August 1, 2026
Dawg on the RUN!
I'm taking myself for a walk . . .  
 Mom lunged to grab me like a goalie in s0ccer game.
She was right on my trail.  
BUT, I escaped her frantic grasp and headed for the highway.
BUT ALAS,
due to extreme heat and exhaution,
​ I allowed myself to be captured. 
Mom was NOT happy. 

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday at Pinetuck Golf Course 
July 4, 2026 
July 4, 2026


"My mind goes back to some time ago
Of an amazing little friend i used to know
My little buddy Fritz was a dachshund
He could not see but his mind was sound
Fritz was a patriotic little guy who always 
celebrated the 4th of July
I have a picture of him posing with a nifty bowtie
I thought the world of the little guy
My little buddy is no longer here
But the 4th of July still comes every year
So lets emulate little Fritz and his patriotic bow tie
And let's all celebrate and honor the 4th of July"
Gene Fuller
I'm Dexter Grant . . .  Please join me for a review of our experiences
at Denton Farm Park for the 5th Malpass Brother's Music Festival.
​May 7-9,2026
The Malpass Brothers were the host band. 
Adam Burrows, on the fiddle,  joined them for this event. 
What a surprise to see our friend & jamming buddy,
Steve, playing the bass,
on stage with The Brothers Young.  
Of course, Mom & Papa had to have their picture taken with this celebrity. 
Some of the performers at this year's festival.
Speed painting -- great job by both "painters"!
Some video highlights . . . 
Poor Papa, he's freezing!  Good thing he has more sweat shirts to wear.  Pile 'em on!
While all this activity is going on, my Mom & Papa are having a BIG TIME. 
And here I am in locked up in my room in the camper.
But at least it's warm in here. 
Just look!  They hit the jackpot and got their picture taken with Taylor!
No matter how cold, it is a TRADITION to eat homemade ice cream.
Sure wish I had some. 
Yes, the "dawg eats ice cream".
I thought it was a BIG DOG until it MOOO...ED!
Friends of the Festival, new and old . . . 
It's "The Cowboy Way"!
HAPPYTRAILS . . . 

A trip to remember!  
"TIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Well, hello there!
Please join me for my adventures in the snow,
January 31, 2026
Out for a rollick in the snow!
See, 
I can still run circles around Papa!

Temperature is 26 degrees, feel like 6 degrees - YIKES!
This is MY YARD!
WOW! It's really coming DOWN!
Let's run down this road --- towards the highway!  And let's run FAST!
April 3, 2022 
Saw the first hummingbird of the season TODAY!
You know what they say about the early bird . . . 
Cute "little booger", isn't he?
Here's another poem by our favorite poet, Gene Fuller:

"Well it's about that time of year for the little hummers to appear
They should be here now any day they will come to visit but not to stay
That they will come i have no doubt i have already put the feeders out
I'll keep my eyes peeled to the sky for a feathered bullet to go whizzing by
They will build a little nest i cannot see away up high in some ole tree
At first i'll see but one or two but when they leave there will be quite a few
All day long with all their might the maneuvers they do is out of sight
They sing no song but it doesn't  matter they make it up with constant chatter
The little boogers they do beguile and all day long they bring a smile
At summer's end i do not know what tell's them when or where to go
It will leave a void but it's not a bummer they have left me know they 
THEY WILL BE BACK NEXT SUMMER !!"
January 21-22, 2022

GOT SNOW,
WELL, YES I DID!
Picture
January 16, 2022
"Thanks little guy for thinking of me
You're playing out in the snow I see
But I have to caution you little guy
Your legs are short and the snow is high
So stay alert, I beg you please
Don't go and let your tummy freeze !!"  

