We’ve been everywhere

[Liberty & Justice]

took a few months to see the country from the west coast to the southern Atlantic and we just finished.Some places were great some not so great. We still hate Texas so that’s settled. Alabama was prettier than expected, parts of Utah were gorgeous, sweet home Tennessee (30 years ago ) was as beautiful as I remembered, Ohio sucks as did Illinois and Iowa. Florida is hot as balls even in the spring. Loved the Appalachian mountains but the snakes were no treat. Beaches have to be the lads favorite but overall Montana is home. Here are some pics

 

[GennyB]

Always nice to see you and your pics of your adventures.

Now time for some tough love. We all know how much you love those dogs. Food does not equal love. You HAVE to get some weight off those dogs! A breed that is riddled with health problems does not need obesity added to the list. Please take a close look at your pics and lay off the food before you love them to death.

 

[DN2017]

Great pics, look like they're having so much fun! Are they good at recall in every situation?

I can't agree more with what GennyB says. I'm sorry but your babies are seriously overweight. But hey, good thing is that you can cure the problem with less food or treats! Is the weight thing something you see also or does this come as a surprise to you?

 

[Drogon]

Love seeing your pics. I agree with @GennyB, time to cut down on the Big Macs

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

"There's no place like home"

 

[Ddski5]

I see a Louisiana sign in there....

It is a beautiful picturesque state but you have to be careful. The trashy people and alligators will get you if you are not alert and proactive.

Montana would be a great place to visit!!

 

[MischasMomma]

Beautiful pics!!

They do look awfully heavy though did not you say before about trying to drop a few pounds on them? One thing I've heard is super helpful is to sub kibble with green beans! They're filling but without the calories!

 

[Liberty & Justice]

I see a Louisiana sign in there....

It is a beautiful picturesque state but you have to be careful. The trashy people and alligators will get you if you are not alert and proactive.

Montana would be a great place to visit!!

Funny you mention trashy people. We ended up with a flat on the trailer down there. While waiting the 3 hours for a new tire I was approached by two young people on motorcycles. When the lady on the back to her helmet off I greeted them kindly, however she was a beauty selling stolen gift cards. I declined and they road off in the sunset. Must be a thing down there.

 

[Liberty & Justice]

Love seeing your pics. I agree with @GennyB, time to cut down on the Big Macs

I know I know it’s been a tough go at the weight loss, that goes for myself included. It takes some reminders like now to get back on track. No Big Macs here, but the higher grade food we feed doesn’t seem to help the weight loss. They haven’t gained any weight but they haven’t lost any. It’s primarily liberty as she’s the heaviest.

 

[Liberty & Justice]

Beautiful pics!!

They do look awfully heavy though did not you say before about trying to drop a few pounds on them? One thing I've heard is super helpful is to sub kibble with green beans! They're filling but without the calories!

I’ve tried a lot of the health tricks but they are extremely picky and simply wont eat for days. Then guilt sets in and I go back to feeding their normal food. I take full responsibility for the weight.

 

[Liberty & Justice]

Great pics, look like they're having so much fun! Are they good at recall in every situation?

I can't agree more with what GennyB says. I'm sorry but your babies are seriously overweight. But hey, good thing is that you can cure the problem with less food or treats! Is the weight thing something you see also or does this come as a surprise to you?

They do have exceptional recall that I can thank the e collar for many moons ago. They’ve been heavy for sometime now the good news is they haven’t gained, but sadly they haven’t lost either. We don’t do treats so it’s most definitely the food and the amount. Currently they only get 2 scoops of ziwipeak a day. The recommended amount is 8 scoops and yet they’ve still not lost any weight. I do have to blame the lack of exercise as the likely culprit.

 

[Gelcoater]

Great photos as usual, Stephen!
I won’t chew on you about the dogs weight, it’s been said.
It’s great to see you back!

 

[Liberty & Justice]

Great photos as usual, Stephen!
I won’t chew on you about the dogs weight, it’s been said.
It’s great to see you back!

No worries man, I assumed the site had changed. Hence why I don’t come here much. There’s always "another board" where I would expect the instant lecture.

 

[Liberty & Justice]

Great photos as usual, Stephen!
I won’t chew on you about the dogs weight, it’s been said.
It’s great to see you back!

Justice as of yesterday he’s not as bad as Liberty

 

[MyBuddy]

Ohio sucks as did Illinois

What didn't you like in Illinois? I'm just curious and I swear I won't be offended. I'm not keen on it myself. For me its the winters. But you love Montana so....lol Montana sounds (and looks!) amazing. But I'm sick of cold and winter and will never go further North!

As for the weight, I always think 'portion control and exercise'. I cut kibble down and add green beans and other veggies in every nighttime meal to give them fullness without the calories. Just a pointer!

 

[Liberty & Justice]

What didn't you like in Illinois? I'm just curious and I swear I won't be offended. I'm not keen on it myself. For me its the winters. But you love Montana so....lol Montana sounds (and looks!) amazing. But I'm sick of cold and winter and will never go further North!

As for the weight, I always think 'portion control and exercise'. I add green beans and other veggies in every nighttime meal to give them fullness without the calories. Just a pointer!

Well when I wrote that I knew you’d come out and say something !!! Lol

I came in thru the Iowa side down south headed to Louisville to meet a friend from Australia. Granted I only drove thru so anytime spent likely isn’t relative. I dont care for flat and boring anymore and a mass amount of people. I found the people rude in the few stops we made there and it seemed expensive compared to Montana and the southern states. You do have an amazing property there so I need to ad that.

Yes the dogs are fat, I know. It bothers me especially because I have to lift each one in the truck every time.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Justice as of yesterday he’s not as bad as Liberty View attachment 83760

They are beautiful and I love that they get to see the world with you.
What a great bond you have with them!

 

[MyBuddy]

Well when I wrote that I knew you’d come out and say something !!! Lol

I came in thru the Iowa side down south headed to Louisville to meet a friend from Australia. Granted I only drove thru so anytime spent likely isn’t relative. I dont care for flat and boring anymore and a mass amount of people. I found the people rude in the few stops we made there and it seemed expensive compared to Montana and the southern states. You do have an amazing property there so I need to ad that.

Haha! Well, I took no offense, believe me! I was just curious to find what you didn't like. Mountains do make the landscape interesting, I'll say that! We've always loved CO, as do our children now! They take a trip every year together! When we are gone, they'll probably head there right off! lol! So far we love where we are. Love the home we've built and the land we've carved out. I just wish the winters were a bit milder. The older I get, the worse they seem to become.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I just wish the winters were a bit milder. The older I get, the worse they seem to become.

Come on down! I'll peal off a few acres for you and the clan...
Really though in two hours going west I can snow ski at 8000ft and in 3 1/2 hours I can be water skiing in the Atlantic...one hour north I can get drunk in the wine vineyard country...and in 4 minutes I can be at Charlotte Motor Speedway...we got it going here.

 

[Liberty & Justice]

Come on down! I'll peal off a few acres for you and the clan...
Really though in two hours going west I can snow ski at 8000ft and in 3 1/2 hours I can be water skiing in the Atlantic...one hour north I can get drunk in the wine vineyard country...and in 4 minutes I can be at Charlotte Motor Speedway...we got it going here.

We spent a few weeks at my grandmothers cabin in Boone and loved it. The snakes were a bit worrying though