, young dogs. I ran along. The weather was cold and windy. The other three dogs and I …