House Of Airedales

2012-01-18T15:14:00.000-08:00

Some of you may not on that our Mom is a artist. She has come up with idea. She would hand paint head of your dog on a wooden key chain. It is 3 1/2 long and 2 1/2 " wide. You would have to send her a photo of your dog. It would cost $25.00 to have it done. $5.00 of that will go to any rescue you like to donate it to. You can send her a e-mail coryell75@aol.com

Put in the subject line key chain.

Here is two that she has all ready done

SANTA PAWS WAS HERE

2011-12-25T08:17:00.000-08:00

WOW what a fun morning. Does this happen every morning? WHAT????

Just ONCE a YEAR??? The year 2011 is ending and the year 2012 is coming up.

Bumper Stickers

2011-11-11T08:49:00.000-08:00

Here is a Bumper Sticker my Mom is selling.

Prints

2011-11-02T13:02:00.000-07:00

Here are two more prints.

2011-11-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

Mom was going to try and get her own web site. To sell her Airedale Art Prints. Only they want you to sign up before you see what you are getting. She though you would like to see them. They are 8 x 10.

NBAR Auction

2011-10-31T06:56:00.000-07:00

This weekend is the NBAR Auction and we are a member. So Mom donated these to be auctioned off to help rescue. Will let you know after the auction what they sold for.

US

2011-10-26T15:46:00.000-07:00

Mom has been trying to get a picture of us together. It was not easy. But here it is.

AIREDALS !!!!!!!

2011-07-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

My guys love to chew on wood. So I try to keep the yard picked up. No branch's laying around. HA What do they do? They pulled a small tree to chew on. They are always one step ahead of us.

Airedale Holmes

2011-03-01T14:13:00.000-08:00

New waste basket for the bathroom. She did this with a perment marker. We like it.

SHARING

2011-02-22T14:27:00.000-08:00

Mom said we have to share through these hard times. It is a little hard to see him sitting in the tree but look close he is there. So she is feeding the squirrel some of our treats. He sit in the tree waiting for her to put them on the porch. You can see just how happy he is. From the way hr does a little dance

before he picks them up and runs back up the tree. Falcon and I was going to tell Mom which treats we would share. No not that one may be this one or give him? Mom just pushed us out of the way and picked up two baked meaty taste bones.

xxx& HUGS

Falcon Jasper

HEY WHERE IS THE SUN ???

2011-02-09T07:03:00.000-08:00

The snow is over a foot high. The guys have not seen green grass or bush's or new smells for a very long time. They keep asking. IS IT GONE YET???

HEY ARE YOU THERE?

2011-02-02T14:18:00.000-08:00

Jasper first snow. They have had enough and at the window wanting to come in. LOL

Waiting For Santa Paws

2010-12-26T07:02:00.000-08:00

Looking out the window waiting for Santa Paws. Never did see him. But he left some nice treats and toys. The big blue turtle is mine. I stepped on him and he barks. I jumped back. Jasper has some kind of chicken. Our cousin Kerry sent them. Hope everyone had a great CHRISTMAS!!!! We did.

Contest

2010-10-19T06:45:00.000-07:00

Jasper is in a howloween contest to raise money for CRUSA rescue. It cost a dollor for each vote. It is exciting to watch how well he is doing. There is one in the contest that has 36 votes that would be very hard to beat. If you would like to view all that have entered click on this.

Jasper is # 13

http://www.alldogssite.com/dogscelhowloween101.html

WHAT HAPPENED?

2010-10-10T09:26:00.000-07:00

We have been taking the same walk for a week now. But today we saw this. It was not there yesterday. I never though of walks being a adventure. Wonder what we will see tomorrow

Training Collar

2010-10-07T09:03:00.000-07:00

In case you are wondering about the training collar. I put it on my arm and pulled it. All I felt was a soft firms feeling.

Jasper Return From Boot Camp

2010-10-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

I am so thrilled with him. Went for our walk. He wears two collars when training. One is the training collar and the other is a back up collar so if the training comes loose. As it does at times. You still have a collar on him. When I was walking today that happened. We were walking near a busy street.. So I told him to sit and stay. With no problem I was able to put the training collar back on and continue our walk. Then a squirrel run right in front of us. Jasper was ready for the chase. But I told him to sit and stay. He did just that. Then when we were in front of our house. I told him to lay down and stay. I walked a good ten feet from him. And just looked at him for a while. Then returned and gave him treats and HUGS and told him He did GREAT!!!!!

What's Ya Doing?

2010-09-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

A new picture of me. Mom will take a picture of me and Jasper later.

Time Machine

2010-09-11T08:24:00.001-07:00

Kerry Airedale is stuck in a time zone 2009 and we are sending this time machine to get her back to 2010. All she has to do is set it for 2010 and then push the button and BANG she is back with us again.

Grandpaw Kodiak

2010-08-09T06:38:00.001-07:00

He loved walking under the concord grapes vines. So I took off some leaves and put under the painting. I still can't believe he is gone. They just don't live long enough.

Love Ya

Falcon

KODIAK 10-29-97 08-04-10

2010-08-04T14:29:00.000-07:00

Kodiak passed away this morning. He would have been 13 years old this Oct. Last year we were told that he had a tumor on the lower part of his stomach and was not able to be operated on because of his age. His eye sight was all most gone. So we knew that he was living one day at a time. But none of these things kept him from enjoying life. He was my rock. He helped me raise three pups. First was Cheyenne who he named. We were in the van on our way home. The pup we just got had not been named yet. On the floor I saw one of the puzzle books. So I picked it up and the first puzzle was about Indian tribes. So I started reading them off. When I came to Cheyenne. Kodiak started jumping up and down barking. So Rob and I looked at each other and said Kodiak you just named your brother. He had the biggest smile on his face.As to say Yes I know it. After Cheyenne passed away a few years ago. We drove to IL to Stone Ridge and pick up Falcon. Hoping we would have another Kodiak. Because both of Kodiak parents were from Stone Ridge. As it turned out Kodiak was Falcon great great great grandpaw.. He let Falcon do any thing he wanted. Just loved having a new pup to raise was wonderful. When Falcon turned two we though it was time for another pup. So off we drove to a breeder in Ohio and Kodiak helped us pick out a new pup. Kodiak tail never stopped waging when he saw Jasper. He has enjoyed raising Jasper. Kodiak has always needed another dog in his life.To be happy. His ash's will be taken up north and spread in Lake Huron in front of the place we used to own along with the rest of our family.

A very sad heart

He was very special guy and left a beautiful legacy behind.

Faye, Falcon and Jasper

STOP THE CAMERA

2010-08-03T05:45:00.000-07:00

This is one shot in a million. I just finished giving him a hair cut. When I click the camera it takes time to work. In that time I never know what I am going to end up with.

Mom

Name of vine

2010-07-20T13:33:00.001-07:00

This vine is growing on our fence in the yard. Could any one tell us the name of it. It also has barries on it.

Thank Falcon

Awwww the A/C

2010-07-16T08:35:00.000-07:00

One way of beating the HOT weather. Just laying around enjoying the A/C.

PAINTING

2010-07-02T06:24:00.000-07:00

Ok it is on a piece of plywood that is 24 inch long and 14 inch wide. Took a picture of it all over the house. Every time there was a flash right in the middle of the painting. But I was not giving up. So I took one with it on the couch YAHOO no flash. So here it is.

Faye

Visit To The Vet

2010-06-28T10:52:00.000-07:00

Well what is taking so long? Does she know I have a busy day. OK on the scale. What do mean Rob lost the picture? Humans can't do any thing right . So I weighted 20 pounds. That's a good weight. Are we done yet?

Grandpaws Stories

2010-06-27T11:17:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you the adventures that your uncle Cheyenne and Mungo and I had. We had our own 747 Jet and nothing to stop us from having the time of our life. One adventure after another.. Mom even published a coloring book called The Adventures of Mungo & Co. We lived the life that Airedales should live. Jasper is wondering if his life will be any thing like his grandpaws was.

2010-06-11T14:37:00.000-07:00

Rob & Jasper are going to be on STS-133, THE DISCOVERY SPACE SHUTTLE mission. Well just the photo. The launch date is Thursday September 16, 2010. Can you see them in the window? It is so exciting just to be able to send a photo.

Love Ya Jasper

All of this happening to me and I am not 3 months old yet. WOW what a world I dropped into.

Jasper, Falcon & Kodiak

2010-06-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

First picture is Jasper first day on a leash. Not real thrilled about it. The sencon is two water dishs but more fun sharing. The other two is how much Jasper loves his grandpa.

More picture.

2010-05-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

Because they don't stay little for long. He is 12 inch high all ready. His teeth are razor sharp.

More Pictures

2010-05-22T09:03:00.000-07:00

You sure have seen them all standing in a row peeing at the same time. I didn't have the camera. That always happens. It drives me nuts.

Jasper - The supreme nurturturer

2010-05-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

JASPER- is considered a POWER STONE and a protection stone. It is a cherry red colored stone.

Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and have personal independence.

All Jaspers have excellent protective enengies.

Think of the term "Solid as a Rock" and Jasper comes to mind.

It is also considered a "TREASURE"

I knew we picked the right name. Because he is all of these things.

Jaspers Family

2010-05-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

When they are little they all look alike. He was born March 25, 2010. There were 6 boys and 3 girls

Two More Pictures Of Jasper

2010-05-19T15:24:00.000-07:00

Just had to add them. He is so cute.

Falcon

JASPER

2010-05-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

JASPER

He is still a little to small to be with Falcon or Grandpaw. But the rate he is going it will not be long. It is hard to get good pictures when he is on the move. He jumps up and down while playing with ball and runs like the wind. Everything he sees is new to him. He is just wonderful.

Toy & Blanket

2010-05-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of a toy and blanket that the breeder sent home with Jasper. No other breeder had ever done that before. You can tell from Jasper. That he had been handled and loved a lot.

Faye

THERE IS NOW 3

2010-05-17T14:38:00.000-07:00

My name is Jasper McLeod and eight weeks old. Went to the Vet's today. Weight in at 9 pounds. Still to little to play with Grandpaw and Falcon but soon I will be able to.

Was bored at the Vet's as you can see in the first picture. Looking forward to telling a lot of stories about me growing up. So long for now.

Love

xxx

Jasper

THE STUFFED CAT

2010-05-10T04:33:00.000-07:00

Mom just wanted to post us with the stuffed cat. We both love to sleep with. Doing a lot of that with all of the rain we are getting. It is also cold and windy. What happen to the nice warm sun
?

