This past week, we’ve been lucky to house sit for Sam and Mareike while they visit Germany. Not only do we benefit from their terrific kitchen, hot shower and flat driveway, we get to hang out with their very cool black lab, Schmitty.
If you look up the name Schmitty in the Urban Dictionary you get the following:
A hypothetical person who is always a bit cooler than everyone, has more stuff than you, is better in every way.
Schmitty earns his name with every look and wag of his tail.
Schmitty Takes a Swim
On the 4th of July, Schmitty followed us on DC and Gina’s boat on Palisades Lake. He suffered through the doggy life vest that we fastened over him for his occasional dips in the cold water. He patiently watched the Fireworks over the lake with out worrying about the loud pops and bangs.
When we brought him back to Jackson, he rode beside our bikes on our trips around the neighborhood. He fetched his frisbee, entertaining us with his huge leaps, and hung with us while we worked through the afternoons. He cheered Tim on while Tim raced down Cache Game in the annual 13 mile race. He then gave Tim congratulatory licks to applaud his performance.
Troy Barry takes Third
Tim Races to the Finish
As you can see, we’ve stayed busy keeping up with Schmitty, but we love the challenge!
Melinda
July 9, 2010 at 10:22 am
Schmitty looks great!And not too hypothetical!Watch out or one of these guys will steal your heart and then Frank will gain a new family member!
Dad & Lisa
July 9, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Don’t us moms think alike???!!!! Nothing like man & womans best friend to always be there and brighten your lives!!! Congrates on the good standings for both of u on the races!!! ‘keep on truckin” xoxoxox
Wolste.
July 14, 2010 at 7:55 am
Tim – Is racer 153 a female contender? Maybe you need a fancy jersey next year! Thanks for introducing me to this race back in 2004 – so much fun and such a great ride, I need to register again, soon!