Happy Father's Day........

and happy summer solstice!

Yesterday was supposed to be a calm and quiet day, and for the most part it was.  The peace and tranquility of the sunset was a wonderful cap on a day of celebrating dads.

But, before that could happen, this happened.......

One of the nearly 100 quills that we pulled out of Baxter's mouth, nose, tongue, chest.  Thankfully he didn't have any down his throat or in his eyes.  That would have meant a trip to the vet.

Baxter got in to his first porcupine in the morning.  It was in the pasture.  He was barking and barking and Reynald went to investigate.  As is typical of terriers, once their humans show up, they get even more brave and that's when Baxter attacked!  He ended up with a face full of quills, which we pulled out, one by one.  It was very painful for him, blood all over the place.  Once we were finished with him, he still wasn't finished with that porcupine.  He stood at the door, whining to go back out and finish off the varmint!  Obviously, we didn't let him out, and Reynlad took care of the problem.

If you have ever seen a dog with a face and chest full of quills, you will understand.  It's not a pleasant experience for anyone involved.

But, by the end of the day, all was quiet and we enjoyed a glass of wine on the porch and a beautiful sunset.  Happy Father's Day to all our dads.....

Reynald with his "youngest and most high maintenance child"!