I AM 2 TODAY!!!!!

2010-04-28T06:23:00.000-07:00

It's me Falcon. Mom said the years sure go fast. She made me Lemon Pie covered with Sardines and cottage cheese for my Birthday dinner. Mmmm grandpaw gets the same thing. Then I get to open some gifts. WOW what a day.

Love Ya

Falcon

There has to be a way right????

2010-04-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

Human think they are so clever. They came up with a chock collar on this cupboard. And put a paint stick through the handles on this cupboard. Will it is working. I just need a little more time.

I know I can do it.

Falcon

Guess He Can Stay.

2010-03-27T06:32:00.000-07:00

All he does is sit there with bunny ears on his head. He does not bark, play or do nothing. Are you sure he is a Airedale? O Well Mom likes him. So we guess he can stay.

Love Ya

Here in this house

2010-01-24T10:16:00.001-08:00

Here in this house... I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks
of the other dogs 'out there'. I can sleep soundly, assured that when I
wake my world will not have changed. I will never know hunger, or the fear of
not knowing if I'll eat. I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from
the heat. I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness, and be
allowed to smell all that can reach my nose. My fur will shine, and never be dirty or
matted.

Here in this house... There will be an effort to communicate with
me on my level. I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand, I
can enjoy the warmth of the words. I will be given a name so that I
may know who I am among many. My name will be used in joy, and I will
love the sound of it!

Here in this house... I will never be a substitute for anything I am
not. I will never be used to improve peoples' images of themselves. I
will be loved because I am who I am, not someone's idea of who I
should be. I will never suffer for someone's anger, impatience, or
stupidity. I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved
by all. If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my
teacher for blame.

Here in this house... I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch...
knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me. If I am ill, I
will be doctored. If scared, I will be calmed. If sad, I will be
cheered. No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful
and known to be of value.
I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not
cute enough. My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought. I
will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair
as dogs.
Here in this house... I will belong. I will be home.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

2009-12-31T04:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2133071168237&source=jl999

Just click and enjoy bring in the NEW YEAR !!!!!

MERRY CHRITMAS!!!!!

2009-12-24T13:17:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRITMAS

To all our many friends.

Love Ya All

Kodiak & Falcon

Faye

Just Laying Around

2009-12-06T09:58:00.000-08:00

Just laying around waiting for the snow. O did you want to sit on the couch Mom?

Kodiak & Falcon

Chair

2009-11-18T16:17:00.000-08:00

Here is a small chair my Mom I just finished. She wouldn't let me near it. Because I have a small chewing problem. Though you guys would like to see it.

Love Ya

Falcon

12 YEARS OLD

2009-11-02T13:02:00.000-08:00

On the 29th of Oct. I was 12 years old. It's a little hard keeping up with my great great grandson Falcon. But I can still show him some tricks. Had a fun day. A piece of carrot cake, ice cream and lots of HUGS and treats.Also a new basketball.

Love Ya

Kodiak

NBAR Auction

2009-10-17T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here are some things Mom made up for the NBAR auction. Coming up Nov.1 to raise money for rescues. The sculpture is made of cedar. It is 17" high and 13" wide. I loved doing this plate. Then this is a recipe box. Just thought you would like to see them.

Falcon

How does it work?

2009-09-20T14:45:00.000-07:00

I have no idea how he was able to get himself into the seat belt. I stopped for gas and when I returned to the van. There he was. Saying to himself. How does this thing work? He is always into something. LOL

WANTED TO SHARE

2009-08-07T04:54:00.000-07:00

From one of my lists:
A Prayer for Dogs

"Dear lord, as we start each day
There's just one gift for which I pray
Please watch over all dogs everywhere
And bless them with someone to care.
Watch over the pups with plenty to eat
And the hungry strays out on the street
Those getting treats each time they yap
And those who struggle for every scrap
Those that sleep on a nice soft bed
Those with hard ground under their head
Those who play with girls and boys
And those who never have any toys
Those kept clipped and brushed and clean
And scruffy ones that don't smell too keen
Those who get to ride in cars
And those that sit behind cage bars
Those that flunk obedience school
Dig up the yard, snore and drool
Chew up your stuff, chase the cat
And they're still loved in spike of that
And those that are as good as gold
But left out to shiver in the cold
Chained up and forgotten
there
They long for a warm home to share
Please god, as we end each night
Help more people do what's right
For each dog they meet, to do their best
And send your comfort to all the rest."

~Janice Wolf~

FANTASTIC

2009-08-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

I was in the yard looking at my frisbee. Then Mom yelled "Falcon give me that one time shot."

JAWS

2009-07-26T10:36:00.000-07:00

First our garage was made of wood. MmmmI love chewing wood. So Mom had siding put on the garage. But then I like plastic also. So she had to build a fence with a gate to protect the garage. As you can see I am keeping Mom busy. One other little thing. She had to come up with some thing to protect the wires for the cable. They were getting chewed also. Just another day in the life of Falcon

CHECK MATE

2009-07-11T05:32:00.000-07:00

Keri had just landed at the Airport after returning from visiting her Mum and Dad in England.
When Rusty a friend of both Keri and Falcon that had been staying with Falcon while she was gone. Came running up. Keri couldn't believe what Rusty was telling her.

“He’s dying, Keri,” said she. “For three days he has been sinking, and I doubt if he will last the day. He would not let me get a doctor.
As we drove back I asked for the details.
“There is little I can tell you, Keri. He has been working on a case down at Bridgetown, in an alley near the river, and he has brought this illness back with him. He took to his bed on Wednesday afternoon and has never moved since. For these three days neither food nor drink has passed his lips.”
“Good God! Why did you not call in a doctor?”
“He wouldn't have it, Keri. You know how masterful he is. I didn't dare to disobey him. But he’s not long for this world, as you'll see for yourself the moment that you set eyes on him.”
He was indeed a deplorable spectacle. In the dim light of a the sick room was a gloomy spot, but it was that gaunt wasted face starting at me from the bed that sent a chill to my heart. His eyes had the brightness of fever, and dark crusts clung to his lips; the thin paws upon the coverlet twitched incessantly, his voice was croaking and spasmodic. He lay listlessly as I entered the room, but the sight of me brought a gleam of recognition to his eyes.
"Well Keri it is good to see you" said he in a feeble voice..
My God Falcon I cried, approaching him.
“Stand back! Stand right back!” said he with the sharp imperiousness which I had associated only with moments of crisis. “If you approach me, Keri I shall order you out of the house.”
“But why?”
“Because it is my wish. Is that not enough?”
Yes, Rusty was right. He was more masterful than ever. It was pitiful, however, to see his exhaustion.
“I only wished to help,” I explained.
“Exactly! You will help best by doing what you are told.”
“Certainly, Falcon.”
He relaxed the austerity of his manner.
“You are not angry?” he asked, gasping for breath.
Poor devil, how could I be angry when I saw him lying in such a plight before me?

“It’s for your own sake, Keri” he croaked.
“For my sake?”
“I know what is the matter with me. It is a coolie disease from Sumatra– a thing that the Dutch know more about than we, though they have made little of it up to date. One thing only is certain. It is infallibly deadly, and it is horribly contagious.”
He spoke now with a feverish energy, his paw twitching and jerking as he motioned me away.
“Contagious by touch, Keri–that’s it, by touch. Keep your distance and all is well.”
“Good heavens, Falcon Let me help you.”
Again I advanced, but he repulsed me with a look of furious anger.
“If you will stand there I will talk. If you do not you must leave the room.”
I have so deep a respect for the extraordinary qualities of Falcon that I have always deferred to his wishes, even when I least understood them. I at least was his in a sick room.
“Falcon,” said I, “you are not yourself.
He looked at me with venomous eyes..
“If I am to have a doctor whether I will or not, let me at least have someone in whom I have confidence,” said he.
Then tell me at once. If you think that I am going to stand here and see you die without bringing you help then you are mistaken.
Have you ever heard of Tampa fever?

.

“There are many problems of disease, many strange pathological possibilities, in the East, Keri.” He paused after each sentence to collect his failing strength. “I have learned so much during some recent researches which have a medico-criminal aspect. It was in the course of them that I contracted this complaint. You can do nothing.”
I turned resolutely to the door.

No Keri you can't leave. Not now. . It’s four o’clock. At six you can go.”
“This is insanity, Falcon
“Only two hours,Keri. I promise you will go at six. Are you content to wait?”
“I seem to have no choice.”
You will please keep your distance. Now, Keri there is one other condition that I would make. You will seek help, but from the one that I choose.”
“By all means.”
You will find some books over there. I am somewhat exhausted; I wonder how a battery feels when it pours electricity into a non-conductor? At six, Keri we resume our conversation.”
I had stood for some minutes looking at the silent figure in the bed. It looked as he was sleeping.

I was unable to settle down to reading, I walked slowly round the room, examining the pictures of celebrated criminals with which every wall was adorned. Finally, in my aimless perambulation, I came to the mantelpiece. A penknives, revolver-cartridges, and other debris was scattered over it. In the midst of these was a small black and white ivory box with a sliding lid. It was a neat little thing, and I had stretched out my paw to examine it more closely when– –
It was a dreadful cry that he gave–a yell which might have been heard down the road. My skin went cold and my hair bristled at that horrible scream. As I turned I caught a glimpse of a convulsed face and frantic eyes. I stood paralyzed, with the little box in my paw.

Put it down! Down, this instant, Keri–this instant, I say!” His head sank back upon the pillow and he gave a deep sigh of relief as I replaced the box upon the mantelpiece.
The incident left a most unpleasant impression upon my mind. The violent and causeless excitement, followed by this brutality of speech, so far removed from his usual suavity, showed me how deep was the disorganization of his mind. I sat in silent until the stipulated time had passed. He seemed to have been watching the clock as well as I, for it was hardly six before he began to talk with the same feverish animation as before.