​Composed  by Gene Fuller
January 16, 2022 
An ICE EVENT 

January 1, 2022

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​Another year has come and gone
And this old dude keeps hanging on
So I'll sit down and take the time
To start the new year with a rhyme
I will write about a friend of mine
He is not into cheese or wine
Like a log he is long and round
And his tummy almost drags the ground
He cannot see out of either eye
But he is an active little guy
There is one thing he does so well
The little fellow can really smell
With all the restrictions that blindness imposes
He finds the time to smell the roses
His hearing is acute as well as his smell
And many a mole has been sent to hell
I have found comfort in our relation
Fritz, my man,  you're a real inspiration
I will close with a message loud and clear
Everyone there have a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

Composed by a good friend of Fritz, 
​Gene Fuller 
July 31, 2021
Brother Fritz demonstrates MASK WEARING!
Thanks BIG DAWG for clarifying this . . . 
July 31, 2021 
After this announcement, our friend, Gene, wrote this response:
"Thank you Fritz for your public service 
But the wearing of a mask always makes me nervous
Your explicit instructions are out of sight
If it's better that you do-- then do it right"

July 30, 2021
One of the hottest days of the year, a great time to spray herbicide. 
July 26, 2021
No wonder that Hot Dawg headed for the fan!
July 13, 2021
In just 6 long, excruciating weeks, 
I have an improved Papa!
July 4, 2021
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
June 28, 2021 
What a good boy I am!
(When I'm asleep)
June 18, 2021
See, there's more wildlife here at Tuckaway than me!
June 17, 2021
No worries . . .  I solved the problem. 
Sorry you got left behind Fritz. 

June 3, 2021
I know I get in trouble, but . . . 
Who thought this was a good idea???

June 3, 2021
WOW!
Mom and I just love these!
May 21, 2021 
POOR PAPA!
May 19, 20221 
Vernon Grant walls at Heritage Hall in the Lowenstein Building, Rock Hill, SC 
www.vernongrant.org 
April 24, 2021
Enjoying facetime with Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund and his family. 
April 16, 2021
The Come-See-Me Reverse Parade. 
April 11, 2021 
Isn't springtime wonderful?
April 11, 2021
​Papa, Fritz, and the topiaries 
May 29, 2021 
Papa's new roses in his garden.  Beautiful!
April 6, 2021
I was helping Papa with his rose garden.  
How did this happen?  I'm "one in a hole"  -- fitting since I live on the 2nd fairway. 

March 18, 2021
Got seconds?
March 18, 2021 at 6:11pm
Do you know if supper will be ready soon?
I'm all EARS!
March 11, 2021 
Spring has sprung!
May 4, 2020 
MAY THE 4TH  BE WITH YOU!
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March 25, 2021 
Today, Brother Fritz & I contributed to the Crusoe Strong Fund at Cornell University.   
It's a great cause to raise money for 
​"helping advance important medical research and clinical trials to help better diagnose and treat diseases, as well as contribute essential equipment and supplies for the Cornell University Hospital for Animals - all of which to better help pets like yours in the future." 
https://fundrazr.com/crusoefund?ref=ab_6PsASbfFyqF6PsASbfFyqF​
​Please consider giving.   But, be quick, time is almost up for donating.  


Feb. 22, 2020 
Someone besides Fritz playing possum. 
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December 25, 2020 
MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Grant Gang and Fritz's pink pig. 
Brother Fritz & I hit the "jackpot" this year with Santa (i.e. Cousin Shelley).  
He couldn't wait to start playing.

December 10, 2020 
Meet Reggie! 
​He doesn't mind staying outside when Fritz and I go inside. 

"​​Great to hear from you Fritzie Boy
To me you are the Real McCoy
Makes no difference who may come around
You will always be my favorite hound!!  

A MERRY CHRISTMAS to you TOO!!
(p.s. Your lucky you can't see who they have you hanging around with! )
Your good friend -  Gene"
November 16, 2020
Fritz is ready to tackle a visit to the doctor.  Remember to social distance and wash your paws.
November 8, 2020
This month had alot of turkeys!
October 20, 2020 
The Grant Boys pose with the lovely Confederate Roses --- both Pink AND White!
October 2, 2020 
Yeah Papa!  After a long delay because of another back order caused by the "Virus", Papa -- with the help of Randy -- got us a mini split.  Brother Fritz and I love to be warm.  And Papa too!
October 2, 2020 
Two of Brother Fritz's favorite things to do:
1) lay in the sunshine 
​2) play with a squeaky toy 
His VERY favorite thing to do is sit on Papa's lap!

