Just how heavy are these packs? Too heavy! Maybe 45lbs.... 

From the trailhead looking up to Farewell Gap, where we crossed at 9600ft into the Golden Trout Wilderness southwest of Mineral King, CA. 

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Naturally, the shortest professor on faculty (Ledewitz) donned my hood. I didn't help any with the "sober attack dog" stance, jaw in the air. Once I made it back to my seat the robe's zipper, which had been threatening to come undone all day, finally did.

Really big banner in case we forgot where we were. Lots of neat costumes. $100k. Not the best deal I've ever gotten! 

Nice cap, eh? I really hoped to get the "Dumbledore" six-sided topper.... 

Atticus thinks he saw food fall to the ground and sprints to investigate. 

The mysterious and magical "flowering purple plant that has leaves like a maple tree." I suggested we add the petals to some hot water, make tea, and give it to Michael and watch to see if he started speaking to deities. No one agreed.

I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself. I've heard told that Poinsettias taste pretty rotten, but I had to know for myself.

Atty's first Christmas alone in the house for one hour! 

Chirstmas at the Phipps, 2004. 

Orchids at the Phipps Christmass show 2004. 

And I got this really cool watch because time is so important in a dog's life.

Atty packs on a few pounds.... 

Two months since the surgery and...whoa, fella! Get that camera outta my face! ...sleepy time. 

Two months since the surgery and...whoa, fella! Get that camera outta my face! 

...and I got this totally awesome new collar that won't let me scratch out my damn eyes...but I would. If I could. 

The vet said there might be a little swelling.... 

They shaved my freakin' eyebrows off and stabbed my eyeballs out! 

Why have you done this to me?