Now will you be so kind to place some letters and papers upon this table within my reach. Thank you. Now some of that litter from the mantelpiece. Excellent, Keri! There is a sugar-tongs there. Kindly raise that small ivory box with its assistance. Place it here among the papers. Good! You can now go and fetch Mr. Jackson Smith, of 13 Beckon Road.”
To tell the truth, my desire to fetch a doctor had somewhat weakened, for poor Falcon was so obviously delirious that it seemed dangerous to leave him. However, he was as eager now to consult the person named as he had been obstinate in refusing.
“I never heard the name,” said I.
“Possibly not, It may surprise you to know that the man upon earth who is best versed in this disease is not a medical man, but a planter. Mr. Beckon Smith is a well-known resident of Sumatra, now visiting the states. An outbreak of the disease upon his plantation, which was distant from medical aid, caused him to study it himself, with some rather far-reaching consequences. He is a very methodical person, and I did not desire you to start before six, because I was well aware that you would not find him in his study. If you could persuade him to come here and give us the benefit of his unique experience of this disease, the investigation of which has been his dearest hobby, I cannot doubt that he could help me.”
His appearance had changed for the worse during the few hours that I had been with him. Those hectic spots were more pronounced, the eyes shone more brightly out of darker hollows. He then said;
“You will tell him exactly how you have left me,” said he. “You will convey the very impression which is in your own mind–a dying man–a dying and delirious man. Indeed, I cannot think why the whole bed of the ocean is not one solid mass of oysters, so prolific the creatures seem. Ah, I am wandering! Strange how the brain controls the brain! What was I saying, Keri”
“My directions for Mr. Beckon Smith.”
“Ah, yes, I remember. My life depends upon it. Plead with him, Keri. There is no good feeling between us. His nephew, Keri–I had suspicions of foul play and I allowed him to see it. The boy died horribly. He has a grudge against me. You will soften him, Keri. Beg him, pray him, get him here by any means. He can save me–only he!”
“I will bring him Falcon. If I have to carry him down to the car.
“You will do nothing of the sort. You will persuade him to come. And then you will return here. Make any excuse so as not to come with him. Don’t forget, Keri. You won’t fail me. You never did fail me. No doubt there are natural enemies which limit the increase of the creatures. You and I, Keri, we have done our part. Shall the world, then, be overrun by oysters? No, no

part. Shall the world, then, be overrun by oysters? No, no; horrible! You’ll convey all that is in your mind.”
I left him full of the image of this magnificent intellect babbling like a foolish child. As I entered my car. I looked up and saw Detective Peter Maple pass in his car. I then drove to Beckon Smith place.

A butler answered the door. I asked if Mr Smith was in. Yes he was in. I told him my name. My humble name did not appear to impress Mr Beckon Smith. Though the half-open door I heard a high, petulant, penetrating voice.
“Who is this person? What does she want? Dear me, Staples, how often have I said that I am not to be disturbed in my hours of study came a gentle flow of soothing explanation from the butler.

“Well, I won’t see her, Staples. I can’t have my work interrupted like this. I am not at home. Say so. Tell her to come in the morning if she really must see me.”
Again the gentle murmur.
“Well, well, give her that message. She can come in the morning, or she can stay away. My work must not be hindered.”
I thought of Falcon tossing upon his bed of sickness and counting the minutes, perhaps, until I could bring help to him. It was not a time to stand upon ceremony. His life depended upon my promptness. Before the apologetic butler had delivered his message I had pushed past him and was in the room.
With a shrill cry of anger a man rose from a reclining chair beside the fire. I saw to my amazement that the figure of the man was small and frail, twisted in the shoulders and back one who has suffered from rickets in his childhood.

“What’s this?” he cried in a high, screaming voice. “What is the meaning of this intrusion? Didn’t I send you word that I would see you to-morrow morning?”
“I am sorry,” said I, “but the matter cannot be delayed. Mr. Falcon McLeod– –”
The mention of my friend’s name had an extraordinary effect upon the little man. The look of anger passed in an instant from his face. His features became tense and alert.
“Have you come from McLeod he asked.
“I have just left him.”
“What about McLeod? How is he?”
“He is desperately ill. That is why I have come.”
The man motioned me to a chair, and turned to resume his own. As he did so I caught a glimpse of his face in the mirror over the mantelpiece. I could have sworn that it was set in a malicious and abominable smile. Yet I persuaded myself that it must have been some nervous contraction which I had surprised, for he turned to me an instant later with genuine concern upon his features.
“I am sorry to hear this,” said he. “I only know Mr. McLeod through some business dealings which we have had, but I have every respect for his talents and his character. He is an amateur of crime, as I am of disease. For him the villain, for me the microbe. There are my prisons,” he continued, pointing to a row of bottles and jars which stood upon a side table.
“It was on account of your special knowledge that Mr. McLeod desired to see you. He has a high opinion of you and thought that you were the one man who could help him.”
The little man started, and the jaunty smoking-cap slid to the floor.
“Why?” he asked. “Why should Mr. McLeod think that I could help him in his trouble?”
“Because of your knowledge of Eastern diseases.”
“But why should he think that this disease which he has contracted is Eastern?”
“Because, in some professional inquiry, he has been working among Chinese sailors down in the docks.”
Mr. Beckon Smith smiled pleasantly and picked up his smoking-cap.
Oh, that’s it–is it?” said he. “I trust the matter is not so grave as you suppose. How long has he been ill?”
“About three days.”
“Is he delirious?”
“Occasionally.”
“Tut, tut! This sounds serious. It would be inhuman not to answer his call. I very much resent any interruption to my work, Miss Maple, but this case is certainly exceptional. I will come with you at once.”
I remembered McLeod injunction.
“I have another appointment,” said I.
“Very good. I will go alone. I have a note of Mr. McLeod address. You can rely upon my being there within half an hour at most.”
It was with a sinking heart that I reentered Falcon bedroom. For all that I knew the worst might have happened in my absence. To my enormous relief, he had improved greatly in the interval. His appearance was as ghastly as ever, but all trace of delirium had left him and he spoke in a feeble voice, it is true, but with even more than his usual crispness and lucidity.
“Well, did you see him, Keri?”
“Yes; he is coming.”
“Admirable, Keri! Admirable! You are the best of messengers.”
“He wished to return with me.”
“That would never do, Keri. That would be obviously impossible. Did he ask what ailed me?”
“I told him about the Chinese in the East End.”
“Exactly! Well, Keri, you have done all that a good friend could. You can now disappear from the scene.”
“I must wait and hear his opinion, Falcon.”
“Of course you must. But I have reasons to suppose that this opinion would be very much more frank and valuable if he imagines that we are alone. There is just room under my bed, Keri.”
“My dear Falcon!”
“I fear there is no alternative, Keri. The room does not lend itself to concealment, which is as well, as it is the less likely to arouse suspicion. But just there, Keri, I fancy that it could be done.” Suddenly he sat up with a rigid intentness upon his haggard face. “There are the wheels, Keri Quick,, if you love me! And don’t budge, whatever happens–whatever happens, do you hear? Don’t speak! Don’t move! Just listen with all your ears.” Then in an instant his sudden access of strength departed, and his masterful, purposeful talk droned away into the low, vague murmurings of a semi-delirious man.
From the hiding-place into which I had been so swiftly hustled I heard the footfalls upon the stair, with the opening and the closing of the bedroom door. Then, to my surprise, there came a long silence, broken only by the heavy breathings and gaspings of the sick man. I could imagine that our visitor was standing by the bedside and looking down at the sufferer. At last that strange hush was broken.
McLeod!” he cried. “McLeod!” in the insistent tone of one who awakens a sleeper. “Can’t you hear me, McLeod?” There was a rustling, as if he had shaken the sick man roughly by the shoulder.
“Is that you, Mr. Smith?” Falcon whispered. “I hardly dared hope that you would come.”
The other laughed.
“I should imagine not,” he said. “And yet, you see, I am here. Coals of fire, McLeod–coals of fire!”
“It is very good of you–very noble of you. I appreciate your special knowledge.”
. Do you know what is the matter with you?”
“The same,” said Falcon
“Ah! You recognize the symptoms?”
“Only too well.”
“Well, I shouldn’t be surprised, McLeod I shouldn’t be surprised if it were the same. A bad lookout for you if it is. Poor Victor was a dead man on the fourth day–a strong, hearty young fellow. It was certainly, as you said, very surprising that he should have contracted an out-of-the-way Asiatic disease in the heart of Michigan–a disease, too, of which I had made such a very special study. Singular coincidence, McLeod. Very smart of you to notice it, but rather uncharitable to suggest that it was cause and effect.”
“I knew that you did it.”
“Oh, you did, did you? Well, you couldn’t prove it, anyhow. But what do you think of yourself spreading reports about me like that, and then crawling to me for help the moment you are in trouble? What sort of a game is that–eh?”
I heard the rasping, laboured breathing of the sick dog. “Give me the water!” he gasped.
“You’re precious near your end, my friend, but I don’t want you to go till I have had a word with you. Can you understand what I say?”
Falcon groaned.
“Do what you can for me. Let bygones be bygones,” he whispered. “I’ll put the words out of my head–I swear I will. Only cure me, and I’ll forget it.”
”
“Forget what?”
“Well, about Victor Savage’s death. You as good as admitted just now that you had done it. I’ll forget it.”
“You can forget it or remember it, just as you like. I don’t see you in the witness-box. Quite another shaped box, my good McLeod, I assure you. It matters nothing to me that you should know how my nephew died. It’s not him we are talking about. It’s you.”
“Yes, yes.”
“The woman who came for me–I’ve forgotten her name–said that you contracted it down in the East End among the sailors.”
“I could only account for it so.”
“You are proud of your brains, McLeod are you not? Think yourself smart, don’t you? You came across someone who was smarter this time. Now cast your mind back, McLeod. Can you think of no other way you could have got this thing?”
“I can’t think. My mind is gone. For heaven’s sake help me!”
“Yes, I will help you. I’ll help you to understand just where you are and how you got there. I’d like you to know before you die.”
“Give me something to ease my pain.”
“Painful, is it? Yes, the coolies used to do some squealing towards the end. Takes you as cramp, I fancy.”
“Yes, yes; it is cramp.”
“Well, you can hear what I say, anyhow. Listen now! Can you remember any unusual incident in your life just about the time your symptoms began?”

