Year: 2016

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09-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset

Got Yer Back, Man

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Goose: "Got your back, bud." Roux: "Thanks, man. That stupid cat could be back any minute." Bosom buddies, masters of mayhem, terror of tomcats, all in less than two weeks. #BeLikeTheGoose #IAmTheRoux Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, April 8, 2016

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05-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Random Shots

Goosey Choices

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Exhibit A: On the left, a specially designed combo dog toy, with rope tug and BPA-free chewing knobs, locally sourced,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, April 4, 2016

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01-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Sascha Basset

Royal Wariness

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Sir Goose is hanging out on the rear terrace of the Manse, keeping a watchful eye as Queen Sascha takes a royal nap in… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 2016

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Cinemagic, Loss

Farewell, Patty Duke

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"I've come to believe that whoever I am didn't start on December 14, 1946, and isn't going to end on whatever that… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, North Central Airlines

In Flight

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We figured out how #TheGoose got his name: On the left is the white marking on his back near his tail. And on the right,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Frank, Touchy Feely

Ancient History

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Facebook wants to know what were we doing 15 years ago? Let's see … I remember … besides Frank Lester (middle), San… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

Mr. Personality

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Starting to be comfortable, settled in and safe, Goose is showing his personality here on day three. Yes, that's a… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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29-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

Fitting In

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Sir Goose is fitting right in at Castle Saddlebrooke. Here, he is joining the skirmish line along the defensive… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, March 28, 2016

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28-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, Weather

Sleepy Easter

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On a rainy, cool, early Spring, Easter Sunday afternoon, the absolute best thing to do is to #BeLikeTheGoose and sleep. Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, March 27, 2016

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose

Big Voice

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Goose arriyed here at his forever home at around 2:30 this afternoon. His wonderful transport man, who brought him from Knoxville to Cookeville, said Goose was completely quiet and all calm and everything the whole trip. He was completely quiet with us all the way back to Hermitage too. Finally, when I was just thinking...

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose

Shhhh!

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Shhhhhh! Goosey needs a big nap before he meets the Howling Hounds of Hermitage … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose

Meet the Goose

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Please meet the latest addition to Hound House Saddlebrooke: Ladies and Gentlemen, we present Goose the Great, the… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Tennessee, Travel

Smithville?

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Is it Smithville? McMinnville throughthat very dirty windshield? Nooooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Tennessee, Travel

Surprise Road Trip

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Us? On a road trip? On a Saturday morning?! Now what's up with this? <Shhhhhh! It's a surprise! His Majesty The Roux monitors my Instagram stream while we're gone.> Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016

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20-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset

Nail Trim Drama

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The Roux. At the vet. For a nail trim. Pity and pray for the poor folks who are about to be on the receiving end of The Royal Displeasure, please and thank you. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 19, 2016

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16-Mar-1625-Feb-26Grief

Rick Stewart Memorial Bird Feeder

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Presenting the Rick Stewart Memorial Bird Feeder Tree. Rick gave me these three feeders he made last spring and I… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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13-Mar-1625-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Sascha Basset

Royal Conversation

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His Imperial Majesty, #IAmTheRoux, is the King of the Castle, but Queen of Our Hearts Sascha knows better. Here, we eavesdrop on one of their conversations, in which She Who is Not Amused puts the Royal Loudmouth quite in his place, while the Court Jester Bosco and we, the house churls, keep our mouths shut....

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13-Mar-1625-Feb-26Hermitage, Photography

Rainy Hermitage

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It's a gloomy, rainy Saturday afternoon in Hermitage; but more trees are blooming, so the long, dark winter is almost done. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 12, 2016

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09-Mar-1625-Feb-26Beagles, Puppies

Puppie Hood

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From April 2007: While the boys were still living at home with mommy. Ginger occasionally thought they were playthings and got a little rough. Here, Fergus gets very angry with Mom for rough play. However, he did learn skills which he now employs readily against the Bassets in the house. Ferga Beagle can hold his...

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07-Mar-1625-Feb-26Photography, Random Shots

Blooming Jeep

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The tree in the driveway is in full bloom on this nice late winter evening in Hermitage. I'll take a better pic tomorrow. Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, March 6, 2016

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01-Mar-1625-Feb-26Roswell, Steve

ENMMC, Early 60s

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What ENMMC in Roswell looked like when I made my debut in the world. So spiffy and clean and it had shiny floors and a… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 29, 2016

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26-Feb-1625-Feb-26Entertain Me, Steve

Me Homer

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Today's Facebook Quiz:Which MRI image is Homer Simpson and which is me? Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, February 25, 2016

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22-Feb-1625-Feb-26Uncategorized
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A somewhat weird good morning Rochester today as steam from a power plant drifts across the rising sun. Wind is calm, … Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 1, 2016

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20-Feb-1625-Feb-26Hermitage, Tennessee

The Things Ya See …

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Our neighbors must include an IT nerd and some Different Strokes fans. Heh.(Betcha can't guess which WiFi networks are ours! (Oh the things insomnia makes you find funny at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning.)) Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 20, 2016

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16-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Photo

I Have a Brain!

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The whole Minnesota experience was mostly Minnesota Nice, always efficient and highly effective. It was also at times… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 15, 2016

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14-Feb-1625-Feb-26Grief, Memories

That Was Rick

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[An anemic attempt to define Rick, who was undefinable.]Rick Stewart, Feb. 2, 1966 – Feb. 11, 2016.Three months or… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 13, 2016

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09-Feb-1625-Feb-26Nashville, Up in the Air

Hello Nashville!

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Hello Nashville! It's so very good to see you again! After a DQ bacon cheeseburger, it was lights out in my own bed by 7:30. Amazing what being free from a monster adrenal can do for you! Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 8, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Huggy Bear

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I WANT this thing. It has a hose that hooks to your gown and it blows cold or hot air up your jumper. Called "Bear Paws," it's pretty awesome. Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Et Sanavit Omnes

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"Et Sanavit Omnes." Lobby of St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, while waiting on my escort to the spot I've been trying to get to for 12 years."Et sanavit omnes" translated: "And he healed them all" Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Bye Bye Alien

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Remember that movie from 1979, "Alien" ? THIS is how I've felt for 12 years. It's time to take out the trash, you alien adrenal. Hope Dr. McKenzie and his team can handle this thing! Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016