January 27, 2005
Rained almost all day yesterday, and last night. Really came down. Everything is soaked. Knocked out our Qwest internet line connection at work so I haven't been able to post here. Finally came home today and am posting from home.

Tomcat went to Telluride for his birthday. One of his friend's father has a $7 million dollar "cabin" and they partied pretty hardy. Unfortunately, not even wealthy people get off scott free. Here's today’s note from Tomas:

Dogs,
I've been kind of busy so I've failed to keep you guys updated with some things.
First off, all of us that went to Telluride except Jake got Hot Tub Fuluculitus. It's a bacterial infection from the hot tub not having the proper chemicals. You get these little red dots that look like zits but have a red ring around them and your lymph nodes get swollen. It sucks. My nipples and armpits have been killing me because of the swelling. You can apply vinegar 2 to 4 times daily or just wait it out for several weeks.
—Tomas

Came home for lunch today and photographed a Navajo rug we got from the Bacons with a cross in the middle. I'm thinking of using it to illustrate our Religion In The West cover story. I have more to say on this, but that copy is at the office and I'll post it tomorrow, or as soon as Qwest gets their act together.

"A dog in the hunt doesn't know he has fleas."
—Old Vaquero Saying?