“No, no; nothing.”
“Think again.”
“I’m too ill to think.”
“Well, then, I’ll help you. Did anything come by post?”
“By post?”
“A box by chance?”
“I’m fainting–I’m gone!”
“Listen, McLeod!” There was a sound as if he was shaking the dying man, and it was all that I could do to hold myself quiet in my hiding-place. “You must hear me. You shall hear me. Do you remember a box–an ivory box? It came on Wednesday. You opened it–do you remember?”
“Yes, yes, I opened it. There was a sharp spring inside it. Some joke– –”
“It was no joke, as you will find to your cost. You fool, you would have it and you have got it. Who asked you to cross my path? If you had left me alone I would not have hurt you.”
“I remember,” Falcon gasped. “The spring! It drew blood. This box– this on the table.”
“The very one, by George! And it may as well leave the room in my pocket. There goes your last shred of evidence. But you have the truth now, McLeod and you can die with the knowledge that I killed you. You knew too much of the fate of Victor Savage, so I have sent you to share it. You are very near your end, McLeod. I will sit here and I will watch you die.”
Falcon’s voice had sunk to an almost inaudible whisper.
“What is that?” said Smith.
Falcon’s voice had sunk to an almost inaudible whisper.
“What is that?” said Smith. “Will you open the blinds? Ah, the shadows begin to fall, do they? Yes, I will open them. That I may see you the better.” He crossed the room and the light suddenly brightened. “Is there any other little service that I can do you, my friend?”

I nearly called out in my joy and my amazement. He was speaking in his natural voice–a little weak, perhaps, but the very voice I knew. There was a long pause, and I felt that Beckon Smith was standing in silent amazement looking down at his companion.
“What’s the meaning of this?” I heard him say at last in a dry, rasping tone.
“The best way of successfully acting a part is to be it,” said Falcon. “I give you my word that for three days I have tasted neither food nor drink until you were good enough to pour me out that glass of water. Halloa! halloa! Do I hear the step of a friend?”
There were footfalls outside, the door opened, and Detective Peter Maple appeared.
“All is in order and this is your man,” said Falcon. After Peter read him his right. He said;

“I arrest you on the charge of the murder of one Victor Savage,” he concluded.
“And you might add of the attempted murder of one Falcon McLeod,” remarked my friend with a chuckle. “To save an invalid trouble, Detective, Mr. Beckon Smith was good enough to give our signal by opening the blinds.. By the way, the prisoner has a small box in the right-hand pocket of his coat which it would be as well to remove. Thank you. I would handle it gingerly if I were you. Put it down here. It may play its part in the trial.”
There was a sudden rush and a scuffle, followed by the clash of iron and a cry of pain.

“You’ll only get yourself hurt,” said the detective “Stand still, will you?” There was the click of the closing handcuffs.
“A nice trap!” cried the high, snarling voice. “It will bring you into the dock, McLeod, not me. He asked me to come here to cure him. I was sorry for him and I came. Now he will pretend, no doubt, that I have said anything which he may invent which will corroborate his insane suspicions. You can lie as you like, McLeod My word is always as good as yours.”
“Good heavens!” cried Falcon. “I had totally forgotten her. My dear Keri I owe you a thousand apologies. To think that I should have overlooked you! I need not introduce you to Mr. Beckon Smith, since I understand that you met somewhat earlier in the evening. I will follow you when I am dressed, for I may be of some use at the station.
It was very essential that I should impress Rusty with the reality of my condition, since she was to convey it to you, and you in turn to him. You won’t be offended, Keri? You will realize that among your many talents dissimulation finds no place, and that if you had shared my secret you would never have been able to impress Smith with the urgent necessity of his presence, which was the vital point of the whole scheme. Knowing his vindictive nature, I was perfectly certain that he would come to look upon his handiwork.”
“But your appearance, Falcon–your ghastly face?”
“Three days of absolute fast does not improve one’s beauty, Keri. For the rest, there is nothing which a sponge may not cure. With vaseline upon one’s forehead, belladonna in one’s eyes, , and crusts of beeswax round one’s lips, a very satisfying effect can be produced. Malingering is a subject upon which I have sometimes thought of writing a monograph. A little occasional talk about half-crowns, oysters, or any other extraneous subject produces a pleasing effect of delirium.”
“But why would you not let me near you, since there was in truth no infection?”
At four yards, I could deceive you. If I failed to do so, who would bring my Smith within my grasp? No, Keri, I would not touch that box. You can just see if you look at it sideways where the sharp spring like a viper’s tooth emerges as you open it. I dare say it was by some such device that poor Savage, who stood between this monster and a reversion, was done to death. My correspondence, however, is, as you know, a varied one, and I am somewhat upon my guard against any packages which reach me. It was clear to me, however, that by pretending that he had really succeeded in his design I might surprise a confessionmonster and a reversion, was done to death. My correspondence, however, is, as you know, a varied one, and I am somewhat upon my guard against any packages which reach me. It was clear to me, however, that by pretending that he had really succeeded in his design I might surprise a confession. That pretence I have carried out with the thoroughness of the true artist. Thank you, When we have finished at the police-station I think that something nutritious at Big Mac's would not be out of place.”

Will Be Back Soon

2009-06-04T06:44:00.000-07:00

We are having work done around our place. So Kodiak & I have been busy keeping check on everything going on. As you may or not know? I have a chewing problem. And some of the work is being done to keep the garage safe.. Will tell you guys all about it when we are finished.
Love Ya
Falcon

April 28th I turned ONE YEAR OLD

2009-04-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

Mom has been slow posting my birthday. But I had a great one. First I got a soccer ball. It didn't hold up very well. Then a football. Still working on that. Then for dinner. Sardines with ice cream where put on top of my dog food. By the time mom got the camera up to her eye. Only the dog food was left. O my dog dish is new to. One thing more. I found a pine cone in my yard. Wonder how it found it's way there? Bogart.

Tail WAGS

Falcon

KERI'S ADVENTURE

2009-04-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

I have known Keri since she was born. Some of you may or not know that Keri lives in Harwich Essex England near the North Sea. I had been looking through some stories I wrote about her. So I though I would post one for you guys. Funny I just realized I named the ship Lady Falcon. At the time I wrote the story. We didn't have Falcon. He came two years later.

When Keri woke up and looked out the window. She could see the sun shining and looked like a beautiful day for her to take a walk down to the docks where her dad operates the crane. There where a lot of ships in port that day. It was real exciting to watch cargo being loaded and unloaded from ship from all over the world. When she saw how busy her dad was. She though she would take a tour aboard the 654-foot Lady Falcon. There was no one around as she walked up the gang plank. Once aboard she started looking for the galley. She was so busy helping herself to food that had been left on the table in the galley. That she didn't hear the men yelling orders to head the Lady out to sea. When she look out of the port hole there was no dock no land just the deep blue sea. She was thinking. What have I got my self into this time? The Lady was transporting nearly 4,000 cars from Japan to USA when she started to take on water. The weather had changed and there 10 feet seas whipping the ship. In a matter of minutes. Started sending out SOS

Saying the Lady Falcon listing all most on her side in the turbulent North Sea. Need help fast. There is 23 crew members and an Airedale pup aboard. When the Coast Guard plane arrived they dropped three life rafts, but rolling waters shoved the rafts underneath the dipping port side of the 654-foot ship. Racing against an increasingly titling ship, rescuers tossed an additional raft along the higher starboard side, but it was a 150-foot drop to the water and beyond their reach.

Just then a merchant marine ship arrived that had been in the area reached the Lady. And saw the trouble. The crew of that ship tried, but failed, to rig a line to the Lady Falcon to keep her from tilting further.

Near the vessel, Coast Guard officers could see a 2-mile oil sheen.

Communications between the crew and Coast Guard became increasingly difficult when the batteries in the crew's handheld radio dimmed, Crew members had to shout information to the merchant ship, which then relayed messages back and forth to the Coast Guard.

The near by merchant marine vessel was standing by to take any crew member who couldn't fit on the three helicopters. But rescuers decided against conducting more hoist operation to lower the crew members onto the ship in poor weather. Made the decision to cram in everybody into the helicopters. The captain was the last one to leave the ship. He was holding Keri. Everything was well. Until Kerri started to slip from his arms. At the last minute she was able to grab on to his life jacket and with that Airedale grip hang on. On one helicopter you could see a happy wagging tail sticking out of the helicopter. But everyone was saved.

Peter had heard of a rescue taking place with an Airedale aboard a ship. But had no idea that it was Keri. Until they landed. Keri ran into Peters open arms and flood him with kisses.

BLACKMAIL

2009-04-19T07:48:00.000-07:00

Falcon was talking over a case with Keri. He had been hired by Miss Lori Longstreet. She is to be married to a very wealthy man named James Hillsman on the 14th of this month.

Only there is a very cunning and evil man named Jack Roper. He is the king of all the blackmailers. Heaven help the man, and still more the woman, whose secret and reputation come into his power. We must find a way to fight him. Because he has pictures of Lori that could stop the wedding. She wants me to talk to him to see if he would lower the high price he is asking for the pictures.

Keri said:" Surely you could turn him over to the law?" "Technically no doubt but practically not. What would she profit to get him months imprisonment if her own ruin immediately follows. His victims dare not hit back. We must find other ways to fight him. He is to meet with me sometime today.

At that instant there was a clatter and a rattle out side. A minute later he was in the room. Jack was a man of fifty, short and on the heavy side. He took off his coat and laid it across the back of the chair and took a seat. Now lets proceed to business. Has Miss Longstreet empowered you to accept my terms?

"What are your terms?" Asked Falcon.
"I want eighty thousand dollars"
And the alternative ?
My dear friend, if the money is not paid on the 14th there certainly will not be a marriage on the 18th. Jack then turned and walked out of the house.

Falcon sat motionless by the fire. You could see the wheels turning in his head. Then he jumped up. Saying: " I know what I am going to do. "

I am going to disguise myself as one of Roper dogs. He then went in to the kitchen. When he returned. He was all black. O Keri we need to get more shoe polish. Then he vanished into the night.

A few days later he returned. Keri I know Roper's house as well as my own.
I am going to brake into his house. Keri said: Falcon you have never broke the law before. What if you are caught? That is the risk I have to take.
There is no other possible way of getting these pictures.

Keri said:

"What do you mean? The risk you have to take? I am going with you. "

Falcon though for a minute. Then said: " No you are not. It could be dangerous. Keri then said: You take one foot out that door without me. I am calling the police and telling them of your plan." Falcon said: "All right we could share a cell together if we are caught. "

“I don't mind confessing to you that I have always had an idea that I would have made a highly efficient criminal. ' See here as he took out a neat little leather case out of the drawer, and opened it. There a number of shining instruments. This is a first class, up to date burgling kit, with nickel plated jemmy, diamond tipped glass cutter, adaptable keys.

Now we need a flashlight.

