Family Photos
Harry
11/85 - 4/19/06
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Where have the years gone? We attended a few conferences when we were
able.
I took care of Mommy when she was sick, with some help from Aunt Chrissy and
Aunt Joni, who now has a granddaughter named Giana.
Then I got sick. It cost a small fortune to find out why my liver enzymes were
so elevated. Turns out it was only my thyroid. I'm on meds, but I have to
improve my eating habits so my enlarged liver will return to normal size. Don't
worry, the kids at church are praying for me.

















The Official Fan Club for Landis Hess

I attended the
2006 FIU Key West Writers Conference!  
Here's a picture of me in class.







My favorite bar was Irish Kevin's on Duval Street.








My favorite writer was Jim Hall because he helped me keep track of
Wasserduck, the stuffed quail I brought to classes with me. You should buy all
of his books.













I loved the classes, but I especially liked making all those new friends.
Some of my friends emailed me pictures.






I was so well behaved that Les Standiford said I could come back next year.




Summer Blog
I'm recovering. I can't go to the kennel because I could re-tear my ligament.
So this October, I'm going to the FIU/Key West Writers Conference with
Mom. This will be my first writers conference. :-)

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!
I had surgery for a torn ligament in my left knee on Tuesday April 18th. Dr. Tallon had an
orthopedic vet surgeon do the dirty work. I have to have a six-month rehabilitation period
where I must be on my leash at all times when I’m outside. It’s soooo humiliating.
But I’m getting better. I’m taking two meds cipro an antibiotic and rimadyl an anti-
inflammatory.
On Wednesday, April 19th my best cat friend, Harry died. He was 21-years old and he was
nice. I miss him.

Hi to all you dog lovers in cyber space...

Wait until I get the groceries inside and I'll tell you what I've been doing.








































Okay, now, there was some good Wisconson cheese in one bag. I love cheddar, just like my Aunt Joni
in Auburndale. Mom and the cats like Velveeta.

So I have to tell you about the game the paper boy and I are playing.

Usually he tosses the paper outside the fence and I have to go get it.

If I'm in the yard, with the light on, so he can see me, he beans me right on my head with the
newspaper.

Bringing in the newspaper is one of my jobs, so I don't complain. It's all good. But it'll get better--after I
see the paper boy--alone-- when Mom is in the shower.  :-)

Take care,
As always, Your friend,
Landis Hess

May 1, 2005 I went to the PINAWOR / St Pete Writers Picnic in Taylor Park with Mom. Great food,
especially for those of us tall enough to reach the table. Bad for tiny dogs and baby apes.

Writers are nice people. I made lots of friends.  

Soon you will be able to read about my adventures as a crime solver.
My Dad was a golden retriever and Rotweiler. My mom is pit bull and boxer. I am very lucky that I had
Paul Coughlin of Companion Pet Services to train me when I was a puppy.
I weigh 95 pounds and I am well-behaved. I'm much cuter than this picture. Yes, that's my hammock
where I do all my crime solving.  
I'm glad Mom went to Publix, I prefer paper bags. Plastic ones are
bad for our environment, they break easily and that plastic gets
stuck in my teeth.
Landis