Enclosure for Duck Oasis

Here are the fence building crew putting together the enclosure for the Duck Oasis.  When completed it will have a little pond, some fruit trees and a lot of other greenery.  Looks like I'm going to be doing a whole lot of digging...

Hank Aboard Zazu

After visiting Tessi at her trail school, Hank and I went for a ride
by the lake. We rode for about an hour and a half because it was very
hot and Hank wanted to get home in time to see the Oregon Ducks
playing Stanford.

Night Rider

Riding Zazu in the cool of the night.

Nora is Blossoming w/o Tessi

I think Nora is enjoying getting a break from Tessi. She's been
Tessi's surrogate mom for 4 years now. I guess she was due for a
break. I've always struggled to keep her weight on - but now that
Tessi's at school I've had to actually cut her food back a little! I
think Tessi was worrying the weight off her - darned kids!

Trail School Is Getting Better for Tess

Hank and I visited Tessi today at her school. She seemed much happier
and more relaxed than she was last week. We were relieved. Next
Tuesday she is getting a new room mate - all part of the socialization
process. The picture attached is of me riding her in the arena when I
was just getting her started under saddle.

Tessi Doesn't Like Trail School

Tessi is having a hard time adjusting to her new school. She doesn't
like her neighbor and she misses home real badly and she is angry
about the whole situation in general. I told her this wasn't meant to
be punishment but an opportunity to learn new stuff. I'm not sure she
believes me. I've been worrying about her a good deal. If things
haven't improved by the week, I'm bringing her home.

Snoozin' in the Manger

Nora knows how to get comfortable for the long trip home from Point
Reyes.