Rubber soled tennis shoes.

And we need a mask?
Keri said; I can make a couple out of black silk.

We will have something to eat then leave at midnight. We will drive just a quarter of a mile from Roper place and walk the rest of the way.

Roper is a heavy sleeper, and retires punctually at ten thirty. With any luck we should be back here by two with Lori pictures in my pocket..

The pictures are in a safe. This is the tricky part. The safe is in a study next to his bedroom.

He has a beast of a dog that guards the grounds very night. But I had a talk with him, and he does not like the way his master treats him. So he is going to let us in without any trouble.

With our black silk face coverings, We stole up to the silent gloomy house.

The place was locked but Falcon removed a circle of glass and turned the key from the inside. An instant later he had closed the door behind us, and we had become felons in the eyes of the law.

Falcon seized my paw in the darkness and led me through the house. Falcon very gently opened a door and something rushed out at us and my heart sprang into my mouth, but I could have laughed when I realized that it was the cat.

Then Falcon crept to the door of the study and stood with slanting head listening intently. No sound came from Roper. The light from the fireplace gave off enough light to see by. Meanwhile it had struck me that it would be wise to secure our retreat through the outer door, so I examined it. To my amazement it was not locked or bolted.

I touched Falcon and showed him the door. He whispered putting his lips to my ear. I don't like it. Anyhow we have no time to lose.

Keri stand by the door. If you hear anyone come, bolt it on the inside and we can get away as we came. If they come the other way we can get through the door if our job is done, or hide behind these window curtains if it is not. Do you understand?

I nodded and stood by the door. I had the feeling of adventure. Far from feeling guilty. I rejoiced and exulted in our danger.

I watched Falcon laid out his tools. After a hour I heard a click and the safe door swung open, inside there were a number of paper packets, each tied, sealed. I saw Falcon pick one out. Suddenly I saw him halt, listen intently and then in an instant he had swung the door of the safe to stuffed his tools into his pockets, and darted behind the window curtain motioning me to do the same.

Then I heard the thud of heavy footsteps rapidly approaching the study.

It was Roper. He never was in his bed.

He turned on the lights and leaned far back in the red leather chair, his legs outstretched a long black cigar projecting from his mouth. It looked like no speedy departure in his comfortable attitude.

I felt Falcon touch my paw, as to say that the situation was within his powers

I was not that sure from what I was seeing. The door of the safe was partly closed and at any moment Roper would see that. Several times I had observed that Roper looked at his watch and once he had risen and sat down again, with a gesture of impatience. The idea of him having appointment at a strange hour never occurred to me. Then I heard a gentle tape at the outer door. Roper rose and opened it. "Well said he curtly, you are nearly half hour late." So this was the explanation of the unlocked door. In front of him stood a tall slim dark woman, a veil over her face. Her body was shivering with strong emotion.

Now lets get down to business. You say that you have five letters which compromise the Countess Dveer. You want to sell them. I want to buy them So far so good. It only remains to fix a price. I should want to inspect the letters, of course. If they are really good. GREAT heavens, is it you? The woman without a word raised her veil. " It is I" she said, the woman whose life you have ruined." I couldn't pay. So you sent the letters to my husband and broke his heart and died. Yes!! You never thought to see me here again, but it was that night which taught me how I could meet you face to face and alone.

Roper said: You can't bully me. Leave the room as you came and I will say no more."

You will ruin no more lives as you have ruined mine. She had drawn a little revolver and emptied barrel after barrel into Ropers body. He shrank away and then fell backward on to the floor.

The woman looked at him and ground her heel into his upturned face. Then was gone like the wind.

No action on our part would have saved him. Falcon with swift, silent steps was at the door. He turned the key in the lock. At the same instant we heard voices in the house and sound of hurrying feet. the shots had roused the household. With perfect coolness Falcon slipped across to the safe, filled his two paws with bundles of letters and packages and poured them all into the fire. Again and again he did it until the safe was empty. Someone turned the handle and beating on the door. Then he drew the key from the outer door, and we left. Falcon knowing the grounds perfectly. We ran with me close at his heels, and pursuer panting behind us. It was a six foot wall which barred our path, but he sprang to the top and over. As I did the same I felt the hand of the man behind me grab at my ankle, but I kicked myself free and after running two miles before Falcon at last halted and with absolute silence behind us. We were free.

We were having breakfast and in walked Detective Peter Maple. He thought that if Falcon was not to busy. That he could help him with a case, which only happened last night.

"Dear me!? said Falcon. "What was that" A murder a most dramatic and remarkable murder. Falcon said: Sorry old man but Keri and I were just leaving to work on a new case of our own.

After Peter had left. Falcon showed me in the paper a picture of celebrities. there was the woman. It was the wife of a great statesman that had killed Roper.

THE AWARD

2009-04-17T09:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you so very much Molly & Taffy. For giving us the award.

The Award

There are some rules for passing on the award:

1. Post it on your blog and link to the person who gave it to you.

2. List 7 things you love.

3. List 7 blogs you love.

4. E-mail or comment on those blogs to let them know you've given them an award.

Here is our list of 7 things we love. FALCON

BONES

Getting on the couch

Chasing birds

Grilled Chicken Strips

Kodiak

Stealing Falcon's toys

Playing with my basketball

Laying out enjoying the sun.

Now for the 7 blogs we love. This is very very difficult. We have so many favourites. You are all absolutely brilliant.

However, we have decided to choose:

Maggie & Mitch

Our l friends living in CT. They are always something going on and there Mom helps us get on blog.

Suzuki

Love reading there blog and Suzuki helped me find my Fur Love. We have been friends
but never though of us as fur lovers until Suzuki asked me what I was looking for in a fur love. Then I knew it was Keri.

Bogart
Because he is one of a kind Airedale. He lost his dad not to long ago and has been helping his mom get through some very hard times.

Noah

Because he is always helping his mom and dad. He just helped them put in a new drive way.

HAPPY
Because he is so cute and energetic. Just love reading his blog.

Penny, Poppy , Patches

It's Airedale heaven reading about 3 female Airedales. There blog is fun to read.

Sherry's

Love reading about Miro.

It has been difficult to limit our choice of blogs to just 7. If we could have chosen 70 it would have been so much easier

2009-04-13T12:26:00.000-07:00

Had a very hard time posing this story. First I had to brake up. Couldn't put it all on one post. Then the printing went from large to smaller then back again. One thing more that happened. When you get to the middle of the story. You have to click older post to finish the story. The first drawings you see are Jack Cooper, James McKenna then John Tallyman.

So please read the story I think it is good.

And it's my second case.

Falcon

2009-04-13T12:09:00.000-07:00

My name is Falcon McLeod, and I am a talking Airedale Terrier PI. I have solved many cases around the world. I would like to tell you about a cases I just finished.

It started out with me receiving a letter from a young lady.

This is what she had wrote:

Dear Falcon McLeod

I have read all about the cases you have solved and would like you to look into a case of my friend. He has been arrested for killing his brother. I know he is innocent but I need you to proof it. Please help me. I have no one else to turn to.

Please contact Detective Jack Cooper Wyoming Police Department.

Yours Truly

Miss J. Tallyman

As it turned out. Jack and I are good friends. So I called and told of the letter I received from Miss Tallyman. Jack said: No problem glad to have you. .
I packed my bags and took the next flight out.

2009-04-13T12:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Falcon McLeod

Please contact Detective Jack Cooper Wyoming Police Department.

Yours Truly

Miss J. Tallyman

2009-04-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

Jack was waiting to drive me back to the station. Once there Jack started telling me about the case PaddleValley is a country district not very far from James in Thunder.

The largest landed proprietor in that part is Mr. John Tallyman who made his money in Australia. Mr. James McKenna who was also an ex-Australian. Knew Tallyman. Apparently a very close friend. So McKenna became his tenant. McKenna had one brother, a lad of eighteen, and Tallyman had an only daughter of the same age. Don't know if Mckenna was ever married. But Tallyman wife died at a early age. That is as much as I have been able to gather about the families. Now for the facts.

James McKenna early Monday morning he had been out with a ranch hand and looked at his watch. He told the ranch hand that he must hurry as he had an appointment of importance to keep at three. From that appointment he never came back alive.

From the ranch house to Logan Pool is a quarter of a mile. Conner Blake a ranch hand saw him walking towards Logan Pool alone. He also added that a few minute later . He saw Rusty McKenna. James brother going the same way with a gun under his arm. He though his brother was following him. He thought no more of the matter until he heard in the evening of the tragedy that had occurred.

Logan Pool is thickly wooded round with just a fringe of grass and reeds round the edge. A young boy was catching butterflies. While he was there he saw , at the border of the wood and close by the pool. James and his brother, and that they appeared to be having a violent quarrel. Rusty raise up his hand as if to strike his brother. At that point the boy was so frightened by their violence that he ran back to the bunk house for help.

He had hardly got two words out. When Rusty came running up to the bunk house to say that he had found his brother dead in the woods, and ask for help. He was excited and without either his gun or his hat, and his right hand and sleeve were stained with fresh blood. They followed him back to where his dead brothers body laid stretched out upon the grass beside the pool. His head had been beaten in by repeated blows of some heavy and blunt weapon.

The injuries very well have been inflicted by the butt-end of his brothers gun, which was found lying on the grass within a few feet of the body. Under these circumstances Rusty was instantly arrested and a verdict of wilful murder having been returned at the inquest. These are the mains facts of the case as they came out before CSI had a chance investigate.

2009-04-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Here is what Rusty has to say about what happen that day.

He had been away at a horse auction for three days and just returned. His brother was not at home at the time of his arrival. Then he heard his truck pull up in the yard and looking out of his window. He saw his brother get out and walk rapidly out of the yard, though he was not aware in which direction he was heading. He then took his gun and strolled out in the direction of the Logan Pool, with the intention of visiting a friend which lives on the other side. To do some rabbit hunting. On his way he did see Conner as he had stated in his evidence, but he was mistaken in thinking that I was following my brother. I had no idea that he was in front of me. Then there he was standing by the pool.. He was surprised to see me. He asked me what was I doing there? Then the conversation led to angry words and almost to blows. My brother had a very violent temper. Seeing this was getting us no where. I left him and returned towards my friend ranch. I had not gone far when I heard a hideous out cry behind me, which caused me to run back again. I found him laying on the ground with his head injured. I dropped my gun and held him in my arms, but almost instantly he died. I knell beside him for some minutes. Then made my way to the bunk house for help. I saw no one near my brother when I returned and I have no idea how he came by his injuries. As far as I know he had no enemies. I know nothing further of the case. Other then I am innocent..