September 26, 2020
Who is that "wooly bugger"? 
​Oh, sorry Papa, I almost didn't recognize you. 
Good thing Mom is a whiz with the scissors!
September 9, 2020
YUM, YUM!
My parents just LOVE these things. 
I catch them eating them off the vine. 
Deer LOVE them too!
September 8, 2020 
Yes, Papa had to get new tires for the tractor.  Not just any tire but military grade.
Who would have thought that would be such a problem????
Finally, found some online in Ohio,  then they were out of stock due to the pandemic, and finally, arrived about a month later. 
WHEW!
September 7, 2020 
The Baby Violet . . . sent to Mom from her cousin in Atlanta. 
From August 2020 until (seems like) FOREVER, 
working on the rental. 
July 30,  2020 
Mom & I are going to see Dr. Ferguson for my annual physical.  
Look out . . . Here we come!
July 22, 2020 
July 5, 2020
WHO IS THAT?
Wow!
The month of June was busy with timber harvesting.
Look at the variety of " BLOOMERS" at my house!
April 13, 2020
Brother Fritz taking a break from cleaning up after a storm.
Do you think he trimmed the topiaries in the background???
June 24, 2020

Look!  "Stars & Stripes" is making his debut!
March 30, 2020 
Hey, 
I'm still out here.  
Let me in!
March 10, 2020
Where are they?
​I wish they would come home!
March 6, 2020 
​Sunset at Tuckaway. 
See Buddy Run . . . 

Delia's Tree ---
a beautiful tree that marks the spot to turn back on the daily walk. 
Meet Theodore . . . 

From February thru April, he gave Papa a real "fit"!
February 8, 2020
​Back in January, I was looking for winter. 
Well, I FOUND IT!!!
January 13,2020 

January 12, 2020 
Hey, what happened to winter?
November 29, 2019 
Brother Fritz in Margaritaville!
He must be listening to Jimmy Buffet - and probably thinking about a cheeseburger!
Yes, I was there too!  
​Too bad I hurried out and left my sunglasses at home!
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MY HALLOWEEN COSTUME?
JUST A JOKE ...
​IT REALLY DOESN'T REFLECT MY TRUE PERSONALITY.
(OR DOES IT?)
HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN!
WHAT???
HAS THIS COUNTRY GONE TO THE DAWGS???
OCTOBER 16, 2019 
OH, SORRY . . . 
EXCITEMENT HAS BEEN A LITTLE SCARCE LATELY.
JULY 28, 2019 
I'M IN LUV. . . WITH ICE CREAM!
GOOD TO THE LAST LICK!


JULY 28, 2019
BREAKING NEWS!
IN ADDITION TO HIS POSITIONS

AS WATCH DAWG AND MOLE DIGGER,
MY BROTHER, FRITZ HAS TAKEN ON A PART TIME DELIVERY JOB. 
WAY TO GO, FRITZ!

CHARLIE BEARS & VILLAGE PIZZA - OUR TWO FAVORITE TREATS!

HEY, DELIVER ME SOME OF THAT DELICIOUS PIZZA!
JULY 6, 2019
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! 
ON MY WAY TO SONIC IN THE RED CAR! 
COOOOOL!
FRITZ JOINED IN THE CELEBRATION!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY Y'ALL!
WRITTEN BY MY FRIEND GENE 
The day is almost done--but a Happy 4th to everyone--friends make memories that seem to last--and i cherish many from the past--may the Stars and Stripes forever fly--with the beautiful colors of your neat bowtie--you are my friend without a doubt--and that's what memories are all about! 
LOVE YA LITTLE GUY