A few of you know I've been toying around with the idea of getting a dog. My best canine buddy (up there in my blog header graphic), Mystic, is as awesome as they get but he is technically Sheila's dog. While he'll always be the "dog that reminded me how awesome dogs can be", I know there's a lot of pups looking for a good home and for the first time in my life in Colorado, I'm in a place to consider it.

I know it won't be easy and it will be a lifestyle change, but in the longer stretches when I've taken care of Mystic, it has never felt like a burden. Add into the mix a few other awesome dogs I've met along the way -- my co-worker Don's dog Kona for one -- and I'm starting to think a new 4-legged hiking buddy might be on the horizon.

So, as a result I have signed up at Western Border Collie Rescue and just passed a rather extensive evaluation process to see if I'm ready for a border collie rescue (most likely a mix). I need a buddy who is high energy, ready to run and a fan of mountain adventures. With phase one out of the way, the rescue organization is now trying to find a good match (of course Xanadu has to approve, but she generally LIKES dogs). I will keep you all posted if the right dog chooses me, but I am taking my time. I remember it took Sheila almost two years before Mystic found her... so we'll see. In the mean time, any good dog name suggestions are welcome.

PS: Third and final Antarctica post coming soon!

Posted by James Dziezynski @ 3:30 PM