2009-04-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

Just then a officer came into the room and told Jack. That a young lady wanted to speak with him about the case. Jack told him to let her in.

He had hardly spoken before there rushed into the room one of the most beautiful young women that I have ever seen in my life.

Oh, Falcon McLeod” she cried, “I am so glad that you have come. I have driven down to tell you so. . And I know you can prove Rusty did not do it. . I know it, and I want you to start upon your work knowing it, too. Never let yourself doubt upon that point. We have known each other since we were little children, and I know his faults as no one else does; but he is too tender-hearted to hurt a fly. Such a charge is absurd to anyone who really knows him.”
“I hope we may clear him, Miss Tallyman,” said Falcon“You may rely upon my doing all that I can.”
“But you have read the evidence. You have formed some conclusion? Do you not see some loophole, some flaw? Do you not yourself think that he is innocent?”
“I think that it is very possible.”
“There, now!” she cried, throwing back her head and looking defiantly at Jack “You hear! He gives me hopes.”

I am afraid that my colleague has been a little quick in forming his conclusions' he said.

"But he is right"
“It is no time for me to hide anything.

Rusty and his brother had many disagreements about me. Mr. McKenna was very anxious that there should be a marriage between us. Rusty and I have always loved each other as brother and sister; but of course he is young and has seen very little of life yet, and– and–well, he naturally did not wish to do anything like that yet. So there were quarrels, and this, I am sure, was one of them.”
“And your father?” asked Falcon “Was he in favor of such a union?”
“No, he was averse to it. No one but Mr. McKenna was in favor of it.”
“Thank you for this information,” said he. “May I see your father if I call to-morrow?”
“I am afraid the doctor will not allow it.
“The doctor?”
“Yes, have you not heard? Poor father has never been strong for years, but this has broken him down completely. He has taken to his bed, and Dr. Shane says that he is a wreck and that his nervous system is shattered.
“I must go home now, for dad is very ill, and he misses me so if I leave him. [

Falcon turned to Jack and said:

"Do you not find it odd that Tallyman would be so against the marriage After everything he has done for McKenna.

2009-04-13T10:48:00.000-07:00

2009-04-13T10:30:00.000-07:00

Next I would like to go to the McKenna ranch. It was noon when they arrived. Jack knocked at the door, when the maid answered. Falcon asked if she would showed us the boots which James wore at the time of his death, and also a pair of his brothers, though not the pair which he had worn that day, but the same kind. Having measured these very carefully from seven or eight different points. Falcon then lead us to the yard from which we followed the winding track which led to Logan Pool.

You could see he had the scent. His head was bent down close to the ground. His nostrils seemed to dilate with purely animal lust for the chase. Swiftly and silently he made his way along the track which ran through the meadows and on to Logan Pool . Once at the pool, the ground was damp and marshy. There were foot prints every where. Some times he would stop dead, and quite detour into the meadow.

Logan Pool which is a little sheet of water some fifty yards across, is situated at the boundary between McKenna ranch and the private park of the wealthy Mr. Tallyman.

On Tallyman side of the pool, the woods grew very thick. Jack showed us the exact spot at which the body was found. So moist was the ground that you could plainly see the traces which had been left by the fall of the man.

But you could see Falcon peering eyes, many other things were to be read from the trampled grass. He ran around again like he picked up a scent and then turned to Jack and asked him. "What did you go into the pool for? " Fished about with a rake. I thought there might be some weapon or other trace. But how on earth?

That left foot of yours with its inward twist is all over the place. A mole could trace it, and there it vanishes among the reeds.

Falcon shook his head and said: "Oh how simple it would all have been had I been before they came like a herd of buffalo and wallowed all over it.

Here is where the party with the ranch hands came, and they have covered all tracks for six or eight feet round the body. But here are three separate tracks of the same feet.” “These are young McKenna feet. Twice he was walking, and once he ran swiftly, so that the soles are deeply marked and the heels hardly visible. That bears out his story. He ran when he saw his brother on the ground. Then here are the James tracks as he paced up and down. What is this?

Another set of tracks. They come and go. Now where did they come from?" Falcon ran up and down , sometimes losing , sometimes finding the track until we where well within the edge of the wood and under the shadow of a great beech, the larges tree around.

He had stood behind, that tree during the interview between the brothers. He had even smoked there. I found the ash of a cigar, which my special knowledge of tobacco ashes enables me to pronounce as an Indian cigar. Having found the ash, I then looked round and discovered the stump among the moss where he had tossed. Then he looked just ahead of him, and laid down . With his feet straight up in the air laughing. There it is. It was a jagged stone lying among the moss, and this also he carefully examined and retained. . Then he followed a pathway through the woods until he came to road, where all traces were lost.

He turned to Jack and said this may interest you?, Holding out the stone. “The murder was done with it.”
“I see no marks.”
“There are none.”
“How do you know, then?”
“The grass was growing under it. It had only lain there a few days.. It corresponds with the injuries. There is no sign of any other weapon.”
“And the murderer?”
“Is a tall man, left-handed, limps with the right leg, wears thick-soled shooting-boots. There are several other indications, but these are enough.
Jack laughed. “I am afraid that I am still a sceptic,” Falcon then said: I will be leaving for home tomorrow."

Jack said:

“And leave your case unfinished?”
“No, finished.”
“But the mystery?”
“It is solved.”
“Who was the criminal, then?”
“The gentleman I describe.”
“But who is he?”

Falcon left Jack standing with his mouth wide open. And went back to his hotel room.

Falcon had just sat down when there was a knock on the door. When he opened it there was Mr. John Tallyman.

The man that entered was a strange and impressive figure. His slow limping step and bowed shoulders gave the appearance of a deadly and chronic disease. Yet his body showed that he possessed unusual strength of body and of character.

First of all Falcon said: "I know all about McKenna"

I am glad to hear you say so. I would not have let the young man come to harm. I give you my word that I would have spoken before that could happen.

Falcon said: "I am no official agent. It was your daughter who asked me to look into the case. I am acting in her interests. Young McKenna must go free.'

2009-04-13T10:29:00.001-07:00

Young McKenna must go free.'

Tallyman said: " I am dying man. I have had diabetesfor years. My doctor tells me. That it is a question whether I shall live a month."

Falcon said: "Just tell me the truth " I shall jot down the facts. You will sign it and I will have a friend witness it. Then I could produce your confession at the last extremity to save young McKenna. I promise you that I will not use it unless it is absolutely needed." "Tallyman started "

McKenna was a devil.

His claws has been in me twenty years, and has blasted my life.

I will tell you how I came into his power.

I was young and hot blooded and reckless, ready to turn my hand at any thing. I got in with the wrong companions. There were four of us and we came up with the idea of robbing a gold shipment. From a Brinks truck But things went wrong and three of my friends were killed along with two troopers. Things were happening so fast. I found myself with my pistol to the head, of the driver, who was McKenna and told him to get out. I wish to God I had shot him. But I spared him. I got away with the gold and made good investments and became a very wealthy man and moved to Wyoming and determined to settle down to a quiet and respectable life. I bought this estate and married and had Janet. My wife died shortly after. I did my best to make up for my past. All was going well when McKenna laid his claws into me.

I had gone to town to make some investments and met him in front of the bank. As soon as he saw me. He said: "Here we are Jack, as he touched me on the arm. We are as good as family to you. There is two of us, me and my brother and you can keep us. If you don't. There is always a policeman I can talk to. "

They have been living rent free on my best land ever since. It grew worse as Janet grew up, because he saw I was more afraid of her knowing my past then the police. Whatever he wanted he must have and I gave it to him without question. Land money house until at last he asked one thing I couldn't give him.
“His brother, you see, had grown up, and so had my girl, and as I was known to be in weak health, it seemed a good idea to him that his brother should step into the whole property. But there I was firm. I would not have his cursed stock mixed with mine; not that I had any dislike to the lad, but his blood was in him, and that was enough. I stood firm. McCarthy threatened. I him to do his worst. We were to meet at the pool midway between our houses to talk it over.
“When I went down there I found him talking with his brother, so I smoked a cigar and waited behind a tree until he should be alone. But as I listened to his talk all that was black and bitter in me seemed to come uppermost. He was urging his brother to marry my daughter with as little regard for what she might think as if she were a slut from off the streets. It drove me mad to think that I and all that I held most dear should be in the power of such a man as this. I though why not just kill him. I was already a dying and a desperate man. Though clear of mind and fairly strong of limb, I knew that my own fate was sealed. But my memory and my girl! Both could be saved if I could but silence that devil. I did it, Falcon I would do it again.. But that my girl should be entangled in the same meshes which held me was more than I could suffer. I struck him down like he was a beast. His cry brought back his brother; but I had gained the cover of the woods. That is the true story,”
“Well, it is not for me to judge you,” said Falcon as the old man signed the statement which had been drawn up.

I will keep your confession and if McKenna is condemned I shall be force to use it. If not it shall never be seen and your secret whether you are a live or dead shall be safe with me.

James McKenna was acquitted at the strength of a number of objection which had been drawn out by Falcon.

NO WAY!!!!

2009-04-11T06:08:00.000-07:00

No way is that thing going to fit into my mouth. Even grandpaw tried it. Mom are you sure they didn't come any smaller? You bought it because you liked the color? Well that's a human for you. OK let see just how strong this thing is?BANG!!! OOP's. Not very strong. LOL

Falcon McLeod PI

2009-04-05T07:21:00.000-07:00

Well guys I am hanging out my shingle. I am a Private Investigator. From time to time. I will write stories of cases that I have solved. here is one that I just finished. Hope you enjoy it.

Love Ya

Falcon

WHAT DID THEY WANT?

I had just got out of bed when the phone rang. It was my friend Linda Hammack from Evansville WI. She had just returned from a trip to India. Two days after her house was broke into. But nothing was taken. Then a shortly after she received a letter saying . We know you have it and we want it. The letter was unsigned. She said: "Falcon I am afraid and need your help."

I jumped in the car and was there that night.

The first thing I asked her?" Did she have any idea what she might have that someone wanted?" She said:" No. Next question?" Did any thing unusual happen on your trip or on the way home?

No nothing.

