Nine Weeks on Saint Patrick's Day

LOA: 31"

Beam: 8.5"

Gross Tonnage: 14.5 lbs.

Draft: 13"

Very proud at nine weeks. Here Bali is celebrating with the all-inclusive package at Casa Del Schowalter Lakeside Resort --all the water you can drink and endless, long leakskies.

Ever since Bali moved in, Calypso has taken up permanent residence in the bedroom upstairs. This is the FIRST time she has ventured downstairs and even (since she's a sucker for heat) outside. Actually, I had to carry her down. She is hyper-aware of Bali and hissed at him three times this afternoon. Bali is still unaware that he has a sister.

Look, a small, bear-like torpedo!

Tail tip flanked by pink pads. He won't be able to put his rear legs straight back like this for long.

All I want for my birthday is a tasty, wooden chair leg.

Here's a typical end-of-the-evening activity for Bali. Notice how he chews and bites indiscriminatingly between his rawhide and the bolsters on his bed. The same rule applies to fingers, toes, and pant hems.