Thanks for the puppy complements, he could be `between 80-160 pounds` the vet is leaning toward 120. I hope he doesnt get bigger than that. His superman blue black fur is changing to 95% cocoa chocolate with black markings like a mastiff. It only shows in certain light. I miss my Charlie terribly, but Bruce has been wonderful. Our other dog Albert seems to really like him and helped him getting over the loss of his buddy, i think it helped all of us.
I just took a couple minutes and looked at my semps, boy do I need to get some photos. Some of them look great now. Also I saw a couple more 'i cant believe it's alive' plants. Yes, tenacity is one of their best traits. It seems like if there is even a small amount of the core left they will resprout.
Here's to a better growing season for everyone.