WAIT there was one thing. While I was waiting in line to check in my bags and things. This man was running not looking where he was going. Like he was running from someone. He ran into me and all the things I was carrying fell to the floor.. Some woman screamed and there was so much confession I had no idea what was happening or going on. Then the next minute he was gone. OK Falcon said: Let's go through all your bags. He may have put something into one of them without you knowing it Falcon Linda said: You could be right?

They looked through everything there was nothing. Then the phone rang. The voice on the other end said: Have you seen Sassy lately? Then the phone was dead. Linda then ran to the back door and called for Sassy. There was no answer. She has been kidnapped. Linda said "Falcon they have Sassy and we don't even know what it is that they want." Falcon then said; "What bag would be easy to put something into. Linda said: "I think this bag that holds my make up and things. She opened it and started taking one item at a time out. Then she said: "This is not mine?" She was holding a tub of tooth paste. Falcon took the tub and stepped on it. Out came a red ruby covered with paste. Now we know what they are after.

The phone rang and the voice said: "You better tell me that you have it? Because time is running out for your dale. Linda said:"We have it?"

The voice said:" Good, now you take the ruby put it in a brown bag and go to Willow Park at 8:00PM tonight. There will be a waste basket just as you enter the park with a red X painted on it. Drop the bag in there and walk away and don't look back. Linda started yelling WAIT WAIT don't hang up? Tell me where is Sassy?The voice said: "She will be just fine and returned to you when we have the ruby." Then the phone went dead.

Falcon said: "I know what they are up to. I have seen it done on TV a hundred times. The wastebasket has to have a false bottom and that is how they get the ruby without any one seeing them. All we have to do is find out were they are coming from. " Lets check the sewers. Sure enough right under the basket was a sewer cover. All we have to do is cover the two ways into the sewer.

At 8:00PM Linda dropped the bag into the basket and walked away.

Falcon let two men go in, but when they came out the police were waiting for them. They found Sassy in there car parked not far from the sewer safe.

Linda turned to Falcon and said: Your the best PI ever.

The Orange & Me

2009-03-29T08:21:00.000-07:00

Last night I walked into the kitchen. There on the table was a open bag of oranges . Well being a Airedale I had to do my thing. I helped myself to a orange. I was all ready to sink my teeth into that nice juicy orange. When it rolled away from me. I tried again and the same thing happened. I followed it into the living room. Then I lost it under the treadmill then the couch. I though this was going to be easy. But it turned into a game. I was not giving up. Then I found it. Munch Munch Mmmm is that ever good. End of story. LOL

NO PICTURES BUT

2009-03-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

I was out walking Falcon. He stopped and for the first time lifted his leg to pee. Just had to record this on the blog. He is growing up so fast. LOL

Falcon: What's the big deal?????

Kodiak WON!!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-03T07:34:00.000-08:00

They play this game every day. Falcon always wins. But not this time around. Grandpaw did.

HEY how did he do that??? The pictures tells it all.

Falcon

Family Pictures

2009-02-19T11:31:00.000-08:00

Mom found pictures of my mom & dad along with one of my liter mate. Also a picture of my granddad. The one on the left is my Dad. His name is Eagles Brew. The other one is my Mom. Her name is I love Lucky. Then a liter mate. No name. Then my granddad his name is Kodiak of the Lakes. Sure do like my blog. I am able to look back on every thing that happened in my first year on this earth. Also all the new friends I have made on the blog. Life is great!!!!

Game Time

2009-02-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

Here my guys playing keep away. Falcon has the raw hide bone and Kodiak wants it. It is so funny to watch them.

Mom's Paintings

2009-01-15T11:47:00.000-08:00

Mom has painted on the back of three pull over tops. So we wanted to show them to you guys. With all of the snow and now with COLD!!!!! weather it is something she loves to do.

Falcon

ME AGAIN

2009-01-12T13:33:00.000-08:00

OK here I am again standing on the step. Where is that snow eating machine. I'm looking through the window and i see you guys. So get out here!!!!

Falcon

Falcon First Snow

2008-12-29T11:11:00.000-08:00

I am staying on this step. That white stuff is to deep. Well may be it is not so bad.

Falcon

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-11-30T08:35:00.000-08:00

Mom made up this Xmas card for all our friends on the blog.

Love & Hugs

Kodiak & Falcon

Mom

TREADMILL

2008-11-08T07:52:00.000-08:00

Look what I found? It's Mom's treadmill and she said I could use it. Mom put it on real slow. I'm taking my time getting use to it.

Started Beginners Class

2008-11-07T08:19:00.001-08:00

I just started my beginner class last week. Mom said it was nothing like they use to do 10 years ago. There is just Angel and me in the class. Mom thinks it is because we are going at 1:30pm and most go to night class because there humans work. That OK with Mom. It is like having a private class. No choke collar is use like Mom remembers way back when. She is learning to use a clicker. You know it is not us dogs that have to learn what and how to do it. It's the humans

that have to learn how to out smart us. Mom learned a few more tricks today. But she can't post them. Because I could read them.

Airedale Cap

2008-11-05T16:13:00.000-08:00

I saw one the other day. That a man was wearing. My son Rob is wearing the one I made up.

GROOMED TODAY

2008-11-05T15:40:00.000-08:00

I had a feeling this morning that some thing was up. The next thing I knew. I was getting a hair cut and a bath. You just never know what is going to happen from one day to another.

ONE LAST PICTURES

2008-11-04T13:12:00.000-08:00

O Bye the way. There was all kinds for GREAT food to eat also.

STILL MORE

2008-11-04T13:01:00.000-08:00

I found myself going around saying. I want that one and that one. Well you get the idea. LOL

MORE PICTURES

2008-11-04T12:54:00.000-08:00

Enjoy them.

NEW BEGINNINGS AIREDALE RESCUE AUCTION

2008-11-04T11:45:00.000-08:00

ON November 2, 2008 NBAR Auction was held at Wheatfield Bed & Breakfast in Wililamston, Michigan. We want you to see all the beautiful things that were auctioned off. So Mom took pictures.

HALLOWEEN CAP

2008-10-13T09:58:00.000-07:00

At the Vet. again for some more shots. Mom said I need them before I go to school. She signed me up starting the 30th of this month. I don't know what to think about this thing called school. I weighted in at 41 pounds. While I was at the Vet's she put a cap on me for Halloween. Mom thinks I looked so cute. If it makes Mom happy I guess its OK. I was ready to go home. When the Vet. said here lets try this one on. OK I have had enough of putting on caps. Were are the treats?

The Black Mamba

2008-10-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

Falcon had been visiting Keri in England. They had spend the day at the docks watching the ships coming into port. And helping themselves to lunch's left on a deck of one of the fish boats. They had just left the dock heading home. When they stopped to look into the window of the pet shop. Keri was standing on her back feet with her paws and nose pressed against the window. When they saw two men running from the police. Then before they even knew what happened. The two men pushed two young boys that were also looking in the window of the pet shop through the door of the shop. Falcon and Keri where caught in the rush of the men pushing the boys in the shop. The men then barricaded the front door behind them. Then one man told the boys to sit on the floor and don't move. While the other went to the back door to barricade it from the police getting in. All this time Falcon and Keri were just watching every thing going on. They knew only one thing. They had to protect the boys.

When the other man was returning to the front of the store. He looked to the side and saw a man laying on the floor. There was a box that was open near him and birds flying loose. With a closer look. He could see bite marks on the mans face. And his skin was turning purple. He started to mutter something. The man could only make out the word Mamba. Then the man was dead. When he returned to the other man and the boys. He said Gus we got a problem. Gus said tell me something that I don't all ready know. Cash said: "I am talking snake problem." Gus said what are you talking about? We got police problem not snake problem. There is a guy back there dead on the floor with bite marks on his face and his skin is purple. His last words where Mamba like in Black Mamba. Gus said OK lets not panic.

Just then one of the boys named Ross was 9 stood up and said I know a little about the Black Mamba. OK kid spill it. What can you tell us?

He is most dangerous when he is cornered. Like all reptiles, the black mamba is cold blooded, and relies on external heat to maintain its body temperature. Therefore he may be laying need the heater. When agitated, he raises the front of its body and head off the ground (up to 3 to 4 feet) then spreads a flat hood. It will then shake its head and open its mouth wide to show the black interior. When striking, he delivers quick multiple bites then makes a fast get away.

His venom is a highly potent neurotoxin and cardiotoxin with an average adult yield of 100 to 120 mg. The approximate lethal dose for a human is 10 to 15 mg.

Mambas (along with taipans and death adders) have the longest fangs of all elands.

Cash then said : "This was to be an easy job robbing the bank then an easy get away. But no we got cops trying to figure out how to get in and we are trapped in side with a Black Mamba. It does not get any worse then this.

The other boy named Lewis who was 6 pops up one more thing. He is not black in color. He is dark olive to brown. He gets his name from the black inside his mouth.

Mean while the police know they have two men with two hostage in side. Just then a man walks up to the officer and tell him. He know a way to get into the pet shop. He owns the shop next door and he knows of a door that was boarded up in his basement that connects with the pet shop. So three officers go down into the basement and pull down the boards blocking the door. Then with there gun pulled out opened the door to the pet shop. It was dark and one officers turned on his flashlight and walked into the shop. The last thing he saw was the mouth of the mamba open wide just before he delivered a quick bite, instantly releasing its grip and slid away. The officer screaming in pain turned and fell on another officer behind him. He muttered snake. The other officers dragged him back and bolted the door.

Just then a women voice could be heard saying step a side let me through. She was doctor Tracy Lake and had an antidote for the poison. She later told the police that she was from Radcliff Research and there was a mistake in the shipment of snakes. They got the wrong snake and the pet shop got the Black Mamba.

The men heard the yelling coming from the basement and wondered what was going on? Cash said: "Gus what are we going to do?" I am really scared.

All this time the two boys are sitting with Keri and Falcon be side them.

The birds were pursuing one another in swift, darting flight, seemingly unaware of the snake. Then one got to close and was snapped up, fluttering desperately as the deadly poison took quick toll of its victim. The bird struggle lasted a few minutes before it hung loosely in the snake's jaws. The mamba released its grip, placed its prey on top of a box and inspected it with flicking tongue before starting the meal. Monkeys were jumping up and down in there cages.

Everyone was watching as the mamba finished his meal and slid under the counter.

Everyone jumped when the phone rang. It was the police. Telling them to come out with your hands up.

