Univ. of Tenn.

At the clinic

Bella after her extracorporeal shock wave treatment, with velpeau sling

A huge gorgeous holly tree!

Holly is so pretty, never knew it could grow so huge.

The trolls under the bridge

Little river beside our truck. A nice path follows the river, then goes to the University gardens.

In the upper part of that photo you can see the area that is a train switching yard. Pretty noisy at night but we both like the trains.

View of our truck and trailer from the bridge.

We have been at Univ. of Tenn. since Sunday afternoon. Tomorrow is Thursday and hopefully we'll be on the road soon after Bella's checkup with Dr. Darryl Millis. Bella had a procedure called extracorporeal shockwave treatment. It's a relatively non-invasive (does require full anesthesia) procedure that causes inflammation and helps speeds healing to her shoulder. She is now in a sling to help hold her leg and shoulder joint relatively immobile. We are cautiously optimistic for a good outcome for her. Sure would be good to see her on all 4s again.

I have a few photos of our truck and the grounds here. We were (very much!) in the way after we mistakenly parked in the student parking area! We were politely moved "under the bridge." It's a great spot, we are out of everyone's way. I jokingly refer to us as "the trolls under the bridge." Everyone here is incredibly nice, so polite. It's a longish walk to the clinic, but I enjoy that. Speaking of walks, Paul and I walked into town from our parking spot, a trip that took about 45 mins of vigorous walking. Lots of steep hills here. Paul made the trip twice. I have also enjoyed walking the UT gardens and green trail along the river.

UNIVERSITY OF TENN. THEN WEST TO ARIZONA

We left Friday at 5:15. It is now Sunday at 1:15 and we are just an hour from the UT campus. Not looking forward to Bella's surgery tomorrow. Well maybe I am....we need a nice successful surgery for her dislocated (luxating ) shoulder injury. The truck is running great, it will be a good break at UT then on to Yuma to spend a few fun days with John and Win, and Dick and Nancy. I like Yuma and I love our friends there!

THE BIG CHUCKWALLA

This is the (harmless) Chuckwalla that lives near the trail Paul walks every day.
This guy (or girl?) is about 14+ inches long and very fat!

I really like our Chuckwalla!

DAVE AND HERMIONE

Dave is a Remote controlled Plane enthusiast
His 3 year old Sheltie, Hermione, loves to chase Dave's plane. Just Dave's plane, and only a certain one.

Whoops! Can't chase an upside down plane.

Ah, that's more like it!

What a great little plane, looks so realistic.

It's in the air, and Hermione is off and running!

Hermione is ready!

It's a touch and go, and Hermione is on the trail.

What an adorable little gal she is.

Nice RC plane,

so realistic

If only Hermione could fly, she'd catch that plane!

Hermione looks at Dave: "hurry up and fly that plane!!!"

AN ENJOYABLE DESERT RIDE WITH DAVE

A little desert target shooting fun at the end of the day
Paul does a good job with his 45

An interesting ridge

out on a beautiful seldom used road behind twin peaks

Dave and his Rhino behind Twin Peaks

We spot a gray fox making his getaway

Wish he had stayed for a better portrait!

A FRIEND ON THE RUNWAY

Devin discovers a horned lizard in danger on the runway
so he herds the little guy off to safety at the edge of the strip