{"id":1832,"date":"2011-07-24T11:20:22","date_gmt":"2011-07-24T18:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chilltravelers.com\/chill\/?p=1832"},"modified":"2015-06-29T12:56:16","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T19:56:16","slug":"jasper-puppy-one-year-old-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chilltravelers.com\/chill\/jasper-puppy-one-year-old-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Jasper Puppy! One Year Old Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>From Pop! \u00a0Happy First Birthday Jasper. \u00a0 One year not without unique diverse experiences.<\/p>\n

When I used to travel on airplanes, it was a lot. \u00a0Rather then telling people where I went, how long I was there or what I saw, I would often calculate the hours spent in the plane times how fast the plane flew\u00a0divided\u00a0by total number of hours I was away. \u00a0What did that add up to? \u00a0My average speed while away. \u00a0 My record was a week long trip hitting two countries a day where I averaged 135 MPH while sleeping \u00a0\ud83d\ude42 \u00a0That lifestyle has changed in some ways, but traveling has not. \u00a0 After being in Newport Oregon for about a month now, even said, Jasper has averaged nearly 50 miles a day since being with us.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Jasper came to this family about 9 months ago after living his first three months of life being coddled by his mom\u00a0Spicy\u00a0and dad Little Bit. \u00a0His aunt Marlene made sure he was warm, fed and his days full of play. \u00a0As a little guy, he was distinguished from his sister with a blue dolup of nail polish at the base of his tail. \u00a0 He was an adventurous little guy climbing early, protecting his sisters from a scary camera and relishing his baths….well maybe not relishing. \u00a0Little did he know how is life would change.<\/p>\n

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We picked him up about 9 months ago in Texas, popped him into the coach and off we went for a three day run to Malibu. \u00a01500 miles later, he was looking at the Pacific Ocean, already house broken and full of adventure. \u00a0Not too long ago we chronicled the events with this video titled, “Jasper’s First Four Weeks.<\/a>” \u00a0It is worth a gaze to make all of the above seem relevant.<\/p>\n

We were in Newport Oregon a year ago when we heard the news that there was a boy in Spicy’s litter of three. \u00a0Marlene promised us that if there was a boy that he would be ours and today a year ago we found out that there was one and his name would be Jasper.<\/p>\n

Jasper got his name in Canada weeks before he was born. \u00a0We were leaving Calgary AB Canada headed for Vancouver BC on the trans-Canada highway. \u00a0As we headed west we wound through the mountains. \u00a0Passing Bamff and lake Louise, we entered the eastern edge of Jasper National Park. \u00a0Wendy said, “Jasper would be a cute name!” \u00a0Like the other names we theorized before, we would start calling him Jasper until a better one came along. \u00a0 Well, Jasper came into this world sooner than a new name came along, so Jasper was it. \u00a0 While his sisters had names like “Green Girl” Jasper had his given name at birth and was called by his name as he grew up in his home just north of Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n

Jasper is not only a Texan, he is also a Leo by one day. \u00a0Just ticking over the border of Cancerean, he is a true Leo. \u00a0This is clear after the few months of being with us. \u00a0I struggle to describe it, so here is something I found describing creatures born on this day of the astrology\u00a0calendar.<\/p>\n

Being born between the 24th of July on the 5th of August makes you Leo through and through.\u00a0 Your charisma and power are undeniable and from early age you have had a strong sense of your personal destiny.\u00a0 As a result don’t be surprised to find yourself assuming positions of authority and power and life.\u00a0 Some of you may even hold high office, become interested in politics or at this community work and will certainly become the best in your field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try to remember that your strong sense of self can be misinterpreted by others \u2014 understatement could sometimes be a more effective way for you to show your loyalty and express your generosity.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Some people think you are a show-off, but this too is a mistake. Your dramatic flair is part and parcel of your zest for life, your love of people and your optimism. For you, life is a stage on which you can perform and express your talents.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may not be a performer on the entertainment stage, but Mick Jagger, a Leo, is, and he is a very good example of the strutting, egotistical nature of Leo. Mick exudes charisma, creativity and a personal style all his own. Not only that, but he has embedded his brand name as No. 1 in the rock industry, decade after decade. On the stage of life, you too will want to be No. 1, and to present yourself as someone special, with unique talents.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Jasper has been a\u00a0wonderful\u00a0addition to our family. \u00a0He plays with his sister Isabel many times a day roughhousing and wrestling. \u00a0A few left jabs and a right cross from Isabel and it is over for a while. \u00a0When we leave, both are angels sitting on their respective chairs and often as we close the door to the coach, all hell breaks loose inside with the two of them running back and forth sounding like a herd of Texas cattle on the open range. \u00a0We often wonder what people think is going on when we are gone. \u00a0Perhaps an episode of Animal Planet<\/p>\n

After one year, I struggle to describe Jasper. \u00a0“His own dog,” “Too confident,” “In control,” and then a visit from our friends Tina and Dennis inspired me to\u00a0finally\u00a0have some icon that describes Jasper. \u00a0Tina bought a new iPad2 and recorded a bunch of music from iTunes. \u00a0Heading over to their coach for dinner we were greeted with a song from Outlaw Country radio. \u00a0Then this morning walking Jasper around Newport at sunrise I was thinking about writing this article. \u00a0Then it came to me what this little guy is all about. \u00a0The picture to the right sort of captures it!<\/p>\n

So, here is the video from the entertainer that wrote the song, Screw You, Were From Texas,” that now symbolizes the Jasper we lovingly know!<\/p>\n

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