Gus said: " We are not coming out until you have a get away car parked at the front and a plane ready to fly us any where we want to go. Or the mamba will have two kids and Airedales for a meal. Then he hung up the phone. Cash turned to Gus saying. "You really didn't mean what you said about the kids did you? No but the cops don't know that." Hours passed nothing was happening. Then Lewis saw a loose rabbit hopping along the floor. Then it squatted down to scratch itself , at that moment the mamba slid from under the counter, delivered a quick bite, instantly releasing its grip to await the effect of the venom. The rabbit scuttled back as if it had not received a fatal dose but the mamba was confident. After a few minutes it slid after its victim, checking to ensure that it was dead then grabbed its head and started eating it.

Cash said:" Lucky that we are in a pet shop? At least he has food to eat and not us. "

Just then the lights went out. It was just not a little dark. It was black as pitch. You couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

There hearts were beating a mile a minute. There minds thinking were is the mamba? Is he coming toward us? Is he in front of one of us? Then you could hear Keri's low growl as she was standing in front of Lewis and Ross. What did that mean? The fuse box was in the basement with a Black Mamba between them and the fuse box. It does not get much worse then that.

The police outside seeing the lights go out. Took this time to try entering the shop again through the door in the basement. Dressed in armor they entered the basement with flashlights. One cop stayed at the fuse box while the others made there way up the stairs and into the shop. Just then a cop using his phone said now. That is when all the lights came back on. They could see Gus, Cash and the boys with Keri standing in front of one of the boys and Falcon in front of the other. The mamba was sitting right in front of Falcon. Raised 3 feet from the floor with his hood spread and fangs showing ready to strike. When the police shot it dead. After everything was over. The police asked:" How come you guys just didn't shoot the mamba when you had your chance." There answer was? Our guns were not loaded. We just wanted to rob the bank not hurt any one.

Falcon and Keri just left the shop and headed home. Like nothing had happened.

Mystery Plant Solved

2008-09-28T10:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Maggie & Mich Mom the mystery is solved. It is called a Poke Plant and is poisonous. Funny birds can eat the berries but not us dogs or hooman. Grand pa just laid down on the couch and said. Sure glad that mystery is solved.

The Mystery Plant

2008-09-27T17:43:00.000-07:00

Grand pa and me were looking around to see what kind of trouble we could get in to. We found this mystery plant. Grand pa told me not to touch it. So we told Mom. It was a mystery to her also. So just to be on the safe side. She put us behind the fence and dig it up.

Pictures in the van.

2008-09-06T05:26:00.000-07:00

We sure enjoyed our trip. Granddad and I each had our own window to look out of in the van.

Here is where we stayed

2008-09-06T05:16:00.000-07:00

We had a great time. Only one thing wrong. In side the cottage was all white. Not the best place for an Airedale LOL. But we made out just fine. When we left the place looked just as nice as when we came.

Trip To The Mackinac Straits

2008-09-06T04:46:00.000-07:00

Once a year on Labor Day people are allowed to walk across the five mile long Mackinac Bridge. So we went up north for Rob to walk the bridge and spend some time with friends. We had a great time. Here are some pictures of where we stayed and the bridge.

Trip to the Vet's.

2008-08-25T04:09:00.000-07:00

Always have to wait to see the vet. While I was waiting. This lady came in and was talking to the person behind the desk. I started barking at her to come over and pet me. Would you believe she still just kept on talking. I barked. Hey I am Falcon McLeod and very cute. Look over here at me. Then she turned and said: O I am sorry and came right over and gave me a big HUG.

Then I went and weighted in at 26 pounds. The vet asked me if I had met her dog? I told her no. So she went and came out with a big Husky named Dodger. He was very nice and let me play and follow him around the office. Had a good time at the vet's

Hanging out with granddad

2008-08-13T13:52:00.000-07:00

Kodiak and me just enjoying being together.

VOODOO ON SKULL ISLAND

2008-08-01T06:31:00.000-07:00

We were still on Skull Island. When the police asked us to investigate. Odd things going on with some humans that live on the island.

There was a Bokor (a voodoo priest who practices black magic.) They felt that he had something to do with it.

So the next night Falcon & Keri took food color and poured over themselves then painted a snake and skull on themselves. Keri had a little hat with a flower sticking out of the top of it. Falcon had a cap with a snake painted on it. They were ready to go.

Granddad wanted to go with them. He said: "I'm tough and can handle myself real well in a fight."

Falcon said: "Calm down. It's very important that you stay and know what we are doing in case we don't come back then you can send help.

Kodiak's eyes swelled up with tears and then he dug at the dirt a bit before he said: "Well you guys just better come back."

When they found the Bokor's camp. followers were all in a circle with there eyes watching a huge cobra with it's loose skin around it's neck form into a hood. It pitch dark and only the light from the torches shining on the altar where the cobra was, Then a FLASH of bright light and smoke. When the smoke cleared. There was the Bokor standing with a skull mask over his face.They were just in time to watch the preparation of the potent powder.

It is believed he has the power to control the living and the dead. But the control is really just a powerful poison.

Once the zombie poison is administered symptoms appear quickly and the victim slips into a coma. A doctor will find no heartbeat or breathing and muscles and skin become stiff and cold. The deceased is then prepared for burial.

A day or two later the Bokor goes in the cemetery and raises the victim by administering another potent mix drugs after being poisoned and buried alive the victim is so traumatized that very little persuasions is needed for them to become the Bokor's slave.

Falcon had seen enough. He now knows why some bank robbers have been caught and have no memory of who they are or what happened.

He turned to leave and bumped into the Bokor. He looked at him closely and then yelled " You are not one of us?"

His followers turned to attack and the race was on.

Falcon jumped on a horse and held his paw down and Keri got hold of it and was pulled on the back of the horse.

The horse ran like the wind but the Voodoo gang was faster. Just as the gang was all most on top of them. Falcon saw another crowd ahead of them and running straight towards them. Falcon though more voodoo followers. We are DOOMED.

Then Falcon took a second look and saw that the leader of the new group was Kodiak. He was running across the field. With him were all of our friends and police.

Later after the police had taken away the voodoo gang. Falcon said " Granddad you and the others. Are the best ever. "

Falcon said: "Granddad you and the rest are the best."

Granddad just laughed and said " We knew you couldn't make it with out us. "

Vet. Check Up Age 3 Months

2008-07-31T14:37:00.000-07:00

Well went to the Vet. today. Had to wait in the waiting room. I barked to let them know that I was here. Had to pass the time. So I chewed on Rob's shoe. You would think being a human. That he would know more words then just NO. Weighted in at 18 pounds. It was OK got another shot with treats. Going home for a nap now.

FUN DAY

2008-07-13T07:44:00.000-07:00

Played a little ball . Then read the news paper. Then just standing around looking for some thing else to

Granddad Said I'am Growing

2008-07-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

I went to the Vet. Yesterday and got another puppy shot. Weighted in at 11 pounds. Got some treats along with the shot. So that was not so bad. I also had to get a new collar. The old one was to small. LOL

When we got home. Granddad wanted to see how much I have grown. So here is some pictures of us. Wish we could have been out side. But it is pouring rain. I don't like rain.

Adventure On Hood Mountain

2008-07-08T16:25:00.000-07:00

Falcon and Keri were loading a small cargo aircraft in preparation to fly to Italy.

To solve another case.

Falcon was putting in a rubber raft, first aid kit. All things you would need to survive on water. Keri asked why was he doing that? We are flying not boating?

Falcon said: "We well be flying over the ocean for a long time and you just don't know what can happen. "

They were in the air flying at 11,000ft. with a full moon.

Falcon glanced down and noticed that the oil pressure gauge appeared to be indicating extremely high then returned to normal. With in minutes the gauge dropped to absolute low pressure.

So he decided to make an emergency landing because he was uncertain if the gauge was faulty or if the engine was going to go. Two minutes later they experienced a prop over speed. There hearts raced as they heard the valves clatter they knew then that they were not going to make it to Oregon airport. It was hard for them to believe that this was happening.

There was not much they could do except fly the plane down through the clouds. They prepared themselves for a snow landing. The engine was continuously sounding worse. Then the cabin filled with smoke. Then there was a big bang!!!. That was the end of the engine. From that point on the plane turned into a heavy glider.

As they penetrated 2000ft it was very dark when they broke out of the clouds in preparation for the anticipated landing on who knows what? All they could see was white snow and trees. Keri was counting down 2000 1000 500 4-3-2-1 and then a moment of silence.

They impacted with a skip and bumpy bumpy. The plane came to a rest on its belly.

It looked like they had landed on a small ridge on Hood Mountain. Now a snowstorm was heading there way. It was dark and not much they could do. So they went to sleep.

In the morning they could hardly get the door open for all the snow. After taking a look around. They knew they had to make there way off the ridge. Because just over the top of them was heavy snow laying on the mountain. If that breaks loose it will take the plane with it.

So they started putting what food they had and everything together. Falcon said: "We have rope and the raft." There is one thing we can do. There is a spot over there were it goes straight down off the mountain. We just ride down in side the raft.

Once Keri was in side. Falcon pushed the raft from behind and jumped in just as the raft started going down over the side.

They were moving like the wind and holding on to each other. Bumpy bumpy they went. Then they were heading for a tree. So they shifted there weight to the left and just missed hitting the tree. WOW that was a close one.

Believe it or not? they made it down to what they thought was a safe ridge. They were just sitting there. Waiting for there hearts to stop pounding.

When Falcon heard something and turned around. Then yelled AVALANCHE!!!! Coming down towards them. They travel 70 to 80 miles per hour and accelerate to those speeds very quickly. Like the one heading towards them.

Then they saw a lone wolf waving for them to follow him. Falcon started running towards him. When he stopped and looked back. He saw Keri was stuck on something and was unable to move. He ran back By this time the Aalanche was just minutes away from covering them. Falcon pulled hard on the belt that was holding Keri's paw. Nothing happened. You could see the fear in his eyes. Then one last pull did it. She was loose and they started running towards the cave, Where the wolf was waiting. They all just made it in side the cave when the snow came crashing down covering the entrance to the ice cave.

The wolf's name was Morning Star. He often climbs the mountain in search of climbers in trouble.

Now we had to take turns digging our way through the snow that was blocking the entrance to the cave. We lost track of time. But we made it out of the cave.

Then Morning Star showed us the way down the mountain.

We are going to take a rest after that adventure.